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New Saleen owner looking for advice
Hi,
I am new to the Forum. I just purchased car #1 of the H281 model. I still have not picked up the car yet it is in NC. I want to send it directly to Speedlab in Troy to have it converted to 475hp. Can you guys give me some input on this decission? I can have the work done locally cheaper, but I think it would be cool to have Saleen upgrade the car before delivery ( I might help with value , down the line?). I was suprised the car was still avalible considering it was car #1. The only thing that I can think is that it was only 330hp, what do you guys think? |
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Buy the lower priced blower
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Like Mike said... Sometimes it doesn't matter.
It you're going to own this for 20-30 years, maybe visit Troy... take some photos, make an event out of it and self-document. If it's going to be a 5-year relationship... have fun and don't think about the future. |
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H281#1,
Welcome to the Saleen Forums at SOEC! If you need anything other than advice, I'm your man. Though I will say it's really up to you. I don't think I'd expect to recoup my investment on shipping it to Troy, but it's really what makes you feel good about a project that matters. If you could take a little tour there while they finish up and you could test drive it and whatnot, that would be pretty cool.
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Thanks for the input guys. How can I tell if it is a preproduction car ? I assumed that it was the first H car made. I was told that it was the car that was in all of the press photos and an the shows, around the country.
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Saleen builds and numbers cars however they feel, or use to. The preproduction car didn't have bumper numbers or firewall tag in the original photos. |
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My vin # is 1ZVFT82H775264958 if that helps.
If you guys can direct me to any pictures or info with the H car . I would love to see all of the press. I see an article with a picture on the cover somewherein here, but I can't find it now. i am not to good on the computer. Thanks for the input. |
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I think I can recall seeing 07-0001 H281 on that auction site known as Ebay. Dealer listing. Neat car! I don't know if low serial number make a car worth more, but its neat to have. The single digits and double digits are a novelty. Same goes for stuff like 123, 321, 666, 777, 100, etc etc. I also don't know if 07-0001 H281 was a white preproduction H car that became serialized or a fresh, white, GT coupe. Having the work completed at Saleen Inc should give you Saleen logo receipts to add to the documentation of #01. In addition to the install being completed by folks who do these everyday and maybe a warranty (I don't remember much about the warranty, seems someone most always says something different). The 2007 H281s were not a barnburner or maybe they were in shadow of the leftover PJs. I thought they were a neat car. You figure they didn't carry the plastic and heavy 20s like the base S281. Less of a boulevard cruiser more of a purposeful, performance car. Since they didn't produce the expected amount, in addition to few people taking notice, and dealers discounting them... these will probably be a neat car to keep mint... since they'll probably be a "what ever happened to" Saleen Vehicle. Like the Ranger SporTrucks. |
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I had my H281 upgraded with the 475hp SC but was not happy with rev limit and torque range. I went the next step and had Troy upgrade the motor to H302SC specifications; stroked to 302 (which the Heritage is resemblant of; the '69 Boss 302). I can't tell you how happy I am with 520RWHP which was tuned by JDM. Troy would have tuned me further but wanted the car upgraded to the 6 speed Tremec transmission. I also added Watts-link; front brakes; H302SC hood and Rockford Fossgate sound. It looks great, performs phenominal, and is all documented with Saleen paperwork. If you do have the motor modified have Saleen paint the valve covers to match your exterior paint like I did. It does not cost much and adds extreme appeal to the engine compartment. If you are looking to keep collector value in the car with the 01 number (mine is 22) I would not touch anything and keep it all original. I would however put flowmaster pipes on and have the dual chrome tips welded-on as only one is functional from the factory. I bought a spare set in the event I need to replace the mufflers in the future.
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I am on the fence on sending it outto Sallen Speedlab . It is scheduled to get shipped on Monday. How did you like it stock? I have not driven any Saleen's 05 and up. I am a horsepower nut and do love the speed, but I do not want to ruin the cars originality. That is why i figured on Speedlab working on it. I'm just unsure of leaving it stock or going for it.
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You might want to contact a member that goes by user name "BLIP" on here and on the GO Forum. He did much the same you want to do. You can PM him here looking up the username "BLIP".
Here is a link to him on that forum and the process of ordering his car customized at Saleen Troy. http://www.grabberorange.net/forums/...er=asc&start=0
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This is his getting the S/C.
I think this is your car: The finished product: He had the crew that worked on it sigh the truck:
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Prior Mustangs 2007 Saleen Parnelli Jones #384 1989 Saleen Hatchback #302 1970 Coupe 1968 Shelby GT 350 |
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One other thing you might consider if you are sending the car out to Troy for the 475SC mod is the new functional shaker hood scoop for the SC which really sets off the retro look (same as what you would see on the Parnelli Jones but for the SC). I would have chosen that over the H302SC hood if it were available at the time.
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