Yup, 96-97GT's had cheap plastic intakes. Actually the 98's were plastic too but were strengthened somehow. Mine just blew last month but it was taken care of by Ford as a recall. The price seems right on the Bullitt intake if it's aluminum but I would be curious as to wait gains might be had. Or if it's even compatible with 96-98's.
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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!