is the risk of a tune+cai worth the power gain?
12-09-2013, 08:13 AM
#21
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At first you pose a question which implies that tuning and CAI is a risky endeavor (one that you are debating) then you switch to "I'm going to get a s/c".... You talk about how you don't want to mess with a good thing and how you are not in the greatest of financial situations but then you switch to lets supercharge it and finance it... lol
I am in a similar situation as you. I just purchased my 08' GT and I just graduated college 1.5 years ago. I have a good job but it is taking more time than expected to save money with student loans and all... I use my GT as a daily driver and can't risk performing any mods that could lead to premature mechanical issues. That is why I am going to keep it simple until I have my car paid off or until I get another daily driver. I would not recommend ever financing car-parts..that's just silly (although I have put them on a CC before which is just as dumb). I am purchasing my exhaust this week, then for Christmas I am doing the CAI + tune. I have no fear of doing these mods as it has been well documented on this forum and others that these are reasonably safe mods. I would however, be hesitant supercharging a daily driver unless you can control your driving habits (I for one cannot.. chalk it up to immaturity).
I am in a similar situation as you. I just purchased my 08' GT and I just graduated college 1.5 years ago. I have a good job but it is taking more time than expected to save money with student loans and all... I use my GT as a daily driver and can't risk performing any mods that could lead to premature mechanical issues. That is why I am going to keep it simple until I have my car paid off or until I get another daily driver. I would not recommend ever financing car-parts..that's just silly (although I have put them on a CC before which is just as dumb). I am purchasing my exhaust this week, then for Christmas I am doing the CAI + tune. I have no fear of doing these mods as it has been well documented on this forum and others that these are reasonably safe mods. I would however, be hesitant supercharging a daily driver unless you can control your driving habits (I for one cannot.. chalk it up to immaturity).
i got a nice borla exhaust system, so probably will get cai+tune and then wait until I upgrade to a 5.0, ls3, or just keep my 4.6 forever. (its only 30k miles and fast enough for me tbh, i just want the extra HP to have it, and maybe floor it and feel the torque every once in a while)
it was fun when I first got it and scaring my girlfriend by flooring it, but now she is used to it so I need more power!
12-09-2013, 08:19 AM
#22
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I'm getting the Borla Stinger exhaust (Ford Racing) this week so I'll be right there with ya!
12-09-2013, 08:36 AM
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I choose not to go with a tune for my 3.7, I do have a factory GMPP tune for my Solstice GXP.
The tune for the GXP does not void the warranty. If you have a tune for your Mustang it's a crap shoot to have warranty work done. Anything I do to my car will NOT result it making it less reliable, or reducing my peace of mind about reliability, warranties or passing emissions tests.
I wanted more performance from my 3.7, I went with better, wider tires (Nitto 555s) better anti-sway bars and rear links. Better brakes are on my list and an aluminum drive shaft.
The tune for the GXP does not void the warranty. If you have a tune for your Mustang it's a crap shoot to have warranty work done. Anything I do to my car will NOT result it making it less reliable, or reducing my peace of mind about reliability, warranties or passing emissions tests.
I wanted more performance from my 3.7, I went with better, wider tires (Nitto 555s) better anti-sway bars and rear links. Better brakes are on my list and an aluminum drive shaft.
12-13-2013, 05:21 AM
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You are worried about the risk involved in a CAI and tune, but want to supercharge?
Supercharge not only requires a tune, but the tune better be solid or you're in for a world of hurt.
While the risk of aftermarket supercharging isn't enormous, it's much greater than just a friggin CAI and tune.
I take it you know VERY little about this stuff.
Your best route is to educate yourself a lot more before jumping into the modding world.
Otherwise you're in for a lot of trouble.
The story about the guy getting mod fever while knowing nothing, and ending up ten thousand dollars down the drain is an all too common story.
Supercharge not only requires a tune, but the tune better be solid or you're in for a world of hurt.
While the risk of aftermarket supercharging isn't enormous, it's much greater than just a friggin CAI and tune.
I take it you know VERY little about this stuff.
Your best route is to educate yourself a lot more before jumping into the modding world.
Otherwise you're in for a lot of trouble.
The story about the guy getting mod fever while knowing nothing, and ending up ten thousand dollars down the drain is an all too common story.
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