Build your own Shelby GT

V. Barbarino · May 12, 2007

What planet are you people on? The EPA doesn't care what kind of gas you use, but rather how MUCH gas you use. The EPA tells Ford they must pay X for every car sold, thus Ford sells you a car plus X.. Not rocket science here people. And for anyone who thinks a V6 gets worse millage than a Shelby or GT or Mach then you should get your head examined.

08 GTs may be subject to a GG charge, it's hard to tell since I can't determine if the current GT EPA numbers are based on the old or new system. If they are on the old system, GT's will get slapped with one unless Ford can make it more efficient. The 08 Shelbys will get slapped hardcore with one.

Right now a new 350z will get slapped next year with 1300 GG tax.

bigcat · May 12, 2007

V. Barbarino said:
What planet are you people on? The EPA doesn't care what kind of gas you use, but rather how MUCH gas you use. The EPA tells Ford they must pay X for every car sold, thus Ford sells you a car plus X.. Not rocket science here people. And for anyone who thinks a V6 gets worse millage than a Shelby or GT or Mach then you should get your head examined.

08 GTs may be subject to a GG charge, it's hard to tell since I can't determine if the current GT EPA numbers are based on the old or new system. If they are on the old system, GT's will get slapped with one unless Ford can make it more efficient. The 08 Shelbys will get slapped hardcore with one.

Right now a new 350z will get slapped next year with 1300 GG tax.

if you actually spent some time reading threads on here, you would get stan's point. get a clue VB, all you do it is argue with every post. find something useful to do with yourself, or you will be shown the door. the point of stan's post is that in his experiences, his daughters V6 did not get as good of gas mileage as his mach1. his S197 V6 does not get as good mileage as most other GT members.

if you cant reply with personal experiences, dont reply. it seems as if all your info comes from magazines and fairy tales.

stanmckinney · May 12, 2007

Seconded.

red05bullitgt · May 12, 2007

What planet are we from ??? well if your such the expert and authority on the subject..why is it that you haven't provided an answer, concerning the GG tax ? it's because you obviously have no clue, otherwise just as Bigcat mentioned, you would spend your energy and time contributing to this thread, instead of posting adolescent remarks towards other members of this forum..Therefore, if you have nothing constructive to contribute ? then don't bother posting anything at all..:Zip2:

Joe Fan · May 13, 2007

1965coupe said:
Otherwise, I cannot put a value on all of the happiness this car brings me.

Even though I have a regular GT, I can relate to this quite well.

Mike97gt · May 13, 2007

V. Barbarino said:
Yes I know Abe, bought his Cobra from the same dealership.. Whats up ABE?

AS for the ass clown above, have I ever run my car? My 5.0 I beat the day lights out of at English Town. My brothers do work for Big Daddy in NJ, I'm not some kid. Never got a chance to hit up Morrosso, just too busy and it's almost an hour away.

Base GT's don't have GG tax. You still don't get it, the car is almost 40k about 38k without taxes loaded.

Imagine for a second the base GT you could buy was the Shelby for 38k, would you buy it? Hell no you wouldn't! Ford would sell 1/10000 of these cars at that price because it's crap for that money. Take the Shelby as a stand alone car then understand that body panels are not upgrades, lol..

kooldawg6 said:
Do most of us a favor and crawl back to your hole VB and while you're at it...strip every single sticker, emblem and any other needless Ford product off your car and enjoy YOUR car...BUH BYE VB!!!!!

Ok lets keep this somewhat nice

kooldawg6 · May 13, 2007

svttech76 said:
Ok lets keep this somewhat nice

I will be from here on out because there are no further comments to said member from me...

1965coupe · May 14, 2007

kooldawg6 said:
I will be from here on out because there are no further comments to said member from me...

Actually guys... I'm done..

In the 8 years that I have been involved with Mustangs, I have never once met or come across anyone as ignorant, or just plain rude, as "V Barbarino."

While Shelby Mustangs might be a little expensive for some people, he has shown his extreme ignorance for who Shelby is, and how much of a following his name has, and always will have..

