I have been a member on this forum for quite a long time but rarely do I post anything. Anywho figured I should offer up more for you guys because this forum really helped me make the best decisions for my preferences and I got to thinking maybe sharing my experiences will help some of you as many of your posts helped me.

Attached are a couple of pics of my ride, she's not done yet (probably never will be) but I have worked on just about everything accept the tranny.
I have yet to get her to the track to actually time her but as you can imagine she is fast, will light up the tires in every gear and very well behaved with the susp upgrades.


Bennett Built forged 4.6
2.6l KB 12psi
Mac Longtubes
Mac pro chamber
JBA Axle back
3.73's
485rwhp 445rwtrq (auto tranny more parasitic loss if you are wondering)

Roush Stage 2 susp
Steeda Panhard/Strut Tower/ Lwr Cntl Arms/ Upr Cntl Arm
CS67 20" wheels BF Goodrich G Force KDW 275/35 255/35

 

Very nice Bet she pleases ya good huh..

 

Thank you and yes I am very happy with all of my mods. Only one thing I am not comfortable with. She is too fast for the brakes
I received my rear upgrade almost over night but have been waiting forever for my fronts.

 

looks kick ***!, rims not really my style though.

 

Yeah I get mixed reviews on those. There were several directions I thought about taking this car, but it's the throw back design of the car that really sold me on it, so in keeping with the spirit of that idea I am working towards a more retro look. Thought about doing the racelines but lots of s197 guys are running those I like to be a little different. That and I dig the neo/retro hallibrand look shelby did on these.
I am currently prepping some body kit parts to complete the look but just like anything the bigger the rush the crappier the job. I'll post some pics then when thats all done too. Hopefully I'll have the brakes on at that time too. That should really change the aesthetic appeal of the wheels too.

After that I have to get going on the rest of the engine bay. Lots of clean up to do in there, dang wires, hoses, cheap plastic, and rough alluminum all over the place. I ought to be busy with that for the next decade. Its taking me since March of 05 to get to this point.

 

Looks very good. Thanks for sharing.

 

Looks awesome. I bet the "butt" dyno is very pleased!!!

 

Oh yeah the torque is amazing thats what really makes the twin screw great. I actually had to move my seat forward. When I was in stock form I would heel to toe it but now if you don't have the foot flush and flat on the pedal and mistakenly give her a little too much gas, the torque will throw my foot off of the pedal.
As far as my Butt likeing it I think I am going to have to buy some different seats because 50 mph 90 degree turns can slide you ride out of the stockers

 

Sweet looking ride. It's nice to see the performance mods being done along with the aesthetics. I like the retro-Halibrand look of the CS wheels - a nice throw-back to the orig Shelby's, IMO.

Thanks for posting...

 

Lets us and ME know what Brake upgrade you decide to do..i have been researching but man there way expensive...
Thanks..your car looks mint..!