robertlane Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Here's the new air filter for the GT500KR :happy feet: Shelby American's air filters are designed with the finest materials available. Each air filter body is made from hand-poured urethane that will not crack or shrink, even in the high-heat environments found in super charged Shelby Mustangs. The body is then wrapped with multiple layers of cotton gauze to create a unique filtration system that traps the smallest particles possible without restricting air flow. This dry air filter is 100% washable and reusable and comes with a Lifetime warranty. Applications: 2008-2009 Shelby GT500KR Notes: Direct replacement for GT500KR Genuine Shelby American Release date: New product release: 03 August 2011. Made in the U.S.A. Click here to order or for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Cool...matches my car !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrakRat Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Is the KR CAI the same as the one on the 2010+ GT500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Any chance of a red version being available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Is the KR CAI the same as the one on the 2010+ GT500? No - they are different. Also, the KR one is cast with the GT500KR logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500Viking Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Now that is sweet! Need one of those... OK, not necessarily, just want one. Thanks for keeping us KR folk in mind! Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Beyond Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Cool...matches my car !! Mine too (well at least the stripes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Thanx Robert, will be adding that along with the 14" upgrade rotors (too match my SS rears) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Any chance of a red version being available? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Just ordered one. Are we supposed to oil these filters? I notice that the description specifically states that its "dry". Seems like I read somewhere that some of these type filters are lubricated with a light misting of oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 These are dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Flannagan Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 These are dry. Just got mine and was all excited to install it, shouldn't have taken but 5 minutes but guess what, it doesn't fit. Seems like the inside diameter is the same as the inside diameter of the piece it is supposed to slip over. Not sure what to do from here. Guess I could try shoe horning it in but it will definitely require a second person to hold it. Robert, any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Just got mine and was all excited to install it, shouldn't have taken but 5 minutes but guess what, it doesn't fit. Seems like the inside diameter is the same as the inside diameter of the piece it is supposed to slip over. Not sure what to do from here. Guess I could try shoe horning it in but it will definitely require a second person to hold it. Robert, any suggestions? Oh no! I ordered one and its supposed to be delivered today. If indeed it does not fit, I will definitely return it. I wanted to stick with Shelby-branded products, but if it does not fit, I'm not going to jump through hoops to make it work. Is the quality control really this bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Oh no! I ordered one and its supposed to be delivered today. If indeed it does not fit, I will definitely return it. I wanted to stick with Shelby-branded products, but if it does not fit, I'm not going to jump through hoops to make it work. Is the quality control really this bad? Let us know if you have the same fitment issue, as I was about to order this as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Bad news guys. It doesn't fit, and its not even close. Here is a picture of the new air filter with the outlet pipe on top. Notice that the outside diameter of the outlet pipe and the outside diameter of the filter are the same! Unless you use a shoehorn and have 2 guys as jcf suggested, there is no way this will fit. I tried to wedge it in, but got to the point that it looked like the rubber might tear, or it would warp the outlet pipe, so I gave up. For comparison, here is the outlet pipe on top of the old filter: Granted, being the original, this one probably stretched out a bit, but its a good snug fit, and its up to the hose clamp to make it tight. I'm calling Shelby in the morning to send it back, and will go with the K&R filter mentioned here previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Flannagan Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Bad news guys. It doesn't fit, and its not even close. Here is a picture of the new air filter with the outlet pipe on top. Notice that the outside diameter of the outlet pipe and the outside diameter of the filter are the same! Unless you use a shoehorn and have 2 guys as jcf suggested, there is no way this will fit. I tried to wedge it in, but got to the point that it looked like the rubber might tear, or it would warp the outlet pipe, so I gave up. For comparison, here is the outlet pipe on top of the old filter: Granted, being the original, this one probably stretched out a bit, but its a good snug fit, and its up to the hose clamp to make it tight. I'm calling Shelby in the morning to send it back, and will go with the K&R filter mentioned here previously. Glad to know it just wasn't me. I was hoping Robert would see the last few comments in this thread and offer some advice. I am getting ready to send him a PM. