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Old 05-22-2007, 08:28 PM
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Default "Saleen" engine ?? Stock mods??

I was in a conversation with a authority on Saleens today (owns 0) and he said the stock mustang GT engine in my 97 S281 is MODIFIED by SALEEN. I said I did not think the engine or drivetrain had been touched just suspension and body mods.

Anyone want to shed some light on this ??
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Old 05-22-2007, 09:19 PM
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Well - to be technical they touched the engine but not the drive line. The 281 engine recieved a couple bolt on mods but I don't have my book handy. Pretty sure it recieved a hi-flow filter (not a true CAI) higher flowing cat backs, and I THINK higher performance plugs or wires.
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Old 05-23-2007, 03:40 PM
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You got high flow air filter, Saleen hi-perf. plug wires and Saleen/Borla cat back.

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Old 05-23-2007, 04:01 PM
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Pretty much what I thought.

You know how it is when you have owned several and some "expert" knows more then you.

Thanks all

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Old 05-23-2007, 10:44 PM
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Yeah - I particularly enjoy the "experts" that like to point out why my car isn't legit [sm=icon_blah.gif] [sm=chairshot.gif]
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Old 05-23-2007, 11:23 PM
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Yeah - I particularly enjoy the "experts" that like to point out why my car isn't legit [sm=icon_blah.gif] [sm=chairshot.gif]

SOWAxeman......I would never think of having someone I know stand next to your Saleen and conspicuously talk about itbeing fakehere in Atlanta at the July show .....[sm=joke.gif]
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Man I can't wait for Atlanta already - I want a ride in that E
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Lucky.
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