Help with picking birthday mod for 99 Cobra

99CobraAR · January 18th, 2010, 12:22 AM

I know you guys get this all the time but bare with me I'm having one heck of a time which way to go with this. Right now the car is stock aside from full exhaust with an X-pipe, cats removed, and flows.

I was thinking for my birthday I would either order myself a Diablo Sport tuner (from RPM outlet) for some extra ponies (and to turn off rear O2s' to get rid of SES) or JLT CAI and MIL-Eliminators, they both will end up costing me the same but for the life of me I can't make up my mind.

so any input? would also accept other ideas around the same price range and greatly appreciate any help.

Thanks,
Dave T

drazga97 · January 18th, 2010, 01:19 AM

diablosport from AM. youll see noticable gains as soon as u plug it in.

99CobraAR · January 18th, 2010, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by drazga97

diablosport from AM. youll see noticable gains as soon as u plug it in.

Yeah I was figuring so, I've fallen in love with tuners ever since I put an SCT on the family F-350 6.0 Turbo Diesel that thing turned into a monster. I was also leaning in that direction because the guy I bought it from put on a brand new albeit stock air filter less than 1,000 miles ago. Might as well have an excuse for the CAI

not to mention it would save the $60 on the MIL-Eliminators in the long run.

Thanks for input, I'm still accepting input to be sure so fire away guys.

pilot37 · January 18th, 2010, 02:46 AM

My vote is for the CAI; let your snake breathe a little easier. Then get the tuner a little farther down the road once you're ready to do some more serious mods.

I've got a carbon fiber JLT CAI on mine and LOVE IT!!

If you get the CAI; PM me if you want some install tips because it is a bitch to do it properly.

Ryan Paymaster · January 18th, 2010, 08:51 AM

Not sure if it is out of your price range but headers are an awesome investment. Probably going to get more power out of them and they sound awesome. While you're down there buy the MIL eliminators and clip 'em in. Pick up a new air filter for the time being from AutoZone or something.

drazga97 · January 18th, 2010, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by pilot37

My vote is for the CAI; let your snake breathe a little easier. Then get the tuner a little farther down the road once you're ready to do some more serious mods.

I've got a carbon fiber JLT CAI on mine and LOVE IT!!

If you get the CAI; PM me if you want some install tips because it is a bitch to do it properly.

get a RAI

i think you'll feel more off a tune. i certainly did in both stangs. plus then if you do gears or go to get it dynoed you'll be spending less money. if u change wheels or tires u can adjust it. etc

M.P. Cobra Fan · January 18th, 2010, 09:27 AM

Out of your choices, tuner first. You are gonna need it anyway.

Cricket · January 18th, 2010, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Ryan Paymaster

Not sure if it is out of your price range but headers are an awesome investment. Probably going to get more power out of them and they sound awesome. While you're down there buy the MIL eliminators and clip 'em in. Pick up a new air filter for the time being from AutoZone or something.

He has full exhaust.

I would get the tuner.

99CobraAR · January 18th, 2010, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Cricket

He has full exhaust.

I would get the tuner.

I don't have headers but I'm looking for a nice easy bolt on for now putting headers on these 4vs seem to be a PITA especially since when I do go to headers I will go long tube as my X-pipe is already back far enough.

99CobraAR · January 18th, 2010, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by pilot37

My vote is for the CAI; let your snake breathe a little easier. Then get the tuner a little farther down the road once you're ready to do some more serious mods.

I've got a carbon fiber JLT CAI on mine and LOVE IT!!

If you get the CAI; PM me if you want some install tips because it is a bitch to do it properly.

Thanks when I get a JLT I will be sure to fire a PM your way.

Originally Posted by drazga97

get a RAI i think you'll feel more off a tune. i certainly did in both stangs. plus then if you do gears or go to get it dynoed you'll be spending less money. if u change wheels or tires u can adjust it. etc

Mind if I ask why you would suggest RAI over CAI?

drazga97 · January 18th, 2010, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by 99CobraAR

Thanks when I get a JLT I will be sure to fire a PM your way.

