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Old 11-23-2000, 03:03 AM   #1
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Question What does Q-code mean?

I'm still looking to buy a nice mustang. Just a few days ago I looked at a Mustang '73 conv, Q-code. I'm not really fond of the 70's models, but my question is: what does Q-code mean? Has this got something to do with the VIN#?
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Old 11-23-2000, 04:35 PM   #2
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yes q code is part of the vin and it has something to do with the motor. Mine is an r-code which means it came with ram air i am not sure what the q-code stands for. But I am sure other people on this site will know they are very knowlegeble.
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Old 11-23-2000, 06:16 PM   #3
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BaZ, according to my old Chilton's Mustang guide, a Q code for '73 is a 351 Clevland, 4-V, HO. In '69 and 70, the Q code meant a 428 CJ. As you can see, in different years the same letter might mean different things. Hope this helps a little. Have fun with the new old Stang what ever you end up getting.

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"Q" was a 351C with 4 barrel, High output. Early 70's I remember. Powerful engine too.
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Old 11-26-2000, 08:34 AM   #5
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I'd like to thank you all for the quick reply!!! It's great to be on a forum/newsgroup where they don't say "RTFM" to the newbies... ;-)

Thanx!
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Old 11-28-2000, 09:25 PM   #6
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I think I know most acronyms, but WTF is "RTFM"? Can anyone enlighten without getting in too much trouble? Thanks.

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Old 11-29-2000, 02:41 AM   #7
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Sorry Rev,

RTFM is an acronym for "Read the F*** manual!". Kinda like WTF....

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