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  1. Robert Larimer

    Is there any other car that holds its value like a S197?

    I don't think so. I just saw a 2014 base V6 Mustang on Carvana with 95,350 miles for just under $16,000 meaning that it has lost about $8000 in 12 years! That's $666 a year! Why do you think that is? I love my 2012 and will never sell it but it is amazing how well they keep their value...
  2. Robert Larimer

    PCV Valve Part Number??? 2008 GT

    Ford moved the PCV valve to the passenger side on my 3.7 Cyclone and the 5.0 Coyote is the same. Sorry for the confusion.
  3. Robert Larimer

    PCV Valve Part Number??? 2008 GT

    The driver side hose is the intake for the PCV system. You need a catch can on the passenger side which is where the oil vapors exit. That explains why you didn't collect any oil.
  4. Robert Larimer

    Higher Mileage 2011 V6 Risk

    The Cyclone 3.7 is a very reliable engine and the 6ro80 automatic is very good too. Have a mechanic look at it if you are worried but those engines can go well over 200,000 miles easily. You will probably want to mod it a bit but that is what Mustangs are for. There is more stuff for Mustangs...
  5. Robert Larimer

    Random High Engine Temp

    You should also mention that the low speed fan is always on if the AC is on. That means where I live the low speed fan is on 90% of the time the car is running.
  6. Robert Larimer

    What have you done to your mustang today?

    Actually the Cyclone V-6 was rated at 305 HP in the 2014 Mustang. I have a tune and 3.35 axle and womp stock 3 valves everytime. My 2012 V6 is the fastest car I ever owned. 0 t0 60 in 5 seconds flat and still gets near 30MPG at 70mph. I know that sounds slow now but to an old man like me it is...
  7. Robert Larimer

    Worth replacing OEM backup camera after installing new head unit?

    I have a 14 year old aftermarket rear view mirror screen and camera that came on my 2012 pony. Lately the picture has become fuzzy and out of focus. I tried a new camera but it would not work. Apparently there are 2 different internal voltages for cameras 3 volt and 5 volt and that is provided...
  8. Robert Larimer

    2005-2009 mustang design changes

    Yes but so is the original Mustang. Ford made the most behaved stick axle in history for the S197's. It took a ton of engineering to get an IRS that cornered as well. Think the S197 is the last "real" Mustang.
  9. Robert Larimer

    I know you might thing I'm backwards but...

    Nice find. That is not just a premium it is a Pony Package Mustang. You have fog lights, tribar emblems, pony floor mats, suspension upgrades, a special grill with corral and those 18x8 alloy wheels. I love my Pony and you will too. Congrats.
  10. Robert Larimer

    hard clunking in rear

    I was shocked how loud it sounded just from a little play in the swaybar link bushing. It sounded like a hammer hitting the chassis. I ordered poly bushings from Energy suspension but I was able to fix it temporarily by driving some self-tapping screws into the loose rubber bushings which...
  11. Robert Larimer

    hard clunking in rear

    You are lowered I assume and are likely bottoming out. Mustangs don't have a lot of travel to begin with and lowering them reduces it more. My Stang was clunking because of loose swaybar bushings. You can test that by banging a link with your hand. If that makes the noise they need replaced. The...
  12. Robert Larimer

    Subframe connectors?

    The S197 chassis is based on the Jaguar S type and Lincoln LS modified for a solid rear axle of course. I found an interesting comparison of stiffness here. This chassis was extremely rigid with a torsional stiffness of 21,000 Nm/degree. This was a substantial improvement over the previous...
  13. Robert Larimer

    Can’t change the ac temperature

    Have you verified that the blend door is working? That is what changes temps. See if you can change heater temperature to check it. If that does not change your blend door is not moving. It may not be getting power. I think it is plugged into the body control module in the right kick panel so I...
  14. Robert Larimer

    sway bars, rear and wheel spacers

    LOL Good for you. Now what are you do to for left turns?
  15. Robert Larimer

    sway bars, rear and wheel spacers

    You can give it a try since you have one but if I were you I would order these. You don't need to take apart the inner rod ends since they just snap on AND you can do both left and right sides. Plus you can "tune" the amount of restriction to the amount you need to stop the rubbing...
  16. Robert Larimer

    sway bars, rear and wheel spacers

    I would hope not. Ford does not sell any rack restrictors for EPAS racks but I assume you mean can use these. https://slrspeed.com/products/s197-mustang-steering-rack-stop-set-lock-limiters?srsltid=AfmBOoovZctovK_OnLkTsh-XCznozCkX6SJXnwTOdD4fcB4NDP4di6Kp
  17. Robert Larimer

    sway bars, rear and wheel spacers

    Is it rubber? Can you stretch it over the shaft? does the outside diameter fit in the hole in the box? If so it is meant to go in there I would imagine. I have never installed one. You will only restrict the wheel one direction with one. Edit:After some research it appears that EPAS boxes do...
  18. Robert Larimer

    sway bars, rear and wheel spacers

    You have them if your tires don't rub on full lock. They would be inside the rack I guess. The OEM ones are complete rings and are black.
  19. Robert Larimer

    sway bars, rear and wheel spacers

    The limiters go on each side of the electric steering rack to limit wheel travel on both left and right turns. All S197's with factory 18" wheels or larger have them from the factory. The OEM Ford limiters require you disassemble your inner tie rods but the aftermarket ones just clip on. You...
  20. Robert Larimer

    sway bars, rear and wheel spacers

    You already have them if your car came with 18" or higher.
  21. Robert Larimer

    sway bars, rear and wheel spacers

    Actually collision protection requires the chassis to crumple and absorb the shock instead of transferring it to the occupants.
  22. Robert Larimer

    sway bars, rear and wheel spacers

    Interesting, I thought S197's chassis's were way stiffer than previous Mustangs. It is based on a Jaguar design.
  23. Robert Larimer

    sway bars, rear and wheel spacers

    I would start with 2 on each side and go from there. They need to be in pairs on both sides of the rack.
  24. Robert Larimer

    sway bars, rear and wheel spacers

    I am not sure whether Ford still stocks them after a dozen years. I also found these that do not require tie rod removal to install. https://slrspeed.com/products/s197-mustang-steering-rack-stop-set-lock-limiters?srsltid=AfmBOoog6yz8a66WtzTJnedgt1ZPn1pVcYrAwgBnneNzjZsAfzDBlM8d
  25. Robert Larimer

    sway bars, rear and wheel spacers

    When you change from 17" to 18" wheels you need steering rack limiters to stop the rubbing. Here is the Ford one. They come stock on all Mustangs with wheels bigger than 17". You need one for each side of the rack. I would not use spacers unless your wheel is hitting the brake calipers. I am 73...

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