Mind if I ask why you would suggest RAI over CAI?

easier install, easier to change the filters, and u can take the headlight out (2 metal tabs and the 2 bulb harnesses) in a matter of seconds when u go to the track. and the way jlt made the rai is so the air goes through the hole where the headlight and gets pushed directly to the filter.

99CobraAR · February 9th, 2010, 06:24 AM

Sorry about not updating the thread, been having major problems with my back (2 compression fractures) and I lost contact with the world. I ended up getting the Diablo tuner and love it, so nice to have SES light off and it seemed to pick up some extra Wheaties. Just wish I would have gone with American Muscle over RPMoutlet, they screwed me on the "free overnight shipping" ended up having to pay $30 extra to get it here for my birthday.

vita · February 9th, 2010, 11:09 AM

curious, if you would have went with the CAI, wouldnt you need to retune to have it not throw codes?

99CobraAR · February 9th, 2010, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by vita

curious, if you would have went with the CAI, wouldnt you need to retune to have it not throw codes?

From what I understand that is only on 05+ plus stangs, but I could be wrong.

View Poll Results: Which birthday mod?
Diablo Sport Tuner from rpmoutlet	5	45.45%
JLT CAI and MIL-Eliminators	5	45.45%
Other- Please post suggestion	1	9.09%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

January 18th, 2010, 12:22 AM	#1
99CobraAR Regular 1999 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South West AR Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 reviews	Help with picking birthday mod for 99 Cobra I know you guys get this all the time but bare with me I'm having one heck of a time which way to go with this. Right now the car is stock aside from full exhaust with an X-pipe, cats removed, and flows. I was thinking for my birthday I would either order myself a Diablo Sport tuner (from RPM outlet) for some extra ponies (and to turn off rear O2s' to get rid of SES) or JLT CAI and MIL-Eliminators, they both will end up costing me the same but for the life of me I can't make up my mind. so any input? would also accept other ideas around the same price range and greatly appreciate any help. Thanks, Dave T

January 18th, 2010, 01:19 AM	#2
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	diablosport from AM. youll see noticable gains as soon as u plug it in. __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

January 18th, 2010, 02:46 AM	#4
pilot37 Regular 03 SVT Vert/'00 V6 Vert Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 208 iTrader: 0 reviews	My vote is for the CAI; let your snake breathe a little easier. Then get the tuner a little farther down the road once you're ready to do some more serious mods. I've got a carbon fiber JLT CAI on mine and LOVE IT!! If you get the CAI; PM me if you want some install tips because it is a bitch to do it properly. __________________ 2003 Terminator--JLT C/F CAI, Magnaflow Cat-back MM Mountain Crusader Club--MMMCC link MM Cobra Club #60

January 18th, 2010, 08:51 AM	#5
Ryan Paymaster Enthusiast 1996 Ford SVT Cobra 13.36@102 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plainfield, IL USA Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not sure if it is out of your price range but headers are an awesome investment. Probably going to get more power out of them and they sound awesome. While you're down there buy the MIL eliminators and clip 'em in. Pick up a new air filter for the time being from AutoZone or something. __________________ Slowly but surely creeping into the 12's on a stock N/A block...

January 18th, 2010, 09:27 AM	#7
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Out of your choices, tuner first. You are gonna need it anyway. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

February 9th, 2010, 06:24 AM	#12
99CobraAR Regular 1999 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South West AR Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sorry about not updating the thread, been having major problems with my back (2 compression fractures) and I lost contact with the world. I ended up getting the Diablo tuner and love it, so nice to have SES light off and it seemed to pick up some extra Wheaties. Just wish I would have gone with American Muscle over RPMoutlet, they screwed me on the "free overnight shipping" ended up having to pay $30 extra to get it here for my birthday. __________________ MM CC Member #68

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