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drizztkun

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What are the major difference between the 96-97gt and the 98gt, i see that the 98 makes a bit more hp, but from where, also when i look to aftermarket parts quite a few only apply to 96-97 and in some case it's seem harder to find for the 98...

so just curious from where those gain are from and if theres other stuff different about them

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A change in the PCM program gives it the extra ponies.
Changes made in '98, here are some:
Fuel pump, dash clock removed, muffler hanger change, removal of engine bay cross bars.

 

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was the engine bay cross bar like a strutbar? i was pondering adding one to my 98. altho i might just wait and get a full suspension kit from saleen

 

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Yes, there were 2 bars that were near the shock tower. I'm not sure if they were useful b/c they did remove them.

 

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i would assume not since i see lots of people that replaced them with those that looks like thi -0- wich circles around the engine

 

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I have also heard that the '98 uses different fuel rails from the 96/97, I am not sure what else on the engine was different.

Ike

 

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The console is different too. in 94-97 there was an ashtray, in the console and no cupholders. I believe that the cup holder was in the arm rest. But in 98' ford put cupholder on the console and bulit the ashtray in the council.

 

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Isaac-1 said:

I have also heard that the '98 uses different fuel rails from the 96/97, I am not sure what else on the engine was different.

Ike

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The fuel rail is different - the regulator is built in. I had to get a 97 fuel rail in order to use an adjustable fuel pressure regulator. Otherwise, the engine is the same.