Saleen s/c with auto trans owners...
01-13-2008, 09:33 PM
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Saleen s/c with auto trans owners...
After alot of back and forth, I'm almost certain that I will be going with the Saleen s/c for my FI needs. Just wanted to hear from any auto trans owners (maybe even MT owners) for some feedback as far as:
-Where did you buy it and who installed it?
-What tune did you go with?
-Had any problems (mechanical, fitment, etc.)?
-How is the trans holding up?
-Happy with it?
I'm leaning heavily towards the Brenspeed stage 2 kit + install. Anybody out there gone this route? I'll probably be getting my custom hood befor ethe s/c goes in so hood clearance shouldn't be an issue, I've heard some do and some don't have clearance problems.
Thanks!
-Where did you buy it and who installed it?
-What tune did you go with?
-Had any problems (mechanical, fitment, etc.)?
-How is the trans holding up?
-Happy with it?
I'm leaning heavily towards the Brenspeed stage 2 kit + install. Anybody out there gone this route? I'll probably be getting my custom hood befor ethe s/c goes in so hood clearance shouldn't be an issue, I've heard some do and some don't have clearance problems.
Thanks!
01-13-2008, 09:37 PM
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RE: Saleen s/c with auto trans owners...
Bought it from Brenspeed.
I'm installing it.
Brenspeed's tune.
Don't know, it'll be here Tuesday.
Tranny should be fine, I'm thinking I'm going to need a better clutch though.
It's not even HERE yet and I'm happy. LOL!!
Hood clearance won't be an issue with it, that was a problem with 07's, and was solved by either using a different air intake tube, or my using lowering motor mounts.
Just get on the phone with Brent or Seth and place your order. Like Nike. Just do it.
LOL
I'm installing it.
Brenspeed's tune.
Don't know, it'll be here Tuesday.
Tranny should be fine, I'm thinking I'm going to need a better clutch though.
It's not even HERE yet and I'm happy. LOL!!
Hood clearance won't be an issue with it, that was a problem with 07's, and was solved by either using a different air intake tube, or my using lowering motor mounts.
Just get on the phone with Brent or Seth and place your order. Like Nike. Just do it.
LOL
01-14-2008, 02:12 PM
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RE: Saleen s/c with auto trans owners...
had mine installed on my 05 since April 07: no tranny issues yet on 8psi and numbers in signature. However will i replace the torque converter before the hot summer down here in Florida again. Most likley. no other issues to report. Walt at Real speed racing in Clearwater did install. Only issue I had after install was JDM's canned tune would not work with my car. Had it custom tuned by Justin at VMP. chose the saleen for the awesome deal I got on it 4k shipped and I do like from the factory look it has. no regrets and love every minute of it....good luck....OH yeah you cant go wrong with brenspeed. he has some great deals and his customer service is the best.
01-14-2008, 02:13 PM
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RE: Saleen s/c with auto trans owners...
ORIGINAL: rdiaz89
i was in an 06 saleen sc and man i was expecting more whine out of it!
if i were you i would go with whipple that is if you like more whine like i do
i was in an 06 saleen sc and man i was expecting more whine out of it!
if i were you i would go with whipple that is if you like more whine like i do
01-14-2008, 02:18 PM
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RE: Saleen s/c with auto trans owners...
ORIGINAL: cheftjpeck
had mine installed on my 05 since April 07: no tranny issues yet on 8psi and numbers in signature. However will i replace the torque converter before the hot summer down here in Florida again. Most likley. no other issues to report. Walt at Real speed racing in Clearwater did install. Only issue I had after install was JDM's canned tune would not work with my car. Had it custom tuned by Justin at VMP. chose the saleen for the awesome deal I got on it 4k shipped and I do like from the factory look it has. no regrets and love every minute of it....good luck....OH yeah you cant go wrong with brenspeed. he has some great deals and his customer service is the best.
had mine installed on my 05 since April 07: no tranny issues yet on 8psi and numbers in signature. However will i replace the torque converter before the hot summer down here in Florida again. Most likley. no other issues to report. Walt at Real speed racing in Clearwater did install. Only issue I had after install was JDM's canned tune would not work with my car. Had it custom tuned by Justin at VMP. chose the saleen for the awesome deal I got on it 4k shipped and I do like from the factory look it has. no regrets and love every minute of it....good luck....OH yeah you cant go wrong with brenspeed. he has some great deals and his customer service is the best.
Yea im not sure what the problem was with your car, we have done hundreds of the automatic cars and never had any issues. I think we emailed the tune though if i remember and there was problem getting it loaded in the xcal2.
We have been racing our Automatic Saleen car for over 2 years. Its a full weight Street car and we have broken barriers with the automatic transmissions that others said would be impossible. To this I say this.....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=j6_eUSTWoUw
1.31 60 foot
9.85 @ 136
Fastest Stock 5R55 Automatic Trans S197 Mustang in the WORLD!!!
JimIII
