5.0L GT S550 Tech This section is for technical discussions pertaining specifically to the GT variation of the 2015+ Ford Mustang.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Dyno tune or online ordered tune?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 13, 2024 | 01:20 PM
  #1  
Master's Avatar
Master
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 725
From: Metairie, Louisiana
Default Dyno tune or online ordered tune?

2021 GT I have the AWE catback and the Airaid cold air intake (oiled version).
My question is how bad does my car need to be tunes? could it be running lean and needs a tune ASAP?
or I dont have much to worry about?

Question 2: Should I drive to a tuner or just order a pre-made tune such as
a Lund tune or similar?
Old May 13, 2024 | 03:04 PM
  #2  
proeagles's Avatar
proeagles
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,621
From: LA
Default

IMO modern cars do a pretty good job of adjusting AFR and timing as needed for the mods you listed. I don't believe there is much to gain with adding a tune to your engine for the previous reasons. I will admit Ford leaves a lot more on the plate as their engines can run on 87 or 93 for the most part because they can adjust the timing automatically to accommodate the different octanes. The owner's manual will often state that for optimum performance a higher octane is required. Having said that I'm also a believer in the placebo affect that if you believe something will make your car faster and more this, more that, and you spend your hard earned money on it you will feel the difference when the the fact is you can't really feel 10 HP.
Old May 13, 2024 | 05:43 PM
  #3  
Master's Avatar
Master
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 725
From: Metairie, Louisiana
Default

I was going to swap to E85 only tune, what kinda gains should i see with catback and cold air with E85 tune?
Old May 13, 2024 | 10:13 PM
  #4  
proeagles's Avatar
proeagles
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,621
From: LA
Default

I've never done that before but have read others claim significant HP gains but then you have to deal with E85 gas only. When I want HP I go with a supercharger. I know it's a lot of money compared to what you are looking for but then it's a lot of power you can really enjoy with good driveability.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
grabber blue gt
2005-2014 Mustangs
20
Aug 24, 2011 10:27 PM
MadStang40
V6 S197 General Discussion
6
Jan 27, 2011 11:58 AM
gman73
Tuner Central
2
Nov 8, 2010 04:20 PM
GT Bob
GT S197 General Discussion
6
Oct 7, 2007 02:27 PM
03sixbanger
VMP Tuning
10
Aug 9, 2007 12:23 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:36 AM.