blueshawk Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 If I had money to burn (or I received a $30K gift and my wife didn't know about it). 1) Whipple 550 installed at TASCA 2) 18" razors with big brakes installed at TASCA 3) Spec 2+ clutch 4) Get the rear seat delete. I think this is cool but expensive. 5) Have the car repainted with the stripes painted on (including the SGT/SC on the sides), clear coat over, sanded and buff to a show car finish. 6) Griggs street suspension This is my current dream list. If I can't get the Whipple installed at TASCA, it will be done locally at some point. Then I'll work on the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I like your list, but I think 20" wheels look better than 18". I will get a clutch when mine goes, maybe sooner. I also am thinking about the painted stripes at some point. The one mod you missed is the New Shelby interior, if that goes 20% off again I may have to do it. I have no idea how much money I have into my car, just know it is a lot. Worth every dollor, love my car.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Oh, I like this thread. 1. Buy another hood, cut a hole in it and install that Chip Beck/Heath fiberglass hood scoop to help cool off the engine bay. 2. Have stripes painted on hole car 3. Get the future chip Beck modified strut tower that will work with the Whipple and above mentioned hood modification 4. Send my car to Shelby Mod shop and get a Whipple polished, gauges, forged internals, and whatever else I need to take the new power. 5. Get big brake package with aftermarket wheels (not sure which ones I would get at this point) 6. Get the Shelby Snake center consule cover and maybe the head rest covers. 7. Get a blue with silver stripes car cover. 8. Get the pin version of "SHELBY" for the rear so I don't have to worry about the letters coming off. 9. Get Brake ducts for the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Yeah, I guess it doesn't hurt to dream...especially since I don't have a job right now... Emailed Quantum and asked about the cost to install the Wipple 550, Vista Blue Shelby Brakes and a new Clutch, and that came out to just shy of $15,000.00....didn't include the gauge package for the Wipple... Man, I need a new job But as long as I'm dreaming, I want: 1. a deep draw hood, 2. all stripes painted on, 3. Driving Lights and Brake Ducts (Complete kit, not just part of it), 4. Kicker Stereo System, 5. Chrome or Blue Valve Covers, I'm sure we can all keep on adding to the list, but for starters...since we're dreaming....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 The Whipple 550 is a wonderful thing....not sure whats next but I need more rubber on the rear...I like the subtle sleeper look I have going on right now, and its pretty quite at a stoplight...not much looks too fast unless you know about the stripe meaning. I am really really liking mine as is...great for taking my kid to school in. She is never late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chill Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I dream about this all the time! 1) Grigg's suspension (street) 2) Brakes and tires (keeping original wheels) 3) Whipple 4) Chip Beck scoope and strut tower brace 5) Paint all stripes 6) Shelby interior package (new leather seats) 7) A really good alarm system with gps tracking I got excited and forgot - FRPP cams and TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 After I complete my brake upgrades later this year, if / when I could ever afford it I would go with the classic Paxton S/C installed by Tasca (and that assumes that it is ever offered again), i.e., a registered Shelby GT/SC. If it appears that an S/C just will not be possible (since it is such a big $$ hit at one time) I would at least go to w/ a 4:10 rear and a custom tune at some point, along w/ some additional N/A upgrades over time. In addition I plan to upgrade the control arms and panhard bar. My goal is to focus on performance, not appearance, mods. I mean, heck, than Shelby GT is already a gorgeous car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 With prices the way they are I'm thinking I would trade my SGT for a $69K KR, there are three of them at that price in the Chicago area, red, black and silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HORSBYT Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 1. Open the hood/scoop 2. Investigate opening the rear scoops/brake ducting 3. Brake ducts/PIAA light kit up front 4. Redo stripe/paint my front bumper (to remove the license plate) 5. Rear suspension setup (I'm not sure what I want to do exactly yet) but it's gonna be better! 