I sold my 2011 Shelby GT500 because I got frustrated with the transmission grind in high rpm, as well as the 3rd gear lockout when shifting fast, does anyone know if the Boss has the same transmission? I'm thinking about ordering a Boss soon. Thanks!
Boss vs Shelby
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The boss does not have the same transmission. I think the 302 S cars have the 6060 in them, but the street Bosses have the MT82. I also suspect that the tranny is geared WAY too short for this type of power.
I assume the MT82's are having widespread problems like the 5.0's?
Yes. Same tranny
That's depressing, guess I'm gonna go with another C6Z.
get a new 5.0 with an auto
I has that same problem, so I settles it by driving the Focus.
I dont what what it gives up but the Boss has a bunch more cool features like dual mode exhaust, launch control, 180mph speedo, ect.
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I have yet to see a Boss beat a 2011-2012 GT500 PP on a road course. If you have video please post up.
You should of tried the MGW shifter before you got rid of it. It cured my same problem and I can now no lift shift all the way down the track.
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The parts are available to fix the transmission(The GT500 unit)
My 2011 Shelby received the "fix" with over $4,000 worth of oem upgraded parts/labor. The dealer had my Shelby for over a week....5 minutes after picking it up I replicated the 1-2 grind on my first spirited drive. Sold it a month later, very upsetting.
My 08z had the same problem, same tr6060 transmission. I went round and round with GM and they wouldn't do anything for me (bought the Z brand new, and the transmission had the 1-2 grind from the first day). I sold that ***ker too. I also had a brand new STi back in 04, and it had a 4-5 grind. I'm so tired of transmissions that grind :fm:
was thinking as I read your post above that 'you should have kept the Z' and now I read this one. Good idea, buy the Z:beer:
I would really like to buy a new Boss, I think the new upgrades to the motor are a good match for a centri setup. Z's are pure sex, but I want something new and different....but not if the transmission grinds.
GT-R or Boss with a procharger
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I love my gt500, but I would be all over the GTR. Truthfully, if my wife wasn't pregnant at the time I might have ended up with a C6 Z06. I needed a back seat though and the GT-R was still brining a little more money than I wanted to pay on the used market. I figured a GT500 would be a fun way to bridge the gap untill I could swing the GT-R a little more comfortably.
we all have our preferences. thats why they make a variety of editions of a single car. i want a boss and have no use for any shelby except the shelby gt. i dont need the luxuries or the big horsepower numbers.
I love my Shelby...... nough said!!!!!
I haven't always been a Ford guy but I will say they really stepped up with these cars. You can't go wrong with either one.
Guys heres the video of my car on the dyno at Evolution on 5.0's website!!
Evolution Performance built 2012 Boss 302 with a Kenne Bell Twin Screw Supercharger.mov | Videos
Evolution Performance built 2012 Boss 302 with a Kenne Bell Twin Screw Supercharger.mov | Videos
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