Just Another New Guy

[12boss302]

Just wanted to check in and see what you guys think of my current build. Had the car for about 5 months now and have been slowly getting it to were I want it to be. First American car build so everything was completely different, easier actually, when compared to German cars. The Shelby is a 2010 and I bought it with 4k miles on it. Got it dyno'd the other day and it made 692/660. So far, this is the mod list:

JLT Intake
66mm LM TB
Brenspeed Cams
Ported Gen 1 TVS w/2.5 Pulley
METCO Aux Idler
72lb Injectors
Bobs LCA
Steeda Panhard w/brace
Ngauge
Vossen Wheels
JBA SS Headers
JBA X-pipe
MBRP 3" exhaust
Barton Short Throw
McLeod RXT clutch
DSS Alum. DS
KB BAP
2-step

Pretty sure thats the jist of it with some things that I'm sure that I am missing. Any suggestions and criticism is welcome. Always been a creeper so I figured that I would finally post something up.

 

[Black Cobra '99]

Welcome to the family, thats an awesome build.
With almost 700hp I'd say you're doing great

You should check out MGW gen 2 shifter, its better than anything out there.

 

[1 Alibi 2]

Welcome.
Who tuned the car ?

 

[Tob]

Welcome aboard. Nice mod list.

 

[Papaw]

Nice list of mods and impressive power.
Congrats and welcome.

 

[Stetler17]

How do you like the Brenspeed cams? Sound compared to others? I'm not far from them so it would be a logical choice for cams, but the video on their website doesn't sound very good. I assumed they were the same as one of the other brands, but not sure.

You have a perfect set up for a car that is still streetable and radical at the same time. Well done.

 

[eekkaann]

Love the wheels with your car, looks great!

 

[12boss302]

Welcome.
Who tuned the car ?

The car was tuned by Carl at Dynojet

How do you like the Brenspeed cams? Sound compared to others? I'm not far from them so it would be a logical choice for cams, but the video on their website doesn't sound very good. I assumed they were the same as one of the other brands, but not sure.

You have a perfect set up for a car that is still streetable and radical at the same time. Well done.

I really like the Brenspeed cams. They have a very nice lope to them. They are actually custom ground Comp cams so you can't go wrong with them.

Love the wheels with your car, looks great!

Thanks! The wheel are actually for sale *wink wink*

 

[eekkaann]

Hehe thanks, but I am saving for a supercharger

 

[12boss302]

Hehe thanks, but I am saving for a supercharger

I would too! I'm dumping these out along with my other wheels so that I can run a drag setup. I really like the way that our bodies look with 15's in the rear.

 

[1st usa car]

Nice - my 1st USA car too -- I came from a bunch of German cars, M-series, AMG, S.
Since you got cams, you can get an OD crank pulley. Are you running 91 or 93 octane?

 

[CobraBob]

Love the wheels with your car, looks great!

I like those wheels, too.

If you're going to be a first GT-500 owner, this one was perfect for you. Nice mods. Good looking ride!

 

[gimmie11s]

car is really nice.. love Kona blue. Get that thing to the track and see how strong that 700hp is.

 

[12boss302]

Nice - my 1st USA car too -- I came from a bunch of German cars, M-series, AMG, S.
Since you got cams, you can get an OD crank pulley. Are you running 91 or 93 octane?

This is with 91, I could run 93 with torko but decided that I'll leave it where it is for now. Eventually might get a smaller pulley and under but will see when the time comes.

 

[12boss302]

Haven't posted in this thread for a while but was wondering what parts you guys would suggest I get next. Doing an install next week wth suspension bits that include UCA w/ mount, frpp springs, camber bolts, bump steer kit, and an AFCO dual exchange HE. Still running the same tune but am getting it cleaned up next week. Anything else that I should be looking at?

 

[RedVenom48]

Adjustable lower cotrol arms and LCA relo brackets. Get that instant center under the car for much better mechanical grip. Also, adjustable panhard rod so, along with adjust lca's you can dial.in your thrust angle

 

[12boss302]

Adjustable lower cotrol arms and LCA relo brackets. Get that instant center under the car for much better mechanical grip. Also, adjustable panhard rod so, along with adjust lca's you can dial.in your thrust angle

I've already got LCA's and the relo brackets. As well as sway relo brackets. And a panhard as well!

 

[12boss302]

I am looking for some tech advice from you guys. So, I haven't done much to the car since I posted it a while ago. Lowered it, got new wheels, and some under hood look-nice bits. I am now considering getting a 10% and am trying to find out if it's going to be viable given that I can only run 91. I do have a BAP and am running 72's. Anyone know if it's a good idea? Also, had anyone installed the LM bypass valve? I tossed it in the other day and it's kind of...weird to me. It's nice to be able to boost low instead of just going 0-100 instantly. I do notice that I have a tad bit of lag with it though. Not super noticeable to others, but to me it feels as if it's about 1/4 second slow if that makes sense. Any thought on that as well?

 

[HillbillyHotRod]

Might a bit much with a 2.5

 

[12boss302]

Might a bit much with a 2.5

Can you elaborate?