Checkin In - In Virginia

qwik48r · January 31st, 2008, 03:05 AM

just bought her yesterday... nothing special really just a 2008 black and black 5 speed GT... 450 miles on the clock still breakin her in nice and ..easy..
my first mustang so, looking foward to learning this 24v modular platform... I'm accustomed to LS series chevy small blocks as my project is a 2002 gmc sierra turned psycho. few questions for yall mod tech's:

has anybody had success tuning these engines with HP Tuners?

where are the weak links in these car's? how much HP on the stock bottom?, how high can you twist them?, i saw something about the stock tr3650 only holding 360ft lbs.. is that right? seams these things are WAY detuned... thinking of throwing some time in and running high test. any tried this? i have i have HP for the LS series havent even check to see if it will work for 08 or might need a update.
hey plan on enjoying and learning a lot from this forum.

chris in virginia

stanglifemike · January 31st, 2008, 03:11 AM

Welcome. Alot say the stock bottom end is good to 475-500, no more. Haven't heard that about the tranny though. A handheld tuner with custom tune and cai will get you off to a good start.

Jucostud · January 31st, 2008, 03:15 AM

You wanna get an sct tuner for the ford. Looks like a pretty nice car! The weak point of the car is the internals. With a safe tune, lots of people have run 470hp with no problems, but i wouldn't recommend going much higher than that before you forged the rotating assembly. As long as you don't go crazy on the car, your drivetrain should be fine up to that hp also, but over 470hp and it's time to start replacing a lot of things(internals,tranny,clutch,flywheel,driveshaft ,and rear end) A great first mod for your car is a tuner and cold air intake. This will probably run you about $550, but it is well worth it. The JLT CAI and sct xcal 3 from bamachips.com is $550 and will add about 26hp, not to mention, it will also really wake your car up. 4:10's also are fun with these cars. If you plan on forced induction, you might wanna go with 3:73's, but the 4:10's are pretty quick and you don't suffer too much MPG on these cars.

NMR-2vGT · January 31st, 2008, 03:17 AM

Welcome

05mustang_kb_charged · January 31st, 2008, 03:24 AM

nice picture Picaso, and welcome to the site. I would go with a CAI and SCT Handheld Tuner to start with or just get a supercharger and get it over with

TheUNZippee! · January 31st, 2008, 03:25 AM

Welcome to MM

qwik48r · January 31st, 2008, 03:40 AM

thats what i gather... i thought something seamed odd when i saw that these cars need adjustment for just a damn intake..
so here's what im doing i guess:

c&l intake, long tubes, catless x pipe, 3.73s (i want to get to 60 by at least second gear...) on a eaton lsd, nice clutch, 150 wet, hp tuned...
what do yall think about this combo.. looking for high to mid 12's (on dr's)...and a nice daily driver hahaha

Jucostud · January 31st, 2008, 03:44 AM

JLT intake makes same hp as c&l and is cheaper. Don't know if you want a catless xpipe. It will probably sound really raspy. I would suggest either a catted xpipe, or an o/r h-pipe. With 4:10's you can get to 58.03mph in second gear before needing to shift. With 3:73's you could get to 63mph. Don't think that's really that much of a differance. With 4:10's you would be at 2,800 rpm at 80mph.

...Don't forget you'll need a tuner with all that stuff you plan of buying.

qwik48r · January 31st, 2008, 03:58 AM

like i said i plan on using HP once they come out with the 09 update... i usually run catless where i live... cops, judge... no one gives a shit... i think itll sound good through some mag's or a hooker... just gonna throw in 4* and 10% gas to start with run 93, set the fans at 180... see how that works.
is there any need to twist these motors higher than 6k?

Drick · January 31st, 2008, 04:05 AM

Welcome

05mustang_kb_charged · January 31st, 2008, 04:10 AM

yeah with better heads and cams the motor can make some nice power up there but stock the engine makes its peak at 5700 rpm, so no need to go past 6k

1Nasty05 · January 31st, 2008, 01:00 PM

welcome to MM. where are you located in VA?

Vabeachmustang · January 31st, 2008, 01:07 PM

Welcome to MM!

qwik48r · January 31st, 2008, 04:55 PM

south hill... 2 hours south of richmond... i run at petersburg and Roxboro.

00vabchgt · January 31st, 2008, 08:05 PM

welcome to MM and congrats on the new ride...

06VistaGT · January 31st, 2008, 09:30 PM

Welcome to the club.

