mlane73 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Coud anyone post or (email me) a picture(s) of a 2008 engine compartment that is 100% stock (right from Shelby)- no modifications what-so-ever (not even caps). I recently purchased an 08 and trying to determine what if anything has been modified on mine. Thx mlane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Here's a brand new KR with only 13 miles on it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-Ford-Mustang-Shelby-GT500KR-Never-Driven-STREET-13-1-Miles-Really-/400315417963?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item5d34a8856b Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Coud anyone post or (email me) a picture(s) of a 2008 engine compartment that is 100% stock (right from Shelby)- no modifications what-so-ever (not even caps). I recently purchased an 08 and trying to determine what if anything has been modified on mine. Thx mlane Why not take a pic of your engine compartment for us to see ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlane73 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 See attached- I am aware of the 3 reservoirs, the fuse box cover and the strut caps. Not sure about the other caps or anything else. Thx Mlane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Here are two pictures of a bone stock 2008 GT500. Hope this helps with your comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb64 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) That brace is not original for the GT500, it did come on the KRs but is a great mod to have, one of the first things I did to mine because the oem one was so flimsy. The CAI is also not stock, the 08 GT500s came with the ugly/restrictive air box, but that is also a nice mod. It is always nice to keep all of the stock pieces anyways, you can try asking the seller if the pieces are still available. Not listed in your post, but just noticed your sig states KR which is a whole different animal. Edited August 16, 2012 by msb64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8MS-01904 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) Here's a brand new KR with only 13 miles on it. http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item5d34a8856b Steve Well, before I get to involved with these pictures, I gotta look at the production differences between the KR start and the differences between '08 and '09 model years. However, short answer, this 13 mile '08 KR has the "blue colored" filter vs. the "gray colored" filter. The blue colored filters, I believe, were part of the early build of the KR production. Where as the gray colored filters, you will see these on the later '08's and all of the '09's. Please correct me if I'm wrong, since I'm assuming based on many sales ad's reviewed over the past year. Edited August 20, 2012 by S8MS-01904 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chairman Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 My '09 KR air filter looked gray at first. But when I took it off to clean and re-oil, the bottom side of the filter was clearly still blue. The inside was also still blue. I cleaned and re-oiled with blue oil and noticed that the blue faded again after about 6 months. The blue must be sensitive to light as the underside and inside haven't faded much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Is the hood prop rod missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8MS-01904 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) My '09 KR air filter looked gray at first. But when I took it off to clean and re-oil, the bottom side of the filter was clearly still blue. The inside was also still blue. I cleaned and re-oiled with blue oil and noticed that the blue faded again after about 6 months. The blue must be sensitive to light as the underside and inside haven't faded much. That's a possibility as I have not had mine apart to inspect. Mine appears "gray" and follows the late '08 build notion. My car had 400 miles on it when I purchased it, so of course, I'm theorizing on the production of these fine Shelby's. I'll have to take it apart to have a "looksee". Edited August 20, 2012 by S8MS-01904 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 From what I've read and with the experience with my two '08s all the stock KR air filters were originally dyed blue. With time and unless reoiled they will turn gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 The only difference between the '08 KR and '09 KR that I noticed was the brake master cylinder reservior. The '08 reservior is larger than the '09 reservior. The air filters are the same (blue) which could fade to gray over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagledriver Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 FIACobra is correct. All KR filters were originally blue and quickly (or not so quickly) turn gray. MIne was gray within the first 100 miles... Mostly due to the "hood up" position at shows which allows for direct sunlight on the filter dye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8MS-01904 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Well, before I get to involved with these pictures, I gotta look at the production differences between the KR start and the differences between '08 and '09 model years. However, short answer, this 13 mile '08 KR has the "blue colored" filter vs. the "gray colored" filter. The blue colored filters, I believe, were part of the early build of the KR production. Where as the gray colored filters, you will see these on the later '08's and all of the '09's. Please correct me if I'm wrong, since I'm assuming based on many sales ad's reviewed over the past year. My '09 KR air filter looked gray at first. But when I took it off to clean and re-oil, the bottom side of the filter was clearly still blue. The inside was also still blue. I cleaned and re-oiled with blue oil and noticed that the blue faded again after about 6 months. The blue must be sensitive to light as the underside and inside haven't faded much. That's a possibility as I have not had mine apart to inspect. Mine appears "gray" and follows the late '08 build notion. My car had 400 miles on it when I purchased it, so of course, I'm theorizing on the production of these fine Shelby's. I'll have to take it apart to have a "looksee". From what I've read and with the experience with my two '08s all the stock KR air filters were originally dyed blue. With time and unless reoiled they will turn gray. I so stand corrected. I took mine apart today and saw reference to a hint of blue. So I would say "All KR's have a blue colored Air Filter". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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