[oledads08gt]

Let's hear some opinions. I have a 08 GT , 5 speed manual , 3.55 gears , k&n cai and flowmasters. I want to get a chip , but don't know where to start. Should I just buy one and install it myself or have it done?

[07stanggt]

Brenspeed. And get a tuner/cai package. or just order a tuner from them with three tunes for like 375. No chips.

[07stanggt]

I mean I'll plug this as well

2005-2008 Mustang GT C&L Trueflow "Racer" air intake assembly with CL7140 Predator tuner

[oledads08gt]

are you saying i should ditch the k&n?

[HMUSN]

well, what are your plans for the car? Do you have a local speed shop? What software do they use?

[oledads08gt]

Originally Posted by HMUSN well, what are your plans for the car? Do you have a local speed shop? What software do they use?

The car is a "weekend" daily driver. Don't want a race car , just feel the need for speed once in while.

[HMUSN]

do you plan on getting the car on a dyno tune?

[oledads08gt]

Originally Posted by HMUSN do you plan on getting the car on a dyno tune?

IS that better than a hypertech, diablosport, superchips,etc.....? If so,why?

[HMUSN]

that all depends on your plans honestly. I prefer the use of datalogging on the actual road in order to build a tune, while some people prefer the dyno tunes.

If it is a mild car, then I would pick either a SCT, Diablo sport, or sniper handheld tuner. Once you get it, hook up with a person that makes custom tunes while using those devices.

[06RedfireGT]

Originally Posted by oledads08gt are you saying i should ditch the k&n?

Yes, it is a worthwhile upgrade. The big three CAIs for our cars (C&L, JLT, and Steeda) all make a good bit more power over the K&N.

As for the tuner, I would go with a SCT Xcal3 from BamaChips with one of his race tunes.

BamaChips C&L Street / Racer Intake Combo [BC C&L Street/Racer X-cal pack] - $649.00 : Bamachips, The Mustang Tuning Source

or if you would rather keep the k&n and just get the tuner, get this.

BamaChips Custom X-calibrator 3 05-up Mustang GT BamaChips Custom X-calibrator 2 05-07 Mustang GT [X3] - $399.00 : Bamachips, The Mustang Tuning Source

[oledads08gt]

Yeah, it is a mild car , stock with the exception of the k&n. Just want to add a little more pep.

[HMUSN]

4:10's would do that far ya.

[NastyFX4]

Here you go.

VMP Tuning - Buy Ford SCT & GM Custom Handheld Flash Tuners Performance Economy Towing: Custom Tuned SCT X3 Flash Tuner for Ford Vehicle from VMP

[07stanggt]

Originally Posted by oledads08gt are you saying i should ditch the k&n?

Considering you can pick up a racer intake and diablo with 3 tunes for 569 yea you should ditch the K&N. You need a handheld either way.

[qwik48r]

Originally Posted by HMUSN 4:10's would do that far ya.

he's gonna need to caliberate the speedo anyway Dr.

street cars do need to be tuned on the street.... I am so glad you said that.. no dyno queen drives in the fuckin rain.

My friend, you need hand held programmer, is supercedes the "CHIP" solid state circuits of the past.. the new spanish oaks software your car runs is as advanced as it comes and to a point learns its own engine.

you will need a competant tuner unless you really think you can plug in your wideband, create a custom AFR vs. commanded vs. actuall histogram to correct you MAF curve and VE table(s). no two cars are alike, screw a canned tuned, yeah they do work... but your afr will NEVER be dialed in right... hell most stock cars arent

you owe your car a few hundred $$ if you want to do this RIGHT, good luck and listen to these guys.

[07 Boss]

You know I may have a Diablo Predator, (U7145) which is the one you need for '07+ S197's, in a couple of weeks. I may be switching to SCT because of my auto tranny. I will keep you posted.

[Anthony05GT]

Originally Posted by 07stanggt Considering you can pick up a racer intake and diablo with 3 tunes for 569 yea you should ditch the K&N. You need a handheld either way.

I have to say...that is the best C&L/Predator price I've seen yet.

This combo will wake your car right the hell up. I know this because I hooked my buddy up with the same shit last year and he still never shuts up about the gains he's feeling.