Looking for more power.
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1st Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 145
From: Ga
Looking for more power.
i have a 05 v6 with a stock engine, nothing is aftermarket and even the stickers are still on all the parts. I'm looking for a way to upgrade my car. I know i want a CAI, but im a little afraid of a tune, because i still have a warranty on my car and i don't want to void my warranty. Besides a CAI what else can i do?
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 16,182
From: PA to KY ('07) to IL ('09) to MS ('10) to FL ('11)
First of all, a CAI & tune will not void your warranty unless you're a wuss and let the dealer tell you that. It's BS but sometimes a fight. They have to prove that the CAI & tune was responsible for the failure.
A stand-alone CAI on the 4.0 may net you 3-4 RWHP. A good custom tune with that CAI is worth about 15-20 RWHP plus improved throttle response.
After that, it's 3 HP here, 5 HP there unlerss you have some coin to spend to supercharge at which point you're talking about $3000 to $8000, depending on what you want to do. Also, more power means suspension work to hook up (with enough power; modest HP gains may only require better rubber on a V6).
A stand-alone CAI on the 4.0 may net you 3-4 RWHP. A good custom tune with that CAI is worth about 15-20 RWHP plus improved throttle response.
After that, it's 3 HP here, 5 HP there unlerss you have some coin to spend to supercharge at which point you're talking about $3000 to $8000, depending on what you want to do. Also, more power means suspension work to hook up (with enough power; modest HP gains may only require better rubber on a V6).
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 12,259
From: Acworth, GA
First of all, a CAI & tune will not void your warranty unless you're a wuss and let the dealer tell you that. It's BS but sometimes a fight. They have to prove that the CAI & tune was responsible for the failure.
A stand-alone CAI on the 4.0 may net you 3-4 RWHP. A good custom tune with that CAI is worth about 15-20 RWHP plus improved throttle response.
After that, it's 3 HP here, 5 HP there unlerss you have some coin to spend to supercharge at which point you're talking about $3000 to $8000, depending on what you want to do. Also, more power means suspension work to hook up (with enough power; modest HP gains may only require better rubber on a V6).
A stand-alone CAI on the 4.0 may net you 3-4 RWHP. A good custom tune with that CAI is worth about 15-20 RWHP plus improved throttle response.
After that, it's 3 HP here, 5 HP there unlerss you have some coin to spend to supercharge at which point you're talking about $3000 to $8000, depending on what you want to do. Also, more power means suspension work to hook up (with enough power; modest HP gains may only require better rubber on a V6).
5th Gear Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 2,228
From: Ohio
Trust us man, we all know our stuff. We have all been through it time and time again, so listen to use when we tell you that you DO want performance, and you DO want a tune. All show but no go is a lame way to mod your car, and a tune will make you think you are driving an entirely new car (in a good way).
5th Gear Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,388
From: Central Texas
A tune + a CAI will be your best mod for a little more power. Period.
Prettying-up an engine bay is only good for show. You'll have more fun with performance mods when you're behind the wheel.
And yep, we've allllllllll been there
Prettying-up an engine bay is only good for show. You'll have more fun with performance mods when you're behind the wheel.
And yep, we've allllllllll been there
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 16,182
From: PA to KY ('07) to IL ('09) to MS ('10) to FL ('11)
You can always get a no-tune-required CAI for show and get a tune for it later. Be aware, however, that even no-tune-requiredCAI's have been known to throw a CEL for running lean.
If you do wait and get a tune later on, you'll kick yourself in the butt for waiting. It's definitely a major seat-of-the-pants change.
If you do wait and get a tune later on, you'll kick yourself in the butt for waiting. It's definitely a major seat-of-the-pants change.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 399
From: California
i have a 05 v6 with a stock engine, nothing is aftermarket and even the stickers are still on all the parts. I'm looking for a way to upgrade my car. I know i want a CAI, but im a little afraid of a tune, because i still have a warranty on my car and i don't want to void my warranty. Besides a CAI what else can i do?
This mod is by far the best mod ive ever done you will notice the performance . You will be hungry for more . Cheers buy a CAI and tune .
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 27
From: ON
Go for it man! I just ordered a tuner from AM last night actually and hopefully will have a JLT intake (used) here shortly to throw on the car. I won't be using a 93 oct tune as not many pumps have 93 up here but I will be using the 87, 87 performance and 91 performance tunes. I'll let you know how she feels! but I'm sure as everyone else has already mentioned, you and I are going to love the tune and intake
Cheers man
Cheers man