The Force Is Strong"R" With This One

GT350AG · Feb 23, 2017

Nice car OP. Might need to go for a cruise I'm in Vacaville.

50 Deep · Feb 23, 2017

GT350AG said:
Nice car OP. Might need to go for a cruise I'm in Vacaville.

Thanks man. Send me your number via PM and I will keep in touch with you. I will probably have the car or that way soon.

MGW · Feb 23, 2017

shifter should be there today!!!

George

50 Deep · Feb 23, 2017

F Yeah!

straightliner1 · Feb 23, 2017

[MENTION=10681]MGW[/MENTION] That ish is just sexy!

50 Deep · Feb 23, 2017

Well it has been one hell of a day. First off George [MENTION=10681]MGW[/MENTION] had a package waiting for me when I get home.

I think as men we have developed the ability to look at a woman and know based on the way she carries herself that the sex will be amazing. I have to say that this is the same feeling I get with this shifter. I have to give a ton of thanks to [MENTION=19066]Epiphany[/MENTION] and George [MENTION=10681]MGW[/MENTION] for what they did in assisting me with obtaining the shifter. Customer service was off the charts, and I hope to be able to fly down south one day to meet both of these gentleman. I owe them a huge thanks, and their generosity was tremendous. :hail::cheers: :headbang:

Installation was straight forward and the original install video was a big help. I believe [MENTION=19066]Epiphany[/MENTION] and [MENTION=10681]MGW[/MENTION] will be releasing a new installation video very soon as there are a few minor differences with the new setup.

Having the driveshaft and exhaust out of the way allowed me to install the shifter through the bottom and have much more room to work. Although not necessary, I am glad I waited to do it this way. The car is just about ready to go on the floor now that the shifter is in. Just the driveshaft, fluids, and exhaust, and interior shifter pieces need to go on

My son also took his first steps today. Thus far I cannot complain, and look forward to driving the car this weekend.

50 Deep · Feb 25, 2017

Shit just got real! Finished up the transmission swap and getting the MGW all settled inside of the car. As well as a fresh oil change. So far it has been a very successful venture, but I need to get some miles on the car. Here are a few things I wanted to highlight...

Oil Change:
After seeing and experiencing the drama with messy oil changes I had a bit of an [MENTION=19066]Epiphany[/MENTION] (see what I did there). I had a small funnel laying next to me as I pulled off the inspection cover and thought it would be a perfect way to catch oil coming out of the filter. Turns out I was right. The funnel is wide enough to catch all the droplets, and sits low enough to allow clearance to reach up behind the wheel and unscrew the filter. All the oil is directed into the pan and I had VERY LITTLE run off. I think all that try this will be pleased. Saved me a bunch of time.

Oil Separator Draining
During the oil change I disconnected and drained both oil separators. This was after approximately 6500 miles of street driving. I was very surprised at the amount of fluid that came from the passenger side of the car. The driver side was bone dry. If you are operating your Shelby without one, I would purchase at least the passenger side ASAP.

Driveshaft Install:
Ford has made all the driveshaft bolts one time use. Transmission flange, center bearing, and differential flange. The install instructions did not include the torque figures, but the Helm info I got from [MENTION=19066]Epiphany[/MENTION] specified 41 ft/lbs. as I Installed the bolts to the differential they wouldn't thread. I looked a little closer and saw these 2 wax rings on them. Presumably to mark a used bolt, and prevent the bracket from coming off. In either case these need to be taken off before install. Peels off easy with a nail or screw driver.

Transmission Fluid:
Once the transmission was all attached I went to add the required 3.3 quarts of fluid. I nestled in under the transmission with my fluid pump ready to go. The bolt was a little hard to remove so I had to muscle it. Then all of a sudden BOOM! Red transmission fluid all over my face, and now I know how a porn star feels. I thought Ford shipped these dry!, but I was very wrong. The transmissions comes filled to the top plug. Seeing as I am the guinea pig, the rest of you can save some money at the parts counter. I still needed to fire up the car up for 2 minutes with the clutch engaged so fluid could circulate and then recheck*

MGW Install:
The interior portion of the install was easy thanks to the video. I managed to pull the center console and reinstall it without breaking any clips. The new boot [MENTION=10681]MGW[/MENTION] includes went on in place of the foam contraption.*I did need to adjust my lock out a tad, but once that was done it felt damn smooth.*Cutting of the leather shift boot plastic was accomplished without fuss using my hack saw. Screwed on the shifter ball and marveled at the car.*I have to applaud [MENTION=10681]MGW[/MENTION] for all the forethought put into reducing NVH. The rubber gasket on the rear shifter mount plate, rubber caps on he shifter body, extra interior sound deadening. I am not an engineer so I wouldn't know what locations were susceptible to noise, but I see how much work that must take to identify. Fully installed I cant help but admire the craftsmanship on the shifter coin and base. So glad I had [MENTION=10681]MGW[/MENTION] do the custom coloring for me. DEAD SEXY!

I very nervously attached the battery cables, fired up the car, and it came to life. At this point I did not see any leaks and only the feint smell of transmission fluid as it began coursing through the coolers new vanes. No smoke, no bangs, no weird sounds. I hope the first drive goes well, but currently working on bleeding the clutch. pumping the pedal did not result in a proper bleed, going to need a vacuum pump.

Epiphany · Feb 25, 2017

Dat R splash screen. Dayum.

Good stuff my friend. Can't wait for your first drive.

TDC · Feb 25, 2017

Almost there. Good work. I hate those final little pain in the ass things at the end of a long build like the clutch won't bleed fully.

