V6 Performance Package $$

Deadbeat · 12-03-2008, 02:47 PM

I'm looking to install the FRPP kit they have for the V6 (Intake, Tune, Mufflers) and the dealership quoted $1500 out the door (including tax and labor). Does that price seem high? I get the impression that the dealership doesn't know what they're doing. They didn't even know they offered those kits. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

- Deadbeat

This ad is not displayed to registered or logged-in members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Mustang Forums!

iROK24/7 · 12-03-2008, 03:06 PM

Save your money & have FUN by doing a little research on CAI (Cold Air Intake) & Electronic Tuners (such as SCT, Diablo, etc) - these DIY mods will cost about $600 and you'll have better performance than going with the over-priced dealer stuff... Then look into Dual exhaust, 3.73 gearing, t-lok (posi-traction)... stick around here, use the SEARCH function and READ a LOT before you waste money..

wolfpup · 12-03-2008, 03:10 PM

the dealerships know what they're doing lol they are stealing ur money umm u can get everything for a lot cheaper and better quality.. as the person above me stated do some research probably better for u in the v6 section and check it out. but the intake and tune u can install urself and buy for around 700 shipped. as far as the mufflers go u can get a single gt takeoff for less than 100 off of ebay or craigslist and install that urself too so in all with wat u said ur saving urself half the money plus learning about ur car by doing the installation urself.

Deadbeat · 12-03-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iROK24/7

Save your money & have FUN by doing a little research on CAI (Cold Air Intake) & Electronic Tuners (such as SCT, Diablo, etc) - these DIY mods will cost about $600 and you'll have better performance than going with the over-priced dealer stuff... Then look into Dual exhaust, 3.73 gearing, t-lok (posi-traction)... stick around here, use the SEARCH function and READ a LOT before you waste money..

I HAVE done research and the 'search' button is my friend

I WOULD go with the diablo cai/tune kit, but the only reason i'd want to go with Ford is bacause of the magic 'W' word; Warranty. But, more than likely i'll go with the diablo. I guess I just wanted to have that extra peace of mind, ya know? Thanks again!

- Deadbeat

157db · 12-03-2008, 04:41 PM

Fork the magic W word and do it yourself.
It can be removed for the W word work if
any is needed.
Stealerships do just that, steal
your money for the services performed
just for the sake of the W word.
Fork the 'magic' W word.

illin · 12-03-2008, 06:12 PM

That is not a bad price...probably can get it for a few dollars less.

The FRPP packages are top notch...there is no better exhaust package available at any cost for the six. The FRPP rocks.

The CAI and tune from Ford is all a nice setup...but you are going to be running premium.

If you are concerned about your warranty, then stick with the FRPP packages. You get a solid and tested package professionally installed...and you WILL see a huge difference.

Some barracks lawyer will chime in (usually an Amsoil slinger) raving on about the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act...it is all bs. The truth is that Ford CAN deny any major component warranty claim from aftermarket performance equipment. It has happend countless times.

I personally would offer them $1300 and plan your "walk away" routine...they should take it and you will be smiling all the way home.

48prerunner · 12-03-2008, 06:19 PM

Unless you got it installed at time of purchase warenty is ony for 12,000 miles if you got it when you picked up the car it would have been 3 years and 36,000 Isnt the kit only like 600? in the FRRp catalog? I know i lokked into this when i bought my v6 in july I was going to get handling package installed got them down to $1500 installed there is not much labor to installing the performance kit just buy it and do it yourself, best part is the little covers for the cut outs in the rear bumper cant get them anywhere else.

.boB · 12-03-2008, 10:39 PM

Check on the warrenty before buying anything. There's that magic phrase in there, "when certain conditions exist". What conditions?

The kits costs $1,049 in the catalog. And it claims a 12hp increase. 12hp? That's not very helpfull. You can get that much simply by swapping in a single GT muffler. I got mine off e-bay for about $60.

distant.soldier · 12-04-2008, 07:43 AM

Check your warranty and see what it says!
Mine says that if Ford installs aftermarket parts, they can still cover it under warranty, and the part has it's own warranty from its manufacturer. Also, they can't void your WHOLE warranty. It specifies that ford will not cover any items damaged due to a part put on after the car has left ford's control. Basically...they won't cover damage if you break anything...haven't heard of anyone breaking anything with a simple CAI install...

Mock01 · 12-04-2008, 11:13 AM

The suggested price for that upgrade package (CAI, Pro-cal tuner, dual exhaust with x-pipe (I think they're even the bullitt mufflers now...) "performance oil filter") is $1049...So it looks like you're getting charged around $400-$450 for installing the mufflers, CAI, and oil filter. If you have a little bit of know-how, I'm sure you could install most of it (At the very least the CAI/Tune) and save a bit on the labor.

I'd only go with this kit if you HAVE to have the warranty on the car. They've estimated gains of 12hp (Doesn't say wheel hp, so I dunno what they're actually saying you gain) and I'm pretty sure you can do better than that with an aftermarket CAI/Tune combo.

With the market the way it is, I'm sure you could find a FRPP WD that could get you the kit a bit cheaper, if you decide to go that route.