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Old May 10, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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I wanted to get a c&l cai and a bama 91 street tune my car has a magna flow catted x pipe, and Hurst shiftier. I wanted to know how big of a difference it would be if i did it. And does it make your mpg better?
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forgot to mention the most important thing its an 05 gt
Old May 10, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Tunes and CAIs allow you to get the absolute most from your car. On my 09 V6, it really woke her up and unleashed the beast. Do it!

On the MPG front, I gained 3-4 MPG. Most people have the same success that is if you can keep the **** eating grin off your face and your foot out of the radiator. Hard to do with a tuned car!

There are alot of other pros. I found that my throttle response was ten times better
Old May 10, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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With a decent CAI and good custom tunes, you'll see roughly 20-25 RWHP. Typically, if you keep your foot out of it, you should see equivalent fuel mileage; rarely better. But then, why would you spend about $500-$600 for a mod that might gain 1-2 MPG, tops? The break-even point would take years.

Besides, we bought these cars for the wood they give us, NOT the fuel economy.
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im not worried about fuel economy people have told me its a big diffrence just wanted to clarify that.
i wouldn't buy a gt for fuel economy lol
Old May 10, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by windveilblue05gt
I wanted to get a c&l cai and a bama 91 street tune my car has a magna flow catted x pipe, and Hurst shiftier. I wanted to know how big of a difference it would be if i did it. And does it make your mpg better?
I had a K&N CAI and Brenspeed 93 tune on my 07. RWHP jumped from 256 to 297. throttle response and shift points were so much better. Best bang for the buck with these cars. With the Hurst shifter already installed-with the shorter throw-you will be blasting thru the gears and yes...****-eating grin all day long!!!

Get the Racer CAI and a good tune, you should see close to 315RWHP
Old May 11, 2012 | 08:09 AM
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Do it!!! The change is very noticeable and it will feel like your driving a totally different car. The throttle response is so much better and you won't be dissapointed!
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