[CC] Shelby GT500 Buyer's Guide | Early S197 Years 2007 - 2012 | Upgrade Guide | Walkaround

[@zombies418]

Another mod I’d add. The stock gearing in the gt500s is a 3.31 and it makes the car feel slow. Not only is it long gearing but they’re also close to 4000lb cars and really benefit from a 3.73 or even 4.10s if you can get it to hook. Super snakes came with 3.73 and JDjoyride has 4.10s in his

[@starlord872]

Track Pack also came with 3.73 but you're right, good gear ratio is probably the most overlooked thing and yet the most effective for the money.

[@cinnygames]

My partner has an Eaton TrueTrac in his '07. It's something I've considered down the line because the 3.31's feel like me with no coffee at 5am

[@josedelarosa6449]

Agree with the 10 model. I've got one, and enjoy it. Looking for a 2.3 supercharger to keep it as close to oem.

[@gatorjohn90]

Great info, and I’d also recommend a passenger side oil separator!

[@OctaneSlain]

110% I can't believe I forgot to mention that 🤣

[@jasonpitts8395]

Who makes a good one?

[@gregoryg9500]

​@@jasonpitts8395 I have JLT.

[@anthonylaudano9435]

​@OctaneSlain MAN I LOVE THIS BODY STYLE I CURRENTLY HAVE A 07 SHELBY GT AND MY 07 427 EDITION CONVERTIBLE SUPER SNAKE AND MY 08 GT500 AND MY 2010 GRABBER BLUE 900HP KENNY BELL SUPER SNAKE.

[@joecampbell4199]

Thanks for all the information this was extremely helpful

[@robertgreggo4345]

For what it is worth, my 2010 was built early November, 2009 with a 3:55 axle ratio from the factory.

[@gregoryg9500]

I am definitely going to change my tranny to just 1 qt of atf, and fill the rest way of the way up with the pennzoil. Kills me at the track with that rough shift! Bad enough controlling the tire spin. Thanks for the heads up.

[@jasonpitts8395]

My boost guage stopped working. Door inserts fell off

[@generolmatt4]

Where can I get a 08 gt500 harmonic balencer for a 07. Just to fox the issue not a high performance one.

[@jasonpitts8395]

I bought a low mile 2007 GT500. I had to upgrade / replace: Clutch Shocks & struts Upper and lower control arms Upper control arm mounts OEM radio w 6-disc changer I will change out the other stuff you mentuoned. Thx

[@davidmatias6239]

My oem 6 disc cd took a Sh-t also needs to be replaced

[@adriancano3991]

Wow my dream car. At least I own a mustang but this is next

[@Anonymous-xj8cf]

Beautiful gorgeous car

[@juandominguez6412]

Beautiful car

[@OkrulerGoler-ym6eu]

Beautiful car 👍.

[@sinnedam]

That is the best looking 05-09 car I have ever seen. What tail lights are those?

[@OctaneSlain]

Raxiom Gen 5

[@KofiAppiah-j6n]

Please where can I get the seat cover

[@generolmatt4]

Im looking at getting a gt500 a 09 possibly. How do you install wide bands? Also it looks as if it uses two belts. How hard are those to change? Seems to be lots of hoses everywhere. How about accessing the alternator. On the 4.6 it's front and center and super easy.

[@OctaneSlain]

I'll have the links posted below. I actually have some videos of those subjects you mentioned. Link 1 will be the wideband install. Link 2 will be the accessory and blower belt install. I have never replaced the alternator, but getting to it from the bottom doesn't look too horrible. Link 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3WleY2klNSimMksi=qIC7zMYxQv-O7Mpp Link 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWa1fYd4iraSgM0si=iFwTXzKbhhfwc5Ow

[@generolmatt4]

@@OctaneSlain thanks lots I love mustang guy's. I'm have a supercharged 4.6 right now and looking at the 07 to 09 gt500s. I love working on my own cars. Started as wanting to save money on labor now I just enjoy doing projects.

[@TeamTrapEater510]

07-09 gt500 is the best looking gt500 of all time.

[@HenryHamilton-jm3ng]

1:32 😅😅😅

[@blazenamber9176]

Did you paint it, or is that a wrap? I can remember this car being blue. Still looks awesome 👌

[@OctaneSlain]

I had a Vista Blue '09. But this is the factory Ford Black. Just paint corrected and ceramic coated!

[@HenryHamilton-jm3ng]

2:16

[@jaredpauletto7687]

What hood is that? Trufiber TF10024-A53?

[@OctaneSlain]

Not sure of the model number, but it is a TruFiber Super Snake style hood

[@UnknownvV]

Hello all, new to this stuff and looking to get a new car this spring. How does this compare to a 2009 c6 for reliability, daily driving, parts?

[@nxwedge6992]

What u end up getting

[@Blazerghost]

Brakes, cooling, tires. Stock brakes are doo doo even on my 2012.