Winterizing your tuned car???
#1
Winterizing your tuned car???
Got a question for the guys up north. Do you leave the intake and performance tune on all winter? Seems like to me, it would be a good idea to put the stock airbox on and return it to the factory tune. V is a dailey driver for me and goes everywhere I do, and in the winter in WV theres alot of crappy weather to drive through (advantage factory airbox), and the auto lag might not be a bad thing in a little snow...and in the snow, there ain't no go, so what's the point in leaving the stuff on?
Just was wondering if anyone has done this routine on a regular basis and what (if any) the effects were on the engine...definatley wouldn't mind buying 87 octane again for a few months until the weather cleared up in the spring.
THx for the info!
Just was wondering if anyone has done this routine on a regular basis and what (if any) the effects were on the engine...definatley wouldn't mind buying 87 octane again for a few months until the weather cleared up in the spring.
THx for the info!
#2
I will be switching my 06 GT auto back to stock for the winter. The throttle is a bit too sensitive for piece of mind for me during winter driving while tuned. Hoping to purchase a beater within the next month or so from my father, then I'll no longer have to worry about winter in the stang.
#3
I've had people tell me that they used to tune back to 87 and then over the years get lazy to do it. I think it's really personal preference and where you live and what you have to deal with. I'm planning on sticking with 93 and have a set of winter tires. I do agree the auto throttle does get touchy, and with winter weather, it can be worse. I will see how it goes and decide. My 87 won't be stock tune though so I am not anticipating much of a difference for the winter. If the weather is bad, I won't be traveling or be sharing a beater.
#5
I have airraid and 93 tune and i leave it in the winter. Never any problems. But of course if there is too much snow i leave it parked. I have the luxury of choosing which days i want to drive it in the winter b/c i work out of state and the company provides my transportation
#6
6th Gear Member
I suspect it would be a personal preference as stated above. I wouldn't revert back to stock if my Stang was my DD but I would probably load the 87 custom tune since it still runs circles around the stock tune. That way I could still have the best of both worlds.
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