GT 500 mod question

NoTread · August 27th, 2009, 10:15 PM

Hey all,

I'm new to the site and tried the search function with no luck, so if this has been asked already I apologize.

My question is, when installing CAI and tuning the GT 500 will there be any additional heat issues to worry about. I don't know if I should upgrade the cooling system with this mod.

Thanks.

08blkgt500 · August 27th, 2009, 10:18 PM

i dont think you'll have any issues with heat...

nice to see a fellow gt500 on MM! welcome!

NoTread · August 27th, 2009, 10:21 PM

Thanks. I'm glad to hear that. I was looking forward to saving up for the CAI and tune and didn't want to have to split the money 2 ways.

Very nice Shelby by the way. Black was my second choice after the Vapor. I previously had a black 06 GT. Was beautiful when freshly washed/waxed, but what a pain to keep it clean. Now all I have to worry about is the horrible break dust these wheels collect!

08blkgt500 · August 27th, 2009, 10:24 PM

what kind of CAI are you looking at?

Yeah, i used to have a 05 v6 before the gt500. everytime i wash the gt500, its very hard to dry it out especially in the grill area! haha its a pain in the ass but worth it when its all shiny.

NoTread · August 27th, 2009, 10:30 PM

I'd really like to get the FRPP CAI and procal tuner. I know the JLT and others may be better but I'd like to keep it all Ford Racing related on this one.

I'm still trying to find the best deal on the FRPP parts and I'd really like to get my hands on the KR axelbacks. I hear good things about them. My GT had the Flowmaster AT series and sounded pretty good to me, but they get alot of bad press from most of the Shelby owners I've heard from.

08blkgt500 · August 27th, 2009, 10:42 PM

same, i would it have it installed at the dealers so the warrenty will stay intact.

anyways if you are getting FRPP CAI and tune, then there'll be no problems. the only FRPP i wouldnt get is the lowering springs. the panhard rod would push the rear suspension off center. you would need an adjustable panhard rod or a watt's linkage, sadly i cant find any of them on FRPP site.

SWEET2KSTANG · August 27th, 2009, 11:01 PM

welcome to the forum's. no heat issues to worry about.

3ponies · August 27th, 2009, 11:21 PM

No issues here with the Ford Racing PP CAI. I really like it!

08blkgt500 · August 27th, 2009, 11:27 PM

3ponies, your car list is amazing.

330CubeGt · August 27th, 2009, 11:34 PM

Welcome.

Dads got a 07 Black GT500 but he only comes on here and lurks not to talkitive online.

3ponies · August 27th, 2009, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by 08blkgt500

3ponies, your car list is amazing.

I am very happy with the stable! Not enough time to drive them!

08blkgt500 · August 27th, 2009, 11:39 PM

ill drive one for you

3ponies · August 27th, 2009, 11:48 PM

Here is what my engine compartment looks like now..

08blkgt500 · August 27th, 2009, 11:59 PM

wow i like the way your valve covers looked!

NoTread · August 28th, 2009, 04:11 PM

3 Ponies,

Your underhood shot looks amazing! What kind of gains did you notice with the FRPP CAI and what is your overall impression of the kit/tune?

Lefty · August 28th, 2009, 04:15 PM

that is purdy

3ponies · August 28th, 2009, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by NoTread

3 Ponies,

Your underhood shot looks amazing! What kind of gains did you notice with the FRPP CAI and what is your overall impression of the kit/tune?

I am very happy with the CAI and the tune. We had to use the programer again when we changed the gears to 373s. I really like this car and better yet so does the boss..

I am not sure there is anything else I want to do from a performance perspective. New Radiator over flow tanks and wheels are on my list. It runs GUD! I really like the sound with CAI too..

NoTread · August 28th, 2009, 07:05 PM

Thanks for the info. I'm also looking only to add the CAI and tune for performance. As far as wheels, I've got a set of Shelby 18x9.5 CS69's in the garage that came off of my 06 GT before I traded up. I'm waiting on the cooler months to get them installed with some better all season tires. I'm really hoping the tire monitor system can be changed over to the other wheels.

By sound with the CAI do you mean louder supercharger whine or just the intake sucking air? I hope it's louder whine, I really dig that sound and wouldn't mind it being louder.

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your pieces parts and about how much were they? I'm also looking to get my hands on the KR exhaust but I'd really like to hear it first.

3ponies · August 28th, 2009, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by NoTread

Thanks for the info. I'm also looking only to add the CAI and tune for performance. As far as wheels, I've got a set of Shelby 18x9.5 CS69's in the garage that came off of my 06 GT before I traded up. I'm waiting on the cooler months to get them installed with some better all season tires. I'm really hoping the tire monitor system can be changed over to the other wheels.

By sound with the CAI do you mean louder supercharger whine or just the intake sucking air? I hope it's louder whine, I really dig that sound and wouldn't mind it being louder.

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your pieces parts and about how much were they? I'm also looking to get my hands on the KR exhaust but I'd really like to hear it first.

I have been thinking about the CS69s too. I am leaning toward the Smoked Chrome FR500s with my white vert. 18x9 in the front 18x10 in the back.

Yes by sound I do mean the SC Whine. I have 3 SC cars and love that sound.

I had the Ford Dealer buy everything for me and install it so I had 1 throat to choke with issues. They did a great job. The prices were competitive but not the best I could find. I just shopped the kit prices on the internet.

I had the KR Strut Tower Brace, Drive Shaft Loop, Axle Girdle,intake kit, chrome valve covers and upgrade mufflers all done at the same time so I really don't remember prices.

Good luck. I'd love to see your car with the Shelby Wheels..

