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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 9/10/2007 9:09:28 PM   
Biggdaddy

 

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What is the best tuner I should use? I have a K&N CAI. And also, if I upgrade with a new bolt on throttle body, can I add a throttle body spacer for increased horsepower?

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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06/07 GT - 10/28/2007 9:38:06 PM   
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Awesome info! New to the site... I swapped the 3:55 gear for 3:90's, a JBL cold air intake, an SCT tuner
and the difference what very notable. Haven't DYNO'd yet.

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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 12/17/2007 2:18:13 PM   
Jbrandt22

 

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Hey guys,


Just got my 2006 Mustang GT 5 speed, Not gonna lie I really don't have too much knowledge when it comes to cars. But I would love to start modding mine. Nothing too crazy, I'd just like some slight gains. I was thinking along the lines of a CAI, Tuner, Pulley, Exhaust and possibly headers eventually.. Where would you guys recommend I start? I'm thinking by starting with the CAI+Tune.. How user friendly is tuning? What is the process involved, and what are the possible problems I can have when tuning?? I'm looking into the DiabloSport Predator tuning, due to the great reviews I've read, plus the fact it runs on 87 Octane..

So I'm asking also, What are the complete benefits to a tune? I know I will see some HP gains, But how much of a gain am I looking at with a tune on 87 Octane plus a K&N CAI? And also what are the negatives to having a tune, If any.

Thanks a bunch for the help, I realize this is my first post so I don't want to look like a completely retarded new guy... But I am infact, A completely car-retarded new guy haha.. Thanks in advance.

-Josh


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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 1/17/2008 9:13:34 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: Jbrandt22

Hey guys,


Just got my 2006 Mustang GT 5 speed, Not gonna lie I really don't have too much knowledge when it comes to cars. But I would love to start modding mine. Nothing too crazy, I'd just like some slight gains. I was thinking along the lines of a CAI, Tuner, Pulley, Exhaust and possibly headers eventually.. Where would you guys recommend I start? I'm thinking by starting with the CAI+Tune.. How user friendly is tuning? What is the process involved, and what are the possible problems I can have when tuning?? I'm looking into the DiabloSport Predator tuning, due to the great reviews I've read, plus the fact it runs on 87 Octane..

So I'm asking also, What are the complete benefits to a tune? I know I will see some HP gains, But how much of a gain am I looking at with a tune on 87 Octane plus a K&N CAI? And also what are the negatives to having a tune, If any.

Thanks a bunch for the help, I realize this is my first post so I don't want to look like a completely retarded new guy... But I am infact, A completely car-retarded new guy haha.. Thanks in advance.

-Josh




if youre going to do a tune with it, get a bigger air filter. i have the jlt intake and the thing is huge and is an absolute beast. you can get it pretty cheap with the tuner and tunes at brenspeed.com. shop around and check out the forum a lot before, thats what i did and im really happy with mine. best of luck!

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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 1/24/2008 5:57:35 PM   
aaronbigtime

 

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youre pretty lame.. thats like saying why bother going to work cause theres always someone richer than you...

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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 1/31/2008 10:09:28 PM   
aaronbigtime

 

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headers! i chose bbk short cause i dont wanna F with the cats still got some power if i were back in texas id have uncatted x with longs but since im in vegas have to play it safe..

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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 4/10/2008 11:03:18 AM   
Vapour Trails

 

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Review of Steeda Tri-ax shifter

I my drove my car for about 5 weeks with the stock shifter before installing the Tri-ax.

The good: The tri-ax is much more positive, with shorter throws, and it very strong. You could bang gears as hard as you want with this shifter. You can adjust the height of the handle.

The bad: Excessive NVH. To be honest, it's nearly unbearable. The shifter shakes, the console shakes, the interior panels vibrate along with the floor. The shifter is very loud when shifting.

Conclusion: If your GT is a DD, skip the Tri-ax, it will drive you crazy eventually. I honestly don't know how this product made it to market with the polyurethane bushings, it's fit for a race car only. Apparently, steeda has made some modifications to the design to reduce NVH, which includes a bracket to use the stock bushings on the trans arm.

Steeda makes the hiliarious comment on their website that they didn't use rubber bushings to "cover up" NVH. THAT IS WHAT PEOPLE WANT! It's no fun to drive a car that vibrates like crazy and is super loud in the cabin with a stock exhaust system.  I don't even what to drive my new car with this shifter.

Luckily, I didn't shell out money for this POS, I inherited it with the car. The previous owner took it out, complaining of, you guessed it, excessive NVH. My mistake was not believing.

Since I am cheap though, I'm going to experiment with dynamat and see if I can't get this NVH under control.

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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 5/4/2008 3:18:21 PM   
bkid


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 I first ordered the Ford Racing GTA`S mufflers,and Airaid Cai. It did not need a tune.  I installe Moto Blue underdrive pullies.l then saved for a SCT3 From BAMACHIPS.COM race tune.The Che Uca and lcas helped with traction. No more wheel hop.   

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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 5/8/2008 12:59:56 PM   
jshertx


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I installed the Classic Design Concepts Shaker Scoop for my 07 a few weeks back.  The scoop works and looks kick a**.  I can tell the fresh air from the hood gives it a boost, however the most noticeable difference is the "ram air" effect you get on the highway....cruizin about 75...and then punch it! 

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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 5/20/2008 2:38:40 PM   
bkid


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If you added a Jlt and tune to that shaker it would do better.

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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 5/26/2008 11:56:12 AM   
A_Drunken_Llama


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My uncle's got a 2008 GT/CS with Brenspeed CAI and Tune, Paxton Supercharger, X-Pipe, Borla Stingers, Bullitt Steering Wheel, Short Throw Shifter, and some other parts... what a beast

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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 6/29/2008 4:34:03 AM   
BLACKSTEED611

 

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can i get a ram air hood and use it with a CAI?  i like the hood on the KR.

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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 7/2/2008 2:07:30 AM   
jms218


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quote:

ORIGINAL: BLACKSTEED611

can i get a ram air hood and use it with a CAI?  i like the hood on the KR.


i may be wrong here, but most CAIs use a heat shield that blocks off SOME of the heat coming from the engine. The KR hood should lower underhood temps and, therefore, result in a lower intake temp. IMO it shouldnt hurt.

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RE: Basic Mods for your 05/06 GT - 7/2/2008 2:36:40 AM   
ruski0suka3

 

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Depending on what you want to start with there are many different ways to approach your project car.  Start with Exhaust, Cold Air Intake, Lowering the car, Rims/Tires.  Then if you wanna go exterior styling, roush spoiler and louvers, cdc aggressive chin spoiler, smoke out the taillights.  ALSO A MUST IS A SHORTY ANTENNA.  Then finally just put a nice system in  the car.  Maybe 1 12"   I have one 12" directed audio S-series hitting 600 wats 1200 RMS.  The thing bumps.....

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