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    General consensus- 19" or 20" on the GT?

    Ford "Bullitt" style from 17" to 18" is about 5-lbs. Five pounds is a huge penalty. See how long you can extend you arm and hold a 5-lb bag of sugar. One thousand one, one thousand two...............
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    JBA Headers installed, car idled ROUGH

    Bummer. I think you should remove them, and sell them to me for say, $400. Your problem would be solved!
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    General consensus- 19" or 20" on the GT?

    Unless those rims are forged, you'll be adding too much weight for proper spring response. Asian-made cast wheels may be tempting because of their price, but you're not doing yourself any favor as far as handling. For 50-years, Porsche didn't deliver cars with rims larger than 18". Now with...
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    Ford could have made 500+hp naturally aspirated on the GT500

    OK, I've got to jump in here; it's getting too "deep". Your Honda example doesn't work. The motor's 7000+ HP peak is useless for the street, and has no torque. That's why they don't sell. Remember this rule: you can only get torque from displacement. Porsche can only get 350 reliable HP from...
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    2007 hood scoops

    I wouldn't bother making it functional; converting to a carburetor is a lot of work!
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    GT Emblems

    There are two locating pins, and are the same as the "pony" badges, which I put on mine. To remove them, park the car outside in the heat, and use a cheap thin plastic putty knife to put a little tension on a corner. Be patient, and in a minute, it will start to pop loose.
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    Camaro or even a Firebird?

    Sorry, but most of us on these boards are Ford guys. I've never owned anything but Fords (and Porsche & Audi), and wouldn't consider a Dodge-Benz or Chevy if it came with free gas for life! The fact that the Mustang is still being built, while the Camaro and Dodge aren't, is telling.
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    3.31 vs 3.55 axle ratio

    I counted about six posts and not one telling you not to waste your money on the 3.55 gears. You should be changing to Ford Racing 4.10s ASAP, so why would you bother with this option. There are 12,001 posts online telling the benefits of the 4.10s. Call your salesman and delete the 3.55s. NO JOKE!
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    plenum cover?

    Sometimes I like the look with the cover, and sometimes I like seeing the runners. But it's got to trap heat and cause higher intake temps. Maybe that's why Porsche leaves theirs exposed.
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    Stock 18 inch vs 17 in wheels

    Still using the 17" Bullit rims, which I like very much, but do want to switch to 18" for the slightly better lateral control. The problem is the cheap cast wheels that 90% of guys buy are much heavier. Everyone seems to ignore this problem for the sake of appearances. The Ford 17's at about...
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    Strange engine noise please help!!

    I'm seeing the same thing. And I think it started when I filled up w/ ethanol-blend. It's the concensus of several techs at our store, who are getting customers complaining about knocking and slight power loss during high engine loading. Hmmm.........
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    Can't believe all the crying about the price!

    I'm sure you know the difference between NET and GROSS.
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    Can't believe all the crying about the price!

    OK, Eric you laid that one in my lap! The ZO6 is $20 grand over all day long around here! I even called my sales mangler buddies at two Chevy stores before I wrote this, just to confirm. People will pay crazy money to own something special.
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    Can't believe all the crying about the price!

    I paid sticker for my car and thought that was fair. The same dealer was charging $5K over to other customers. I was a previous employee, have known the mgmt there for 12-years, and had bought two Explorers recently. They did me a favor by not charging me over MSRP. You see it's all about...
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    Shelby GT500 sucks !

    The obvious handicap is the rear end. Whatever the reason; probably EPA BS, Ford/Shelby used the 3.31 gears. This ratio is also now the standard rear in the '07 GT, with the 3.55's the optional set. Maybe now Ford will rethink their choice of ratio and correct their mistake before production...
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    Can't believe all the crying about the price!

    See what I mean? Now you know why there's no price on a menu for Lobster!!!!
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    Can't believe all the crying about the price!

    Why are so many of you pretending to be surprised that the Shelby is going to be expensive. Pricing has been anticipated to be exactly what has been announced. This is old news. The Shelby is special, and congrats to Ford for bringing it out. It wasn't intended to be for everyone. The original...
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    Hope your fate is better then mine

    MSRP? No offense, but you've got to be kidding. And furthermore, it's called market pricing, not greed. Greed is a political buzzword.
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    Charge Motion Plates

    Hey, looked in classifieds for your plates. What do you want for them?
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    Front end mask/bra: where to get QUICK?

    Try www.calcarcover.com or www.autoanything.com. Both great companies.
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