Green Jello Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 So I just bought my 2008 last month and already I'm itching to get the SC installed. I want to take advantage of the 10% discount so I want to do it soon. I live in Las Vegas so I can part with my baby for the 2 weeks without a problem. What's everyone's take on the SC package offered by Shelby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 So I just bought my 2008 last month and already I'm itching to get the SC installed. I want to take advantage of the 10% discount so I want to do it soon. I live in Las Vegas so I can part with my baby for the 2 weeks without a problem. What's everyone's take on the SC package offered by Shelby? To me, the biggest plus is that if Shelby does the install, it becomes an official, registered GT/SC. This adds more value to the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 If you can afford it, DO IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07-2937 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Having worked there for a few years I will tell you that SAI the best in the business they have installed hundreds if not a thousand blowers by now I would go with the Whipple I am biased and own one myself. the kit is complete and takes some experience to install. and after the install I do suggest a dyno run to make sure the power is what you wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 There is also the point about being able to take it back to SAI should there be any little tweak that needs to be done. Being in the same town is quite an advantage. Add to that the fact that Bud and his guys are great to work with and you have a winning combination. Most of your homework will be centered on which supercharger to get. It will take you some time to digest it all but you should spend that time. The KB vs. Whipple debate is never ending and has no clear winner. In the end, it will be up to you in terms of what you want (and, yes, looks count at least a little bit in most people's mind). Congratulations on your car. Good luck with your decision. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmoore Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Not to sound like a Nike commercial but, Just Do It! It's a totally different car and +1 on the dyno run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jello Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Thanks for the replies! I really just want to make a sound decision. From everything I've read I can't see a drawback to doing it. I think I'm leaning towards the KB right now, everything looks good with it. Think if I change my mind they'll change it out for me? :D I know just a dream, but hey one dream came true when I rolled home in my beautiful SGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 AFTER THE WHIPPLE 550 I HAD A 5-SPEED ANIMAL. :happy feet: SCOTTY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 You'll pay more for the install at SAI than just about anywhere else. If the registry tag is important to you, then get it done there. If not, do it yourself. Either way, get the blower installed and never look back. Good luck Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC2873 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Thanks for the replies! I really just want to make a sound decision. From everything I've read I can't see a drawback to doing it. I think I'm leaning towards the KB right now, everything looks good with it. Think if I change my mind they'll change it out for me? :D I know just a dream, but hey one dream came true when I rolled home in my beautiful SGT. the only drawback would be to not do it! You will absolutly love it regardless of which set up you go with. Craig :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 If you are interested, please concact me or one of the sales staff at: Roger Sorel rogers@shelbyautos.com Doug Sinclair dougs@shelbyautos.com Steve Mansell steves@shelbyautos.com 702.942.7325 Thanks, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I can reccommend the SAI install 110% awesome attention to the car and very very great A+ staff from the bottom up...do it. You really will not ever regret it...good luck with your decision...I voted whipple 550, perfect and nasty, just get some wider tires you will need them...trust me on that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 If you are interested, please concact me or one of the sales staff at: Roger Sorel rogers@shelbyautos.com Doug Sinclair dougs@shelbyautos.com Steve Mansell steves@shelbyautos.com 702.942.7325 Thanks, Roger Roger do you have the email addresses for the contacts at Tasca? You gave me Billy Sambato's name and phone number but I don't want to call long distance from work. Thanx Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowCar Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Do it and you will be very happy. I installed the 400HP baby kit and the car is so much fun. The bigger kit has to be a blast with zero traction all the time.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 1. Do it. 2. Be sure to do it. 3. Definately do it. It's really a no brainer unless you don't like going faster then poop through a Goose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 To me, the biggest plus is that if Shelby does the install, it becomes an official, registered GT/SC. This adds more value to the car. Very well said, Bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jello Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Ok, well I went in for the tour and spoke with Steve from sales. I got all the info I needed. And..... I'm going for it! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: I've decided to go with the whipple and the cooling system upgrade. I think those are the biggest upgrades I could get for the most gain in HP and $$. Thanks for all the comments, it made me feel better knowing that I wasn't crazy for spending so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Thanks for all the comments, it made me feel better knowing that I wasn't crazy for spending so much. Wait, no, you're certainly crazy for spending so much. Everyone here is just a little bananas too. Congrats on the blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Ok, well I went in for the tour and spoke with Steve from sales. I got all the info I needed. And..... I'm going for it! I've decided to go with the whipple and the cooling system upgrade. I think those are the biggest upgrades I could get for the most gain in HP and $$. Thanks for all the comments, it made me feel better knowing that I wasn't crazy for spending so much. When is your car going in for the change over? