Cobraj007 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Not my car that I saw on eBay today http://www.ebay.com/itm/271549792406?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarbc Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Each will have their own opinion. Base vehicle appears to be a Deluxe GT versus a Premium. I wonder where the GT/SC upgrade was performed ----- I thought the 2008 upgrades kept the air box versus an open CAI. Also, cannot see the "badges" under the hood.....would actually like to see photographs of both badges under the hood. Also, don't like the shifter ball, Cobra emblem on front grill, two big lights on grill, tail-lights(probably LED upgrades), GT headrest covers.... I'm a big carbon fiber fan but not on this model. Maybe on a black car..... Wheels are nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Many mods to this SGT! On 2008 GT/SC conversions, as you noted Brad, the stock style airbox is used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 If I was selling and it was an SAI installed SC I would have mentioned this piece of information. In addition, mentioning the Shelby Factory Installed badge. Both are important to many perspective buyers. Hope it finds a good home and gets the billet grill put back on. Do not like the big bug eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger2 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Did all GT/SC conversions have the stock airbox? Mine was done at TASCA and has the same one the E-BAY car has. Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Whipples came with the enclosed air cleaner assembly. I was told while at SA that the open breather that came on the car did not pass emissions with the supercharger. See attached photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger2 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 TASCA did the emissions last Sept. when I bought the GT/SC and it passed with the K&N? cone style filter. I wonder if it would still pass today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 They are probably not 50-state compliant. There was some charcoal filter in the original air box that had to be preserved for CA compliance. My Kenne Bell relocated the original airbox down by the front right bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger2 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 This is the Whipple supercharger. What made me concerned about emissions was the amount of black soot around the chrome exhaust extensions. My 2010 GT had none, but it wasn't supercharged either. There is some on the GT/SC, just wondering if that is normal for a S/C car. Never had a supercharged engine in any vehicle before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 There is black soot on my exhaust tips (inside and edge) after almost every drive. I have the Whipple as well. Car passed CA emissions testing just before I purchased it in December, 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I wonder what strut tower brace he is using on it? I want to switch my stock air box out with an open one as the closed style is rubbing on the inner fender and wearing the paint off and will eventually wear a hole. Its also rubbing on the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Mine rubs on the hood, too. No gain there for you switching..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueHeaven Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I wonder what strut tower brace he is using on it? I want to switch my stock air box out with an open one as the closed style is rubbing on the inner fender and wearing the paint off and will eventually wear a hole. Its also rubbing on the hood. Not sure if you got an answer or found it browsing the web but I saw this a while back while browsing the Steeda site myself. Looks like the one in picture on ebay is the roush one and that particular one is no longer available. These links appear to be the updated versions. http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang-whipple-billet-strut-tower-brace-555-5726-whp/ http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang-3-4-whipple-billet-strut-tower-brace-555-5726-whp/ Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger2 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 My Whipple with the non factory airbox has no rubbing. I do not have a strut tower brace. I have a jpg but not sure how to attach it, as you can see by the # of my posts I'm new to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 The strut tower brace is more for appearance than function. You would have to be track racing to notice the difference and then I doubt most would notice. All it is doing is shifting the load from one side to the other under heavy cornering. It needs to be tied to the firewall to actually be an effective component to enhance handling. Personally, I do not miss having one at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr1961 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Winning bid was $39,951. Not bad for an 08 GT/SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Winning bid was $39,951. Not bad for an 08 GT/SC. "not bad" is an understatement. That's a superb way above market price. Maybe they are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 "not bad" is an understatement. That's a superb way above market price. Maybe they are finally getting the recognition they deserve. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzeeba Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Sold at almost $40K. Great to see it appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Not sure if you got an answer or found it browsing the web but I saw this a while back while browsing the Steeda site myself. Looks like the one in picture on ebay is the roush one and that particular one is no longer available. These links appear to be the updated versions. http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang-whipple-billet-strut-tower-brace-555-5726-whp/ http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang-3-4-whipple-billet-strut-tower-brace-555-5726-whp/ Jeff Thanks for the info. I want to eventually get an open air box on mine. I think if I just get one for an 07 whipple it will work? I am not sure if the tune is different from 07 to 08? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I think the low miles is one reason why it sold so high. I am not sure if it actually is a true SC since it says in the ad that is has the GT/SC side decal on it. I would think the ad would have talked about where it was supercharged and have shown the little plaque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 My Whipple with the non factory airbox has no rubbing. I do not have a strut tower brace. I have a jpg but not sure how to attach it, as you can see by the # of my posts I'm new to this. Have you taken yours out to clean the filter and looked under the box where it comes in contact with your inner fender? That is mainly where mine is rubbing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger2 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Yes, I have cleaned the cone filter and checked for any interference of the metal box. I haven't found any, except with the ABS distribution block. It seems to be mounted up tight to it on 1 side. On another note, the auction vehicle owner removed his hood insulation. Do you think it was worth it to get the strut tower brace in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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