krazyk86cu

So I just ordered the SCT X4 and ran a 93 octane can tune on my 2016 GT Auto. Only other mod is a catback. The car definitely feels like it pulls harder on the highway.

My question... is this a safe tune for the engine? I'm very new to tuning and not trying to blow anything up.

Also, I've read thread after thread going back and forth about the benefits or lack-there-of to adding a CAI, but which intakes are supported for customizing with the SCT tuner?

Thanks!

squishbang

If you want to find out whether or not a CAI helps you need to use a dyno:
1. flash back to stock & get a baseline for your car
2. put your flash back in and dyno again
3. install the CAI & reflash for that and dyno again

I'll probably do headers in January. We'll get a baseline for my car and then install, retune and see where we end up.

bluebeastsrt

Its a pretty generic tune. Nothing to over the edge so it will be fine. I dynod my car with and with out a CAI and gained about 7hp between 4500 and 7500 RPMs. Not earth shattering but I'll take it.

krazyk86cu

Haha I've already ordered an AIRAID intake. I liked that it keeps an enclosed airbox. I've had an intake on every car I've owned so I figured why not?

I'm starting to really notice a difference with the 93 tune. God the car pulls hard. lol. I'm gonna save up for a couple pay periods can order some long tubes next.

krazyk86cu

And I'd love to have a dyno to make a bunch of pulls on but theres nothing near me.

Spork3245

From my research on various Mustang forums, a CAI is snake-oil for the 15/16 models. A dyno shows a small increase but that's because the hood is open and a fan is blowing on it.
There was a user, on this forum I believe, that had a worse 1/4 mile time with a CAI + tune vs the stock box + tune. (Small time difference iirc, could've just been a regular variable, which means there's no difference)
Ford did a great job with the stock airbox this go-round. Save your $400+ and just use a tune.

Spork3245

Here:
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32413

Return the CAI you ordered and get your money back. Put it towards an exhaust or something... Won't get you more power but at least it'll sound glorious!

Dragonetti

SCT tunes are conservative as most generic tunes are, and safe to use. Put the Airaid on but don't expect much or anything if you keep the none tune required tube in. You should be able to find if the Airaid CAI is supported from SCT.

The one piece aluminum drive shaft is a great upgrade for the money with no variables. You install it, your rotating mass is reduced which means better 60 foot times and better throttle response.

krazyk86cu

I'm guessing there was a typo somewhere in there, what do you mean by the "none tune required tube"?

I'll def check out the drive shaft.

Dragonetti

The Airaid CAI's have a tube inside the intake where the MAF sensor is that can be removed to flow more air but requires a tune.