So I beat a new Shelby GT500......
07-31-2008, 10:19 AM
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07-31-2008, 11:01 AM
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I don't doubt it. GT500's are overrated stock. (heck, Will Smith couldn't even outrun a deer in one. lol!) However with just a simple tune +50hp, tune/intake +100hp and the engine is built to endure (all forged internals).
Young kid, Katrina insurance money??
I was born/raised on Sylvia Drive in Bucktown, 5 minutes from the boat launch. Left 2 years prior to Katrina but miss the place badly. Sounds like it's still a fun place to live.
Young kid, Katrina insurance money??
I was born/raised on Sylvia Drive in Bucktown, 5 minutes from the boat launch. Left 2 years prior to Katrina but miss the place badly. Sounds like it's still a fun place to live.
07-31-2008, 11:27 AM
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I don't doubt it. GT500's are overrated stock. (heck, Will Smith couldn't even outrun a deer in one. lol!) However with just a simple tune +50hp, tune/intake +100hp and the engine is built to endure (all forged internals).
Young kid, Katrina insurance money??
I was born/raised on Sylvia Drive in Bucktown, 5 minutes from the boat launch. Left 2 years prior to Katrina but miss the place badly. Sounds like it's still a fun place to live.
Young kid, Katrina insurance money??
I was born/raised on Sylvia Drive in Bucktown, 5 minutes from the boat launch. Left 2 years prior to Katrina but miss the place badly. Sounds like it's still a fun place to live.
Wait....I see you just contradicted yourself. LOL Seriously though, that isn't over rated. Was the Hype stupid? Yes, are they to be feared much bone stock? Not really (pending what you have), but over rated?...I wouldnt' say that. 600+rwhp with simple bolt ons ($2k), what other car can do that without touching the block and that has a block that will last at that level? None. (well, none that I can think of right now on two sips of coffee).
07-31-2008, 11:32 AM
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The woman that shares my parking garage at work has one. She got this cute little license plate that says "seeyou". I know that car will never be anything other than a stock 12.5-13 second car (probably closer to +13 second with her driving it). Am I hating? YES!
07-31-2008, 12:14 PM
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I can't stand the drivers (arrogance), but I love the car. I almost bought one, but I laughed in teh dealers face when they told me they wouldn't go less than $20k above sticker. Guess what?..that was 2 years ago and the car is still in the showroom. LOL
07-31-2008, 01:31 PM
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UNIT....yeah we got the damn twin disk in and can't get the pack right. I am buying an adjustable master to fix the problem if it's not the pack. Everything was done as it should of been done, in theory anyways. So all I can think is throw of my master isn't enough. DUNNO. Next will be the TO bearing. if that doesn't get it right.......4L80E swap for a built T56 with McLeod twin disk.LOL The bullet holes should be fixable. Just time for me now is a factor.
07-31-2008, 02:30 PM
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UNIT....yeah we got the damn twin disk in and can't get the pack right. I am buying an adjustable master to fix the problem if it's not the pack. Everything was done as it should of been done, in theory anyways. So all I can think is throw of my master isn't enough. DUNNO. Next will be the TO bearing. if that doesn't get it right.......4L80E swap for a built T56 with McLeod twin disk.LOL The bullet holes should be fixable. Just time for me now is a factor.
I'm sure I will go with an auto at some point. 
07-31-2008, 02:59 PM
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UNIT... Yes a 4l80 would be ideal for big HP. The six spd is F'n fun when dialed in correctly. I will be saving for a 4L80 for when I really want to go fast on the 1320. I am currently refusing to let this beat me.LOL
07-31-2008, 06:31 PM
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08-01-2008, 07:03 AM
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08-01-2008, 11:08 AM
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08-01-2008, 12:31 PM
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There are a few posting 10 sec et's with a stock 5R5SS ford auto in S197's. Should I have gone with one?? Everyday?-noway. Love the 5spd and for road course work it can't be beat.
08-01-2008, 05:02 PM
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street? If not, you don't know what I'm talking about.