Edmunds Full Test: 2007 Shelby GT500

[overst33r]

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Could an air filter really make that much difference?

 

[ElFenix]

like you've got Jenny McCarthy locked in the trunk

that is the weirdest metaphor i've ever seen

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

like you've got Jenny McCarthy locked in the trunk

that is the weirdest metaphor i've ever seen

I'd like to pound her in her trunk. That's the only thing I can think of he was trying to get across.

 

[essasin]

Originally posted by: mariok2006
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Could an air filter really make that much difference?

I am not sure about it in this case because it wouldn't take two weeks to service a car for just an air filter but I do know they restrict the exhaust and air flow. I wouldn't be surprised to see 80+hp gains with just a k&n, free flowing exhaust and a tune. Just think what this thing could do with a smaller pulley or even a kenne bell on board.

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: essasin

Originally posted by: mariok2006
Text

Could an air filter really make that much difference?

I am not sure about it in this case because it wouldn't take two weeks to service a car for just an air filter but I do know they restrict the exhaust and air flow. I wouldn't be surprised to see 80+hp gains with just a k&n, free flowing exhaust and a tune. Just think what this thing could do with a smaller pulley or even a kenne bell on board.

yea evolution performance has one already in the 9s with just bolt ons, a tune, and slicks of course.

9.96s @ 141mph

 

[JulesMaximus]

:thumbsup: I want one!!!

I won't be paying $20k over msrp for one though... :thumbsdown:

 

[essasin]

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: essasin

Originally posted by: mariok2006
Text

Could an air filter really make that much difference?

I am not sure about it in this case because it wouldn't take two weeks to service a car for just an air filter but I do know they restrict the exhaust and air flow. I wouldn't be surprised to see 80+hp gains with just a k&n, free flowing exhaust and a tune. Just think what this thing could do with a smaller pulley or even a kenne bell on board.

yea evolution performance has one already in the mid-10s with just bolt ons, a tune, and slicks of course.

Slicks do make a world of a difference but it reminds me of the Terminator days and I think they did a comparison article in 5.0 Mustang and Super Fords that I have not been able to check out yet. I can't wait until someone slaps a kenne bell and really turns up tthe boost.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: essasin

Originally posted by: mariok2006
Text

Could an air filter really make that much difference?

I am not sure about it in this case because it wouldn't take two weeks to service a car for just an air filter but I do know they restrict the exhaust and air flow. I wouldn't be surprised to see 80+hp gains with just a k&n, free flowing exhaust and a tune. Just think what this thing could do with a smaller pulley or even a kenne bell on board.

yea evolution performance has one already in the 9s with just bolt ons, a tune, and slicks of course.

9.96s @ 141mph

my god, that sounded bada$$ on the dyno!!!

 

[DAGTA]

nice

 

[RichUK]

Nah, it doesn?t do it for me.

It looks ok, but the alloy wheels could have been a bit more stylish.

 

[MaxDepth]

Yes, but does it run Linux?

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: essasin

Originally posted by: mariok2006
Text

Could an air filter really make that much difference?

I am not sure about it in this case because it wouldn't take two weeks to service a car for just an air filter but I do know they restrict the exhaust and air flow. I wouldn't be surprised to see 80+hp gains with just a k&n, free flowing exhaust and a tune. Just think what this thing could do with a smaller pulley or even a kenne bell on board.

yea evolution performance has one already in the 9s with just bolt ons, a tune, and slicks of course.

9.96s @ 141mph

my god, that sounded bada$$ on the dyno!!!

I'm still amazed at the torque its putting out.

 

[thirdeye]

ROFL @ 12.8 from a 500hp car. Edmunds should just stop trying to drive these cars. And trying to say that that missing 16whp was the result of them not getting out of the 13s

 

[Christobevii3]

Wow, a .89g skidpad rating? The 1980's camaro rs did a 1g...

 

[SVT Cobra]

Just a little late.

 

[ethebubbeth]

Originally posted by: MaxDepth
Yes, but does it run Linux?

The all important geek inquiry has arisen :Q

Imagine a beowolf cluster of 2007 Shelby GT500...

 

[shabby]

448rwhp and a 12.8 1/4 mile time? Hahahaha what a fat hog.

 

[melchoir]

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: essasin

Originally posted by: mariok2006
Text

Could an air filter really make that much difference?

I am not sure about it in this case because it wouldn't take two weeks to service a car for just an air filter but I do know they restrict the exhaust and air flow. I wouldn't be surprised to see 80+hp gains with just a k&n, free flowing exhaust and a tune. Just think what this thing could do with a smaller pulley or even a kenne bell on board.

yea evolution performance has one already in the 9s with just bolt ons, a tune, and slicks of course.

9.96s @ 141mph

Modlist includes:
Intake, tune, exhaust, lower pulley, gears, driveshaft, BMR suspension, 75 shot, ported blower, bogarts with slicks, weight reduction down to 3600lbs w/driver

Edmunds weight as tested:

3,903lbs (No driver)

That car doesn't have only simple bolt ons, it has serious weight reduction, full suspension, and a small shot of nitrous. Definitely a bad ass car, but it's not as easy as it sounds with "simple bolt ons".

 

[Cattlegod]

lmao! Bill Woebkenberg was my boss for a while, he is going to love it when I forward him this article.

 

[mwmorph]

I;m a bit suprised. Edmunds usualyl has by far the slowest times and crppiest drivers but the times Edmunds put up for this Stang is only .1 off of the major magazines like C&D, R&T Motortrend, etc.

 

[essasin]

Originally posted by: melchoir

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: essasin

Originally posted by: mariok2006
Text

Could an air filter really make that much difference?

I am not sure about it in this case because it wouldn't take two weeks to service a car for just an air filter but I do know they restrict the exhaust and air flow. I wouldn't be surprised to see 80+hp gains with just a k&n, free flowing exhaust and a tune. Just think what this thing could do with a smaller pulley or even a kenne bell on board.

yea evolution performance has one already in the 9s with just bolt ons, a tune, and slicks of course.

9.96s @ 141mph

Modlist includes:
Intake, tune, exhaust, lower pulley, gears, driveshaft, BMR suspension, 75 shot, ported blower, bogarts with slicks, weight reduction down to 3600lbs w/driver

Edmunds weight as tested:

3,903lbs (No driver)

That car doesn't have only simple bolt ons, it has serious weight reduction, full suspension, and a small shot of nitrous. Definitely a bad ass car, but it's not as easy as it sounds with "simple bolt ons".

They are strenching the phrase simple bolt ons. But for the most part everything can be easily installed at bolts right up to the car except the tune. In that sense they are simple bolt ons.

 

[olds]

I think I'll have a mid-life crisis so I can get one.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
I think I'll have a mid-life crisis so I can get one.

<apoppin>
You're too old for a mid-life crisis.



:Q





<apoppin/>

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: SVT Cobra

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
I think I'll have a mid-life crisis so I can get one.

<apoppin>
You're too old for a mid-life crisis.



:Q





<apoppin/>

I fully expect to live to 146.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: SVT Cobra

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
I think I'll have a mid-life crisis so I can get one.

<apoppin>
You're too old for a mid-life crisis.



:Q





<apoppin/>

I fully expect to live to 146.

:laugh: