Brenspeed Saleen SC Stage 1 or 2

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05-07-2008, 01:06 PM

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sevenleaf

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RE: Brenspeed Saleen SC Stage 1 or 2

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Stage 2 doesn't come with the BAP, that's only required for Stages 3 & 4. So I won't have to upgrade fuel pumps.

Brenspeed was booked through sometime towards the end of June, so I'm doing the install myself. I have access to a shop with more than enough tools, a lift and an air compressor all with no time constraints.

I think I'll be happy with the Stage 2. For me the concern was more about longevity, not necessarily maxing outon hp.

If longevity is the issue then go with stage 1 andhave a saleen authorized dealer install it and send your PCM to saleen and you keep the warranty. I was told by saleen using anything other then their pulley's and tune or install it yourself you lose the warranty

05-07-2008, 01:39 PM

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Black GT

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RE: Brenspeed Saleen SC Stage 1 or 2

I only have a year left on my warranty.I'm talking more like 5-10 years down the road.

05-07-2008, 08:03 PM

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hammeron

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RE: Brenspeed Saleen SC Stage 1 or 2

i always thought you had great insight
leaf

,now i know for sure

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I would suggest doing stage 4 but dropping the pulley a size
like hammeronsuggested. Reason I suggest it is going faster
is majorly addicting!

05-07-2008, 08:56 PM

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RE: Brenspeed Saleen SC Stage 1 or 2

I am running the Saleen SC w/475hp upgrade with a steeda CAI, which I think is close to the Stage 2. I am making 438rwhp, the only major issues have been shifting and traction, but I am working on fixing the shifting problem, and the traction problem is some what fixed with the MT ET streets. As for boost I am making a solid 6.5psi on the 3.8 pulley.

05-17-2008, 11:56 PM

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RE: Brenspeed Saleen SC Stage 1 or 2

Well I drove my Stang today for the first time after installing the Stage 2 Saleen kit. Last night I installed Prothane lowering engine mounts. The hood wouldn't close with the hood liner inplace at stock engine height. So now I can leave the liner on and there is'nt any rubbing.Plus with the Prothanes the engine feels more solidly connected to the car.

All I can say about the performance is WOW! Even with my BMR LCAs and Nitto tires it easily breaks the tires loose in 2nd gear when I step on it.

I installed a boost gauge today and all I have left is the A/F ratio monitor. For those of you with a wideband A/F, how did you get the bung welded into place for the sensor? There is only a short area between the cats and the exhaust manifold at a 45 deg. angle and it looks like the best way to get it welded right is to remove the stock H-pipe & cat assembly. Do speed shops or exhaust shops weld it in place?