6. A-Pillar gauges 7. Lower grill insert (painted black) *Thx Pottydr for that idea 8. Upgrade brakes 9. Roll bar 10. Long tubes with hi-flo cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 After I complete my brake upgrades later this year, if / when I could ever afford it I would go with the classic Paxton S/C installed by Tasca (and that assumes that it is ever offered again), i.e., a registered Shelby GT/SC. If it appears that an S/C just will not be possible (since it is such a big $$ hit at one time) I would at least go to w/ a 4:10 rear and a custom tune at some point, along w/ some additional N/A upgrades over time. In addition I plan to upgrade the control arms and panhard bar. My goal is to focus on performance, not appearance, mods. I mean, heck, than Shelby GT is already a gorgeous car! Wow, is this the same ilmor that was never going to mod his car? How things change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rush_junky Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Yeah, I guess it doesn't hurt to dream...especially since I don't have a job right now... Emailed Quantum and asked about the cost to install the Wipple 550, Vista Blue Shelby Brakes and a new Clutch, and that came out to just shy of $15,000.00....didn't include the gauge package for the Wipple... Man, I need a new job But as long as I'm dreaming, I want: 1. a deep draw hood, 2. all stripes painted on, 3. Driving Lights and Brake Ducts (Complete kit, not just part of it), 4. Kicker Stereo System, 5. Chrome or Blue Valve Covers, I'm sure we can all keep on adding to the list, but for starters...since we're dreaming....LOL FIFTEEN GEEZ ?!?! Oh man... Now look and see what you've got me doin' Well....maybe the registry will have to take a back seat...... Seriously, I wish you the best on finding a great job ! God Speed ! 15K ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I like this thread too! 1. Complete my Griggs GR40ST by upgrading to the front "SLA" 2. Finish painting on rest of stripes (hood already done) 3. MMR 5.0 stroker 950 HP short block (Techco stroker kit will have to do for now) 4. MMR stage 2 heads 5. Techco 3.0L blower (Paxton for now) 6. Griggs power racing seats 7. Shelby Torq-Thrust M 18x10 rims & Toyo RA1's 8. Griggs 4-on-4 brakes 9. Shelby radiator/heat-ex 10. JBA long tubes & x-pipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I like this thread too! 1. Complete my Griggs GR40ST by upgrading to the front "SLA" 2. Finish painting on rest of stripes (hood already done) 3. MMR 5.0 stroker 950 HP short block (Techco stroker kit will have to do for now) 4. MMR stage 2 heads 5. Techco 3.0L blower (Paxton for now) 6. Griggs power racing seats 7. Shelby Torq-Thrust M 18x10 rims & Toyo RA1's 8. Griggs 4-on-4 brakes 9. Shelby radiator/heat-ex 10. JBA long tubes & x-pipe nice list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Wow, is this the same ilmor that was never going to mod his car? How things change. It's you guys' fault!! Reading these threads did it as the temptation became too great!! Still, it will be a slooowww process for me. And I want anything I do to be all-Shelby if possible (but they didn't have the brake upgrades I needed that would accomodate the 18" Bullits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 If I had money to burn (or I received a $30K gift and my wife didn't know about it). 1) Whipple 550 installed at TASCA 2) 18" razors with big brakes installed at TASCA 3) Spec 2+ clutch 4) Get the rear seat delete. I think this is cool but expensive. 5) Have the car repainted with the stripes painted on (including the SGT/SC on the sides), clear coat over, sanded and buff to a show car finish. 6) Griggs street suspension This is my current dream list. If I can't get the Whipple installed at TASCA, it will be done locally at some point. Then I'll work on the others. I did a list of all the Shelby stuff, etc. I"ve bought for this car. The list is long but it's mostly eye candy like tower brace, Steeda carbon fiber elbow, Shelby gauges, engine cap set, engine hardware, with some things like another wheel and tire, a real spare with jack, etc. But no performance items except new tunes and a SCT tuner. My total comes to about $4000. I can't believe I've spent $4000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really at a loss now. There is nothing I really want to get next except for a supercharger and I can't afford it. What am I gonna do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Have my engine builder take the new 351 block and build it up to 750 hp, also so it could run yet on 93 octane. Buy another SGT and make it unbeatable. Go to the local strip joint and tuck 100$ bills in their grenade strings (g-strings) all night, and the next night, and so on. This would be part of Storm Easton's economic stimulas plan. A dirty job but somebody has to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Have my engine builder take the new 351 block and build it up to 750 hp, also so it could run yet on 93 octane. Buy another SGT and make it unbeatable. Go to the local strip joint and tuck 100$ bills in their grenade strings (g-strings) all night, and the next night, and so on. This would be part of Storm Easton's economic stimulas plan. A dirty job but somebody has to do it. I like your economic stimulus plan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I like your economic stimulus plan!!! Since I have money to burn I will gladly fly you up here and you could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 nice list Thanks man! :happy feet: I'd ask to see your list, but I think your SGT may already be unbeatable as it is! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Since I have money to burn I will gladly fly you up here and you could help. OR you could adopt me and help me complete my mod list! LOL I don't think my wife would appreciate me giving C Notes to strippers...although it would bring back some good memories of the good old days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Money to burn, eh? OK. I set up a few operations: 1) The "Incinerator", a concierge-style service that takes your lists and your cars and your incendiary dollars and returns the cars to you fully completed in - oh, maybe ten days max or you get a 10% discount. My prices are all wholesale plus 10% anyway; flat rate manual plus 15% expert bump for labor. 2) The "BS Stops Here", where my staff of experts serially applies all popular mods to our fleet of vehicles and runs carefully controlled tests in order to determine which really work, which work best, and which are worth the bucks. Results are confidential, and buyers have to sign a NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) contract with very healthy $$$ penalties for releasing DNA-coded information. 3) The "Reality Shop", where I take your choice of modern Mustang and transform it into a properly-scaled sporting vehicle (something like 85-90% the size of production models) more like a diamond-cutters tool than a set of varied sizes of sledge hammer. It could happen. 4) The "Orgasmatron": I hire a personal assistant or three to run all those enterprises while I tour the world with my fleet of Optimized Mustang Glories, driving the finest roads in the finest vehicles, leaving a trail of ravenous supplicants, satisfied customers and grateful associates. 5) The "Braniac": think-tank devoted to developing concepts irresistible to Mustang Obsessives, output of which will be cycled into 1, 2, and 3, thereby supporting 4, above. How can I miss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMORINE Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 if i had money to burn....... i would buy a second sgt! mad max style baby!! AKA Shelby WARMACHINE!! i would chop, tub, and add fender flares so it would fit 14 inch wide tires on the back 10.5 to 11.5 front, it would recieve an all electronic 555 edelbrock with fully forged internals plus steel sleeves, nitro-meth injection plus TWO large high rise superchargers angled coming out through the top of the hood, short stacks that vent strait out the hood or out the fenders, a fully built tr6060 transmission or similar. fully caged interior plus all leather racing seats(corbeu cr1's) custom interior in the rear(im feeling a cargo area) custom built suspention with a watts link on the backside. oh and fully functioning side scoops the quarters will feed the brakes and the windows will feed the transmission oil cooler! would aim for just north of 3k hp with the nitrometh..........(yeah i know im dreaming there) car built 2 same thing except use a modular supercharged 6.3l v-8 with forged and sleeved internals plus a 2.8 kenne bell on the top. KR style hood with shaker scoop coming up through it feeding the supercharger, the twin intakes below that would feed 2 custom inter coolers. i would want atleast 1200 hp out of this one (thats not too much to ask would be all 100LL or higher though) i mioght as well face the music. im going to built one of these cars one of these days! so whatca all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rush_junky Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 OK, If you had exactly $3,000 to PERFORMANCE mod your stock SGT for MAXIMUM RWHP.......what would you have done to it ?? Which mods would you do yourself and which ones should a professional do ? Which tuner would you suggest I purchase? I consider myself mechanically "intermediate". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudaFly Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 OK, If you had exactly $3,000 to PERFORMANCE mod your stock SGT for MAXIMUM RWHP.......what would you have done to it ?? Which mods would you do yourself and which ones should a professional do ? Which tuner would you suggest I purchase? I consider myself mechanically "intermediate". Ford EFI Wet Nitrous System w/ Bottle Heater ~ $950 http://www.holley.com/02121NOS.asp Mickey Thompson ET Street tires w/ 17" takeoff wheels ~ $700 http://www.brenspeed.com/silverdragpack.html Adjustable Upper/Lower Control Arms ~$500 http://www.bmrfabrication.com/2005MustangSUSPENSION.htm Custom race gas tune on dyno plus handheld tuner ~ $600 Total $2750 $250 left over for gas, helmet, goggles, scarf, beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rush_junky Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Well, I couldn't resist !! I ordered one !! http://www.jegs.com/i/Paxton/769/1001853SL/10002/-1 :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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