ilmor Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 OK, I know all you guys are good at making suggestions and providing opinions...so... Let's say that "someone" saved up $700 to $1000 bucks (I'm not there yet but I'm slowly working on it).... What mods would you do? I've already done the brakes, the lower control arms, the panhard bar, the Carrol Shelby signature... I'm not interested in changing the wheels, or the tires at this time... All my mods to date are in my "sig" below. FYI - I am thinking about either the aluminum driveshaft, or the Brenspeed Tune and 4:10 gears. Whatever I do will probably happen next Spring or early Summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT4265 Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 OK, I know all you guys are good at making suggestions and providing opinions...so... Let's say that "someone" saved up $700 to $1000 bucks (I'm not there yet but I'm slowly working on it).... What mods would you do? I've already done the brakes, the lower control arms, the panhard bar, the Carrol Shelby signature... I'm not interested in changing the wheels, or the tires at this time... All my mods to date are in my "sig" below. FYI - I am thinking about either the aluminum driveshaft, or the Brenspeed Tune and 4:10 gears. Whatever I do will probably happen next Spring or early Summer... I think the tune & gears will give you the most for your money. The tune itself gave my car a noticable improvement, considering the gears myself down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 OK, I know all you guys are good at making suggestions and providing opinions...so... Let's say that "someone" saved up $700 to $1000 bucks (I'm not there yet but I'm slowly working on it).... What mods would you do? I've already done the brakes, the lower control arms, the panhard bar, the Carrol Shelby signature... I'm not interested in changing the wheels, or the tires at this time... All my mods to date are in my "sig" below. FYI - I am thinking about either the aluminum driveshaft, or the Brenspeed Tune and 4:10 gears. Whatever I do will probably happen next Spring or early Summer... I think you should take you and your car on a vacation ; Some place warm where she will enjoy herself. Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965coupe Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 I would keep saving until I had enough for a supercharger. But for now.. since you could do it for only a few hundred bucks: clear/smoked front signals lower billet grill tinted windows billet antenna sequentials Yes.. I'm not much of a HP kinda guy unless I'm going all in on a supercharger.. Sure, I could do MANY things to my car to add HP here and there.. but I might as well just save up for a supercharger.. If you were looking for some HP: pulleys change the cams (I'm guessing this costs a lot) different mufflers etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Improving your exhaust is a good idea. Sound better and part of an over all performance mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbytexan Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 OK, I know all you guys are good at making suggestions and providing opinions...so... Let's say that "someone" saved up $700 to $1000 bucks (I'm not there yet but I'm slowly working on it).... What mods would you do? I've already done the brakes, the lower control arms, the panhard bar, the Carrol Shelby signature... I'm not interested in changing the wheels, or the tires at this time... All my mods to date are in my "sig" below. FYI - I am thinking about either the aluminum driveshaft, or the Brenspeed Tune and 4:10 gears. Whatever I do will probably happen next Spring or early Summer... You are on the right track with gears and tune.If you aren't planning on s/c your car any time soon then there is nothing more impressive for a seat of the pants feel than 410's. I installed the d/s and it was over 800.00 to install with upper 3rd. link to set the pinion angle. This is not a bad mod but for the money you get more bang for your buck with the Brenspeed tune at half the price and even greater performance with the gears. If you ever s/c then you will lose your tune as this is a car specific mod and you would need a new tune for s/c car. I'm s/charged now and i still have my 410's and d/s so you wouldn't lose these mods if you ever decide to s/c. Good luck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gth0007 Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 OK, I know all you guys are good at making suggestions and providing opinions...so... Let's say that "someone" saved up $700 to $1000 bucks (I'm not there yet but I'm slowly working on it).... What mods would you do? I've already done the brakes, the lower control arms, the panhard bar, the Carrol Shelby signature... I'm not interested in changing the wheels, or the tires at this time... All my mods to date are in my "sig" below. FYI - I am thinking about either the aluminum driveshaft, or the Brenspeed Tune and 4:10 gears. Whatever I do will probably happen next Spring or early Summer... I would go with the Shelby gauge set. Fairly easy to install, looks good, and fairly priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted December 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 These are all good ideas; I knew you all would come up w/ some. I've pretty much resolved myself to never affording a supercharger so I'm not even going to bother. I gotta put my daughter through college in only a few more years and then retire about the same time! Based on what I've seen of these comments so far, however, I'm thinking alum. driveshaft and gears now...I'm not really into the dress-up mods because my goal has always been "performance first", except for the Carrol Shelby signature of course (which I'm sure actually did add some power to the car), since the SGT looks so good to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Either the 4.10's or I like scotty's idea of a vacation too! Do you track the car much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMORINE Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 These are all good ideas; I knew you all would come up w/ some. I've pretty much resolved myself to never affording a supercharger so I'm not even going to bother. I gotta put my daughter through college in only a few more years and then retire about the same time! Based on what I've seen of these comments so far, however, I'm thinking alum. driveshaft and gears now...I'm not really into the dress-up mods because my goal has always been "performance first", except for the Carrol Shelby signature of course (which I'm sure actually did add some power to the car), since the SGT looks so good to begin with. id just do 4:10's,underdrive pulleys, dyno tune! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby-Don Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Definitely the 4:10's and Breenspeed tunes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Gears and a tune.....hands down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyburd33 Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Gears and a tune.....hands down! +1 Gears and tune buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Plenty good ideas. For me, one of the absolutely remarkable improvements, especially one that is in effect every time you drive the car, is advanced struts and shocks. Sure, the Shelby GTs come with improved units, but get those Konis on there and ride the dream every time you leave your driveway. A tune is good, but unless you are on the throttle all the time, it's just along for the ride. Gears are better: properly installed they are the least obtrusive performance mod, and a smile-maker when you do get on it. I have no experience with special driveshafts, but understand they are worthwhile, properly done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted December 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Either the 4.10's or I like scotty's idea of a vacation too! Do you track the car much? Ha haaa....vacations are another reason why I can't afford a supercharger.... No, I've only tracked the car once in 3 years, but I hope to do it again one time next year...plus a couple of autocrosses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby08GT Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Good thread. I just received my Brenspeed Tuner/Tunes today - will load tomorrow. 410's sound like a popular upgrade. What brand did everyone buy (Ford Racing)? Is there anything else you need to get to make the 410 swap - I remember that the "old" Shelby Performance Parts also had a gear installation kit, with a few parts in it. Did anyone install the Shelby 8.8" Axle Cover, while you made the gear swap? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted December 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Yeah, I thought about doing the Shelby axle cover also...that's the problem, one expense always seems to lead to another!! On the other hand, I note that the Shelby cover does not work w/ the watts link, so if I decided to go that route someday... I think there is also a "KR" cover that may be an option? Not sure.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecoastshelby Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Good thread. I just received my Brenspeed Tuner/Tunes today - will load tomorrow. 410's sound like a popular upgrade. What brand did everyone buy (Ford Racing)? Is there anything else you need to get to make the 410 swap - I remember that the "old" Shelby Performance Parts also had a gear installation kit, with a few parts in it. Did anyone install the Shelby 8.8" Axle Cover, while you made the gear swap? Thanks, Definately update us on the tune install...I am adding a tuner to my last minute Christmas list...and the general opinion is either Brenspeed or Bamachips for the tunes, is one better than the other? (need to make a decision on where to buy from) Also, does anyone have 410s installed in an automatic? If so, any issues to report, or just bigger smiles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slbgtsc Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 OK, I know all you guys are good at making suggestions and providing opinions...so... Let's say that "someone" saved up $700 to $1000 bucks (I'm not there yet but I'm slowly working on it).... What mods would you do? I've already done the brakes, the lower control arms, the panhard bar, the Carrol Shelby signature... I'm not interested in changing the wheels, or the tires at this time... All my mods to date are in my "sig" below. FYI - I am thinking about either the aluminum driveshaft, or the Brenspeed Tune and 4:10 gears. Whatever I do will probably happen next Spring or early Summer... Tune, gears and a steeda carbon or plastic intake elbow. If you are going SC later don't spend the money on delete plates, Under drive pulleys etc as they will have to be removed for the SC. The drive shaft is a good option as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby-Don Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Yeah, I thought about doing the Shelby axle cover also...that's the problem, one expense always seems to lead to another!! On the other hand, I note that the Shelby cover does not work w/ the watts link, so if I decided to go that route someday... I think there is also a "KR" cover that may be an option? Not sure.... You don't need a new cover you just took care of that "Rusty Butt" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 I would keep saving for the GT/SC package with the Whipple supercharger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 I would do Tune and maybe gears, then drive-shaft or exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted December 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 I would keep saving for the GT/SC package with the Whipple supercharger. I won't live that long!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 I understand being "practical", shit, i'm an accountant! but you don't appear to be too old to say 13k worth of goodies are out of reach! That said, if you think you really want more power keep your eyes open for a deal... you don't have to do the "official" gt/sc to have a monster car :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Tune and gears hands down. Then buy us all a beer with the $ you have left over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted December 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Tune and gears hands down. Then buy us all a beer with the $ you have left over. I like that suggestion! :beerchug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyburd33 Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Beer Thirty! :beerchug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 I won't live that long!! Hahaha! Your car is gorgeous. Your mods look to have been a thoughtful, fun, and uniquely personifying. I am too damn impulsive and most of my decisions are knee-jerk. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted December 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hahaha! Your car is gorgeous. Your mods look to have been a thoughtful, fun, and uniquely personifying. I am too damn impulsive and most of my decisions are knee-jerk. ;-) Thank you, I appreciate that nice comment! :beerchug: Actually, my goal has been to work from the ground up...suspension and lighter weight....so I guess I'm mostly keeping to that plan.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted December 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Hey all, I am going to order the 4:10's; found them on sale at American Muscle $20 bucks less that anyone else w/ free shipping. Anyway, I have a question. I'm assuming that I need to also order the "Installation Kit", which is $35.00, however they also offer an "Installation and Bearing Kit" which is $75.00. Do I need all that?? Thanks for the help! I won't be installing these gears until probably next Spring but I figure I may as well get it cheaper while I can. edit - here is the link --> 4:10 Gears American Muscle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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