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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by kawasakiguy
Thanks guys, I would like to mod it but I'm not sure where to start. I'm not a fan of paying for canned tunes over dyno. I've been reading that headers aren't a high priority.
I started with exhaust but I would recommend a CAI/tune combo first. It really wakes these cars up.
Old Feb 20, 2013 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BrandonsBlueStang
I started with exhaust but I would recommend a CAI/tune combo first. It really wakes these cars up.
Yeah that usually happens with me too. After the first oil change I'll look into a steeda cai and maybe an x pipe with some form of axle back exhaust. You in Wichita?
Old Feb 20, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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Congrats and welcome to the forum! Beautiful color choice!
If you should install a CAI, make sure you get a CUSTOM tune from a reputable company such as American Muscle, Brenspeed or reputable shop to dyno tune. The custom tune will provide you with the majority of the performance gain. =-)

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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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Dyno shop tune for me. I haven't seen anything about a break in period on the motor so after the 500 mile mark I'm going to get a base line run for S&G.
Old Feb 20, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kevinmalec
Congrats and welcome to the forum! Beautiful color choice!
If you should install a CAI, make sure you get a CUSTOM tune from a reputable company such as American Muscle, Brenspeed or reputable shop to dyno tune. The custom tune will provide you with the majority of the performance gain. =-)
I love they style of yours too!
Old Feb 20, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Hell I thought headers on the 5.0's were worth close to 30 hp. But, the good ones are a good chunk of $$$.
Old Feb 20, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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.. and a pain in the *** to install. : )
Old Feb 20, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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Congrats on the ride. 3.73 gears would be a good first mod, but you will need a tuner to recalibrate the speedo.
Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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looks beautiful, congratulations!
Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by kawasakiguy
Yeah that usually happens with me too. After the first oil change I'll look into a steeda cai and maybe an x pipe with some form of axle back exhaust. You in Wichita?
Wellington, in Wichita pretty often though. +1 on getting a tune



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