Engine VIN #

RUARK · 06-02-2000, 11:04 PM

Isnt the 4.6 engine VIN# for a mustang a
"W" OR "V"(Cobra)? Why in the world do I have an "X" instead of a "W" ? I have a 97 GT convertible. I would greatly appreciate any help on this.

cad614 · 06-03-2000, 02:17 AM

My friends '97 GT Coupe has the same "X". He bought it used and we haven't been able to find out much about it. His seems to run quicker than most of the other GT's in our area so maybe there's something to that X. His also has a Steeda sticker under the hood but we couldn't find anything that looked aftermarket... any ideas?

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'95 GT Convertable

Stefan · 06-03-2000, 11:28 AM

Now I am curious again. I posted this question last year when I got my 96 GT Convertible. Mine also has the X instead of the W for the standard SOHC 4.6. I just now called the local Ford dealership and the guy at the service counter had no idea either. Surely there is someone out there with some info.

Just addin' to the confusion 'cause I'd really like to know now.

Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh).
K&N, removed air silencer (more to come)
Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust

RUARK · 06-03-2000, 02:20 PM

yea, I would really like to know myself.

GaryDawg · 06-06-2000, 12:35 PM

There was an article that I read about a year ago that explained what it meant. I will have to look it up and then I will post it. I have a '98 convertable and it is an "X" also...

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'98 Rio Red (Clearcoat) Ragtop Mustang GT
3.27 optional ratio axle
17" Pony Sport wheels
K&N Air charger
Removed Air Silencer
Great lookin blonde passenger!
Vegas Baby!!!
Just ordered the Kenny Brown Extreme Matrix Kit
Then comes the Steeda shifter

Stefan · 06-07-2000, 07:13 PM

GaryDawg,
Thanks for checking on that. I get some of the mags (5.0/ Mustang Monthly/ Mustang and Fords/ and the occasional MM & FF). If it was in one of those I might be able to help look. I am sure there is a simple explanation for it - I'm just extremely curious now.
Thanks again

Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh).
K&N, removed air silencer (more to come)
Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust

MajorTwit · 06-18-2000, 11:19 AM

I went to AllData to look up a TSB. The only motor selection available for a '98 GT was an X VIN. I'm curious too ;-)

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98 GT 4.6 Stock

RUARK · 06-18-2000, 03:12 PM

hmmm,now Im really interested. How many of you have the "W" as the engine# ?

Black99GT · 06-19-2000, 11:02 AM

My 99 has an x too, if this is any consalation.

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Black 99 GT
3.73 gears
Mac power chamber
2 chamber Flows
Mac cold air induction
steeda tri-ax
Nitto drag radials
13.62 @ 109 (using a G-tech pro)

06-02-2000, 11:04 PM	#1
RUARK Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: fenton,mo Posts: 9	Engine VIN # Isnt the 4.6 engine VIN# for a mustang a "W" OR "V"(Cobra)? Why in the world do I have an "X" instead of a "W" ? I have a 97 GT convertible. I would greatly appreciate any help on this.

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06-03-2000, 02:17 AM	#2
cad614 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 377	My friends '97 GT Coupe has the same "X". He bought it used and we haven't been able to find out much about it. His seems to run quicker than most of the other GT's in our area so maybe there's something to that X. His also has a Steeda sticker under the hood but we couldn't find anything that looked aftermarket... any ideas? ------------------ '95 GT Convertable

06-03-2000, 11:28 AM	#3
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Now I am curious again. I posted this question last year when I got my 96 GT Convertible. Mine also has the X instead of the W for the standard SOHC 4.6. I just now called the local Ford dealership and the guy at the service counter had no idea either. Surely there is someone out there with some info. Just addin' to the confusion 'cause I'd really like to know now. Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh). K&N, removed air silencer (more to come) Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust

06-03-2000, 02:20 PM	#4
RUARK Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: fenton,mo Posts: 9	yea, I would really like to know myself.

06-06-2000, 12:35 PM	#5
GaryDawg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 202	There was an article that I read about a year ago that explained what it meant. I will have to look it up and then I will post it. I have a '98 convertable and it is an "X" also... ------------------ '98 Rio Red (Clearcoat) Ragtop Mustang GT 3.27 optional ratio axle 17" Pony Sport wheels K&N Air charger Removed Air Silencer Great lookin blonde passenger! Vegas Baby!!! Just ordered the Kenny Brown Extreme Matrix Kit Then comes the Steeda shifter

06-07-2000, 07:13 PM	#6
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	GaryDawg, Thanks for checking on that. I get some of the mags (5.0/ Mustang Monthly/ Mustang and Fords/ and the occasional MM & FF). If it was in one of those I might be able to help look. I am sure there is a simple explanation for it - I'm just extremely curious now. Thanks again Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh). K&N, removed air silencer (more to come) Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust

06-18-2000, 11:19 AM	#7
MajorTwit Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 70	I went to AllData to look up a TSB. The only motor selection available for a '98 GT was an X VIN. I'm curious too ;-) ------------------ 98 GT 4.6 Stock

06-18-2000, 03:12 PM	#8
RUARK Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: fenton,mo Posts: 9	hmmm,now Im really interested. How many of you have the "W" as the engine# ?

06-19-2000, 11:02 AM	#9
Black99GT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: New Oreans Posts: 133	My 99 has an x too, if this is any consalation. ------------------ Black 99 GT 3.73 gears Mac power chamber 2 chamber Flows Mac cold air induction steeda tri-ax Nitto drag radials 13.62 @ 109 (using a G-tech pro)