January 31st, 2008, 03:05 AM	#1
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,688 iTrader: 1 reviews	Checkin In - In Virginia just bought her yesterday... nothing special really just a 2008 black and black 5 speed GT... 450 miles on the clock still breakin her in nice and ..easy.. my first mustang so, looking foward to learning this 24v modular platform... I'm accustomed to LS series chevy small blocks as my project is a 2002 gmc sierra turned psycho. few questions for yall mod tech's: has anybody had success tuning these engines with HP Tuners? where are the weak links in these car's? how much HP on the stock bottom?, how high can you twist them?, i saw something about the stock tr3650 only holding 360ft lbs.. is that right? seams these things are WAY detuned... thinking of throwing some time in and running high test. any tried this? i have i have HP for the LS series havent even check to see if it will work for 08 or might need a update. hey plan on enjoying and learning a lot from this forum. chris in virginia __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build Last edited by qwik48r; January 31st, 2008 at 03:05 AM. Reason: FORGOT PIC!!

January 31st, 2008, 03:11 AM	#2
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome. Alot say the stock bottom end is good to 475-500, no more. Haven't heard that about the tranny though. A handheld tuner with custom tune and cai will get you off to a good start. __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

January 31st, 2008, 03:15 AM	#3
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 6,985 iTrader: 0 reviews	You wanna get an sct tuner for the ford. Looks like a pretty nice car! The weak point of the car is the internals. With a safe tune, lots of people have run 470hp with no problems, but i wouldn't recommend going much higher than that before you forged the rotating assembly. As long as you don't go crazy on the car, your drivetrain should be fine up to that hp also, but over 470hp and it's time to start replacing a lot of things(internals,tranny,clutch,flywheel,driveshaft ,and rear end) A great first mod for your car is a tuner and cold air intake. This will probably run you about $550, but it is well worth it. The JLT CAI and sct xcal 3 from bamachips.com is $550 and will add about 26hp, not to mention, it will also really wake your car up. 4:10's also are fun with these cars. If you plan on forced induction, you might wanna go with 3:73's, but the 4:10's are pretty quick and you don't suffer too much MPG on these cars. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread I'm selling everything off my car, if i have something u want, pm me. 1988 lx 5.0 - Daily 2007 vortech gt - for sale 2012 mustang 5.0 - December 2011 Last edited by Jucostud; January 31st, 2008 at 03:23 AM.

January 31st, 2008, 03:17 AM	#4
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January 31st, 2008, 03:24 AM	#5
05mustang_kb_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,747 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice picture Picaso, and welcome to the site. I would go with a CAI and SCT Handheld Tuner to start with or just get a supercharger and get it over with __________________ 326 cubic inches of Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

January 31st, 2008, 03:25 AM	#6
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January 31st, 2008, 03:40 AM	#7
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,688 iTrader: 1 reviews	thats what i gather... i thought something seamed odd when i saw that these cars need adjustment for just a damn intake.. so here's what im doing i guess: c&l intake, long tubes, catless x pipe, 3.73s (i want to get to 60 by at least second gear...) on a eaton lsd, nice clutch, 150 wet, hp tuned... what do yall think about this combo.. looking for high to mid 12's (on dr's)...and a nice daily driver hahaha __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

January 31st, 2008, 03:44 AM	#8
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 6,985 iTrader: 0 reviews	JLT intake makes same hp as c&l and is cheaper. Don't know if you want a catless xpipe. It will probably sound really raspy. I would suggest either a catted xpipe, or an o/r h-pipe. With 4:10's you can get to 58.03mph in second gear before needing to shift. With 3:73's you could get to 63mph. Don't think that's really that much of a differance. With 4:10's you would be at 2,800 rpm at 80mph. ...Don't forget you'll need a tuner with all that stuff you plan of buying. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread I'm selling everything off my car, if i have something u want, pm me. 1988 lx 5.0 - Daily 2007 vortech gt - for sale 2012 mustang 5.0 - December 2011 Last edited by Jucostud; January 31st, 2008 at 03:53 AM.

January 31st, 2008, 03:58 AM	#9
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,688 iTrader: 1 reviews	like i said i plan on using HP once they come out with the 09 update... i usually run catless where i live... cops, judge... no one gives a shit... i think itll sound good through some mag's or a hooker... just gonna throw in 4* and 10% gas to start with run 93, set the fans at 180... see how that works. is there any need to twist these motors higher than 6k? __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

January 31st, 2008, 04:05 AM	#10
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,365 iTrader: 1 reviews	Welcome __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

January 31st, 2008, 04:10 AM	#11
05mustang_kb_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,747 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah with better heads and cams the motor can make some nice power up there but stock the engine makes its peak at 5700 rpm, so no need to go past 6k __________________ 326 cubic inches of Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

January 31st, 2008, 01:00 PM	#12
1Nasty05 Banned 05 Redfire GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Linden VA Posts: 393 iTrader: 0 reviews	welcome to MM. where are you located in VA? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

January 31st, 2008, 01:07 PM	#13
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January 31st, 2008, 04:55 PM	#14
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,688 iTrader: 1 reviews	south hill... 2 hours south of richmond... i run at petersburg and Roxboro. __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

January 31st, 2008, 09:30 PM	#16
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,872 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome to the club. __________________ Dyno vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6PDbkL5DXk

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