CAI/tune starter course?
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3rd Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 532
From: SE PA
CAI/tune starter course?
I'll start off by saying my mech ability is limited, at best and a limited knowledge (thanks to MF mostly) about this stuff. Also, if the info I'm looking for is already somewhere just point me to it (search is broken). Thanks for bearing w/ me.
Stock 07 GT w/ very low miles. I'm thinking of adding a CAI/tune just for funs sake, no racing of any kind. I'd like to do the work myself andhopefully learn something. Is it really as easy as it seems? All people on here say it is but their opinions are certainly clouded (focused?) by their own superior abilities/knowledge.
I know the question has beenasked many times and will probably generate a big range of answers but for adoofus like me, what is the ideal set up and place to buy? I want something proven, from a place with great support before and after the sale. I won't be able to deal with anything that causes problems.
I usually use local private shop for work soI normally won't have to worry but if I have to go back to dealer for anything warranty related I assume I'll have to remove everything? How big a deal is that?
If it's out of my league, say so, it won't hurt. I am what I am and the car is great as it is.
Thanks.
Stock 07 GT w/ very low miles. I'm thinking of adding a CAI/tune just for funs sake, no racing of any kind. I'd like to do the work myself andhopefully learn something. Is it really as easy as it seems? All people on here say it is but their opinions are certainly clouded (focused?) by their own superior abilities/knowledge.
I know the question has beenasked many times and will probably generate a big range of answers but for adoofus like me, what is the ideal set up and place to buy? I want something proven, from a place with great support before and after the sale. I won't be able to deal with anything that causes problems.
I usually use local private shop for work soI normally won't have to worry but if I have to go back to dealer for anything warranty related I assume I'll have to remove everything? How big a deal is that?
If it's out of my league, say so, it won't hurt. I am what I am and the car is great as it is.
Thanks.
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 468
From: Indianapolis, IN
RE: CAI/tune starter course?
ORIGINAL: ckone0814
I'll start off by saying my mech ability is limited, at best and a limited knowledge (thanks to MF mostly) about this stuff. Also, if the info I'm looking for is already somewhere just point me to it (search is broken). Thanks for bearing w/ me.
Stock 07 GT w/ very low miles. I'm thinking of adding a CAI/tune just for funs sake, no racing of any kind. I'd like to do the work myself andhopefully learn something. Is it really as easy as it seems? All people on here say it is but their opinions are certainly clouded (focused?) by their own superior abilities/knowledge.
I know the question has beenasked many times and will probably generate a big range of answers but for adoofus like me, what is the ideal set up and place to buy? I want something proven, from a place with great support before and after the sale. I won't be able to deal with anything that causes problems.
I usually use local private shop for work soI normally won't have to worry but if I have to go back to dealer for anything warranty related I assume I'll have to remove everything? How big a deal is that?
If it's out of my league, say so, it won't hurt. I am what I am and the car is great as it is.
Thanks.
I'll start off by saying my mech ability is limited, at best and a limited knowledge (thanks to MF mostly) about this stuff. Also, if the info I'm looking for is already somewhere just point me to it (search is broken). Thanks for bearing w/ me.
Stock 07 GT w/ very low miles. I'm thinking of adding a CAI/tune just for funs sake, no racing of any kind. I'd like to do the work myself andhopefully learn something. Is it really as easy as it seems? All people on here say it is but their opinions are certainly clouded (focused?) by their own superior abilities/knowledge.
I know the question has beenasked many times and will probably generate a big range of answers but for adoofus like me, what is the ideal set up and place to buy? I want something proven, from a place with great support before and after the sale. I won't be able to deal with anything that causes problems.
I usually use local private shop for work soI normally won't have to worry but if I have to go back to dealer for anything warranty related I assume I'll have to remove everything? How big a deal is that?
If it's out of my league, say so, it won't hurt. I am what I am and the car is great as it is.
