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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 09:09 AM
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The 5.7 still gives me tingles

Back in the day, I drove Mustang 5.0's. The IROC was THE stoplight competitor. I learned to have a keen eye for the subtle "5.7" ahead of the Tuned Port Injection Badge. The TH700R and big engine made every showdown a major challenge, and I lost more often than I won. So, in honor of my convertible refresh and era upgrade project I treated my scruffy ride to the proper badge. After applying it, I felt 22 years old again. Amazing. The car has been a really hard but really rewarding project. I put the T5 behind the 5.7 and it's just a pleasure to drive around.

P.S. The Coup De Gras is the original KNAC 105.5 Pure Rock Bumper sticker. This is from 1987-ish. I was saving it for the right application and this is it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KNAC



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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 09:14 AM
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Nice
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 11:45 AM
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Awesome very classic
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 12:19 PM
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Very nice Tootie!
I was in SoCal (High Desert) from 87-2009. Listened to a lot of KNAC, KLOS, KRTH. Brings back the memories for sure!!
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 01:12 PM
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Re: The 5.7 still gives me tingles

You garage gets more interesting every time I see it. First it was the oriental rug. Now a dining room table and chairs. And is that a bakers cooling rack?

That would freakin' awesome to walk into a garage that smells of fresh baked bread. You've got it going on, man!
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 01:21 PM
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Re: The 5.7 still gives me tingles

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You garage gets more interesting every time I see it. First it was the oriental rug. Now a dining room table and chairs. And is that a bakers cooling rack?

That would freakin' awesome to walk into a garage that smells of fresh baked bread. You've got it going on, man!
Too funny!!!
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 01:23 PM
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Re: The 5.7 still gives me tingles

Originally Posted by Tootie Pang
I felt 22 years old again.
Amazing how that works ain't it?. I'm 46 now, but yeah, I feel like I'm still ~21 everytime I get behind the wheel of the Camaro (it was my first car)...

Except when I have to crawl under to do work , I'm reminded that I'm still 46...
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 04:09 PM
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Re: The 5.7 still gives me tingles

Originally Posted by Bob88GTA
Very nice Tootie!
I was in SoCal (High Desert) from 87-2009. Listened to a lot of KNAC, KLOS, KRTH. Brings back the memories for sure!!
KMET 94.7! The Mighty Met.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KMET_(FM)
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 04:12 PM
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Re: The 5.7 still gives me tingles

Originally Posted by QwkTrip
You garage gets more interesting every time I see it. First it was the oriental rug. Now a dining room table and chairs. And is that a bakers cooling rack?

That would freakin' awesome to walk into a garage that smells of fresh baked bread. You've got it going on, man!
My garage is a testimony to the art of repurposing, LOL!
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 06:20 PM
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Re: The 5.7 still gives me tingles

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Amazing how that works ain't it?. I'm 46 now, but yeah, I feel like I'm still ~21 everytime I get behind the wheel of the Camaro (it was my first car)...

Except when I have to crawl under to do work , I'm reminded that I'm still 46...


46? young un... Nice job Tootie.
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 09:26 PM
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Re: The 5.7 still gives me tingles

Originally Posted by QwkTrip
You garage gets more interesting every time I see it. First it was the oriental rug. Now a dining room table and chairs. And is that a bakers cooling rack?

That would freakin' awesome to walk into a garage that smells of fresh baked bread. You've got it going on, man!

holy smokes. So funny. Good observations. I missed it. I’m excited for more !!
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Old Feb 29, 2020 | 07:10 AM
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Re: The 5.7 still gives me tingles

I like it Tootie! It is nice to bring those feelings back through stuff we have kept through the years. Glad you enjoy driving the car again. I am not a fan of bumper stickers but in this case it just fits right in!
So it made me go back and take a trip down memory lane and while I did not save a sticker I still have this one stuck to this wooden box. The best 80's rock station in SoFlo!


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Old Mar 1, 2020 | 08:54 AM
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The 5.7 Tuned Port Injection badge and 5.0 Liter HO would definitely let u know it was a formidable car back in the day. Looks great and I bet it pulls good with the T5! Good job
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