Anyone put a GT500 on a diet?

mchristian · December 31st, 2007, 01:40 AM

I am considering selling my Lotus Exige and moving back to some American muscle. I have had fun over the last few years with an M3 and a Lotus Exige. The Lotus is light and great handling car and I want to setup a GT500 for autocross and track days. Anyone here know how to effectively improve performance and handling by dropping weight? This would still be a daily driver so I can't rip out everything...just looking for some tips on worthless junk that can be removed!

Matt

Doc8224 · December 31st, 2007, 02:37 AM

It is a boat. Iron block 5.4 with blower and all the bells and whistles, not to mention the s-197's are heavy anyways. I would pull all seats when you go to the track, I think they deleted the spare tire for that instant inflate crap so no jack or tire to get rid of.

KingChronic · December 31st, 2007, 08:51 AM

they actually handle very well from the factory. there is some weight reduction you can do, you can gut some of the interior, get lighweight seats, wheels, some suspension stuff.

they handle damn good though.

Sil03R6'07PNY · January 1st, 2008, 11:11 PM

Yeah i would think get a rear seat delete kit if you don't mind losing them but still keep a cleen look and get some racing seats. also Wheels like said above loss of rotating mass can pay huge dividends. at least it did on my sportbike. and maybe switch some body parts out for carbon fiber.

LSR · January 2nd, 2008, 02:15 PM

Trust me mchristian

The Shelby GT500 don't need a diet.

1st hand non-bias opinion, just feed the car $1200 in performance mods. and you have a 11.40 car on stock street tires.

Those performance mods. are CAI, 2.6 pulley, spark plugs, and a pump gas tune is all you need. Other mods. needed is LCA's, 1pcs. driveshaft is a must which is for sure next on my list.

If you need any other assistance, let me know.

LSR · January 2nd, 2008, 02:43 PM

Also mchristian

After say you did the mods. I mentioned in my previous reply. Changing from a 2 pcs. driveshaft to a 1 pcs. driveshaft is a 21+ lb loss in weight

And the mods. in my signature and listed makes aprox. 550-560+ rwhp.

So trust me when I say you don't need to put the GT500 on a diet with the torque the 5.4 is making stock or with mods. Just add hp.

1sweetazzGt500 · January 4th, 2008, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by LSR

Trust me mchristian

The Shelby GT500 don't need a diet.

1st hand non-bias opinion, just feed the car $1200 in performance mods. and you have a 11.40 car on stock street tires.

Those performance mods. are CAI, 2.6 pulley, spark plugs, and a pump gas tune is all you need. Other mods. needed is LCA's, 1pcs. driveshaft is a must which is for sure next on my list.

If you need any other assistance, let me know.

I second that!!! 07 Vista Blue Gt500,560rwhp/547rwtq. Yeah Baby!!!

Drgnracin72 · January 4th, 2008, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by LSR

Also mchristian

After say you did the mods. I mentioned in my previous reply. Changing from a 2 pcs. driveshaft to a 1 pcs. driveshaft is a 21+ lb loss in weight

And the mods. in my signature and listed makes aprox. 550-560+ rwhp.

So trust me when I say you don't need to put the GT500 on a diet with the torque the 5.4 is making stock or with mods. Just add hp.

so basically, you have a 550-560 rwhp car that can only run 11.40s? sounds like it needs to lose a lot fo weight

JiMMy..BriX · January 4th, 2008, 12:21 AM

How serious are you talking?

You can take out back seats
Replace drivers seat and Passenger seats with lighter dummy seats and remove all the electronical junk that moves them.
You can remove the 4 factory subwoofers and 500watt amp along with the 6cd changer audio player.
Remove the metal sheeting between trunk and backseat
Remove all interior floor coating
Remove trunk interior coating and spare tire and jack
If you're really serious you can take out windshield and windows and replace them with lighter material

All that should be good for a whole lot of lbs and a serious improvement

Doc8224 · January 4th, 2008, 12:22 AM

All that " boosted" horse power is great but If you are autocrossing or tight road course racing, more power isn't excatly the best answer. I do agree you don't need to do much for them to be quick and handle nicely. I would think dropping it a little and doing some driveline and interior weight reduction and it would be a hell of a ride.

