new stuff [VMP CAI, tune, gt take-off exhaust, stripes]
09-12-2007, 07:24 PM
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new stuff [VMP CAI, tune, gt take-off exhaust, stripes]
Yesterday and today I installed a GT take-off muffler (manual), VMP CAI, and tune from VMP (sct xcal2). Got the 87 performance, 87 gas mileage, and 93 performance tunes. I currently have it on 87 performance. Drove it around for quite a while today and noticed somewhat of a difference over having no tune. Supposedly tuning is supposed to make a huge difference on automatics, but I was only somewhat impressed. The car isn't faster but I did notice more responsiveness. Maybe I need a supercharger 
The CAI install and flashing was very simple, VMP had some great simple instructions and took me all of maybe 20 minutes to get everything put on. Ill try driving it harder and see what it's full potential is.
Also I barely hear a sucking noise from the CAI, even with the windows down and music off. Is it supposed to be loud or no?
Also (call me a fool) I installed the factory rocker stripes, bought em from graphic-express. Most people say theyre ugly and tell people to take them off, but ever since I bought it from the dealer I've always longed for the stripes, make it look more six. They look great and were a very simple install..pics soon.
The CAI install and flashing was very simple, VMP had some great simple instructions and took me all of maybe 20 minutes to get everything put on. Ill try driving it harder and see what it's full potential is.
Also I barely hear a sucking noise from the CAI, even with the windows down and music off. Is it supposed to be loud or no?
Also (call me a fool) I installed the factory rocker stripes, bought em from graphic-express. Most people say theyre ugly and tell people to take them off, but ever since I bought it from the dealer I've always longed for the stripes, make it look more six. They look great and were a very simple install..pics soon.
09-12-2007, 07:30 PM
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RE: new stuff [VMP CAI, tune, gt take-off exhaust, stripes]
ORIGINAL: dalbert
Yesterday and today I installed a GT take-off muffler (manual), VMP CAI, and tune from VMP (sct xcal2). Got the 87 performance, 87 gas mileage, and 93 performance tunes. I currently have it on 87 performance. Drove it around for quite a while today and noticed somewhat of a difference over having no tune. Supposedly tuning is supposed to make a huge difference on automatics, but I was only somewhat impressed. The car isn't faster but I did notice more responsiveness. Maybe I need a supercharger
The CAI install and flashing was very simple, VMP had some great simple instructions and took me all of maybe 20 minutes to get everything put on. Ill try driving it harder and see what it's full potential is.
Also I barely hear a sucking noise from the CAI, even with the windows down and music off. Is it supposed to be loud or no?
Also (call me a fool) I installed the factory rocker stripes, bought em from graphic-express. Most people say theyre ugly and tell people to take them off, but ever since I bought it from the dealer I've always longed for the stripes, make it look more six. They look great and were a very simple install..pics soon.
Yesterday and today I installed a GT take-off muffler (manual), VMP CAI, and tune from VMP (sct xcal2). Got the 87 performance, 87 gas mileage, and 93 performance tunes. I currently have it on 87 performance. Drove it around for quite a while today and noticed somewhat of a difference over having no tune. Supposedly tuning is supposed to make a huge difference on automatics, but I was only somewhat impressed. The car isn't faster but I did notice more responsiveness. Maybe I need a supercharger
The CAI install and flashing was very simple, VMP had some great simple instructions and took me all of maybe 20 minutes to get everything put on. Ill try driving it harder and see what it's full potential is.
Also I barely hear a sucking noise from the CAI, even with the windows down and music off. Is it supposed to be loud or no?
Also (call me a fool) I installed the factory rocker stripes, bought em from graphic-express. Most people say theyre ugly and tell people to take them off, but ever since I bought it from the dealer I've always longed for the stripes, make it look more six. They look great and were a very simple install..pics soon.
09-12-2007, 07:50 PM
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RE: new stuff [VMP CAI, tune, gt take-off exhaust, stripes]
ORIGINAL: 07 Stang
I like my rocker stripes too!
Make sure you keep something on them like Aerospace 303 Protectant to keep the vinyl from cracking.
I like my rocker stripes too!
Make sure you keep something on them like Aerospace 303 Protectant to keep the vinyl from cracking.
09-12-2007, 07:51 PM
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RE: new stuff [VMP CAI, tune, gt take-off exhaust, stripes]
ORIGINAL: laserred02
i love my rocker stripes! And the 93 octane tune will give the most power difference. I'm not sure about the sucking sound on these cars, on the old 3.8L it was pretty common to hear some sucking with a CAI so it may be the same for this car. I'll let others who have the CAI installed comment.
ORIGINAL: dalbert
Yesterday and today I installed a GT take-off muffler (manual), VMP CAI, and tune from VMP (sct xcal2). Got the 87 performance, 87 gas mileage, and 93 performance tunes. I currently have it on 87 performance. Drove it around for quite a while today and noticed somewhat of a difference over having no tune. Supposedly tuning is supposed to make a huge difference on automatics, but I was only somewhat impressed. The car isn't faster but I did notice more responsiveness. Maybe I need a supercharger
The CAI install and flashing was very simple, VMP had some great simple instructions and took me all of maybe 20 minutes to get everything put on. Ill try driving it harder and see what it's full potential is.
Also I barely hear a sucking noise from the CAI, even with the windows down and music off. Is it supposed to be loud or no?
Also (call me a fool) I installed the factory rocker stripes, bought em from graphic-express. Most people say theyre ugly and tell people to take them off, but ever since I bought it from the dealer I've always longed for the stripes, make it look more six. They look great and were a very simple install..pics soon.
Yesterday and today I installed a GT take-off muffler (manual), VMP CAI, and tune from VMP (sct xcal2). Got the 87 performance, 87 gas mileage, and 93 performance tunes. I currently have it on 87 performance. Drove it around for quite a while today and noticed somewhat of a difference over having no tune. Supposedly tuning is supposed to make a huge difference on automatics, but I was only somewhat impressed. The car isn't faster but I did notice more responsiveness. Maybe I need a supercharger
The CAI install and flashing was very simple, VMP had some great simple instructions and took me all of maybe 20 minutes to get everything put on. Ill try driving it harder and see what it's full potential is.
Also I barely hear a sucking noise from the CAI, even with the windows down and music off. Is it supposed to be loud or no?
Also (call me a fool) I installed the factory rocker stripes, bought em from graphic-express. Most people say theyre ugly and tell people to take them off, but ever since I bought it from the dealer I've always longed for the stripes, make it look more six. They look great and were a very simple install..pics soon.
09-12-2007, 09:07 PM
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RE: new stuff [VMP CAI, tune, gt take-off exhaust, stripes]
I saw a considereable gain on the 93 canned tune over the 87 canned tune. So if u go 93 performance u should see a big difference. And be happy u don't here the cai sucking sound. I have it constantly with mine in regular driving. Any time I go ove 1500rpm I here it loud and annoying, especially since it overpowers my exhaust sound. That's one of the reasons I'm going duals and headers. Also, if u want to see nicegains, a t-lok and 4.10's would have seen more of a gain over a cai and tune I believe, not sure though. good luck w/ur plans!
09-12-2007, 10:49 PM
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RE: new stuff [VMP CAI, tune, gt take-off exhaust, stripes]
i agree with the others. you definately need to install the 93 tune before you make any final judgements. the higher octane tune is where you'll feel the most difference. i have Bamma's tunes and recently used the 87 perf tune for a trip i took and it was a noticeable drop in performance from my 91 torq and 91 race tunes.