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2013-14 Shelby GT500
Reinforcing My Stock 5.8
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<blockquote data-quote="Jam421" data-source="post: 16329595" data-attributes="member: 110985"><p>Bimini...Catmonkey....Thanks. It's guys like you who I know have been there done that. My goal was not really much more HP ....maybe 775-800RW? But certainly not on my stock set up. The thoughts going thru my head are to build it up now while it's still 100% healthy. But I was not thinking that build up could cost me 15-20K . I was hoping to be around 10K...but WTH do I know!</p><p></p><p></p><p>The car works phenomenal to me with the current power & tires. My best roll is anywhere from 15-40mph (1900-3500rpm) in 2nd with an instant stab to set the 19psi MT 305's and they HOOK. </p><p>I did begin to look around and honestly found nothing I'd like to swap with my GT500. I looked at every vintage muscle car and having owned 3 different manufacturers of 427SC replicas I thought that would lure me back to the little Cobras. But the only Cobra I realized I want is an FFR ...or specifically my old FFR which I sold in '2010 during a divorce but it actually was actually spotted at a show for sale in my area last year. </p><p>I thought of a C6 ZR1 ...FAST as hell....but they all the C6's are now starting to look the same to me. I thought of a C7 ZR1 ( my buddy has triple black) but despite price drops of 20+K that a HUGE money leap ...and....that would not stay stock. I am mostly attracted to the Corvette's (RED) because I have a '64 with 383 stroker that sits next to my Shelby now. </p><p>But honestly the need for change is fading. I love the way our GT500's look and like most of the guys here it took 2 steps forward to get it 100% sorted out and looking as it does today. SOooo...then came the thought perhaps I should just " bump it up" a bit. However, I fear where I'm at now in power.... the wisest pathway to making more sensible/manageable power is to reinforce my internals. Funny thing is if I do "bump it up" losing the 4.10's for 373's would be the likely advice...and I love the gears <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />->) ! Maybe some OPG/TC insurance will take away some fear when I'm spinning her up . That's quoted to be around $1600.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jam421, post: 16329595, member: 110985"] Bimini...Catmonkey....Thanks. It's guys like you who I know have been there done that. My goal was not really much more HP ....maybe 775-800RW? But certainly not on my stock set up. The thoughts going thru my head are to build it up now while it's still 100% healthy. But I was not thinking that build up could cost me 15-20K . I was hoping to be around 10K...but WTH do I know! The car works phenomenal to me with the current power & tires. My best roll is anywhere from 15-40mph (1900-3500rpm) in 2nd with an instant stab to set the 19psi MT 305's and they HOOK. I did begin to look around and honestly found nothing I'd like to swap with my GT500. I looked at every vintage muscle car and having owned 3 different manufacturers of 427SC replicas I thought that would lure me back to the little Cobras. But the only Cobra I realized I want is an FFR ...or specifically my old FFR which I sold in '2010 during a divorce but it actually was actually spotted at a show for sale in my area last year. I thought of a C6 ZR1 ...FAST as hell....but they all the C6's are now starting to look the same to me. I thought of a C7 ZR1 ( my buddy has triple black) but despite price drops of 20+K that a HUGE money leap ...and....that would not stay stock. I am mostly attracted to the Corvette's (RED) because I have a '64 with 383 stroker that sits next to my Shelby now. But honestly the need for change is fading. I love the way our GT500's look and like most of the guys here it took 2 steps forward to get it 100% sorted out and looking as it does today. SOooo...then came the thought perhaps I should just " bump it up" a bit. However, I fear where I'm at now in power.... the wisest pathway to making more sensible/manageable power is to reinforce my internals. Funny thing is if I do "bump it up" losing the 4.10's for 373's would be the likely advice...and I love the gears (:->) ! Maybe some OPG/TC insurance will take away some fear when I'm spinning her up . That's quoted to be around $1600. [/QUOTE]
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