southernmaine

Nice to read this. I've been considering trading up from my sixer, which I love but wish it had more of a kick. I know there's more HP in the GT, but have wondered if it's that big a deal. I have an 1800cc bike that sets me right back when I throttle up and the Stang 6 seems so tame after a bike ride. I realize a Mustang GT is not going to beFord GTin the torque dept, but I'm hoping the "WOW" factor would be up a few notches from the 6.

Anyway, enjoy your ride!

forensicsteve

Congrats....like you I am a recent convert. Now I can't imagine why I didn't try sooner.

acstone7

I'm coming from the same boat. Had an 05 Vert V6 auto, traded in and got a manual 07 GT, grinning from ear to ear now, and these guys are all very right,a tune+CAI is friggin awesome with these cars. To whomever asked the wow factor question: I had pretty much every bolt on on my V6 and was running 4.10s, no nitrous, or F/I. The stock GT was much much meatier haha, ripping through the 1,2,3 is just awesome. Now i'm considering F/I on this one haha. Its def worth it while your driving, but then when you sit back and know that you screwed yourself trading in....ah oh well, it was worth it ha.

impaler

FirePower,
congrats! I traded by '05 V6 convertible for a '06 GT, and the upgrade has been tremendous. I always enjoyed the 6er, but I always wished I went with the non-convertible GT, which was about the same price in '05. I just completed my first mod tonight, a cold air induction, and the difference is really impressive. K&N guarantees 15hp gains, and I took it on the highway, and noticed not only a better sound upon acceleration, but just overall more response.

Good move brother!

impaler

Okay, everyone talks about the "tune". What are we talking about exactly? I just installed the CAI, and was gonna do long headers and exhaust next...but what is the "tune"? Who does it? How much is it?

FirePower

google "xcal" or "predator" with "mustang tuner" and you should get lots of results. It's a computer that changes the settings on your car's computer. Fuel-to-air mixture, rev limiter, shift points (for auto) etc. They are generally used with a CAI cause the good intakes require a leaner air-fuel ratio. cost on an average unit is about $350 I think for the computer alone, but it's been a while since I looked at them...

Zellanor

Congrats,

It's a hell of a good feeling driving one of these beautiful pieces of AMERICAN craftsmanship. I had mine for a year now and everytime I think about driving it I SMILE. **** I LOVE that car more than my wife!! almost

GT Newbie

[quote]ORIGINAL: Jerseyfury2

get an intake and tune if you don't mind voiding your warranty.



Or, since you have a brand new '07, you can do what I did and get the official Ford "FRPP" ("racing & performance package"), which includes an intake, 93 octane tune, plus GTA mufflers with 4 inch rolled tips.
At $1362 (grand total) it IS more expensive than other similar packages, BUT, your 3 yr / 36,000 mile warranty will NOT be voided.