theSCHAFF
Hard-core CEG'er
Is there anyway to tell what gen my car is besides the vin # ? when i bought it, it had 18" rims so i couldn't tell you what rims were on it. it's build #4326 in 1998 :shrug: any help would be appreciated.
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E0 or E1 ?
- Thread starter theSCHAFF
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IRingTwyce
I ROCK at bumper cars!
Does it have a clock on the dash? The clock was de-contented in MY98.5, which, IIRC, was the same time as the switch from E0 to E1.
theSCHAFF
Hard-core CEG'er
Yeah i have a clock. so that makes it an E0 ?
IRingTwyce
I ROCK at bumper cars!
I'm not 100% certain the change from E0 to E1 was the 98.5 rather than the 99 model year, but if so then yes, yours would most likely be an E0. I'm sure someone else will chime in here to confirm the MY98.5 or to slap me down. Give it a few mintues.
beyondloadedSE
Hard-core CEG'er
I believe you can tell by the door ding strips whether it was an E0 or E1 as well. If it hasnt been knauberized that is.
TGO
King of the OFT
or you could just call SVT and get your build date? :shrug:
theSCHAFF
Hard-core CEG'er
:laugh:
I could do that if no one is able to help me. but this is easier for the time being.
As for the door ding strips. it still has them... so im still not sure. i have the clock, and i have the door ding strips.... E0 or E1 ? :laugh:
or you could just call SVT and get your build date? :shrug:
I could do that if no one is able to help me. but this is easier for the time being.
As for the door ding strips. it still has them... so im still not sure. i have the clock, and i have the door ding strips.... E0 or E1 ? :laugh:
morbid
Hard-core CEG'er
With the clock, it could have been re-contented. The door ding guards... I doubt someone would swap them out rather then just removing them.
CSVT1214
Addicted CEG'er
Flat or raised window switches?
NORMAL on the temp gauge or nothing?
Flat white lettering and symbols on handles, locks, vents, etc. or raised in black?
"Low profile" 3rd brake light or older taller style?
Black outline on rear window for 3rd brake light or no outline?
Chrome antenna base or round black base?
Second gen airbags or first gen?
Those are the ones I could think of quickly.:crazy:
NORMAL on the temp gauge or nothing?
Flat white lettering and symbols on handles, locks, vents, etc. or raised in black?
"Low profile" 3rd brake light or older taller style?
Black outline on rear window for 3rd brake light or no outline?
Chrome antenna base or round black base?
Second gen airbags or first gen?
Those are the ones I could think of quickly.:crazy:
Pen_Two
Is not easliy amused.
Second gen airbags or first gen?
My E0 had second gen airbags. Don't E1's have them too?
beyondloadedSE
Hard-core CEG'er
:laugh:
i have the door ding strips.... E0 or E1 ? :laugh:
But what kind? There were two different kinds.
CSVT1214
Addicted CEG'er
My E0 had second gen airbags. Don't E1's have them too?
I thought it was supposed to be an E1 switch for the second gen airbags. Guess not. I know both my E0's have first gen.
Big Jim
Hard-core CEG'er
IIRC some of the late E0s had second generation air bags.
Find your VIN sticker on the driver's door (or door post, I don't remember which). It will show the month and day it was built. The change was very early in February of 98. I'm reasonably sure that anything with the build date of 1/98 or older will be an E0 and anything with a build date of 2/98 or newer is an E1.
You should know that "E0" is not a Ford term. It was coined here at CEG.
Find your VIN sticker on the driver's door (or door post, I don't remember which). It will show the month and day it was built. The change was very early in February of 98. I'm reasonably sure that anything with the build date of 1/98 or older will be an E0 and anything with a build date of 2/98 or newer is an E1.
You should know that "E0" is not a Ford term. It was coined here at CEG.
theSCHAFF
Hard-core CEG'er
Okay, well the reason i ask is because i may be purchasing a "super chip" for my CSVT and its for an E0, i just want to be sure before i pick it up. Thanks for all the help.
Big Jim
Hard-core CEG'er
You need more iformation than that. You need to know the PCM code that the superchip is for and which one you have.
PacificTourG
Veteran CEG'er
Well, the earliest SVTs were built in '96.IIRC some of the late E0s had second generation air bags.
Find your VIN sticker on the driver's door (or door post, I don't remember which). It will show the month and day it was built. The change was very early in February of 98. I'm reasonably sure that anything with the build date of 1/98 or older will be an E0 and anything with a build date of 2/98 or newer is an E1.
Correct. IIRC Goonz's (No. 9) was built in Nov. 1996.Well, the earliest SVTs were built in '96.
Pen_Two
Is not easliy amused.
IIRC some of the late E0s had second generation air bags.
Find your VIN sticker on the driver's door (or door post, I don't remember which). It will show the month and day it was built. The change was very early in February of 98. I'm reasonably sure that anything with the build date of 1/98 or older will be an E0 and anything with a build date of 2/98 or newer is an E1.
You should know that "E0" is not a Ford term. It was coined here at CEG.
I would look...but I don't know where the insurance company took it after I signed the Total Loss papers. :laugh:
CSVT1214
Addicted CEG'er
on the antennas my daily driver #246 has a chrome base, and my parts car #1991 has a plain black base. and only produced like 3 months apart. so they must have quit with the chrome antenna quick.
Wierd, I thought the chrome base went a little further into production. I didn't know they dropped it so quick on the 98's. My #1266 E0 has it along with my #542. Must of been not long after like you said.