My new 2013 GT. Too soon to tune?
#1
My new 2013 GT. Too soon to tune?
I got a 2013 5.0 6MT last month. Well, 5 weeks later and I ordered the JLT intake and the Bama X4. I don't regret it at all, but I'm at a fork in the road.
I drive spiritedly. Sometimes shifting low, sometimes high. Do I tune it this weekend or should I drive it for a while longer stock so I can really appreciate the tune difference?
I've heard great things about BAMA and I just don't wanna tune it and be like "meh..."
Help me decide. I plan on downloading the 93 race tune as a daily driver. Also, any input on deleting the sound tube or not would be greatly appreciated.
Steve
I drive spiritedly. Sometimes shifting low, sometimes high. Do I tune it this weekend or should I drive it for a while longer stock so I can really appreciate the tune difference?
I've heard great things about BAMA and I just don't wanna tune it and be like "meh..."
Help me decide. I plan on downloading the 93 race tune as a daily driver. Also, any input on deleting the sound tube or not would be greatly appreciated.
Steve
#3
The sound tube is one of the dumbest things I've seen a manufacturer put on a car! The JLT Intake, I would assume you purchased for the looks, because quite honestly, it probably hurt your performance. The factory CAI, on the coyote is one of the best factory equipped CAI systems Ford has ever used. I installed my tune 5 weeks after picking up the car, so I say go for it.
#4
The sound tube is one of the dumbest things I've seen a manufacturer put on a car! The JLT Intake, I would assume you purchased for the looks, because quite honestly, it probably hurt your performance. The factory CAI, on the coyote is one of the best factory equipped CAI systems Ford has ever used. I installed my tune 5 weeks after picking up the car, so I say go for it.
#6
Well, the last thing I expected to hear was someone ******* the intake I bought.
For years there has been discussions on CAI's and the pros and cons. Honestly, I bought the Bama tune/JLT intake because it was the cheapest combo on americanmuscle.com
Turns out from what I've read, it's probably the best one to buy with the most positive reviews on their website and other sites. From what I've seen dynoed, the intake was usually good for 10-12 hp by itself. And some troll on here with 31 posts after being a member for almost 3 years saying the factory intake is superior gave me a good laugh.
I will keep you all updated as I plan on tuning today or tomorrow (weather permitting).
Can anyone else explain the benefits or lack thereof for keeping the sound tube?
For years there has been discussions on CAI's and the pros and cons. Honestly, I bought the Bama tune/JLT intake because it was the cheapest combo on americanmuscle.com
Turns out from what I've read, it's probably the best one to buy with the most positive reviews on their website and other sites. From what I've seen dynoed, the intake was usually good for 10-12 hp by itself. And some troll on here with 31 posts after being a member for almost 3 years saying the factory intake is superior gave me a good laugh.
I will keep you all updated as I plan on tuning today or tomorrow (weather permitting).
Can anyone else explain the benefits or lack thereof for keeping the sound tube?
#7
The intake does not give you 10-12 hp. The tune is giving you the extra power. What little gains you might get from an aftermarket CAI is at the very top end. So, 99% of your driving will never see the miniscule increase you might get. The factory intake is superior. It truly pulls in air from outside the engine compartment whereas most aftermarket units are open faced and pull in hot/warm air. Many like the sound that comes from having an open top intake. Look at the Boss 302. It has the same airbox as your car. If it was restrictive don't you think Ford would have used a different intake for it?
If you want the sound tube, keep it. If you don't, then don't. It's that simple.
If you want the sound tube, keep it. If you don't, then don't. It's that simple.
#8
Well, the last thing I expected to hear was someone ******* the intake I bought.
For years there has been discussions on CAI's and the pros and cons. Honestly, I bought the Bama tune/JLT intake because it was the cheapest combo on americanmuscle.com
Turns out from what I've read, it's probably the best one to buy with the most positive reviews on their website and other sites. From what I've seen dynoed, the intake was usually good for 10-12 hp by itself. And some troll on here with 31 posts after being a member for almost 3 years saying the factory intake is superior gave me a good laugh.
I will keep you all updated as I plan on tuning today or tomorrow (weather permitting).
Can anyone else explain the benefits or lack thereof for keeping the sound tube?
For years there has been discussions on CAI's and the pros and cons. Honestly, I bought the Bama tune/JLT intake because it was the cheapest combo on americanmuscle.com
Turns out from what I've read, it's probably the best one to buy with the most positive reviews on their website and other sites. From what I've seen dynoed, the intake was usually good for 10-12 hp by itself. And some troll on here with 31 posts after being a member for almost 3 years saying the factory intake is superior gave me a good laugh.
I will keep you all updated as I plan on tuning today or tomorrow (weather permitting).
Can anyone else explain the benefits or lack thereof for keeping the sound tube?
#9
The intake does not give you 10-12 hp. The tune is giving you the extra power. What little gains you might get from an aftermarket CAI is at the very top end. So, 99% of your driving will never see the miniscule increase you might get. The factory intake is superior. It truly pulls in air from outside the engine compartment whereas most aftermarket units are open faced and pull in hot/warm air. Many like the sound that comes from having an open top intake. Look at the Boss 302. It has the same airbox as your car. If it was restrictive don't you think Ford would have used a different intake for it?
If you want the sound tube, keep it. If you don't, then don't. It's that simple.
If you want the sound tube, keep it. If you don't, then don't. It's that simple.