Doc8224 · January 4th, 2008, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by drgnracin72

so basically, you have a 550-560 rwhp car that can only run 11.40s? sounds like it needs to lose a lot fo weight

+ 1 excatly

TheBusher · January 4th, 2008, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by LSR

Trust me mchristian

The Shelby GT500 don't need a diet.

1st hand non-bias opinion, just feed the car $1200 in performance mods. and you have a 11.40 car on stock street tires.

Those performance mods. are CAI, 2.6 pulley, spark plugs, and a pump gas tune is all you need. Other mods. needed is LCA's, 1pcs. driveshaft is a must which is for sure next on my list.

If you need any other assistance, let me know.

He also wants the car to handle better, not just go in a straight line. Power isn't gonna do anything for handling, and if you don't know what you're doing it can be more difficult to handle at the limit around twisties with more power.

TheBusher · January 4th, 2008, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by drgnracin72

so basically, you have a 550-560 rwhp car that can only run 11.40s? sounds like it needs to lose a lot fo weight

Originally Posted by Doc8224

+ 1 excatly

I 2nd

Danish mustang · January 4th, 2008, 11:41 AM

just by i Z06

LSR · January 4th, 2008, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by TheBusher

He also wants the car to handle better, not just go in a straight line. Power isn't gonna do anything for handling, and if you don't know what you're doing it can be more difficult to handle at the limit around twisties with more power.

Matt, if you are serious, PM me once you get a GT500 and I will put you on the right path on mods needed.

Rather it be weight loss, handling, or more power, I got you.

Drgnracin72 · January 5th, 2008, 06:49 PM

the gt500 is a turd, for the money, buy a zo6 and rape modded gt500s stock

Drgnracin72 · January 6th, 2008, 02:11 AM

???????????????

Drgnracin72 · January 7th, 2008, 06:17 AM

Bump

tlr96 · January 7th, 2008, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by drgnracin72

Bump

???

LSR · January 9th, 2008, 09:34 AM

It is obvious that some of you in this thread is very unhappy

Is it due to you want a GT500 and can't get one?

Is it because your car is slower?

Is jealousy or envy causing you stress?

Why do people with slower cars call a quicker car a turd?

Why are you drgnracin72 bask a Mustang on a Mustang site and you are a moderator?

Do you guys know that the GT500 is a Mustang?

Trust me, I know the answer to all the questions asked as well as others who will view this post. Heck, I thought I was on a Chevy or Dodge website. If this is a Mustang site I can't tell. But I do see the obvious.

I guess if I now lower my self to the level of maturity I have witnessed it will be ok to do this

End result, you guys make me

December 31st, 2007, 01:40 AM	#1
mchristian Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Anyone put a GT500 on a diet? I am considering selling my Lotus Exige and moving back to some American muscle. I have had fun over the last few years with an M3 and a Lotus Exige. The Lotus is light and great handling car and I want to setup a GT500 for autocross and track days. Anyone here know how to effectively improve performance and handling by dropping weight? This would still be a daily driver so I can't rip out everything...just looking for some tips on worthless junk that can be removed! Matt

December 31st, 2007, 02:37 AM	#2
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	It is a boat. Iron block 5.4 with blower and all the bells and whistles, not to mention the s-197's are heavy anyways. I would pull all seats when you go to the track, I think they deleted the spare tire for that instant inflate crap so no jack or tire to get rid of. __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

December 31st, 2007, 08:51 AM	#3
KingChronic Gun Whore 04 Whipple Cobra 10.61@129.96 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,438 iTrader: 0 reviews	they actually handle very well from the factory. there is some weight reduction you can do, you can gut some of the interior, get lighweight seats, wheels, some suspension stuff. they handle damn good though. __________________ Modded Mustangs Make-A-Wish for Bubba "BWAL09" [url]http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/clubhouse/112652-hey-guys-mm-needs-unite-bubba.html[/url] [QUOTE=Drgnracin72;1870015]please do this country a favor and go play tag football with an oncoming car[/QUOTE]

January 1st, 2008, 11:11 PM	#4
Sil03R6'07PNY Newbie 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Barksdale AFB/Bossier City, LA Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah i would think get a rear seat delete kit if you don't mind losing them but still keep a cleen look and get some racing seats. also Wheels like said above loss of rotating mass can pay huge dividends. at least it did on my sportbike. and maybe switch some body parts out for carbon fiber. __________________ 04 GT Comp Orange - Flow master cat back, bbk cai, 18" Wheels & tires, lower 1 in, tint custom tune, 4.10's, chin spoiler, custom grill www.moonlighters.wwdb.biz

