My temporary GT replacement
- Thread starter ROCMAN
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FlorIdaho Chris
Yeah, I've got one.
Yup, she is sold. One of the members here bought it. I am taking it to MMP tomorrow for some work for the new owner, since he lives overseas. From what I understand, he is adding a Whipple and exhaust.
dgussin1
Well-known member
Congrats on the shelby, it's a very fun car and loves to be modded.
If you want to pimp it like your FGT, it will take 22's out back, but I strongly suggest staying away from them. Once you start adding power and changing the suspension to handle better, it will be hard to get traction on such a short sidewall.
There really isn't an optimal PS2 tire size for 19's or 20's for the shelby (they are all too short or too narrow). If you go 20's out back I'd go with the 285/30/20 ps2.
I see that you're going with the full stainless works setup, like me. I haven't installed them yet, but it all looks awesome. (hopefully getting installed next wednesday) I went with 1 7/8" headers, a 3" catted X pipe and their 3" catback. They offer different mufflers so be sure to specify what sound you desire.
As far as power, right now the 2.8L KB kit is all we've got to choose from. Whipple has a 3.3 prototype running around on my buddy JD's car down in San Diego. He recently made over 700rwhp with a tune from Greg at Racers Edge Tuning. If you want to push power further, i'd see if MMP has a FGT block they'd like to sell you and have boss 330 or accufab build you a nice short block.
Re: suspension. Right now the best you're going to get is griggs. They completly change the suspension to different set ups...the biggest down fall is that it's very pricy. Expect to spend 10-15K + install. They are also in california, so you may be able to work something out with them, as I know you are very resourceful. I hear they are anxious to get their products on cars, so I am sure there are discounts to be had.
If you decide against going crazy with them, I have the full ground control coil over setup, and quite a few BMR rear suspension parts. Either way you decide, I'd probably go with the full griggs rear end (as if is much better than what I have) and isn't nearly the pocketbook smack that the front end is. PM me if you'd like some help putting together specific things for your ride.
Oh, and for the time being, do yourself a favor and get a tune...it really makes the car much more fun since the stock tune sucks ass.
If you want to pimp it like your FGT, it will take 22's out back, but I strongly suggest staying away from them. Once you start adding power and changing the suspension to handle better, it will be hard to get traction on such a short sidewall.
There really isn't an optimal PS2 tire size for 19's or 20's for the shelby (they are all too short or too narrow). If you go 20's out back I'd go with the 285/30/20 ps2.
I see that you're going with the full stainless works setup, like me. I haven't installed them yet, but it all looks awesome. (hopefully getting installed next wednesday) I went with 1 7/8" headers, a 3" catted X pipe and their 3" catback. They offer different mufflers so be sure to specify what sound you desire.
As far as power, right now the 2.8L KB kit is all we've got to choose from. Whipple has a 3.3 prototype running around on my buddy JD's car down in San Diego. He recently made over 700rwhp with a tune from Greg at Racers Edge Tuning. If you want to push power further, i'd see if MMP has a FGT block they'd like to sell you and have boss 330 or accufab build you a nice short block.
Re: suspension. Right now the best you're going to get is griggs. They completly change the suspension to different set ups...the biggest down fall is that it's very pricy. Expect to spend 10-15K + install. They are also in california, so you may be able to work something out with them, as I know you are very resourceful. I hear they are anxious to get their products on cars, so I am sure there are discounts to be had.
If you decide against going crazy with them, I have the full ground control coil over setup, and quite a few BMR rear suspension parts. Either way you decide, I'd probably go with the full griggs rear end (as if is much better than what I have) and isn't nearly the pocketbook smack that the front end is. PM me if you'd like some help putting together specific things for your ride.
Oh, and for the time being, do yourself a favor and get a tune...it really makes the car much more fun since the stock tune sucks ass.
dgussin1
Well-known member
Mark,
I have pics of the GT500 I bought and set up for my wife, but cannot post here being computer challenged. I went with the Grabber Orange with Tungsten stripes, the center of the Shelby Razors are called Anthracite, and perfectly match the Tungsten stripes, even down to the matching metallic finish. The Bassani system is just the aft of axle version.
