2010 vs 2012 Shelby GT500

[JEWC_Motorsports]

What are the differences in the drivetrains? Is one better than the other? Aluminum block vs iron block? Help an old man out because im having a case of crs.

 

[Mystickeith50]

One is two years older than the other......

 

[95ragtop]

2010 has the iron block while 2012 has the aluminum. Not sure on what else.

 

[07TGGT]

I believe 2010 has power steering rack while the 2012 has the EPAS. Iron vs Aluminum block as already mentioned. Probably other minor differences that you would have to research to find.

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

One is two years older than the other......

Hahahahahahahahaa!!!!!!!


Here's the real deal James, One is two years NEWER than the other!!! Jus ask if you need anything else!

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Well this is a serious question...

 

[rcm90]

What I found on the Shelby forum.



"This is just off the top of my head, I know I'm forgetting more

*Aluminum block
*Electric steering
*Silver finish on SC
*Blue power coat valve covers
*Improved exhaust manifolds
*Larger exhaust diameter
*H pipe vs 2010 X pipe
*Painted rear end
*Finned aluminum diff cover
*Improved brake cooling
*Auto start ignition
*40% larger inter cooler
*HID's standard
*No gas guzzler tax
*Flip up/ down rear headrests
* Improved under body aero dynamics
*Orange antifreeze
*Bigger faster more complex computer
*Wideband o2's?
*New colors
*Improved suspension, fixed the 2010's wheel hop.
*10 horsepower more but seems to make more like 20whp
*Factory "Boost a pump" for the fuel pump
*"My key" for limiting speed and TC for certain keys
*Different cam part numbers, some say its the Ford GT cams due to the 2011's making peak whp at redline
*Optional glass roof
Edited by BigDan, 22 January 2011 - 03:48 PM"

 

[JeremyH]

Favorite upgrade from the list. "bigger faster more complex computer"

 

[fast Ed]

Over 100 lbs. off the nose, so the 2012 car will actually turn! LOL

 

[REDS197]

The widebands and boost a pump are on the 12. It helps with tuning a lot.
It also has a much larger intercooler.

 

[Doug M]

Didn't you buy the 07?

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Can the iron block handle more boost?

 

[dre256]

Can the iron block handle more boost?

I heard the block performance is rated the same on both blocks. I was told before reason why the GT500 use to use an iron block was because if they used the aluminum in the earlier years it would step on the toes of the old Ford GT owners. Then have higher paying customers mad there paying 100K more for a car with the same engine. So they used an iron block to set them apart. Now I was told this by a bunch of car guys a few years ago so I have nothing to back that claim up

 

[AbdullaGT500]

2012 has optional recaro seats and SVT Performance package. Aluminum block instead of the iron block. Wideband o2 sensors, so you don't need to install an aftermarket wideband. Other than that, it's small stuff. Those are the main differences that make me want a 2012 over a 2010.

 

[Speedboosted]

2012's seem to sound better to me than the '10 and earlier, mainly because of the size difference in exhaust piping. Get a '11+ up you can...a lot of that small stuff adds up. Also not sure if it was mentioned, but the 11+ has knock sensors as well that can pull timing and etc. according to what the engine is experiencing....that little part has probably saved more than a few engines

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

Pics of the cars in question!!!!

 

[Doug M]

Yes please

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Dont have them yet, pics that is.

 

[GallopingFord]

If you had a choice betwen them both, I would pick a 2011+ all day long. Yes my Bullitt has the good ole Iron Block and they will handle more power than the aluminum blocks (and are less expensive if they kaboom), but the weight off the front of the vehicle makes a HUGE difference as far as comfort... and that's what I love about my '13.

IMO the '10 is a bastard child unit since you have the older technology with the newer body and if you were going to get the old stuff, you might as well get those 07-09 sexy lines with it

FWIW, only the 2013+ GT500's have the FGT cams; the 2007-2012 GT500's have the same cams.

 

[TGR96]

Well crap, now I want to trade for the black 2012 Shelby that's sitting on my local dealer lot. Thanks a lot fellas.