Looking for 1969 GT500 some parts

The cast iron CJ intake actually makes more HP on the dyno then the PI intake.The weight savings probably will not make up for the lost HP. If you are concerned about weight savings I wouldn't worry about the cast iron transmission tail shaft ether. It is unlikely you will break a aluminum one unless you are doing some serious consistent drag racing. There are not too many original Shelby's on the drag circuits anymore. The weight savings might help in handling a little but you probably will not be able to notice it. A BB 69 Shelby is not known for it's finesse on the road course anyway . Also if you go with the PI intake it is slightly taller then the CJ version and so you will not want to run the Bakelite factory spacer if you don't want air cleaner to hood fitment issues. I used to be one to suggest this swap but all in all you will not be gaining much if anything and most people want to keep their Shelby's original especially if there in not much to gain. Not to say there is anything wrong with personalizing ones car. If go fast is the deal forget the PI intake and go with the blue thunder version that makes more HP then ether the cast iron CJ or PI. The problem with the blue thunder is it will not look stock but then the PI one will not ether. Just some of my thoughts and opinions. Bob

 

i also am doing a 69 conv. rotisseri. i will keep an eye out for the manif.,.i have one i took off but is made by Holley. i am looking for pics or info on undercarraige color and pics. any help ?