I purchased the GT500 from Galpin and through GAS (Galpin Auto Sport) they will set up your car anyway you like. I told them what I wanted and that was that.
I have pics of the GT500 I bought and set up for my wife, but cannot post here being computer challenged. I went with the Grabber Orange with Tungsten stripes, the center of the Shelby Razors are called Anthracite, and perfectly match the Tungsten stripes, even down to the matching metallic finish. The Bassani system is just the aft of axle version.
I purchased the GT500 from Galpin and through GAS (Galpin Auto Sport) they will set up your car anyway you like. I told them what I wanted and that was that.
Silverbullitt
GT Owner
dgussin1
Well-known member
Musclecar67
Well-known member
- Oct 29, 2006
- 60
I have a 2002 Mustang Gt,and have been in the Mustang world for a while now. If i were you I would do three things to your car before you supercharge her.
1) Exhaust. If you want a deep growl without the drone go with SLP, i have the Loud Mouth II cat back and its amazing quality constructed from 304 ss. Defiantly check out American Racing Headers, went to carslie Pa for the Ford nationals and was very impressed. Do full exhaust headers to cat back.
2) Short throw shifter! The best $ I spent on my car. MGW is simply the best and they should have gt500 kits by now.
3) Steeda suspension is one of the best along with kenny brown.
GL with her, hopefully I will have my own 08 gt500 next year. ~ Rob
1) Exhaust. If you want a deep growl without the drone go with SLP, i have the Loud Mouth II cat back and its amazing quality constructed from 304 ss. Defiantly check out American Racing Headers, went to carslie Pa for the Ford nationals and was very impressed. Do full exhaust headers to cat back.
2) Short throw shifter! The best $ I spent on my car. MGW is simply the best and they should have gt500 kits by now.
3) Steeda suspension is one of the best along with kenny brown.
GL with her, hopefully I will have my own 08 gt500 next year. ~ Rob
dgussin1
Well-known member
slp doesnt make an exhaust for the gt500.
mgw doesnt have a shifter yet. Steeda and hurst do. Stock shifter is really good once you remove the rubber parts and replace them with something solid.
steeda is OK for suspension. there are much better companies. and Kenny Brown closed shop a couple years back.
mgw doesnt have a shifter yet. Steeda and hurst do. Stock shifter is really good once you remove the rubber parts and replace them with something solid.
steeda is OK for suspension. there are much better companies. and Kenny Brown closed shop a couple years back.
Silverbullitt
GT Owner
2 words Resale Value
If I want crushing performance I'll send my GT and 30 large to Stage 6.
The only thing keeping me from it is I think my life expectancy would drop big time.
Spirit
Heritage GT Owner
At your age, you shouldn't be worried about such trivial matters.:eek
:banana :cheers :banana
fjpikul
GT Owner
dgussin1
Well-known member
2 words, who cares? It's a car.
They will all lose value in the immediate future. NEW cars are not investments, period.
Silverbullitt
GT Owner
06VistaBlueGT
Well-known member
- Aug 30, 2006
- 132
ROC, his ideas above are spot on. I too know Mustangs (I own a pretty modded 2006 GT, same color scheme as your GT500). I actually have the American Racing Longtube Headers he mentioned above. They are IMHO the BEST set of headers out there! Yes the do cost a little more than Kooks, or Stainless Works, but the quality is just SICK!!! Plus they are the nicest bunch of people. Nick (the president), what a helpful person!. I have the longtubes hooked to their catted H pipe (wanted sound over a few extra ponies) and have the Borla Stingers out back. The sound my car makes at WOT is just INSANE, but when I'm in 5th gear cruising to a show at 70mph, you can barely hear them. The drone with Borlas is between 1,700 and 2,000, and goes away once you pass 2,000. As for sound with the headers, I pulled 104 dbs at a show a month ago (and it was bloody hot too. On a cooler day, I could have gotten REALCLOSE to 110, I know it, lol).
For suspension, Steeda all the way. If you want to change the tune, go with Steeda as well. Whatever you do, STAY FAR AWAY from Evolution Performance!!! They actually got thrown off of ModularFords for how they treated customers who had issues (so that should tell you something). Steeda's setup is fantastic, and will make your car sweet. Good luck with what you decide on. :thumbsup
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