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Old 07-31-2012, 08:56 AM
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Default Why does my 2012 GT engine cover say 435 Horse Power?

Hi, new to the forum and just bought a slightly used 2012 GT Premium. The engine cover says "435 Horse Power" on it. I bought from a dealer, so I can't contact the PO. I got the sticker from the VIN 3 and nothing special was ordered from the factory. I know that Motor Trend did a Dyno run on the Coyote that netted 435HP/404FT. There are no signs of mods (CAI, axle-back, etc.) Maybe the PO just got creative with a sticker?
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Old 07-31-2012, 01:12 PM
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yeah snap a pic and upload it, I'm guessing it's a sticker/decal thing the previous owner put on it.

it should look like this


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Old 07-31-2012, 05:00 PM
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Thanks Mishri. Just uploaded a couple of engine pics to my garage. Don't have them at a URL yet.
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Old 07-31-2012, 07:47 PM
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Looks like a sticker that was added on.
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Old 07-31-2012, 10:26 PM
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adhesive backed HP
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Old 08-01-2012, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Frustration
adhesive backed HP
lol.

this. please peel it off : P
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Old 08-01-2012, 04:35 PM
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Haha... wow.. previous owner must have been sitting in parking lots with his hood popped open all the time.. probably got tired of hearing 412hp and how camaros make more power

I think I'll get a 500hp sticker for mine, afterall, stock '07-10 GT500s don't run high 11s in the quarter
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Old 08-01-2012, 07:24 PM
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Everybody knows stickers add horsepower....
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I covered my car in one giant sticker and it now makes 1000 hp..
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Could mess with peoples heads though!
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