NoTread · August 28th, 2009, 07:41 PM

Thanks, I'll post pics this fall if it all works out.

August 27th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#1
NoTread Newbie 2009 GT 500 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	GT 500 mod question Hey all, I'm new to the site and tried the search function with no luck, so if this has been asked already I apologize. My question is, when installing CAI and tuning the GT 500 will there be any additional heat issues to worry about. I don't know if I should upgrade the cooling system with this mod. Thanks.

August 27th, 2009, 10:18 PM	#2
08blkgt500 MM's Anti-Hardparker 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 10,244 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont think you'll have any issues with heat... nice to see a fellow gt500 on MM! welcome! __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

August 27th, 2009, 10:24 PM	#4
08blkgt500 MM's Anti-Hardparker 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 10,244 iTrader: 0 reviews	what kind of CAI are you looking at? Yeah, i used to have a 05 v6 before the gt500. everytime i wash the gt500, its very hard to dry it out especially in the grill area! haha its a pain in the ass but worth it when its all shiny. __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

August 27th, 2009, 10:42 PM	#6
08blkgt500 MM's Anti-Hardparker 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 10,244 iTrader: 0 reviews	same, i would it have it installed at the dealers so the warrenty will stay intact. anyways if you are getting FRPP CAI and tune, then there'll be no problems. the only FRPP i wouldnt get is the lowering springs. the panhard rod would push the rear suspension off center. you would need an adjustable panhard rod or a watt's linkage, sadly i cant find any of them on FRPP site. __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

August 27th, 2009, 11:01 PM	#7
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	welcome to the forum's. no heat issues to worry about. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

GT 500 mod question

GT 500 mod question

Had my FRPP CAI for a year in the GT500

Yours is nice too!

My CAI on the GT500

OK It feels better but I don't know how to quantify it!

I had all my work done at Packey Webb Ford

August 27th, 2009, 10:21 PM	#3
NoTread Newbie 2009 GT 500 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks. I'm glad to hear that. I was looking forward to saving up for the CAI and tune and didn't want to have to split the money 2 ways. Very nice Shelby by the way. Black was my second choice after the Vapor. I previously had a black 06 GT. Was beautiful when freshly washed/waxed, but what a pain to keep it clean. Now all I have to worry about is the horrible break dust these wheels collect!

August 27th, 2009, 10:30 PM	#5
NoTread Newbie 2009 GT 500 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd really like to get the FRPP CAI and procal tuner. I know the JLT and others may be better but I'd like to keep it all Ford Racing related on this one. I'm still trying to find the best deal on the FRPP parts and I'd really like to get my hands on the KR axelbacks. I hear good things about them. My GT had the Flowmaster AT series and sounded pretty good to me, but they get alot of bad press from most of the Shelby owners I've heard from.

August 27th, 2009, 11:21 PM	#8
3ponies Regular 09 Black Jack, 08 GT500 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Winfield, Illinois Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 reviews	Had my FRPP CAI for a year in the GT500 No issues here with the Ford Racing PP CAI. I really like it! __________________ 3ponies 65 Fastback Retro Mod almost complete 08 GT500 Vert White/Red Stripe Edition FRPP: 373 Gears, Exhaust, CAI, Chrome Valve Covers, Lowering Springs. 09 Roush Black Jack # 37 of 47

August 27th, 2009, 11:27 PM	#9
08blkgt500 MM's Anti-Hardparker 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 10,244 iTrader: 0 reviews	3ponies, your car list is amazing. __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

August 27th, 2009, 11:34 PM	#10
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	Welcome. Dads got a 07 Black GT500 but he only comes on here and lurks not to talkitive online. __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

August 27th, 2009, 11:39 PM	#12
08blkgt500 MM's Anti-Hardparker 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 10,244 iTrader: 0 reviews	ill drive one for you __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

August 27th, 2009, 11:48 PM	#13
3ponies Regular 09 Black Jack, 08 GT500 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Winfield, Illinois Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 reviews	My CAI on the GT500 Here is what my engine compartment looks like now.. __________________ 3ponies 65 Fastback Retro Mod almost complete 08 GT500 Vert White/Red Stripe Edition FRPP: 373 Gears, Exhaust, CAI, Chrome Valve Covers, Lowering Springs. 09 Roush Black Jack # 37 of 47

August 27th, 2009, 11:59 PM	#14
08blkgt500 MM's Anti-Hardparker 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 10,244 iTrader: 0 reviews	wow i like the way your valve covers looked! __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

August 28th, 2009, 04:11 PM	#15
NoTread Newbie 2009 GT 500 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	3 Ponies, Your underhood shot looks amazing! What kind of gains did you notice with the FRPP CAI and what is your overall impression of the kit/tune?

August 28th, 2009, 04:15 PM	#16
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,697 iTrader: 12 reviews	that is purdy __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

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August 28th, 2009, 07:05 PM	#18
NoTread Newbie 2009 GT 500 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the info. I'm also looking only to add the CAI and tune for performance. As far as wheels, I've got a set of Shelby 18x9.5 CS69's in the garage that came off of my 06 GT before I traded up. I'm waiting on the cooler months to get them installed with some better all season tires. I'm really hoping the tire monitor system can be changed over to the other wheels. By sound with the CAI do you mean louder supercharger whine or just the intake sucking air? I hope it's louder whine, I really dig that sound and wouldn't mind it being louder. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your pieces parts and about how much were they? I'm also looking to get my hands on the KR exhaust but I'd really like to hear it first.

August 28th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#20
NoTread Newbie 2009 GT 500 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, I'll post pics this fall if it all works out.

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