Thanks.
edit: and don't let my mod list fool you. I only installed the CAI/tune myself. paid pro's to do the rest lol
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,660
From: houston, tx
RE: CAI/tune starter course?
+1...easiest install by far, if you are confident in your local shop, buy you a tuner and take it to them get a custom dyno. if not, then just order the tuner package from brenspeed (they have that proven rep that you were asking about).
also, you shouldnt have to put everything back to stock to take it to the dealer as they can not void your warranty simply by having aftermarkets...they have to prove that the problem you are having is directly related to the issue you are having. at that case, simply remove it, tune it back to stock, and take it back to a different dealer.
fair warning...once you get your CAI/tune on, your car is really going to wake up. make sure you have some fundage set aside to purchase more aftermarkets to see just how much you can get out of your stang...at that point, come back and there are plenty of us who are more than willing to help[8D]
also, you shouldnt have to put everything back to stock to take it to the dealer as they can not void your warranty simply by having aftermarkets...they have to prove that the problem you are having is directly related to the issue you are having. at that case, simply remove it, tune it back to stock, and take it back to a different dealer.
fair warning...once you get your CAI/tune on, your car is really going to wake up. make sure you have some fundage set aside to purchase more aftermarkets to see just how much you can get out of your stang...at that point, come back and there are plenty of us who are more than willing to help[8D]
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: PA to KY ('07) to IL ('09) to MS ('10) to FL ('11)
RE: CAI/tune starter course?
Yes, very easy install. Take your time, read the directions first. Nothing there that's earthshattering. The hardware install took me about 1 hour and I was being very cautious. But once you've done it, you can swap the stock back in in very little time if need be. The tune itself is plug-'n-play. Just follow the prompts. That takes maybe 2 minutes.
Brenspeed, Bama and VMP are some of the excellent vendors that sell the combos AND have great tech and customer support. There's some excellent info on the Brenspeed site including some how-to videos. Feel free to call any of them and simply ask questions. They'll put your mind at ease.
As far as which CAI to buy, they're all equivalent in performance. Choose one that suits your wallet and eyes.
Brenspeed, Bama and VMP are some of the excellent vendors that sell the combos AND have great tech and customer support. There's some excellent info on the Brenspeed site including some how-to videos. Feel free to call any of them and simply ask questions. They'll put your mind at ease.
As far as which CAI to buy, they're all equivalent in performance. Choose one that suits your wallet and eyes.
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 175
From: In your girlfriend
RE: CAI/tune starter course?
The install really is the simplest I've ever done on any car. I'm pretty mechanically savy and it took me about ten minutes once I had read the directions a couple of times just to be sure I had all the information. After I read the instructions I never had to read them again, it is that simple and straight forward. All of the pieces can pretty much only go in one way. It's like grranimals for your car.
Call either Brenspeed or Bamachips. I went with Bama but as you can see many people are just as happy with Brenspeed. I truly don't think you could go wrong either way.
If you have any more questions feel free to post up or pm me.
Call either Brenspeed or Bamachips. I went with Bama but as you can see many people are just as happy with Brenspeed. I truly don't think you could go wrong either way.
If you have any more questions feel free to post up or pm me.
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3rd Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 532
From: SE PA
RE: CAI/tune starter course?
ORIGINAL: Back N Black
one way. It's like grranimals for your car.
one way. It's like grranimals for your car.
maybe not though, i thought i heard Grranimals were back.
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3rd Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 532
From: SE PA
RE: CAI/tune starter course?
OKso I'm looking at the BBK/Brenspeed package.
Anything I need to know or any advice before I do?
How about tunes? I will never race it, it's a weekend/fun car only. Thanks again.
Anything I need to know or any advice before I do?
How about tunes? I will never race it, it's a weekend/fun car only. Thanks again.
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From: Nor'east
RE: CAI/tune starter course?
I assembled and installed my Steeda intake. Struggled a bit removing the vacuum hose from the stock intake tube, and had to dig deep in the tool box for the star driver that fit the air sensor screws.[&:]
