I've been enlisted to check out a NPI shitbox

[white95]

As the title implied, a buddy of mine is thinking of buying a '97 GT. Here's the ad:

http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/cto/3614931292.html

"MUST SELL !!Moving out of state and have no choice so i'm selling my Mustang.I't has a 4.6L engine with a vortech supercharger.the engine and trans.has only about 32k miles.I't has a t-5 tremec trans.with a centerforce clutch and 410 gears.Steda suspension front and rear,all power with leather seats,mach 1stereo system, This is one of my toys and doesn't get driven oftenon..This is a deal at this price.This is a beautiful car inside and out and have alot invested.Must Sell."

Are there any 4.6 2v specific things to look out for? I mean, besides strange vibrations, obvious body damage or overall condition?

 

[twovalveterror]

As the title implied, a buddy of mine is thinking of buying a '97 GT. Here's the ad:

http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/cto/3614931292.html

Are there any 4.6 2v specific things to look out for? I mean, besides strange vibrations, obvious body damage or overall condition?

if it drives like shit, has no balls up past 4k rpm, and just little tiny ones anywhere below that, it sounds like a perfect example of an NPI car. grab it while it lasts!

 

[white95]

LOL!!! It does boast a Vortech blower.. Should help it at least bark 2nd right?






right??

 

[belber095]

LOL!!! It does boast a Vortech blower.. Should help it at least bark 2nd right?






right??

that's like saying that if you make a cake out of mud and put frosting on it it'll be good. it's still a cake made out of mud..


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[Paul]

Gay.

 

[white95]

Gay.

Can't talk sense into some people..

 

[DeepList]

What's even more gay is the combination of both Cobra and GT badging. Fail.

 

[twovalveterror]

pics didn't load before. looks good. I hear with blowers some of the real good drivers can hit 14s!


considering it has the blower, I'd check oil and make sure its being changed religiously as that will tell what kind of life the vehicle has had. just general stuff that you'd check on every car. only problem I've had with mine is the lash adjusters sinking from oil starvation after sitting for long periods of time. you'll be able to tell if it does that though!

 

[twovalveterror]

What's even more gay is the combination of both Cobra and GT badging. Fail.

some people (grown ups) just don't give a shit!

 

[DeepList]

some people (grown ups) just don't give a shit!

Regardless... it's still retarded.

 

[white95]

What's even more gay is the combination of both Cobra and GT badging. Fail.

It's a rare model...

























It even has the vaunted SRS on the dash board :-o

 

[DeepList]

It's a rare model...

Ahhh.... well it all makes perfect sense then.

 

[justinschmidt1]

Nothin really 4.6 specific that wont be obviously wrong on a thorough test drive

 

[white95]

Nothin really 4.6 specific that wont be obviously wrong on a thorough test drive

so, I'll know if its a "no-go" pretty readily?





Anyone else notice the wire nuts by the blower? Gotta check into that.

 

[white95]

Maybe it's the IAT?

 

[rz5.0]

Id ask why they replaced a weak trans for another weak trans t5..

 

[white95]

Will do

 

[chris91]

Hey Deeplist I dont think you have any room to talk about Badges there buddy. lol

Id like to know how they got the T5 to mate up to the 4.6....

Id make sure they dont have it nice and warmed up when you go to check on it. A cold start will let you know if the tensioners are going and if the lifters need lovin.

 

[white95]

Exactly.. Thought they were T45 cars...

 

[rz5.0]

That is some crapy wiring on the iat.. I would look see what other wiring has been hacked.. I don't see the bypass valve either.. Might just be hiden.