2003 Ford Mustang GT Ragtop Engine Swap
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Just curious was the car a private sale or from a dealer? What was the mileage when you got it?
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I was, but I am looking at the positive side. Ive scored a good deal on a motor, that is more or less a drop in, and I will have a nice little sleeper with a more extra ponies than ur standard ragtop! 
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hey guys I thought I'd give you an update. The engine that I thought was a cobra engine is acctually a 1997 MKV III engine. even better, easier swap so I've been told I purchased a set of pacesetter long tube headers and will be getting a custom made x-pipe for the car hopefully will be done this week! I will have pictures and maybe a video too boot 
I purchased a set of pacesetter long tube headers and will be getting a custom made x-pipe for the car hopefully will be done this week! I will have pictures and maybe a video too boot
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From: Slave Lake, AB
hey guys I thought I'd give you an update. The engine that I thought was a cobra engine is acctually a 1997 MKV III engine. even better, easier swap so I've been told I purchased a set of pacesetter long tube headers and will be getting a custom made x-pipe for the car hopefully will be done this week! I will have pictures and maybe a video too boot
I purchased a set of pacesetter long tube headers and will be getting a custom made x-pipe for the car hopefully will be done this week! I will have pictures and maybe a video too boot 
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IF it was bought from a dealer there are laws that protect the consumer and in Alberta a vehicle can not be sold as is. Everything needs to be declared. You should look into as the dealer may have to give you some financial assitance toward the repair.
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welcome to Ontario...I actually sell cars...when a vehicle is sold as is..major issues must be declared, such as power train issues. Unfortunately if a power train issues occurs like this, you have to be able to prove the issue that the problem was there before. I have spoken with them, they have given me $500 towards the repairs.
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Hey at least you got $500, which is a lot more than the Ford dealer here would have done, actually it's about $500 more than the dealer here would have done. This dealership is a joke. I actually make a road trip to Saskatoon whenever the Mistress needs servicing. How pathetic is that!
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welcome to Ontario...I actually sell cars...when a vehicle is sold as is..major issues must be declared, such as power train issues. Unfortunately if a power train issues occurs like this, you have to be able to prove the issue that the problem was there before. I have spoken with them, they have given me $500 towards the repairs.
