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Question for 5.0L Fox owners

Old 10-13-2006, 10:16 PM
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Hello all,
As you can tell from my handle I'm an S197 GT owner(actually I now have an '06). I wanted input on which year would be your choice for a daily driver(want to keep the '06s mileage down-waaaay down). I basically grew up in the 80's(first driver's license in 1981) and I'm very aware and an admirer of the 5.0L Fox....keep in mind I mean a daily driver(no Cobras or other rare Foxes).
I've never owned a Fox 5.0L and have only driven an '83 GT(very slow in stock form compared to today's late model 'Stangs '87 & up)
Just curious as to want actual owners of these fine machines would view as the "perfect" daily car. Thank you all in advance.
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Old 10-13-2006, 10:24 PM
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1992 would probably be the most desireable. If you're tall like me, then an '89 would be better because of tilt. But '89-'92 are probably the best years.
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Old 10-13-2006, 10:25 PM
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get an 89, first year for mass air so bolt-ons are not as problematic tune-wise if you do lightly mod it.
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Old 10-13-2006, 10:28 PM
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Your "handle"? This ain't no cb radio!! LOL. Sorry, couldn't resist. As for the cars, I like the 90-93 versions myself. Have 2 of them. A 90 vert and a 92 Notch.
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Old 10-13-2006, 10:32 PM
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89-92. MAF and Forged Pistons.
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Old 10-13-2006, 10:33 PM
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Your "handle"? This ain't no cb radio!! LOL. Sorry, couldn't resist. As for the cars, I like the 90-93 versions myself. Have 2 of them. A 90 vert and a 92 Notch.
oops I just gave myself away LOL[sm=funnypostabove.gif] That's a big 10-4 good buddy!
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Old 10-13-2006, 10:35 PM
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BTW PRO50SC, that's an awesome looking notch.....love the LXs in white......
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Old 10-13-2006, 10:41 PM
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Your "handle"? This ain't no cb radio!! LOL. Sorry, couldn't resist. As for the cars, I like the 90-93 versions myself. Have 2 of them. A 90 vert and a 92 Notch.
oops I just gave myself away LOL[sm=funnypostabove.gif] That's a big 10-4 good buddy!
LOL yeah I figured as much!!! You're an old fart too huh?

Oh and thanks!!
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ORIGINAL: PRO50SC

Your "handle"? This ain't no cb radio!! LOL. Sorry, couldn't resist. As for the cars, I like the 90-93 versions myself. Have 2 of them. A 90 vert and a 92 Notch.
oops I just gave myself away LOL[sm=funnypostabove.gif] That's a big 10-4 good buddy!

Ummm...is that once again okay to say? Last time I spent a lot of time around truckers (dad escorted oversized loads when I was a kid) that was not something you said, lol
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Old 10-13-2006, 10:44 PM
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Haha, that's just some made up bs. I have know idea what they say now a days!!!
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