Voodooo · Feb 25, 2017

50 Deep said:
Shit just got real! Finished up the transmission swap and getting the MGW all settled inside of the car. As well as a fresh oil change. So far it has been a very successful venture, but I need to get some miles on the car. Here are a few things I wanted to highlight...

Oil Change:
After seeing and experiencing the drama with messy oil changes I had a bit of an [MENTION=19066]Epiphany[/MENTION] (see what I did there). I had a small funnel laying next to me as I pulled off the inspection cover and thought it would be a perfect way to catch oil coming out of the filter. Turns out I was right. The funnel is wide enough to catch all the droplets, and sits low enough to allow clearance to reach up behind the wheel and unscrew the filter. All the oil is directed into the pan and I had VERY LITTLE run off. I think all that try this will be pleased. Saved me a bunch of time.

Oil Separator Draining
During the oil change I disconnected and drained both oil separators. This was after approximately 6500 miles of street driving. I was very surprised at the amount of fluid that came from the passenger side of the car. The driver side was bone dry. If you are operating your Shelby without one, I would purchase at least the passenger side ASAP.

Driveshaft Install:
Ford has made all the driveshaft bolts one time use. Transmission flange, center bearing, and differential flange. The install instructions did not include the torque figures, but the Helm info I got from [MENTION=19066]Epiphany[/MENTION] specified 41 ft/lbs. as I Installed the bolts to the differential they wouldn't thread. I looked a little closer and saw these 2 wax rings on them. Presumably to mark a used bolt, and prevent the bracket from coming off. In either case these need to be taken off before install. Peels off easy with a nail or screw driver.

Transmission Fluid:
Once the transmission was all attached I went to add the required 3.3 quarts of fluid. I nestled in under the transmission with my fluid pump ready to go. The bolt was a little hard to remove so I had to muscle it. Then all of a sudden BOOM! Red transmission fluid all over my face, and now I know how a porn star feels. I thought Ford shipped these dry!, but I was very wrong. The transmissions comes filled to the top plug. Seeing as I am the guinea pig, the rest of you can save some money at the parts counter. I still needed to fire up the car up for 2 minutes with the clutch engaged so fluid could circulate and then recheck*

MGW Install:
The interior portion of the install was easy thanks to the video. I managed to pull the center console and reinstall it without breaking any clips. The new boot [MENTION=10681]MGW[/MENTION] includes went on in place of the foam contraption.*I did need to adjust my lock out a tad, but once that was done it felt damn smooth.*Cutting of the leather shift boot plastic was accomplished without fuss using my hack saw. Screwed on the shifter ball and marveled at the car.*I have to applaud [MENTION=10681]MGW[/MENTION] for all the forethought put into reducing NVH. The rubber gasket on the rear shifter mount plate, rubber caps on he shifter body, extra interior sound deadening. I am not an engineer so I wouldn't know what locations were susceptible to noise, but I see how much work that must take to identify. Fully installed I cant help but admire the craftsmanship on the shifter coin and base. So glad I had [MENTION=10681]MGW[/MENTION] do the custom coloring for me. DEAD SEXY!

I very nervously attached the battery cables, fired up the car, and it came to life. At this point I did not see any leaks and only the feint smell of transmission fluid as it began coursing through the coolers new vanes. No smoke, no bangs, no weird sounds. I hope the first drive goes well, but currently working on bleeding the clutch. pumping the pedal did not result in a proper bleed, going to need a vacuum pump.

I thought it was golden showers or the money shot. Not red-rum

50 Deep · Feb 25, 2017

Voodooo said:
I thought it was golden showers or the money shot. Not red-rum

I don't know what to call it. All I know is that I didn't sign up for it, and didn't get paid any extra money for the scene. At any rate the transmission and I are closer now

Epiphany said:
Dat R splash screen. Dayum.

Good stuff my friend. Can't wait for your first drive.

TDC said:
Almost there. Good work. I hate those final little pain in the ass things at the end of a long build like the clutch won't bleed fully.

Finally got the clutch all bled and fired up the car. I ended up needing a vacuum pump to get it done right. Followed the factory procedure of holding 20 inches of vacuum for 1 minute, releasing vacuum, and then pumping the pedal 10-12 times. Repeated that 3 times and we were good. I had to do a makeshift cap using a rubber grommet I got from the hardware store. Drilled a hole, attached a fitting, attached a hose and go. Here is a pic of my setup

Took it for a shake down run and so far everything works. No new noises, rattles, or leaks. I only have about 15 miles on the car but the transmission is smooth. And the shifter is just.... it's just better, the 3-4 shift puts a definite smile on my face. Very excited that the MGW will loosen up even mor with use. The stock shifter is good and I initially never felt the NEED to upgrade. I can say that I understand the hype now, and it's warranted.

Going to take the car to Eurosunday tomorrow, and a long drive Monday to check temps. Once I get some miles on it I will rhave chef the transmission fluid. I found that even after my initial startup and 2 minutes of running that I was still good on fluid and did not have to add any.

straightliner1 · Feb 27, 2017

[MENTION=20243]50 Deep[/MENTION], post up what size grommet you needed in case others need to go that route.

50 Deep · Mar 3, 2017

Oh snap! [MENTION=27861]PositiveGMotorworks[/MENTION] made my day. Good god these Signature wheels are light.

PositiveGMotorworks · Mar 4, 2017

Can't wait to see them mounted. Thanks for your trust in me and the product.

50 Deep · Mar 4, 2017

Teaser shots....

Full photoshoot with the new Signature Wheels SV101 coming soon...

The Force Is Strong"R" With This One

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