v6 tuners running on 87?

D-Reck · July 21st, 2011, 10:43 PM

Any 05-09 mustang v6's using a tuned CAI that's programmed to run on 87 octane? If so, what gains do you notice hp and mpg wise? thanks in advance!

RedDevilGT · July 21st, 2011, 10:53 PM

We just answered this question man lol. Besides, in this forum you won't find many 05-09's, we're mainly all SN95's and New Edges here.

D-Reck · July 21st, 2011, 10:58 PM

haha i know i'm just looking for some statistics, would give me peace of mind before going in and doing this to my car. and i understand now, but you guys know what you're talking about even though it's a different model?

RedDevilGT · July 21st, 2011, 11:01 PM

It's essentially the same thing. You will see better gains, than our 3.8's but honestly it's not THAT much of a difference in HP and MPG's. You'll notice the HP, but as for the MPG's it's not anything that's going to break your wallet. It's not like you're installing a 4 barrel carb on your car or anything like that lol.

D-Reck · July 21st, 2011, 11:05 PM

alright thanks for the help! i think i'm going to go with the JLT tuned CAI.

RedDevilGT · July 21st, 2011, 11:06 PM

Awesome, have fun with it!

mcqueen · July 21st, 2011, 11:14 PM

D-Reck, I'm not sure where you get your gas but if you're just buying it from any old place, look into purchasing high quality fuel. Shell, Exxon, BP, places like that. You'll pay a little more but you'll get better gas mileage. My car could pull 260-270 miles out of a tank of Shell 93. And then I could fill up at some cheap ass station like Murphey USA (better known as "WalMart gas stations") and barely squeeze 220-230 miles out of a tank.

Jetflo · July 22nd, 2011, 12:24 AM

For a daily driver, tuning to 87 octane has a lot of advantages. Most tuners come with this as an option and you'll still see some gains.

Higher octane allows for more spark advance. In terms of fuel mixture, a tune will provide similar benefit no matter what octane you pick. The fuel mixture gains are decent.

A bigger gain is not shown in peak hp and torque. Changes to the fuel table can also provide better throttle response. A good tune will "wake up" your car. I think this is what I like best about them.

Good luck!

walt1120 · July 22nd, 2011, 01:24 AM

As far as New Edges go, i wouldnt use anything higher than 87 unless you have forced induction or heads/cam.

as for 05+ the 93 Race tune from bama kicks ass.

July 21st, 2011, 10:43 PM	#1
D-Reck Regular 2005 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 reviews	v6 tuners running on 87? Any 05-09 mustang v6's using a tuned CAI that's programmed to run on 87 octane? If so, what gains do you notice hp and mpg wise? thanks in advance!

July 21st, 2011, 10:53 PM	#2
RedDevilGT SG 2005 Mustang GT 2001 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,139 iTrader: 0 reviews	We just answered this question man lol. Besides, in this forum you won't find many 05-09's, we're mainly all SN95's and New Edges here. __________________ 01' V6: SCT tuned, Dual Flowmasters & H-pipe, 8000k 35w HID's, Steeda Short Shifter, BBK CAI, Eibach pro-kit, 3.73's and t-lok. 05' GT: SCT tuned, C&L Racer, FRPP cams, Pypes Pype Bomb's, Shorty Antenna, Painted Mirror covers, Decklid Panel

July 21st, 2011, 11:01 PM	#4
RedDevilGT SG 2005 Mustang GT 2001 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,139 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's essentially the same thing. You will see better gains, than our 3.8's but honestly it's not THAT much of a difference in HP and MPG's. You'll notice the HP, but as for the MPG's it's not anything that's going to break your wallet. It's not like you're installing a 4 barrel carb on your car or anything like that lol. __________________ 01' V6: SCT tuned, Dual Flowmasters & H-pipe, 8000k 35w HID's, Steeda Short Shifter, BBK CAI, Eibach pro-kit, 3.73's and t-lok. 05' GT: SCT tuned, C&L Racer, FRPP cams, Pypes Pype Bomb's, Shorty Antenna, Painted Mirror covers, Decklid Panel

July 21st, 2011, 11:06 PM	#6
RedDevilGT SG 2005 Mustang GT 2001 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,139 iTrader: 0 reviews	Awesome, have fun with it! __________________ 01' V6: SCT tuned, Dual Flowmasters & H-pipe, 8000k 35w HID's, Steeda Short Shifter, BBK CAI, Eibach pro-kit, 3.73's and t-lok. 05' GT: SCT tuned, C&L Racer, FRPP cams, Pypes Pype Bomb's, Shorty Antenna, Painted Mirror covers, Decklid Panel

July 22nd, 2011, 12:24 AM	#8
Jetflo Regular 2001 3.8L w/ 5spd Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California Posts: 198 iTrader: 0 reviews	For a daily driver, tuning to 87 octane has a lot of advantages. Most tuners come with this as an option and you'll still see some gains. Higher octane allows for more spark advance. In terms of fuel mixture, a tune will provide similar benefit no matter what octane you pick. The fuel mixture gains are decent. A bigger gain is not shown in peak hp and torque. Changes to the fuel table can also provide better throttle response. A good tune will "wake up" your car. I think this is what I like best about them. Good luck! __________________ Are you absolutely certain you're not pregnant?

July 21st, 2011, 10:58 PM	#3
D-Reck Regular 2005 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha i know i'm just looking for some statistics, would give me peace of mind before going in and doing this to my car. and i understand now, but you guys know what you're talking about even though it's a different model?

July 21st, 2011, 11:05 PM	#5
D-Reck Regular 2005 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright thanks for the help! i think i'm going to go with the JLT tuned CAI.

July 22nd, 2011, 01:24 AM	#9
walt1120 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Stang 1.0Gallon V6 14.45 @95.8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,130 iTrader: 2 reviews	As far as New Edges go, i wouldnt use anything higher than 87 unless you have forced induction or heads/cam. as for 05+ the 93 Race tune from bama kicks ass. __________________ 2004 Bolt on & Cammed 3.9L V6

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