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    Low RPM SC drag question

    I’m saving up my social security checks for a DOB GT450 setup. Reading up on various SC specs I see that if One doesnt exceed some predetermined low end rpm like 2500, the SC does not produce boost. I can see that this “on demand” horsepower boost control can be useful but was wondering about...
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    '08 GT w/3.73 first gear question

    Pretty sure I went from 3.31's to 3.73's. It was quite a change.
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    '08 GT w/3.73 first gear question

    this is looking better, at $ 3200 https://www.americanmuscle.com/frrpp-tremec-t56-295gear.html but yeah, maybe I should just learn to shift faster. I already put a short throw Hurst shifter in it. Or, horrors, I could change the rear end again. Maybe should have split the difference...
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    '08 GT w/3.73 first gear question

    Interesting. So a rebuilt RPM TR6060 would be a good thing to have? Like this ? https://www.lethalperformance.com/rpm-transmissions-shelby-gt500-level-v-tr6060.html or cheaper: https://www.astroperformance.com/product/rebuilt-gt-500-tr-6060-6-speed/
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    '08 GT w/3.73 first gear question

    I wish I had asked this question a week ago. I just bought a set of Hancook Ventus for it.
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    '08 GT w/3.73 first gear question

    Feels like granny gear now. However it is very useful creeping along in traffic jams without riding the clutch. In fact, I can start rolling without even touching the accelerator.
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    '08 GT w/3.73 first gear question

    I changed my rear end to 3.73:1 because I wanted a little more oomph at red lights, and I was not happy having to downshift to 4th on the freeway. And the change fixed a lot of that, except now 1st gear feels almost useless. It moves the car from a dead stop well enough, of course, but I need...
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    Picking up an 08 GT500

    I’m an old dude with a perfect driving record. Have had licenses in Texas, California, and Massachusetts. Driving 50 years without a ticket or accident. But I have a Turks and Caicos Islands license. And insurance is dinging me $1500 every six months. Da bastids.
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    Picking up an 08 GT500

    That makes sense. I haven’t even dug into insurance yet and your comment reminds me that I need to settle in and get a US drivers license before buying a Shelby. I’m paying just over $3000 a year on my ten year old GT registered to a Montana LLC. Been living outside the country for the past 12...
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    Picking up an 08 GT500

    Some nice cars there. A little too far away from me. I’m in Miami now but heading over to Houston this week. My 08 is in Colorado. I’ll be flying up and driving it to Houston in the next couple of weeks. I bet there are some decent cars in Houston too. I notice that some of these 8 and 10 year...
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    Picking up an 08 GT500

    Thanks for the stripe info that’s good to know. I think bright colors and flashy stripes are fine for those who like them. And I sure wouldnt let their presence stop me from buying the right car. I’d likely try it with the stripes for a while to see if they grew on me. But I suspect the Shelby...
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    Picking up an 08 GT500

    Thanks i took a look. It looks in good shape from photos but dont they all. I think i can swing a few more dollars for a few less miles. My first choice would be a more subdued color and possibly a ragtop. Silver or white without stripes if I can find one. I sometimes exceed the posted limit on...
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    Picking up an 08 GT500

    Was just reading Car & Driver review on ‘11 GT 500. Was surprised they suggested saving a lot money and buying a GT instead. Of course they hate our axles. The little Europhiles. Probably not although I’ll look at that. I’m trying to justify getting a Shelby vs putting a blower on my near...
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    Picking up an 08 GT500

    Been reading threads here. Notice that of the S197s the ‘07 and ‘10 models are the least desirable. Is there a ‘best choice’ year for S197 GT500’s? Or any year to specifically avoid?
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    Picking up an 08 GT500

    Total. Car was summer ride for original owner in Cheyenne. He put about 3000 miles on it every summer and then put it away. All service records from Ford dealer. It had 21800 miles on it. All stock. 5 speed. I bought it fo $16k and added a JLT CAI and tuner, LCAs, Hurst short throw stick, 3.73...
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