Almarktool Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Hello there Team Shelby, just purchased a 2007 Shelby Gt white one, the car is all orginal stock as can be with 1000 miles, I assume it has orginal hood pins etc ( do they need to be changed ? ) what does everyone recommend other than a oil change as it is prob orginal ?? what oil and filter ?? what are some of the must have options that I should do ? would def like to get this car up to speed which has been locked away for 3 years Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Welcome and Congrats! I would suggest looking around at what others have done and make your own must have list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07-2937 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 welcome Iuse 5w30 royal purple and a ford racing filter thepins should be good but plates and hardware should be replaced then a whipple sc would be one top mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Congrats and welcome. Oil? Well, it's a matter of preference but I run Mobil 1 full synthetic with Motorcraft filter. Let the mods begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Yup, Welcome to the Insanity! Don't even go there on what oil to use...it's a matter of preference...just as long as it meets Ford requirements...Like FordRocks1, I use Mobil 1 5W20 Full Synthetic and FL820 Motorcraft filter every 5,000 miles...I also add Z-Max fuel and oil additive at every oil change... Mods, just start building a list and go from there...to each his own... Enjoy the car, drive it like you stole it and have fun! Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Welcome. Mobil 1 and Napa filter here. 1st thing I would do is a good bath then clay the entire car. Follow it up with a good glaze and wax. Got to protect that paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Top of the list ought to be a decent set of tires. Beyond that, the list is potentially endless. If I was starting from scratch, I'd do tires, brakes, minor suspension upgrades, supercharger, in that order. Good luck and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 No. 1 - Get Carrol Shelby's autograph on your airbag cover. I agree w/ Kahmann, except at only 3 years old I wouldn't worry about the tires just yet, although if you have the dough, sure, go ahead and upgrade them, along with some lightweight wheels unless you want to retain the original bullets (as I do). The stock tires are fine, and good tires, but being of the all-season variety their are many more grippy options. My plan has just been to naturally wear out my original BFG's, to get my money's worth out of them, and then move onto whatever the preferred tire is at that time. I started w/ the autographn then the brake upgrades (drilled & slotted rotors, s/s brake lines), then did the rear lower control arms and adj. panhard bar. The next things I would like to do are the aluminum driveshaft and a performance tune (such as Brenspeed). Currently I'm taking care of my rusty butt (see my other topic).... Congrats on your new SGT and welcome to the forums!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Congrats to you ! I have enjoyed mine for the past two months ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Congrats!!!!!!!! I would also start with the Carrol Shelby Signature, then wheels/tires, it does not end. I am not sure I will ever stop, always something to do. To the point now I am afraid to add up the receipts. Keep us updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Dont say the "r" word!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almarktool Posted November 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Can someone tell me how the dash plate thing comes off so I can send it out for a signature, I have the IUP package Thanks MArk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Can someone tell me how the dash plate thing comes off so I can send it out for a signature, I have the IUP package Thanks MArk Disconnect the battery, then turn the ignition on for 5 minutes to completely void the Can bus of any voltage Remove the glove box door Remove two screws holding airbag assembly to the dash frame. Unplug the electrical connector from the rear of the airbag assembly relieve the pressure from the lower attachment serrated clips on the panel where it meets the dash and the cover with airbag will pop out Gently pry airbag retaining clips from the airbag cover. The airbag can be reinstalled and made operational while you are waiting for the autograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 What mods to add? Boy, that's a loaded question! You'll see it all here, from certain people who SWORE they would never mod, to others who never seem to stop! I think rule one is to mod to YOUR heart's content! If you think it's right, then go for it - because it is YOUR car! I've seen a lot of SGTs here (and elsewhere) and tried to keep the appearance mods to a minimum, only putting things on that suited my tastes or enhanced the overall performance of the car. Rule two would be to consider mods that are reversible if your looking at the "collectible" value of the SGT, but face it, these cars probably aren't going to be valuable until most of us are dead and gone, so see rule one! Have fun and drive that sucker! Oh, and White is the fastest color! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Here are a few more ideas. I copied and pasted my current 'mod list' from my profile page. Happy modding! Powerplant MMR 5.0 Stroker 950 Street Mod Motor ARP 2000 fasteners - main caps/heads/rods/balancer/flywheel ATI super street crank pulley 8-rib 10% overdrive ATP Turbo vented oil catch can Clevite 77 H-Series tri-metal main and rod bearings Comp XFI SPR stage 3 cams Comp beehive valve springs Comp cam phaser limiters Comp titanium valve spring retainers FelPro extreme duty head gaskets FRPP aluminum block K&N crankcase breathers Kellogg 8 bolt forged stroker steel racing crankshaft Manley 4340 forged H-beam rods Manley forged pistons +.020" - 9.0:1CR Manley oversized forged stainless steel intake/exhaust valves MMR SVT oil pump with teflon coated thrust plate Moroso black powdercoated aluminum 7 quart oil pan Power Heads stage 3 port/polish cylinder heads Royal Purple 5W30 synthetic oil Royal Purple synthetic power steering fluid Sealed Power piston rings Steeda heavy duty belt tensioner Thump RRR Racing 90mm billet idler pulley Thump RRR Racing 76mm billet tensioner idler TSS billet oil pump gears Intake DiabloSport MAF.ia interface adapter FRPP intake manifold FRPP IAT sensor relocation kit HPX slot-style MAF sensor Paxton Novi 1200SL satin supercharger Vortech 3.33" supercharger pulley Vortech Maxflow race blowoff valve Fuel Ashcroft 100# liquid filled rail mounted fuel pressure gauge FRPP GT500 dual fuel pumps FRPP fuel injector adapter kit Metco natural finish high flow fuel rails SiemensDeka 63# flow matched fuel injectors Exhaust JetHot 1700* extreme sterling silver coating Kooks long tube headers - 1 3/4" primary x 3" collector Kooks x-pipe 3" x 2 1/2" Magnaflow 3" high flow cats Magnaflow muffler deletes Stage 8 locking header bolts Electrical FRPP zero degree spark plugs Odyssey PC1700 battery Road Rage 200 amp circuit breaker SCT Livewire Summit Racing ignition coils Taylor aluminum battery box trunk relocation kit VMP Tuning custom 91 octane tune Vendicated Tuning custom race tune Cooling EMP Stewart high performance water pump Fel-Pro thermostat o-ring Moroso black powdercoated aluminum coolant reservoir RedLine Water Wetter coolant additive Reische Performance 170* thermostat Paxton air-to-air intercooler Shelby high performance radiator Snow Performance 'Stage 3 Boost Cooler' meth injection Snow Performance solenoid upgrade kit Summit Racing black in-line radiator hose filler w/ FRPP cap Suspension Griggs Racing GR40ST rear suspension FRPP front dampers Griggs Racing road race adjustable rear lower control arms Griggs Racing torque arm Griggs Racing severe duty adjustable panhard bar Griggs Racing axle & shock support bracket kits Griggs Racing heim joints throughout Koni rear coil-overs w/ street shocks & 225# springs Prothane 1/2" lowering heavy duty motor mounts Drivetrain FRPP 4.10 gears FRPP aluminum flywheel FRPP roller pilot bearing RedLine 75W140 synthetic gear oil RedLine D4ATF synthetic trans fluid Spec Stage 3+ clutch TA differential stud kit Wheels FRPP center caps Front - FRPP GT500 wheels 18" x 9.5" Rear - FRPP GT500 wheels 18" x 10.5" (Weldcraft widened) Tires Front - Toyo RA1 275/35ZR18 Rear - Toyo RA1 305/35ZR18 Safety FRPP tow hook with custom mounting bracket Griggs Racing bolt in roll bar H3R halon chrome 2.5 lb. fire extinguisher H3R billet fire extinguisher roll bar mounting bracket/clamp Brakes Baer Decelarotor slotted/cross drilled rear rotors FRPP Brembo front calipers/rotors G2 red high temp caliper paint Goodridge stainless steel brake lines Hawk HPS pads Motul RBF 660 Stainless steel speed bleeder valves Exterior Styling Painted le mans stripes Painted custom front fascia Painted blue side mirrors Silver pit stripes Shelby Super Snake hood vents Shelby Bash 'Bullrun' decals Shelby aluminum quarter window covers Shelby chrome lower grill SGT faux gas cap emblem HID headlights 35% black onyx tint Griggs Racing windshield banner Interior Styling IUP black/charcoal Autometer A-pillar gauge pod Autometer Cobalt wideband A/F gauge Autometer Cobalt electrical boost/vacuum gauge Shelby headrest covers SGT leather trim/silver stitch console lid FRPP floor mats SGT dead pedal CS signed airbag cover Snow Performance meth injection controller Engine Bay Styling ATP Turbo black silicone intercooler couplers ATP Turbo red silicone vacuum hose Matte black painted intercooler plumbing Clampco T-bolt clamps Shelby hood scoop - custom functional Shelby American/Paxton retro engine bay plaque Shelby engine cap set Shelby fuse box cover JLT carbon fiber radiator cover Ford black powdercoated motor mount adapters Ford black powdercoated timing cover FRPP black powdercoated cam covers FRPP strut tower brace Steeda billet hood struts Scott Drake billet underhood hardware TurboHoses red silicone bypass valve hoses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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