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Old 12-21-2010, 08:12 PM
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Hey, well I'm looking to start doing performance mods to my V6 Mustang, which is all stock except for the exhaust. Since its just a V6 the only things I'm looking to add are a tuner, CAI, 4.10 gears, and a limited slip differential. I've been looking at the Steeda throttle body spacer on American Muscle, which is only about $75, if I'm not mistaken. Does anyone think its just a waste of money or does it actually give a boost that might be worth buying? If anyone can answer my question I'd highly appreciate it. Oh and check out my exhaust, custom h-pipe and Flowmaster American Thunder and let me know what you think. I know it isn't a good video, its been raining all week here in Los Angeles so I'll make another one when the weather allows it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS7hJmN-9GU
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Old 12-21-2010, 08:20 PM
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Don't waste your money on the spacer! It will ad the same hp as a sticker
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Old 12-21-2010, 08:31 PM
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Well my JDM and Type R stickers added about 80 horsepower. jk. Well some people claim small improvements, but then again many of them buy it along with a CAI or a tuner so they can't really be sure about that.

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Old 12-21-2010, 08:44 PM
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I suggest you get a CAI of your choice and a tune! I recommend AM and get Chris Rose to set the tune for you!
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Old 12-21-2010, 09:07 PM
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Yeah, I'm gonna get that SCT tuner and I was thinking a BBK CAI, but I just saw that AM added a JLT CAI for the '10 stangs so that'll require some thinking.
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Old 12-21-2010, 09:35 PM
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wont do anything for you but make your car 2 ounces heavier and your wallet 40$ lighter.
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