After 10 years that car is still the top performing car. I think its the car of the decade 2000-2010. 505hp in a 31xxlb car is a great combo.I want both of those & I had it with my C6Z.
Who has driven a 13/14 GT500 and a 16/17 GT350?
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100% agree. I love my C6Z and think it is the best of both worlds. Not to mention they still look like sex on wheels...IMO at least
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I have, I loved the GT500 because of the instant power and torque. With the GT350 it's fun, but as everyone states, there's little punch in low-mid rev range and it doesn't take boost as well as the GT500 because of the compression ratio. If you're planning and doing heavy road course racing, the GT350 is better, but for drag racing the GT500 is the best imo. Bottom line though, i thought the GT500 was much more exhilarating and you can get in 13/14 for the mid $30k range. You'll end up spending around +-$20k more for the GT350
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I have owned a 13 gt500, and ive been in a friends gt350, also he ran my stock boss 302 and few other friends, the gt500 has more power without a doubt a faster car, the gt350 feels way more nimble but the gt500 feels more solid, if you are looking for a refined car i would say the gt350 is the way to go, and its a neat looking car. The gt500's are aging but they are still beautiful cars and would be the one i would go with if i had to pick one or the other
It really is like comparing apples to oranges here. Most guys here are spot on with what they are saying. Ive driven both cars and for me the GT350 gets the nod here. Just a more refined vehicle, the Magnaride suspension is legit. Now people bitch that it has no TQ, keep in mind it does. Its just where it builds it and how its used. Its meant to go around the curvy's and while TQ drives you out of the corners it can also blow the tires loose when you don't want them to. Sure you could strap a blower to it, but for me personally it would kill the essence of what the car is. So if your looking just have brut power and stop light to stop light action then the GT500 is your car. Different strokes for different folks.
I'm not sure where you are getting this from. The GT350 makes nice torque over 3,500-4,000 RPM all the way to 8250. And there are several vendors, including sponsors here IIRC (have to check), that are pushing comfortably over 1,000 RWHP 800+ RWTQ without touching internals. Obviously you need to upgrade fuel and clutch... but the motor loves boost, from what I have seen.
GT350.
Because I already had a solid axle S197. I wonder never go back to that bouncy ride. My viper handles bumps better than my 5.0 did. Both are on coil overs.
Because I already had a solid axle S197. I wonder never go back to that bouncy ride. My viper handles bumps better than my 5.0 did. Both are on coil overs.
Do not underestimate the handling of a 13/14 GT500. I have had mine at Barber and it performed wonderfully. It is not a full on track car and it is will have some brake work before I go back.
I think you really got to figure exactly what means the most to you and then it will probably be pretty clear. I truly debated this same decision and researched it like I am sure you have.
I think you really got to figure exactly what means the most to you and then it will probably be pretty clear. I truly debated this same decision and researched it like I am sure you have.
Not happening, unfortunately.
Did you forget the GT350 has 526HP? It can accomplish both those tasks easily. Unless I've been misinformed, "most cars" don't have anywhere near that much HP.
Do not think I am putting GT350 down at all, I definitely did not forget the hp, nothing wrong with it at all, but when you have a 750 hp Shelby with way more torque and hp than the GT350, its a difference that swayed me towards my 13 GT500. I will probably never track my Shelby, where as driving on the street is a common occurrence for me, I went for more hp and tourque.
I think most people forget how well a SRA can be made to handle with simple bolt ons. A proper set of springs/shocks along with a TA and PHB or watts link can get these cars to perform.
GT500 will still be a little fat, but a proper suspension with the PD engine combo would be fun. The GT350 is based more on suspension and higher RPM performance as many have pointed out.
If you are already contemplating putting a blower on a GT350, then I'd go that route.
GT500 will still be a little fat, but a proper suspension with the PD engine combo would be fun. The GT350 is based more on suspension and higher RPM performance as many have pointed out.
If you are already contemplating putting a blower on a GT350, then I'd go that route.
I will testify to that. Night and day difference doesn't begin to describe how much a Watts link changed my GT500. I should've started with that before spending thousands of dollars on other suspension parts.
Assuming SRA = Solid Rear Axle?
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I think if you arent going to see roadcourse time with it, the GT350 is a waste. 13/14 GT500 would make a better all around performer and standard surface road driver; 350 would be a bit more harsh on the streets id imagine. I see a few every now and then, and you can tell they are a bit more bouncy than typical 11-14's over similar surfaces.
Id also think making a GT500 handle better than stock would be an easier and better route than making a 350 more powerful. You'd ruin the entire point of the 350's powerplant, that's 500ish hp naturally aspirated that can go lap after lap without heatsoaking. Start throwing boost at that, and you start introducing issues to that powerplant that it wasnt designed for.
Id also think making a GT500 handle better than stock would be an easier and better route than making a 350 more powerful. You'd ruin the entire point of the 350's powerplant, that's 500ish hp naturally aspirated that can go lap after lap without heatsoaking. Start throwing boost at that, and you start introducing issues to that powerplant that it wasnt designed for.
I have to disagree with a few things... first being, my GT350 is way more fun and comfortable to drive on the street than my GT500 was. The GT500 imho is not a better all around street performer. If fact, it had less room from side to side, less head room, and massive traction issues unless it was 100 degrees outside... then the traction issue were tolerable. It also was more narrow and taller, giving it more body roll due to increased center of gravity compared to the GT350.
As far as heat soak goes on the GT350... yea, the engine is great. Keeping the trans and rear diff cool is another challenge all together.
As far as heat soak goes on the GT350... yea, the engine is great. Keeping the trans and rear diff cool is another challenge all together.
Agreed, you can’t say the GT500 is a better street car with the bouncy solid axle. Not to mention the skinny tires it comes, even if you could upgrade I’ve seen s550 cars with 335 wide tires! It’s about time. I think I’ll always be a fan of the latest and greatest.
You did a write-up on the Watts link , correct? Or was it someone else?
I think the 13-14 GT500s get the powerful but not in your face rep because of the gearing. 3.31s for a 662hp is atrocious! BUT the goal of the car was to reach 200+ mph and be certified for it. Mission accomplished.
You put 4.10s in one, you better hold the **** on because its going to get ROWDY.
GT350 is a beautiful car, and one of the best factory road race cars ever produced. its got a WEAK torque curve for the street, but it really is designed to come alive and unhinged over 4000 rpm. Perfect for a road course, but kinda feels like a dog on the street.
Alex Flores from VMP spoke with an SVT engineer about why the GT350 doesnt have a factory boost option or FRPP option. Engineer replied that they were snapping the flat plane cranks during endurance/reliability testing under boost.
If I were a road course guy that always kept it in high RPM ranges, GT350 all day long.
That aside, a 2013-14 Shelby is hard to say no to.
You put 4.10s in one, you better hold the **** on because its going to get ROWDY.
GT350 is a beautiful car, and one of the best factory road race cars ever produced. its got a WEAK torque curve for the street, but it really is designed to come alive and unhinged over 4000 rpm. Perfect for a road course, but kinda feels like a dog on the street.
Alex Flores from VMP spoke with an SVT engineer about why the GT350 doesnt have a factory boost option or FRPP option. Engineer replied that they were snapping the flat plane cranks during endurance/reliability testing under boost.
If I were a road course guy that always kept it in high RPM ranges, GT350 all day long.
That aside, a 2013-14 Shelby is hard to say no to.
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