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4.6 vs. 5.0 which sounds better?

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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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S197. but both cars sound awesome. a 2V 4.6 would sound even better!!
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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i'm gonna actually go for the fox (not that it matters at this point)
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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The 5.0's to me have a deeper sound than our 3V's.
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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5.0, every s197 owner dreams of having our cars sound as good as the old 2v or old Fox 5o's.
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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I generally like the 5.0 better, but in this case its a tie.
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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IMO.... 5.0 2 valve > 4.6 2 valve > 4.6 4 valve > 4.6 3 valve. Of course the mustangs from the late 60's and early 70's sound the best though!
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TorchRed04GT
5.0, every s197 owner dreams of having our cars sound as good as the old 2v or old Fox 5o's.
fail.... since I am a owner of a s197 and Ive never dreamed or wanted my car to sound like a fox or 2v.

Put your s197 mufflers on the fox and see what happens lol see how much of a diff is from the mufler design or the engine
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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Yeah....I like how my car sounds. The 5.0's are nice, but every 5.0 sounds similar. With the S197 you have so many different combos as far as sound.

In the videos you can def tell a beast is comming when the S197 isnt even in the picture yet.
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TOMBSTANG
since I am a owner of a s197 and Ive never dreamed or wanted my car to sound like a fox or 2v.
i couldnt agree with you more, TOMBSTANG. i like that my s197 sounds different, and i like that i am the only one on my small little island that has the M80's, it has a distinct growl with a touch of 'evil', as Tombstang likes to call it.


Originally Posted by hammeron
they both sound great!

for scaring old ladies and bicyclists though, i
have to give the nod to the s197
the s197 is more scary sounding. i have startled a few drivers as i pass them by, seeing the expression on their face when the exhaust is right next to them when i down shift and hit the loud pedal is priceless.
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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The S197 lacks tone. Too much volume.



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