CAI/Tuner installed. Why wasn't this stock?
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CAI/Tuner installed. Why wasn't this stock?
Over the holidays I took advantage of a couple of sales and a Gift Certificate a family member gave me to purchase the Ford Racing CAI and the SCT tuner with tunes from Bama.
Why didn't the car come this way? The tune especially. The one thing I did not like the most about my car was the throttle lag and the kind of float at times getting into gear. Both problems solved. This is not that expensive of an upgrade and Ford could have blown people's minds if they test drove a V6 that had response like this. The new V6's are much better now, so I guees they kind of addressed it.
So if you bought a V6 recently or have a V6 and thought $600 was too much(as I did for almost a year), BUY A CAI/TUNER COMBO NOW!.........
No seriously, NOW:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/05-07-...r-intakes.html
Like a new car, thanks to all those who recommended this. I should have listened sooner, like right after I bought the car. And get this I've only run the 87 street tune so far. I am going to run a full tank of each tune in the next two weeks.
Why didn't the car come this way? The tune especially. The one thing I did not like the most about my car was the throttle lag and the kind of float at times getting into gear. Both problems solved. This is not that expensive of an upgrade and Ford could have blown people's minds if they test drove a V6 that had response like this. The new V6's are much better now, so I guees they kind of addressed it.
So if you bought a V6 recently or have a V6 and thought $600 was too much(as I did for almost a year), BUY A CAI/TUNER COMBO NOW!.........
No seriously, NOW:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/05-07-...r-intakes.html
Like a new car, thanks to all those who recommended this. I should have listened sooner, like right after I bought the car. And get this I've only run the 87 street tune so far. I am going to run a full tank of each tune in the next two weeks.
Last edited by Hotwheelracer; Jan 11, 2012 at 05:32 PM.
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From: Woodstock, GA
Over the holidays I took advantage of a couple of sales and a Gift Certificate a family member gave me to purchase the Ford Racing CAI and the SCT tuner with tunes from Bama.
Why didn't the car come this way? The tune especially. The one thing I did not like the most aout my car was the throttle lag and the kind of float at times getting into gear. Both problems solved. This is not that expensive of an upgrade and Ford could have blown people's minds if they test drove a V6 that had response like this. The new V6's are much better now, so I guees they kind of addressed it.
So if you bought a V6 recently or have a V6 and thought $600 was too much(as I did for almost a year), BUY A CAI/TUNER COMBO NOW!.........
No seriously, NOW:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/05-07-...r-intakes.html
Like a new car, thanks to all those who recommended this. I should have listened sooner, like right after I bought the car. And get this I've only run the 87 street tune so far. I am going to run a full tank of each tune in the next two weeks.
Why didn't the car come this way? The tune especially. The one thing I did not like the most aout my car was the throttle lag and the kind of float at times getting into gear. Both problems solved. This is not that expensive of an upgrade and Ford could have blown people's minds if they test drove a V6 that had response like this. The new V6's are much better now, so I guees they kind of addressed it.
So if you bought a V6 recently or have a V6 and thought $600 was too much(as I did for almost a year), BUY A CAI/TUNER COMBO NOW!.........
No seriously, NOW:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/05-07-...r-intakes.html
Like a new car, thanks to all those who recommended this. I should have listened sooner, like right after I bought the car. And get this I've only run the 87 street tune so far. I am going to run a full tank of each tune in the next two weeks.
bricks once you try a 91 or if you are lucky to have it, 93 tune.
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Hey hotwheel! We should meet up some time, I am super close to doing the CAI and tuner too. I would be curious to do a little pull with our cars to see how much quicker yours is with the CAI and tunes! For now I have a CDC classic chin spoiler, and a roush hoodscoop from AM thats getting here on Monday! I cant wait!!
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Hey hotwheel! We should meet up some time, I am super close to doing the CAI and tuner too. I would be curious to do a little pull with our cars to see how much quicker yours is with the CAI and tunes! For now I have a CDC classic chin spoiler, and a roush hoodscoop from AM thats getting here on Monday! I cant wait!!
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Congrats bro! I totally agree, the CAI/tune combo really wakes up our 4.0's!
My 93 custom tune feels a bit more whippier than my 87 custom tune. =-)
You will notice yourself getting on the throttle more often....Enjoy the new found power!!!!
My 93 custom tune feels a bit more whippier than my 87 custom tune. =-)
You will notice yourself getting on the throttle more often....Enjoy the new found power!!!!
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From: FL
i cant wait to get mine but unfortunately itll have to wait in line behind exhaust and wheels, im sure ford doesnt offer the tune because it can give problems, also the dam mechanics can figure out if a newer car has been tuned and then they can refuse to work on it even if its under warranty
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If I could go back in time, this would have been the first thing I would have done. Such a big difference. Well maybe third after pulling rocker stripes off and getting rid of the ridiculously long antenae. Don't get me wrong I LOVE my wheels and exhaust, but as far as pure driving fun the V-6 needs the tune/CAI.
I still don't know why the car wasn't tuned this way stock. At least the 87 street tune. Ford engineers are some pretty damn smart guys.
I still don't know why the car wasn't tuned this way stock. At least the 87 street tune. Ford engineers are some pretty damn smart guys.
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Lol if you think the street tune is good wait for 93 it's like comparing your stock car to the street tune.
If anyone in this thread needs a CAI see me I've got one for sale! Perfect condition obt selling because the 93 race tune wasn't good enough anymore....x charged
If anyone in this thread needs a CAI see me I've got one for sale! Perfect condition obt selling because the 93 race tune wasn't good enough anymore....x charged