William Rodgers Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 I bought my Shelby GT as an early bonus present to myself. Anyway, I will find out for sure the end of next week, but I am pretty sure my bonus is going to be 5-10 Grand more than I originally thought. I live around the corner from Tasca and was contemplating a Whipple. My question for those that have one or have looked into one is what other options should I do while I have Tasca working on the car. Wheels and brakes might tip the budget, I was thinking of stuff like the Gauges and what-not. Please give me any advice you might have. Also, how much is a Polished Whipple installed? Thanks all, now I have to convince the wife. I am kind of glad I did not know how much I was getting, I might not have bought the Shelby GT if I knew. I love this car and am glad I bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SHELBY GT Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 i can't tell you any prices but.....................There have recently been some advancements in the whipple blowers,Make sure you inquire,or do a little research on your own and get the newest available.Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 I got a nice bonus also...but it went to my daughter's college fund!!! She'll end up w/ my Shelby AND the money!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarecat Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hmmm, I find out about my bonus next week too, and also expect it to be larger than initial thought, I wonder if we work for the same company.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydub Mach1 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Bonus...?? What's that? I haven't seen one of those in a long time...I must be in the wrong business!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Wow A 5- 10K bonus You must work for a bank or Insurance co. Great to mod the car with thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Wow A 5- 10K bonus You must work for a bank or Insurance co. Great to mod the car with thats for sure. I think he said that his bonus is going to be 5-10K higher than what he thought. My quess is he's getting way more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidShelby Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Carnut, My most humble recommendation is that if you can't or don't want to do both the Whipple and a brake upgrade at the same time, then postpone the Whipple and do the brakes first. I've always found it prudent to have more braking capability than engine power. It's really nice to know you can stop RIGHT NOW, especially when you're flying down the street on full afterburner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 I bought my Shelby GT as an early bonus present to myself. Anyway, I will find out for sure the end of next week, but I am pretty sure my bonus is going to be 5-10 Grand more than I originally thought. I live around the corner from Tasca and was contemplating a Whipple. My question for those that have one or have looked into one is what other options should I do while I have Tasca working on the car. Wheels and brakes might tip the budget, I was thinking of stuff like the Gauges and what-not. Please give me any advice you might have. Also, how much is a Polished Whipple installed? Thanks all, now I have to convince the wife. I am kind of glad I did not know how much I was getting, I might not have bought the Shelby GT if I knew. I love this car and am glad I bought it. Whipple HO (Intercooled), polished. Gauge package 20" razors with Nittos. ought to just about take care of $10K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Wow A 5- 10K bonus You must work for a bank or Insurance co. Great to mod the car with thats for sure. Not a 5-10k bonus, 5- 10k more than I thought. If it were only 5-10k I would be selling mods, not adding them. I will find out Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbytexan Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 it's easy for us to suggest what you need for your car,after all it's not our money.how about some ceramic headers and one piece aluminum drive-shaft.if you put headers on a supercharged car then you will usually get twice the horsepower out of the headers than stock motor.jba sells some very nice headers.don't you just love money-pitts.i can always find things to spend on this car.i bought this car instead of a classic because the old 66 gto i had was a money-pitt. i told my wife this shelby would'nt need anything because it's complete.she gave me a new name.---lier---it's a disease isn't it. good-luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Polishshed Whipple $7,500 + Wheels and Tires $2,100 + Gauge Pkg. $1,200 + Brake Kit $2,500 + Time it takes to polish the Whipple every week.........................priceless! The prices listed are approximate. Your's could be higher. From what I have read in the forum, Tasca's pricing is higher than SAI. Some say due to the labor rate differential from Vegas to New Englanld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp GT500 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Check out this link for info on TASCA and pricing. http://forum.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24816&st=20&gopid=386682&&do=findComment&comment=386682 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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