galaxy
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I also think it's driven by the fact the Shelby world (and the hot rod world at large) has the huge allure of numbers matching, complete cars 20+ years down the road. That's very important to some people and that's OK.
So it's either:
I also can assure you down the road we will not see this type of engine anymore as everything will be electric or boosted.
If it was owner negligence, surely the owner now has learned the lesson? Still don't see the stigma with a new engine.If someone doesn't know about the GT350s having engine swaps, they could think the replacement was due to owner negligence.
Also everytime a dealer has to install a new engine, LOTS of things are altered. Was everything that needed to be replaced, replaced? Were all the hoses installed correctly again? Is the wire harness crimped somewhere which will cause a short in 5k miles?
Multiple people here have been victim to poor oil filter changes on the early Voodoo's. This points to the technicians not following the simple instructions for the torque specification.If it was owner negligence, surely the owner now has learned the lesson? Still don't see the stigma with a new engine.
And who would you trust to do the engine swap more than a dealer tech who works on Ford V8s all day long and who's been trained on that specific engine?
Sorry, I don't get it...
I agree, would have no issue with a dealer doing it.If it was owner negligence, surely the owner now has learned the lesson? Still don't see the stigma with a new engine.
And who would you trust to do the engine swap more than a dealer tech who works on Ford V8s all day long and who's been trained on that specific engine?
Sorry, I don't get it...
Not hard to understand.If it was owner negligence, surely the owner now has learned the lesson? Still don't see the stigma with a new engine.
And who would you trust to do the engine swap more than a dealer tech who works on Ford V8s all day long and who's been trained on that specific engine?
Sorry, I don't get it...
You are wrong about the mods... when it's time to sell, 99% of the time mods deter buyers, not encourage. Of course there are a few enthusiasts that will prefer the mods added, but that is a very small percentage. You might as well put it back to stock, and never mention it was ever modded.People sell in the 350 owners group and S550 classifieds all the time, there are thousands of like minded people looking at those posts, and can easily tag a friend in need also. It’s where i’d look as an enthusiast for a good used car with some light mods at the same price, or better, than a dealer would have it listed stock. I understand that stuff doesn’t add much value, but the little stuff that adds up is already done to my car(MGW, tint, res delete, etc).
You’re right about cars.com and eBay though, i just haven’t gone through the trouble of listing there yet. The dealer offer on trade was so close to what i’m asking i may just take the easy way out, but thought the extras and new extended warranty might be beneficial in some buyer’s eyes.
I am on 10,720. No issues what so ever, although I do not track like you do... And I do about 2 oil changes a year; every 6 months, no matter how many miles (but this is also due to car being is storage for 4 months or so every winter).Just wanted to report. 10,500 miles with over 10 track days and coming up on another weekend. Engine still rocks. If i had an engine failure, it will be replaced. I don't see the problem. Probably will have a failure at the rate I drive and track the car. It would be a new lease on life at that point. New engine!!!! WOOHOO~!
yeah you agreed with me...i said "as an enthusiast" lolYou are wrong about the mods... when it's time to sell, 99% of the time mods deter buyers, not encourage. Of course there are a few enthusiasts that will prefer the mods added, but that is a very small percentage. You might as well put it back to stock, and never mention it was ever modded.
I mean engine/ transmission/exhaust mods, not tint and wheels and stuff. I have been buying and selling cars for over 30 years now.... I used to have a shop overseas. This still sticks to date.