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<blockquote data-quote="Great Asp" data-source="post: 16604679" data-attributes="member: 53322"><p>Yes, GT40 updates.</p><p>I had one oil pan bolt that was leaking (it was weird) that I changed the bolt out to a stud and sealed it, no more leak.</p><p></p><p>Driving the GT40 is a really primal experience. You get the enclosed cabin experience like in an MGB, or a Spitfire, with a very connected to the ground feeling. The car is best suited for someone 6' tall or shorter. And I have personally shed a few pounds to make it easier to get in and out, and comfortable to drive.</p><p></p><p>The shifter is a close gate, and since it uses cables (2) to shift, you really have to learn the pattern and the best way to get to the gear you want. I only have 800 miles on it, so the shifting may get cleaner yet.</p><p></p><p>Manual brakes really let you feel the road, except for a 65 Mustang when I was in High School I had not driven a car with manual brakes. For me, the pedal effort is normal, just that you can feel better.</p><p></p><p>The Borla System has been amazing. I was worried about it as the Cobra originally had an 8-stack injection system that I took off after 17 months of ownership and just not being able to get it dialed in. The final tuning was performed by Prestige Motorsports <a href="https://www.prestigemoto.com/" target="_blank">Performance Engine Builders | Concord | Prestige Motorsports</a> (shameless plug) off one of their box tunes from their library. If I was building from scratch, and was getting a "weber looking" injection system, I would have Prestige build the engine and tune it. The ECU is truly a self learning unit, and the engine characteristics have gotten better and better.</p><p></p><p>I used the 351W based 427, it makes just over 550 hp at the flywheel. But really, the car doesn't need all that. I got hung up on hp numbers, but 500hp is plenty for the car.</p><p></p><p>If you are considering buying one and in St. Louis, swing by and we can get it out.</p><p></p><p>I did get a Hero 9 black for Christmas, so expect some videos soon.</p><p></p><p>E</p><p></p><p>PS The bundle of snakes is amazing. On medium to hard acceleration it is a symphony back there. Sounds more Ferrari than Ford</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Great Asp, post: 16604679, member: 53322"] Yes, GT40 updates. I had one oil pan bolt that was leaking (it was weird) that I changed the bolt out to a stud and sealed it, no more leak. Driving the GT40 is a really primal experience. You get the enclosed cabin experience like in an MGB, or a Spitfire, with a very connected to the ground feeling. The car is best suited for someone 6' tall or shorter. And I have personally shed a few pounds to make it easier to get in and out, and comfortable to drive. The shifter is a close gate, and since it uses cables (2) to shift, you really have to learn the pattern and the best way to get to the gear you want. I only have 800 miles on it, so the shifting may get cleaner yet. Manual brakes really let you feel the road, except for a 65 Mustang when I was in High School I had not driven a car with manual brakes. For me, the pedal effort is normal, just that you can feel better. The Borla System has been amazing. I was worried about it as the Cobra originally had an 8-stack injection system that I took off after 17 months of ownership and just not being able to get it dialed in. The final tuning was performed by Prestige Motorsports [URL='https://www.prestigemoto.com/']Performance Engine Builders | Concord | Prestige Motorsports[/URL] (shameless plug) off one of their box tunes from their library. If I was building from scratch, and was getting a "weber looking" injection system, I would have Prestige build the engine and tune it. The ECU is truly a self learning unit, and the engine characteristics have gotten better and better. I used the 351W based 427, it makes just over 550 hp at the flywheel. But really, the car doesn't need all that. I got hung up on hp numbers, but 500hp is plenty for the car. If you are considering buying one and in St. Louis, swing by and we can get it out. I did get a Hero 9 black for Christmas, so expect some videos soon. E PS The bundle of snakes is amazing. On medium to hard acceleration it is a symphony back there. Sounds more Ferrari than Ford [/QUOTE]
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