I know maybe nobody cares about the trucks, but I am looking to replace my Shelby F-150 before too long. However, it seems Shelby is only making 5 liter trucks, or huge diesel dually things. I am wondering if anyone knows if they might use the new Ford 7.3 liter engine they are putting in F-250s for a Shelby upgrade?
if nobody here cares about trucks why ask in this forum?
just call them
Shelby American, Inc.
6405 Ensworth St.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Toll Free: (844) 9 SHELBY (844-974-3529)
or call (702) 942-7325
Go figure ::)
Thanks for the laugh Jim.
Hi Mike,
The new SSF150 series with 755 HP is a tremendous vehicle. As far a the 7.3 let me attempt to find out
Thanks
Quote from: CorvetteMike on November 08, 2019, 09:54:28 AM
I know maybe nobody cares about the trucks, but I am looking to replace my Shelby F-150 before too long. However, it seems Shelby is only making 5 liter trucks, or huge diesel dually things. I am wondering if anyone knows if they might use the new Ford 7.3 liter engine they are putting in F-250s for a Shelby upgrade?
Quote from: acman63 on November 08, 2019, 01:25:07 PM
if nobody here cares about trucks why ask in this forum?
just call them
Shelby American, Inc.
6405 Ensworth St.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Toll Free: (844) 9 SHELBY (844-974-3529)
or call (702) 942-7325
Thank you, I am heartened to see some people never change........
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on November 08, 2019, 02:15:22 PM
Hi Mike,
The new SSF150 series with 755 HP is a tremendous vehicle. As far a the 7.3 let me attempt to find out
Thanks
Thank you, I have tried to call, but the people who answer don't know anything about the engine, so either I am talking to the wrong ones at SA, or they really are clueless about new Ford offerings.
Hi Mike
What's happening is that almost all the S A employees are at SEMA. I sent a message to Scott and Gary inquiring about the 7.3 availability. Hopefully soon we will have an answer
Take care
Thanks Tony, for others, like the ones I talked to at SA, who may not know what I am talking about:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a28578854/ford-7-3-liter-v-8-trucks/
I have been asking over on the Shelby F-150 group pages too, no one seems to know anything.
Is there a reason you are interested in the gas 7.3L over say the new power stroke diesel with 475 HP and 1050 torque? Just curious.
Quote from: CSX 4133 on November 08, 2019, 06:18:50 PM
Is there a reason you are interested in the gas 7.3L over say the new power stroke diesel with 475 HP and 1050 torque? Just curious.
Yes, I hate diesels and would never buy one. Simple.
Hi Mike
Just got this message from Scott Black at Shelby American concerning your inquiry.
Hope this helps
Thanks Tony, sounds like it could be years away. Hope my '16 Shelby F-150 holds up a bit longer, too bad.
Mike what I would do is give him a call next week probably Tuesday, Wednesday so he can settle in from being out this week at sema. Ask if you purchase one will they do the conversion. Dont believe that they will turn down that opportunity. Good luck and have a great weekend.
Thanks Tony, but I think they like to sell them as pre-title Shelbys, that is what my F-150 is, dealers only have them, no post-title conversions I know of, but I will ask if that is possible. Cheers!
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on November 08, 2019, 06:27:47 PM
Mike what I would do is give him a call next week probably Tuesday, Wednesday so he can settle in from being out this week at sema. Ask if you purchase one will they do the conversion. Dont believe that they will turn down that opportunity. Good luck and have a great weekend.
I finally got a reply from the Team Shelby Administration: "Well anything is possible. But if you are asking if the Tuscany/Shelby truck program is going to produce production trucks with the 7.3 the simple answer is no they are not.
Steven"
So, Shelby will not get my business for a new truck.
Unbelievable reply from a niche marketer. You allowing them to cater to your needs for a vehicle that I guess would be in excess of $100K and to not work with you is foolish. Their loss.
Quote from: CorvetteMike on November 11, 2019, 04:47:21 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on November 08, 2019, 06:27:47 PM
I finally got a reply from the Team Shelby Administration: "Well anything is possible. But if you are asking if the Tuscany/Shelby truck program is going to produce production trucks with the 7.3 the simple answer is no they are not.
Steven"
So, Shelby will not get my business for a new truck.