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Looks like somebody got the o.d and the i.d mixed up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdshelby Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Silence from Team Shelby on this one is deafining. What gives?. I bought a repacement from Ford Racing. Very tight fit too, but doesn't look as bad as this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Silence from Team Shelby on this one is deafining. What gives?. I bought a repacement from Ford Racing. Very tight fit too, but doesn't look as bad as this! Robert has been back in Michigan for some time getting ready for this weeks Team Shelby event, so I'd give him so time upon his return, post event, to respond... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Very odd because we tested two different ones before we had them made. I will get someone in Vegas to try a random one today and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500Viking Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I have mine, but hadn't attempted to put it on the KR. I'll take a look at it this afternoon and report back on what happens for me. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500Viking Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Houston, we have a problem... Was going to drive me nuts waiting until later to see if this was true, so I ran down and pulled the KR's filter and took these photos. Looks like somebody got the o.d and the i.d mixed up.. I'd say that observation is spot on Kali! Check out my pics. New-style KR filter is sitting on top of the FFRP filter. Obvious difference in diameters for the two filters. Note the third photo, the "new" KR filter drops into the original Ford filter perfectly. SA, somebody really screwed the pooch on this one. Ouch. Take care, Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Check out my pics. New-style KR filter is sitting on top of the FFRP filter. Obvious difference in diameters for the two filters. Note the third photo, the "new" KR filter drops into the original Ford filter perfectly. Smitty - do you have the link for the FFRP filter? Did you order it online or get it through your local Ford dealer? I was about to order the K&R, but would rather stay with Ford/Shelby whenever possible. BTW, just called SPP and got a return authorization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500Viking Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Smitty - do you have the link for the FFRP filter? My pleasure sir! FFRP Air Filter Looks like we all get to spend some more time shipping these babies back? :rolleyes: Oh well... Take care, Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 My pleasure sir! FFRP Air Filter Looks like we all get to spend some more time shipping these babies back? :rolleyes: Oh well... Take care, Smitty Thanks for the link. I don't see a way to order it from that page, and the closest Ford dealer listed carrying this part is about 25 miles away. Where did you get yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500Viking Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Spoke with Justin at SA for the RMA. They're good folks there. Mine will be going back tomorrow. BTW: I mentioned to SA, my concern is for the KR owner out there that may not see this info, and thinking to themselves this new filter has to fit, I'm just not shoving it on hard enough.. may end up damaging or tearing the (to the best of my limited knowledge) very difficult to replace KR-unique CAI rubber seal that fits around the intake tube and seals the whole back area of the FFRP airbox. Snakes didn't get these AFAIK, I'm pretty sure it's a KR only part. I went looking for one earlier this year as a "keep it in case I need it" part and could not locate one. I love the KR for many things, but the hood and it's accompanying working cold air design was a huge bonus in my heart. I may be wrong, any info on finding this part would be cool, but it damn near seems to be already made out of "Unobtainium". Possibly an impossible-to-find part for the future KR restoration 20 years hence? Sometimes it's that type of goofy little rubber part that is murder to locate during a restoration. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks for the link. I don't see a way to order it from that page, and the closest Ford dealer listed carrying this part is about 25 miles away. Where did you get yours? http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=M-9601-D#q=M-9601-D&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbo=u&tbm=shop&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wf&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=2df4ccc1a8aec410&biw=1920&bih=1109 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks. Turns out that Mustangs Unlimited carries the part and isn't far from me. This gives me a good excuse to check the place out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500Viking Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I mail ordered the filter when my local Ford dealer here in So. Cal. told me they couldn't get it! I went here, first time I ever did business with them, everything went OK for me. Buy Ford Racing Cheers, Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I put VMP's new open-ended filter on and it fit just like the original. I believe it should breathe better than one that is capped on the end. The chrome ring on the end looks good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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