I've dealt with jealousy with my '65.. I've had the car sine I was 14, it has been restored since I was 18 (I am 21).. I have a lot of people that make fun of me for trailering it and not driving it very much.. I have a lot of people that claim my parents paid for everything.. I really don't care..

V Barb.. If you CAN build a Shelby for $2700, BE MY GUEST!!! But please, I must see pictures when your are done.. And also, I will try to reply to your tech posts when you need help, because you have voided your warranty..

Let's move on......................:SNSign:

ilmor · May 14, 2007

I want to see Barbarino build his "Shelby GT" and then try to sell it as one...oops!...suddenly, it won't be one!! I wonder why?? He said you could "build your own"....hmmmm....gee then, it will suddenly look like the Shelby GT is worth more than the sum of its parts, won't it?? This will be my first and last post on this topic.

autoplay · May 14, 2007

Still waiting for the plate for wifeys SGT.

What would the cost and availbility be for the grille,PBF badges,and other unique things for this car? grin

tr7driver · May 14, 2007

The smile on her face is priceless.

Abe Abromowitz · May 14, 2007

celticstanger said:
your e-jew-kay-shun is purely from mags and the interweb.

WOW - why did you have to go and make this an ethnic thing?

Shalom & Love
Abe

(PS - What time is Klan meeting this week?)

911man · May 14, 2007

V. Barbarino said:
My brother drives a Saleen Explorer XP8 SC signed by Steve Saleen himself. Stickered for 52, bought it 1 year used for 23k.... Great truck, but not for 52! Same goes for the Shelby, buy a used one, you'll get a sweet heart deal on them. Just wait till the CTS, G8 Cam, Chall all drop, it's lights out for the Shelby.

CTS is a peice of ****, G8 is one of the ugliest cars made. It is the new Aztec of cars. Challenger might be another story.

SVTdriver · May 14, 2007

V. Barbarino said:
Ok then, 7200 in body panels. lol...

My fully loaded GT except the shaker 1000 was 26 and change. 5 speed, red leather , 18 polished rims etc.

Ok so you got a good deal on your fully loaded gt. How bout I bring in some reality from autotrader.com.
Westlie Ford Mercury
MUSTANG SHELBY GT
Price $30,085
MSRP Unlisted
Not quite $4k over what you spent. And you still have to modify yours.

Lithia Ford of Boise
2007 Ford Mustang SHELBY GT500 Coupe
$42,975
Oooh hot damn. I think I may actually need to look into this one.

Those are just the first 2 I could find near me. You may really want to look at the deals you can get.

jack1.1 · Aug 17, 2007

Wow, too much $ speak

I read thru this thread looking for how to build a Shelby, in that it would list the part numbers and prices and maybe where to buy the stuff from.

In particular I was looking for the LCA's on the GT 500 for my car, a roush sport. I am more into buying Ford parts (or Roush parts) for my car and since I understand the LCA's on the GT 500 are stiffer you can upgrade your mustang with them.

That's my mission to see what other parts on the Shelby GT or GT 500 can be used on our more "mundane" cars.

As for the ramblings on cost of a regular GT and making a clone vs. buying a real shelby hey I can't say anything because I own a roush (but I bought mine used). Roushs are cool and expensive but worth it.

I wanted a Shelby but a Roush is way cheaper and is a hell of a car. The Roush forums are much calmer too, not as hyper.

Sorry to ramble, but I must leave you with this last tidbit : GM sucks.

Jenns01TA · Aug 17, 2007

WHY! OH WHY? DID YOU HAVE TO DIG THIS UP?

OH MAN!

Yes, GM sucks, we have all agreed on that.

By the grace of the Lord, " V." has been banned.

Yes, this thread rambled on and on.

As for hyper, uh huh. I feel that you have almost opened a big can of whoop bottom just for bringing this whole topic back to life. hahahahhaahahahaha

I'm just kidding. Thank you for the delayed comments, I think.

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