January 2nd, 2008, 02:15 PM	#5
LSR Newbie 2007 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shiloh,IL Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	Trust me mchristian The Shelby GT500 don't need a diet. 1st hand non-bias opinion, just feed the car $1200 in performance mods. and you have a 11.40 car on stock street tires. Those performance mods. are CAI, 2.6 pulley, spark plugs, and a pump gas tune is all you need. Other mods. needed is LCA's, 1pcs. driveshaft is a must which is for sure next on my list. If you need any other assistance, let me know. __________________ 2007 Red w White Shelby GT500 Took delivery 10-25-06 at MSRP Mods: 2.6 pulley, JLT CAI, NGK TR6 plugs, Ford Racing axlebacks, BMR LCA's, BMR driveshaft loop, & tune by Jon Lund My car domain: http://www.gotstang.com/profile.php?LSR#jump Last edited by LSR; January 2nd, 2008 at 02:17 PM.

January 2nd, 2008, 02:43 PM	#6
LSR Newbie 2007 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shiloh,IL Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	Also mchristian After say you did the mods. I mentioned in my previous reply. Changing from a 2 pcs. driveshaft to a 1 pcs. driveshaft is a 21+ lb loss in weight And the mods. in my signature and listed makes aprox. 550-560+ rwhp. So trust me when I say you don't need to put the GT500 on a diet with the torque the 5.4 is making stock or with mods. Just add hp. __________________ 2007 Red w White Shelby GT500 Took delivery 10-25-06 at MSRP Mods: 2.6 pulley, JLT CAI, NGK TR6 plugs, Ford Racing axlebacks, BMR LCA's, BMR driveshaft loop, & tune by Jon Lund My car domain: http://www.gotstang.com/profile.php?LSR#jump Last edited by LSR; January 2nd, 2008 at 02:48 PM.

January 4th, 2008, 12:21 AM	#9
JiMMy..BriX Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	How serious are you talking? You can take out back seats Replace drivers seat and Passenger seats with lighter dummy seats and remove all the electronical junk that moves them. You can remove the 4 factory subwoofers and 500watt amp along with the 6cd changer audio player. Remove the metal sheeting between trunk and backseat Remove all interior floor coating Remove trunk interior coating and spare tire and jack If you're really serious you can take out windshield and windows and replace them with lighter material All that should be good for a whole lot of lbs and a serious improvement

January 4th, 2008, 12:22 AM	#10
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	All that " boosted" horse power is great but If you are autocrossing or tight road course racing, more power isn't excatly the best answer. I do agree you don't need to do much for them to be quick and handle nicely. I would think dropping it a little and doing some driveline and interior weight reduction and it would be a hell of a ride. __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

January 4th, 2008, 11:41 AM	#14
Danish mustang Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft.lauderdale Posts: 129 iTrader: 0 reviews	just by i Z06 __________________ Mustang 2002 GT "I Wonna Go Fast"

January 5th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#16
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	the gt500 is a turd, for the money, buy a zo6 and rape modded gt500s stock __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

January 6th, 2008, 02:11 AM	#17
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	??????????????? __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

January 7th, 2008, 06:17 AM	#18
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	Bump __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

January 9th, 2008, 09:34 AM	#20
LSR Newbie 2007 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shiloh,IL Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	It is obvious that some of you in this thread is very unhappy Is it due to you want a GT500 and can't get one? Is it because your car is slower? Is jealousy or envy causing you stress? Why do people with slower cars call a quicker car a turd? Why are you drgnracin72 bask a Mustang on a Mustang site and you are a moderator? Do you guys know that the GT500 is a Mustang? Trust me, I know the answer to all the questions asked as well as others who will view this post. Heck, I thought I was on a Chevy or Dodge website. If this is a Mustang site I can't tell. But I do see the obvious. I guess if I now lower my self to the level of maturity I have witnessed it will be ok to do this End result, you guys make me __________________ 2007 Red w White Shelby GT500 Took delivery 10-25-06 at MSRP Mods: 2.6 pulley, JLT CAI, NGK TR6 plugs, Ford Racing axlebacks, BMR LCA's, BMR driveshaft loop, & tune by Jon Lund My car domain: http://www.gotstang.com/profile.php?LSR#jump

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