Sick Six

Just wanted to ask if the C&L intake and XcalII would be a good choice
for my next upgrade?

LX200

It is THE mod to make. Period. It awakens the V6 more than you could imagine. I would have done it before all the stuff you have already done... but it's never too late.

Sick Six

I didn't realize it till I already got the exhaust on. Oh and the 40 hp underglow kit! j/k
Well I guess that's what I will get now. What I want to ask you LX200, this is prolly why I got the
exhaust first I was wonderin if you have to get someone to tune it for you. Or is easy to do yourself?

LX200

Most people here buy the C&L CAI (or other CAI) and XCal2 tuner from a reputable Mustang knowledgable tuner. The tuner will ask what stuff you have on your car, and what octane you want to run, and will ship you the XCal2 with proper tunes on it. The XCal2 can hold three tunes, so you could get an 87, 89 and 93 octane tune for your specific car mods. The tuners most often used are (in no particular order)

Evolution Performance
BamaChips
Alternative Auto
BrenSpeed

There are a couple others, but I would estimate that 80% of modders here have used one of the above. Most of them will sell you a CAI and tuner in a package. I used Evolution Performance because they are close to me (if I have problems) and they had the best combo price with the C&L and tuner.

Installing the CAI is a 45 minute job (or less), and using the tuner is so easy... you just plug into your OBD port and hit a few buttons. Bingo. New car. No kidding. It makes that big a difference.

If you are nervous about tuning, don't be. With the new tools and tuners, this is no longer something only "motorheads" can do (no disrespect to motorheads intended!!).

Sick Six

Well that sounds pretty damn cool. I suppose I am gonna start savin up for it then.
How much did you pay for yours? and Have you had any trouble so far?

scrming

agree with LX 100%... Since your an auto (and a 2005 at that!) you'll see a big difference with the X-Cal2!

Rupp

Can a true beginner install and program these combos?

scrming

Yep! The tuner is plug in play... just follow the instruction on the little screen. (ignore the part in the manual about pulling fuses, that's not needed!). For the C&L, very basic handtools.... Even I did it and I don't even know which end of a screwdriver to use! LOL (is it the straw end??? LOL)

Rupp

scrming,
Where did you get your kit?

scrming

From Alternative Auto (www.alternativeauto.com). They don't have an online store so you need to call them to order...