gabed1 Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Anyone know if the Super Snake Coupe and Convertible price will be the same? I know the Convertible will only have 600hp. Too bad I could not get the 725hp package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Anyone know if the Super Snake Coupe and Convertible price will be the same?I know the Convertible will only have 600hp. Too bad I could not get the 725hp package As far as I know they will be the same price. I have a vert and I put my deposit down on Monday for the SS. I wasn't told any different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopersShelby Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 SAI said it will be the same unless the SC will be different. This still makes no sense to me. The 725 will have manifold back exhaust vs. cat back exhaust. It will also have additional stripping and rear window louvers. The vert will only have the light bar. I would still like an explanation to why the vert can only be 600 hp? Structural or liability. I would like to see both have the same SC and manifold back regardless of where the HP comes out and let us make our own decisions on tuning for HP. Amy, please explain why the verts can only be 600 please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 SAI said it will be the same unless the SC will be different. This still makes no sense to me. The 725 will have manifold back exhaust vs. cat back exhaust. It will also have additional stripping and rear window louvers. The vert will only have the light bar. I would still like an explanation to why the vert can only be 600 hp? Structural or liability. I would like to see both have the same SC and manifold back regardless of where the HP comes out and let us make our own decisions on tuning for HP. Amy, please explain why the verts can only be 600 please. Chassis twist. With no roof, the chassis is more flexible. So it's structural. "Only" 600 HP Sorry, first time I heard THAT one!!! And the light bar won't add enough rigidity to the frame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aobrien Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 I don't think this is a Ford only issue, other manufactures have concerns with chassis twist in high powered convertibles. I recall you could only get a Z06 Vette in hard top, not sure if it is still that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 I don't think this is a Ford only issue, other manufactures have concerns with chassis twist in high powered convertibles. I recall you could only get a Z06 Vette in hard top, not sure if it is still that way. Is still that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopersShelby Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Crispy, I was trying to distinguish between the two options, not that 600HP is not enough. As far as the structural "twist" being the issue, some verts are well past that HP rating at the wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Crispy, I was trying to distinguish between the two options, not that 600HP is not enough. As far as the structural "twist" being the issue, some verts are well past that HP rating at the wheels. Yeah, I know, Coopers. Just trying to be funny! Yes, some 'verts are past 600. Doesn't mean they will keep their integrity (structural) in 5 years. What someone does at home (or a mod shop) does not mean that it will be durable or safe for the long run, it just means that someone did it, and the future is uncertain as for safety & integrity. 600 HP is what Shelby Autos determined the max for these parameters. Hope this helps. ~Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srk1959 Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Yeah, I know, Coopers. Just trying to be funny! Yes, some 'verts are past 600. Doesn't mean they will keep their integrity (structural) in 5 years. What someone does at home (or a mod shop) does not mean that it will be durable or safe for the long run, it just means that someone did it, and the future is uncertain as for safety & integrity.600 HP is what Shelby Autos determined the max for these parameters. Hope this helps. ~Chris My vert has the stage 2 evo package and yesterday giving a friend a ride I shifted to 2nd gear and the car hooked (usually just spins the tires quite a bit) and the passenger door made a nasty clunking sound. It was closed all the way, freaked my friend out but he was impressed with the power! I was considering going to a k-b on the vert but think I will just stick to installing one on my coupe. I had body flex problems on my other verts with high hp and the Shelby does to an extent too. I feel in my opinion without some type of structural upgrade (frame connectors or cage) more than 600 hp will eventually take its toll on the chassis. You can run more than 600 but if you hook you will know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 My vert has the stage 2 evo package and yesterday giving a friend a ride I shifted to 2nd gear and the car hooked (usually just spins the tires quite a bit) and the passenger door made a nasty clunking sound. It was closed all the way, freaked my friend out but he was impressed with the power! I was considering going to a k-b on the vert but think I will just stick to installing one on my coupe. I had body flex problems on my other verts with high hp and the Shelby does to an extent too. I feel in my opinion without some type of structural upgrade (frame connectors or cage) more than 600 hp will eventually take its toll on the chassis. You can run more than 600 but if you hook you will know it! YUP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 My vert has the stage 2 evo package and yesterday giving a friend a ride I shifted to 2nd gear and the car hooked (usually just spins the tires quite a bit) and the passenger door made a nasty clunking sound. It was closed all the way, freaked my friend out but he was impressed with the power! I was considering going to a k-b on the vert but think I will just stick to installing one on my coupe. I had body flex problems on my other verts with high hp and the Shelby does to an extent too. I feel in my opinion without some type of structural upgrade (frame connectors or cage) more than 600 hp will eventually take its toll on the chassis. You can run more than 600 but if you hook you will know it! Frame connectors are not enough, a full-on roll bar would do it. Sub-frame connevtors don't hold enough of the chassis together. It's good to hear feedback from someone who has done it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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