Should I SC my automatic? Comments please!
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Richmond, VA
RE: Should I SC my automatic? Comments please!
ORIGINAL: stangbyme
Thanks for the opinion. I currently have a Superchip tuner and Roush cold air induction kit on the 05 and was concerned how the tranny would behave on downshifting. Currently when coming to a stop it kid of clunks down with the tune...however when I return it to stock without the tune the clunk goes away. I wonder if this will be the case with a SC in it.
Regards
Doug
Thanks for the opinion. I currently have a Superchip tuner and Roush cold air induction kit on the 05 and was concerned how the tranny would behave on downshifting. Currently when coming to a stop it kid of clunks down with the tune...however when I return it to stock without the tune the clunk goes away. I wonder if this will be the case with a SC in it.
Regards
Doug
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 774
From: Maryland
RE: Should I SC my automatic? Comments please!
ORIGINAL: killbee
I was thinking about the same kit for my of automatic. Hows the bottom and mid-range pull with the Paxton? I have heard the top end charge is unbeleivable. Also did you do the install yourself, wondering how hard it would be? I installed a Paxton on a 90 5.0 I had years ago, so I think I could do it.
ORIGINAL: Heavyg72
It sounds like your 05 is in good shape so unless you are dead set on the manual I say mod your auto. SC'd auto are quite fun! I went with Brenspeed as well but with his Paxton kit. Been about a year and have had no problems. I would recommend a deep oil pan for the tranny as someone mentioned and a TC upgrade.
It sounds like your 05 is in good shape so unless you are dead set on the manual I say mod your auto. SC'd auto are quite fun! I went with Brenspeed as well but with his Paxton kit. Been about a year and have had no problems. I would recommend a deep oil pan for the tranny as someone mentioned and a TC upgrade.
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 122
From: NC
RE: Should I SC my automatic? Comments please!
ORIGINAL: Heavyg72
Thats theexact kit I was looking at. Did you go with the fuel pumps that came with the kit? I thought of going with the GT500 pumps and 60lb injectors.
killbee - I think it pulls very well. Anything above 3000rpm and it's pretty awesome and it just keeps pulling. I had Brenspeed do the installation and tuning so I really couldn't say. I know they did the install and tune in a day. Sounds like you have some more mechanical experience so it may not be too bad for ya. The weather finally broke today so I had it out and it just runs awesome. Great kit!
ORIGINAL: killbee
I was thinking about the same kit for my of automatic. Hows the bottom and mid-range pull with the Paxton? I have heard the top end charge is unbeleivable. Also did you do the install yourself, wondering how hard it would be? I installed a Paxton on a 90 5.0 I had years ago, so I think I could do it.
ORIGINAL: Heavyg72
It sounds like your 05 is in good shape so unless you are dead set on the manual I say mod your auto. SC'd auto are quite fun! I went with Brenspeed as well but with his Paxton kit. Been about a year and have had no problems. I would recommend a deep oil pan for the tranny as someone mentioned and a TC upgrade.
It sounds like your 05 is in good shape so unless you are dead set on the manual I say mod your auto. SC'd auto are quite fun! I went with Brenspeed as well but with his Paxton kit. Been about a year and have had no problems. I would recommend a deep oil pan for the tranny as someone mentioned and a TC upgrade.
killbee - I think it pulls very well. Anything above 3000rpm and it's pretty awesome and it just keeps pulling. I had Brenspeed do the installation and tuning so I really couldn't say. I know they did the install and tune in a day. Sounds like you have some more mechanical experience so it may not be too bad for ya. The weather finally broke today so I had it out and it just runs awesome. Great kit!
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Honolulu, HI
RE: Should I SC my automatic? Comments please!
SC the 05, but dont get the roush SC. get a TS that you can upgrade as you build the engine. power is an addicting force, and having something that can be upgraded later if you so desire would save you money in replacing the roush later.
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 774
From: Maryland
RE: Should I SC my automatic? Comments please!
I just went with the kit that Brent put together....KB Boot a pump and 39# injectors. Figured they put in the parts/pieces that do the job. However, what you have listed definitely won't hurt anything.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Maryland
RE: Should I SC my automatic? Comments please!
ORIGINAL: desslok40
Hey man, you have alot of what future upgrades I want already installed, what 1/4 time are you running with all that stuff?
just curious
thanks
Hey man, you have alot of what future upgrades I want already installed, what 1/4 time are you running with all that stuff?
just curious
thanks
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 750
From: Providence Forge, VA
RE: Should I SC my automatic? Comments please!
If you add up what it will cost you to sell your 05, buy the new 08 and then put a SC on it you could buy a good TS, like the KB or Whipple, add a built short block and still be money ahead with the added piece of mind the built short block would give.
Earl
Earl
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From: Maryland
RE: Should I SC my automatic? Comments please!
ORIGINAL: cfr865
I ran a 11.9 117 mph with a 2.0 60 ft. this is with the stock convertor, and stock suspension.
I ran a 11.9 117 mph with a 2.0 60 ft. this is with the stock convertor, and stock suspension.