Badge change - 5.0 to 5.4?

302 LX Eric · 01-31-2003, 04:26 PM

I just saw an ad in MM&FF or 5.0 (can't remember which) that is now selling the 5.4 badge that has the same look as the 5.0 badge. I know the 5.8 and 7.4 badges have been around for a while now, but now that the 5.4 is out, I'm thinking of getting them for my Mustang.

So what do you guys think? Would you do it?

I've always liked the 'sleeper' look of my Mustang (original 'Pony' wheels, no cowl hood, no ground effects, no nothing. Looks like it rolled out of the showroom - save for the 2.5 pipes, but they're not that noticable.

Just curious to hear what you guys would do.

BTW - if you're curious to see what my Mustang looks like, check out the Media Center.

E

jonnyk · 01-31-2003, 09:27 PM

http://www.mustangparts.com/
I got them for my 331 stroker too. $9.99 apiece. Not on the car yet. I say definitely go for it. Here's a pic:

tireburner163 · 02-01-2003, 12:38 AM

I think it would be a nice change.

or you could just put 2.3 emblems on your car

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 02-01-2003, 01:37 AM

I voted to keep the 5.0 for a sleeper before looking at the pics. Those are pretty sweet

1969Mach1 · 02-01-2003, 02:32 AM

Now you've just gone ahead and confused the common ricer. Your pretty much just putting it in terms so ricers can understand it (Badging) lol
But in all seriousy, I think it's pretty sweet.

§am.

fiveohpatrol · 02-02-2003, 01:31 AM

I say go for it. Its a suttle enough change that most wouldn't notice it, so it would still have the sleeper edge to it.

Fox Body · 02-02-2003, 10:48 AM

Leave the 5.0 badges on there.

KiltedBanshees93GT · 02-03-2003, 07:06 AM

go for the confusion factor, make your badge say "5.?"

venumus93 · 02-03-2003, 08:48 AM

E,

Keep the 5.0 badges! I LOVE your sleeper look!
later!

Sean

cyberstang5.0 · 02-03-2003, 08:54 AM

If your going for the sleeper look, you need to keep the 5.0 badges on there...

My car still says 302 on the back, even though I have a 347.
I justify it by having a 302 block

84LX89GT · 02-05-2003, 01:34 AM

If i were you i'd just keep the 5.0L badges on there. As mentioned, 5.4L badges may be interpreted as "ricey" or people may think you have a modular engine in your fox.

Skyman · 02-05-2003, 01:14 PM

Remove all the badges, clean sleeper look, thats what I like.

Skyler

01-31-2003, 04:26 PM	#1
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Badge change - 5.0 to 5.4? I just saw an ad in MM&FF or 5.0 (can't remember which) that is now selling the 5.4 badge that has the same look as the 5.0 badge. I know the 5.8 and 7.4 badges have been around for a while now, but now that the 5.4 is out, I'm thinking of getting them for my Mustang. So what do you guys think? Would you do it? I've always liked the 'sleeper' look of my Mustang (original 'Pony' wheels, no cowl hood, no ground effects, no nothing. Looks like it rolled out of the showroom - save for the 2.5 pipes, but they're not that noticable. Just curious to hear what you guys would do. BTW - if you're curious to see what my Mustang looks like, check out the Media Center. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

01-31-2003, 09:27 PM	#2
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	http://www.mustangparts.com/ I got them for my 331 stroker too. $9.99 apiece. Not on the car yet. I say definitely go for it. Here's a pic: __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

02-01-2003, 12:38 AM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I think it would be a nice change. or you could just put 2.3 emblems on your car __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

02-01-2003, 01:37 AM	#4
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I voted to keep the 5.0 for a sleeper before looking at the pics. Those are pretty sweet __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

02-01-2003, 02:32 AM	#5
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Now you've just gone ahead and confused the common ricer. Your pretty much just putting it in terms so ricers can understand it (Badging) lol But in all seriousy, I think it's pretty sweet. §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

02-02-2003, 01:31 AM	#6
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I say go for it. Its a suttle enough change that most wouldn't notice it, so it would still have the sleeper edge to it. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

02-02-2003, 10:48 AM	#7
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Leave the 5.0 badges on there. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

02-03-2003, 07:06 AM	#8
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	go for the confusion factor, make your badge say "5.?"

02-03-2003, 08:48 AM	#9
venumus93 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Melbourne, FL, USA Posts: 237	E, Keep the 5.0 badges! I LOVE your sleeper look! later! Sean __________________ 93Cobra#3974, 114K miles 3.55's, flo's, pullies, C&L 1/4: 13.985 60': 2.088 (street tires) MPH: 99.58

02-03-2003, 08:54 AM	#10
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	If your going for the sleeper look, you need to keep the 5.0 badges on there... My car still says 302 on the back, even though I have a 347. I justify it by having a 302 block

02-05-2003, 01:34 AM	#11
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	If i were you i'd just keep the 5.0L badges on there. As mentioned, 5.4L badges may be interpreted as "ricey" or people may think you have a modular engine in your fox. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

02-05-2003, 01:14 PM	#12
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Remove all the badges, clean sleeper look, thats what I like. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

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