Tucker
Active Member
Hey guys,
Just wanted to drop a note to update everyone on the progress of the intake.
Many of you are on our email update list for the Shelby, if your not, email us at [email protected] and request to get on the list. We try to send updates about every week or 2.
As most of you know we have a early proto type/hybrid set up on the Evolution Performance Shelby that has proved itself with being on the first Shelby in the 11's, 10's and soon 9's.
All there and our testing has brought many things to light, making this kit and car is different for sure. There has been many changes to the kit from the start, which means pushed back release dates.
At this point we are done testing and have all parts in production or done. Bodies are coming in slowly every week, the MAF housings are due in 2 weeks and the stock style PVC fittings are also due in 2 weeks or less. These little bastards have been a costly little thorn in the side. I wanted to make sure we could use the stock PCV hose to connect to the intake body. Well, nobody makes these new style fittings, so were cnc'ing them from billet for our own kit!
Here's a little about the kit:
Materials:
We tested several different MAF sizes to come up with the best size for the Shelby GT500. At this point as many all ready know the stock MAF size is large, but not large enough. When in stock form these cars are nearly maxed out as far as MAF range is concerned. This posed a great problem, as most any modification to the car would result in the MAF sensor reaching max volts of 5.0v. As we made larger and larger MAF housings the volts came down and we were able to use the stock sensor.
With the xxxmm MAF we can handle well into the horsepower limits of the Shelby's internals.
The Shelby, as with the 05-up GT requires a tune adjustment along with any induction change. The JLT is no different. So far all testing has been done with SCT software, but any of the major brands will soon have JLT tune files as well.
Gains in the 50-65 RWHP over stock have been seen in testing. With more seat time behind the computer more is possible.
Pricing will be VERY respectable with a retail price in the $399.99 ballpark for the complete kit. Were waiting on heat shield pricing, so this may go up slightly. Early units will go out without the shield, but it will be avaliable to these customers when there done.
I want to thank everyone involved and all who have been patiently waiting. It's been great to talk to all who have called.:beer:
Sorry for all the delays, but we want this to be right when it goes out.
Dave, I personally want to thank you for your understanding and patiance as well. You'll have a kit very soon. I just want it to be 100% I'll talk to you soon, stay warm
Jay
Just wanted to drop a note to update everyone on the progress of the intake.
Many of you are on our email update list for the Shelby, if your not, email us at [email protected] and request to get on the list. We try to send updates about every week or 2.
As most of you know we have a early proto type/hybrid set up on the Evolution Performance Shelby that has proved itself with being on the first Shelby in the 11's, 10's and soon 9's.
All there and our testing has brought many things to light, making this kit and car is different for sure. There has been many changes to the kit from the start, which means pushed back release dates.
At this point we are done testing and have all parts in production or done. Bodies are coming in slowly every week, the MAF housings are due in 2 weeks and the stock style PVC fittings are also due in 2 weeks or less. These little bastards have been a costly little thorn in the side. I wanted to make sure we could use the stock PCV hose to connect to the intake body. Well, nobody makes these new style fittings, so were cnc'ing them from billet for our own kit!
Here's a little about the kit:
Materials:
- All black silicon hose connections
- All stainless steel hose clamps
- Large hand laid carbon fiber body
- large CNC'd aluminum MAF housing that utilizes the stock MAF sensor (anodized black hard coat)
- S&B lifetime reusable Powerstack air filter
- stainless steel support bracket
- Heat shield will be coming soon
- Large CNC'd aluminum MAF housing that utilizes the stock MAF sensor (anodized black hard coat)
- S&B lifetime reusable Powerstack air filter
- stainless steel support bracket
- Heat shield will be coming soon,
We tested several different MAF sizes to come up with the best size for the Shelby GT500. At this point as many all ready know the stock MAF size is large, but not large enough. When in stock form these cars are nearly maxed out as far as MAF range is concerned. This posed a great problem, as most any modification to the car would result in the MAF sensor reaching max volts of 5.0v. As we made larger and larger MAF housings the volts came down and we were able to use the stock sensor.
With the xxxmm MAF we can handle well into the horsepower limits of the Shelby's internals.
The Shelby, as with the 05-up GT requires a tune adjustment along with any induction change. The JLT is no different. So far all testing has been done with SCT software, but any of the major brands will soon have JLT tune files as well.
Gains in the 50-65 RWHP over stock have been seen in testing. With more seat time behind the computer more is possible.
Pricing will be VERY respectable with a retail price in the $399.99 ballpark for the complete kit. Were waiting on heat shield pricing, so this may go up slightly. Early units will go out without the shield, but it will be avaliable to these customers when there done.
I want to thank everyone involved and all who have been patiently waiting. It's been great to talk to all who have called.:beer:
Sorry for all the delays, but we want this to be right when it goes out.
Dave, I personally want to thank you for your understanding and patiance as well. You'll have a kit very soon. I just want it to be 100% I'll talk to you soon, stay warm
Jay