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jello Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 When is your car going in for the change over? Jim Not sure yet, I have to call and talk to Steve to set the date. I've just been emailing him back and forth. Working nights makes it difficult to communicate with the people. I'm hoping to get it in on the 31st. I have it going in next week to get the stripes/scoop fixed. I'm excited to get this all finished up. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC2873 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Not sure yet, I have to call and talk to Steve to set the date. I've just been emailing him back and forth. Working nights makes it difficult to communicate with the people. I'm hoping to get it in on the 31st. I have it going in next week to get the stripes/scoop fixed. I'm excited to get this all finished up. :happy feet: congrats on your decision! You will love it! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Make sure you take your engine compartment "before" photos. You might also want to pick up a couple of bottles of Redline Water Wetter and have SAI put one in your radiator and one in your intercooler. Think about running distilled water with the Water Wetter rather than coolant for the superior cooling of water over coolant. Don't know (but sure you do) how much anti-freeze you need in Las Vegas. If you don't need anti-freeze, no sense using it if you are going for maximum cooling. You might also ask Bud if it is possible to get photos of your build. Mine was one of the early KBs done and that may have been why the photos were taken -- don't know for sure. At the 2009 Birthday Bash, I was fortunate enough to meet one of the two Mod Shop guys who did the work on my car. Pretty funny actually because he was my tech inspector for the race track. The 31st is just around the corner. Keep us up to date. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jello Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Make sure you take your engine compartment "before" photos. You might also want to pick up a couple of bottles of Redline Water Wetter and have SAI put one in your radiator and one in your intercooler. Think about running distilled water with the Water Wetter rather than coolant for the superior cooling of water over coolant. Don't know (but sure you do) how much anti-freeze you need in Las Vegas. If you don't need anti-freeze, no sense using it if you are going for maximum cooling. You might also ask Bud if it is possible to get photos of your build. Mine was one of the early KBs done and that may have been why the photos were taken -- don't know for sure. At the 2009 Birthday Bash, I was fortunate enough to meet one of the two Mod Shop guys who did the work on my car. Pretty funny actually because he was my tech inspector for the race track. The 31st is just around the corner. Keep us up to date. Jim Thanks for the advice, I looked into that Redline stuff that you mentioned. Looks very promising, I think I will be going to pick up a couple bottles, maybe more for my other cars too. It does get hot around here. I am going to take pictures when I get it to SAI. I hope to be able to go visit her while she's getting upgraded, maybe I can sweet talk someone over there into letting me see some of the process. They day is close approaching though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herpony68 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I had mine done at SAI and it is TOTALLY AWESOME! Got it done just in time to drive it in Mustangs Across America and got to drive the new s/c cross country. What a joy. I got the KB, and I love it. Bud is the best in the world. You will not regret the decision at all, except maybe at the bank when you see your balance after!!! LOL!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herpony68 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Oh, and I left my camera with them and they did take pictures during the process for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Oh, and I left my camera with them and they did take pictures during the process for me! I also left a camera in my car for SAI staff to take pictures of the install on my car. Hope they can do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jello Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Well as of Monday my girl is at SAI getting her SC. Unfortunately the cooling upgrade wasn't ready so I'll have to take her back later. I'm still excited about the mod at any rate! Roger was a cool guy and his car is killer. Also wanted to give a shout out to Kevin, meticulous who made me feel very comfortable about giving up the keys! When it's done, I'm hoping for this week, I'll post some before and after pics. :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Well as of Monday my girl is at SAI getting her SC. Unfortunately the cooling upgrade wasn't ready so I'll have to take her back later. I'm still excited about the mod at any rate! Roger was a cool guy and his car is killer. Also wanted to give a shout out to Kevin, meticulous who made me feel very comfortable about giving up the keys! When it's done, I'm hoping for this week, I'll post some before and after pics. :happy feet: :happy feet: Looks like the package will be in sometime next week. First shipment. Just give us a call and drop her off we will fix you right up! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Tell Bud that he should have everyone sign the trunk. He'll know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jello Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 So yesterday was very sad day for me. I had not had a chance to go in and try to get a peek at the SC installation all week, but I decided to go in and see what I could find out. Well, come to find out they haven't touched her. So, they can't even touch the car if there isn't a valid registration with the car. I had taken mine out for some reason before I brought it in. They'll be starting the install first thing Tuesday. So the moral of the story is: Make sure you have the registration before you leave SAI! I can wait a week, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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