what tuner to use?

pooldsgnr · August 10th, 2007, 01:44 PM

I am new to the mustang family. I have a '05 gt with the automatic. I have already added a k& n CAI and magnaflow axle backs. I was wondering which tuner will work the best with my mods?

HMUSN · August 10th, 2007, 01:51 PM

either the SCT or the Sniper will be your best bet.

leebunnyz · August 10th, 2007, 01:57 PM

Xcal2 (SCT)

pooldsgnr · August 10th, 2007, 01:58 PM

I have easy access to a diablo. Does that one work as good as the SCT or the sniper?

HMUSN · August 10th, 2007, 02:00 PM

no it doesn't.

your best bet is to check around your local speedshops and see what tuning software they use.

MaverickMLFD371 · August 10th, 2007, 02:03 PM

SCT all the way.

Plus your not going to get much power out of a K&N intake with a tune. I had a custom tune from Brenspeed from my K&N and only gained 4HP from the tune over the stock tune.

pooldsgnr · August 10th, 2007, 02:08 PM

with that being said..i can get the diablo for $200.00. is it worth it or should i spend the bucksfor the other(s)?

acehogg69 · August 10th, 2007, 02:13 PM

SCT FTW check out Brenspeed.com

MaverickMLFD371 · August 10th, 2007, 03:04 PM

to see big gains and better response out of your car, I'd get the C&L intake or the JLT intake with the SCT combo.

cgstarry · August 10th, 2007, 04:20 PM

For what it's worth, I just added a Steeda CAI w/ high flow elbow and SCT xCalibrator tune. Even at 87 octane optimization, I notice a marked increase in seat of my pants WOW factor. The speed/quickness actually scared my wife again like when I first got the car. To quote her on the first post mod ride: "holy sh*t, wow".

It gets up to speed THAT FAST.

She was telling me last night that it hits 60MPH about 200 feet earlier than it used to pre-mod. Apparently she had it paced by some landmarks on a road near our house. My wife is cool.

What I notice specifically is the engine revs up to 3000RPM faster and really takes off after that. So whatever the others do, this combination is making me very happy.

I have also heard good things about the SCT xCalibrator 2 paired with either the C&L or JLT intake. I went with this because I was hung up on wanting to keep it all "Ford" and the guy at Steeda has been accessible and great to work with. Plus, I like the concept of a plastic elbow over the better looking metal ones because of less heat soak on my cold air delivery channel.

The fact that I can put my hand on my plastic intake manifold immediately after driving the car made me a believer in these composite materials and their favorable thermal qualities. (But man those polished metal ones are cool looking...)

Oh, and the sound through my GTA axelbacks is pure joy.

John

August 10th, 2007, 01:44 PM	#1
pooldsgnr Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	what tuner to use? I am new to the mustang family. I have a '05 gt with the automatic. I have already added a k& n CAI and magnaflow axle backs. I was wondering which tuner will work the best with my mods?

August 10th, 2007, 01:51 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,047 iTrader: 11 reviews	either the SCT or the Sniper will be your best bet. __________________

August 10th, 2007, 01:57 PM	#3
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	Xcal2 (SCT) __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

August 10th, 2007, 02:00 PM	#5
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,047 iTrader: 11 reviews	no it doesn't. your best bet is to check around your local speedshops and see what tuning software they use. __________________

August 10th, 2007, 02:13 PM	#8
acehogg69 Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT with bolt ons I sucked Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cheese country!! aka WI Posts: 1,090 iTrader: 0 reviews	SCT FTW check out Brenspeed.com __________________ Kyle Busch Haters Club!! Member Uno! Tony wrote "Blowers blow, turbos suck, and nitrous rules!!! lol " Borla cattless L/T's topped with Flowmasters , Roush short throw, JLT2 CAI w/ X-CAL2 from Brenspeed, Bullit 18X9 and 18X10 deep dish.

August 10th, 2007, 01:58 PM	#4
pooldsgnr Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have easy access to a diablo. Does that one work as good as the SCT or the sniper?

August 10th, 2007, 02:03 PM	#6
MaverickMLFD371 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,462 iTrader: 0 reviews	SCT all the way. Plus your not going to get much power out of a K&N intake with a tune. I had a custom tune from Brenspeed from my K&N and only gained 4HP from the tune over the stock tune.

August 10th, 2007, 02:08 PM	#7
pooldsgnr Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	with that being said..i can get the diablo for $200.00. is it worth it or should i spend the bucksfor the other(s)?

August 10th, 2007, 03:04 PM	#9
MaverickMLFD371 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,462 iTrader: 0 reviews	to see big gains and better response out of your car, I'd get the C&L intake or the JLT intake with the SCT combo.

August 10th, 2007, 04:20 PM	#10
cgstarry Regular 2007 Mustang GT, 66 Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 125 iTrader: 0 reviews	For what it's worth, I just added a Steeda CAI w/ high flow elbow and SCT xCalibrator tune. Even at 87 octane optimization, I notice a marked increase in seat of my pants WOW factor. The speed/quickness actually scared my wife again like when I first got the car. To quote her on the first post mod ride: "holy sh*t, wow". It gets up to speed THAT FAST. She was telling me last night that it hits 60MPH about 200 feet earlier than it used to pre-mod. Apparently she had it paced by some landmarks on a road near our house. My wife is cool. What I notice specifically is the engine revs up to 3000RPM faster and really takes off after that. So whatever the others do, this combination is making me very happy. I have also heard good things about the SCT xCalibrator 2 paired with either the C&L or JLT intake. I went with this because I was hung up on wanting to keep it all "Ford" and the guy at Steeda has been accessible and great to work with. Plus, I like the concept of a plastic elbow over the better looking metal ones because of less heat soak on my cold air delivery channel. The fact that I can put my hand on my plastic intake manifold immediately after driving the car made me a believer in these composite materials and their favorable thermal qualities. (But man those polished metal ones are cool looking...) Oh, and the sound through my GTA axelbacks is pure joy. John __________________ Vista Blue 2007 Mustang GT Premium Coupe 5 Speed FRPP GTA Axelbacks, AMSOIL XL 5W-20 Steeda CAI w/ High Flow Elbow, SCT xCalibrator 2

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