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  1. Smokinstang65

    Planned Cross Country Run - 65 Fastback

    So ... I'm about to do something incredibly dumb but I think its going to be a hoot. I bought this 65 Fastback with my dad way back in like 98. Drove the wheels off it in highschool and whenever I came home during college. I worked most of my summers out in New Mexico on a ranch and had no...
  2. Smokinstang65

    Cold Air Intake Suggestions 2008 GT500

    Hey folks. I tried doing a search on the forums on this topic and yielded very little information. Which cold air intake kits do you all recommend? I've seen atleast 5 different brands! I'm also interested in doing an exhaust swap so if you have any recommendations there I'd appreciate it!
  3. Smokinstang65

    Performance Shops in/near Charleston, SC

    Hey folks, I just got stationed in Charleston and before moving out here I bought a Shelby. I'd like to get it dyno'd and possibly look into some other mods. I'm brand new to the area and looking for suggestions on shops in the local area. I'm also interested in a good detailer if anyone has a...
  4. Smokinstang65

    Bought an 08 GT500

    Well, I traded in my old 2001 Saleen S281 and walked out of the dealership with a 2008 Shelby GT500 with 16.5k miles on it. I checked her over and she seemed to be good to go. The clutch doesn't slip and the transmission worked well. I've absolutely loved driving that car. The only things I've...
  5. Smokinstang65

    For Sale: 2007 Shelby Engine Parts

    Sorry to cross post this but I've got it in both Drivetrain and Engine parts. Hey folks, I just got a call from a buddy of mine and he picked up an engine and trans from a 2007 Shelby GT-500. The car only had 3500 miles on it and the owner decided he was going to build a dragster out of...
  6. Smokinstang65

    2007 Shelby Drive Train Components For Sale

    Hey folks, I just got a call from a buddy of mine and he picked up an engine and trans from a 2007 Shelby GT-500. The car only had 3500 miles on it and the owner decided he was going to build a dragster out of it so out came the motor and trans. Anyways, my buddy only wants the engine and is...
  7. Smokinstang65

    Power Steering Gone

    I've got a 2001 Saleen S281 and last night the power steering went out. It gave no warning, it just quit working. There is still fluid in the reservoir and there are no signs of leaks and no squealing or whining coming from under the hood. Any ideas? Did the pump just grenade quietly on me...
  8. Smokinstang65

    Faltering Saleen

    So I was driving my 2001 Saleen S281 through the mountains of Northern New Mexico today and it was doing fine but then all of the sudden when I was in 3rd gear and rolling on the throttle it started to ... well for lack of a better word "cough". It would pull, fall on its face, pull fall on its...
  9. Smokinstang65

    Roush 01' S281 Mod Ideas?

    Well, I just recently inherited a 2001 Saleen S281. Now the mods that I know it has done to it are just a Detroit Tru-Trac and 4.10 gears. It might have been tuned, it might not have. Anyway, I was wondering what your opinions were for some of the first mods to it. I want to keep it as Saleen as...
  10. Smokinstang65

    ECM Programming

    Hey, Has anyone ever used a Mototron ECM programming unit? it completely deletes the ECM and you have to program everything yourself. I've just been given the assignment of getting a 2.2L Ecotec I-4 running using that unit and my experience with engines has only been with my 65 Fastback and...