Hey everyone! So, I just bought my first Mustang about 3 weeks ago. I got a V6 4.0 and I am lovin it. Of course, now I am getting bit by the "mod" bug. So, what's the first thing I should do? I have heard about dropping in a K&N air filter. That is an easy 60 bucks. But, what about exhaust? I saw Flowmaster makes a nice chrome rounded muffler.... and it sounds awesome. So, hit me up! What should I do first?
I would do CAI/Tuner, following that I would go a bolt on muffler, the stock one is very restrictive. Heres a list of some of the top tuners...
CAI/Tuner Combo
• Doug/Bamachips: XCAL2 and your choice of TI or C&L CAI. (When I switched to his tune for my old TI, it shaved off 3/10ths on my time, his daily driver is an auto as well, though I think he has several test mules/test customer cars at his disposal) • Evolution: XCAL2 and C&L (lot of guys use them, they have a good rep, actually met them at FFW, good bunch of guys) • AZDynoChip: XCAL2 and ? (don't know if they do the internet thing, they will tune any CAI and produce some of the highest dyno numbers) • Lidio/Alternative Auto: XCAL2 and CAI (I did some research and several shops referred me to him for Automatics, his personal daily driver is an auto) • Brenspeed: XCAL2 and C&L (another highly reputable shop) • Justin/VMP Tuning: XCAL2 and ? (Considered one of the top dogs for the V6 stang community, he’s also tested more CAI’s on the same dyno session than anyone I’ve seen so far, read about it here: http://www.v6power.net/vb/showthread.php?t=25551 )
Stick with any of the above and you will be fine.
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I went with Brenspeed for their C&L intake & SCT XcalII tuner combo. Intake without a tuner won't get rid of throttle lag, neither will muffler. The tuner, even if by itself, would be the most significant investment for your Mustang.
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trust rygenstormlocke. he knows what he is talking about. he gave me the idea of a Tunable Induction CAI and XCal2 tune, i just actually gotta get some money so i can follow through.
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Vista Blue; V6 Pony Package; 5spd Manual; IUP; K&N Drop-In; Flowmaster American Thunder
First performance wise I would go with the C&L cold air intake and the tuner combo. Then spend 50 bucks and get a chrome exhaust tip and you are good untill you get a new exhaust later on.
First performance wise I would go with the C&L cold air intake and the tuner combo. Then spend 50 bucks and get a chrome exhaust tip and you are good untill you get a new exhaust later on.
yes the c&l is one of the bets tunable inductions but i would shy away from spending any money on a muffler that frankly needs to come off asap and be melted down for scrap that extra 50 bucks could help towards you gettin an MRT which is my personal reccomandation
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I never got the money like I wanted for the TI and SCT XCal 2 tuner so I would suggest a K&N Drop In air Filter and A new muffler. I just put in a K&N Filter and I'm waiting for the delivery of my Flowmaster AT Single Axle Back. I'd imagine that between the 2 I'll losen up around 5-7 RWHP from what I've read.
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Vista Blue; V6 Pony Package; 5spd Manual; IUP; K&N Drop-In; Flowmaster American Thunder
I say forget the drop in and go with a CAI/tuner combo if your getting the mod bug the drop in is going be a waste. Then I agree with a previous post do the GT take off even if it's just a single. Then if youreally want some pep in the ponie do 3.73 gears with T-Loc I did that and that's when I saw the best pick up and go from the car. all three with probably set you back about $1500.00 but you will feel the difference. BTW make sure you have a GOOD gear guy do the rear end.
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"GRAYRAY" 2006 V-6 5-speed Tungten Gray,Blk lthr int, Pony Pkg, int upgrade pkg, shaker 500 Carbon 3D Hood scoop,K&N CAI, GT single take off, Bamachips SCT 3.73 T-Loc rear,35/15 window tint, rear black out panel Stingray center console box cover
First mod for me was a GT take off single axleback from Diversified. I paid around $40 for both GT take off mufflers.. just put one on. .... and It sounds nice. Not as nice as a GT... but nice.. especially when you get on her. That and tinting my windows is it. When the warrantee runs out in 3 years.. I might get a tune... Then again.. I will probably trade it in for a GT.
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