[XxViSiOnxX]

Sup people i know this is a common post but now that i know were my iat sensor is now im in the market to start modding my stang, now ive read other posts saying to get the SCT XCAL 2 now i know this is a chip how much better is this vs the Diablo chip? and gears? im totally lost when people say go to 3.73 or 4.10 and what is my stock gear ratio? and what kinda hp could i see if i were to start with these mod's first and my goal is to hit 300hp/300tq or slightly better dont wanna overkill just be able to keep up with the bigger boys like the Gt,350z,Sti etc...so any info and links would help
John

[Cricket]

The IAT has nothing to do with more performance or response. I'm lookin for a picture of it now.

[XxViSiOnxX]

ok thanks would appreciate it alot

[Cricket]

Alright this is your IAT All it is is pretty much a thermometer. Moving it around won't do anything. The best thing you can do to get more power out of something electrical is just a new engine tune with the SCT Xcal2. Talk to Justin and he will set you up the right way.

[XxViSiOnxX]

ive been told thats its possible that the IAT sensor on my stang might be built into the MAF if its not is there a way you can tell me were this sensor might be located in the engine or a rough estimate more or less because i can tell you know its not on the intake only the maf is there and im positive its not on the TB so anywere else it might be if you can let me know that would be awesome thanks

[XxViSiOnxX]

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[Cricket]

I really don't know. Let me do some readin and find out.

[XxViSiOnxX]

Originally Posted by Cricket I really don't know. Let me do some readin and find out.

on which part? about how i should start on modding or the IAT ? lmk thanks

[scubasteve041186]

the chips are just how the mod your car do the same thing but sct has alot more options thats all, the gears um kinda like timing your gears differently you'll have ot shift sooner compared to b4
imagine a big crank pulley and a small one. the small one has to go around 4.10 turns to one turn of the big wheel now that little crank is hooked up the wheels only problem is sometime the shifting can be too fast for a manual thing i'm gona try 4.10's on my 5-speed but i dunno might be a waste haha people recommend 4.10 for auto and 3.73 for manual. hope that helped a bit if not just google up gear ratios theres some websites that will explain it better with pictures

[00SoSlow]

ok ok heres my help if it works... i would recommend getting the sct tuner from jason at vmp tuning on this website, they are great to deal with from others on here saying that. the diablo chip is just sumptin u plug into your ecu and u get "upgrades" the sct will allow u to change anything u want that it can with the push of a few buttons from what i understand.
Now for gears! the long and boring discussion on them... 3.73 for manuals and 4.10 for autos, some say dont fear the gear and go 4.10 or bust, to be safe 3.73 is enough for a DD manual. since u are a 2006 stang, i think u are set and 3.27 stock gear ratio. uping it to 3.73 would be a little jump but 4.10 would give u seat of your pants acceleration, idk if its safer to do the 4.10 in 05+ stangs do to rpm redlines, im sure someone will fill it in.
To come close to your goal i would start off by building from the back forward, something i was told to do if i wanted a powerful machine. Why have the power if ur rearend can't handle it RIGHT? Start off with the gears, and a t-lok on your 7.5" rearend or swap out to the 8.8" rear that doesn't need t-lok. then work forward like i said, next could be the exhaust... headers, midpipe, catback of choice.... Underdrive pulley... cold air intake... or just go the power packs like stated in other threads



if u need more help don't be shy we are here to help our fellow mustang enthusiasts

[XxViSiOnxX]

Originally Posted by 00SoSlow ok ok heres my help if it works... i would recommend getting the sct tuner from jason at vmp tuning on this website, they are great to deal with from others on here saying that. the diablo chip is just sumptin u plug into your ecu and u get "upgrades" the sct will allow u to change anything u want that it can with the push of a few buttons from what i understand. Now for gears! the long and boring discussion on them... 3.73 for manuals and 4.10 for autos, some say dont fear the gear and go 4.10 or bust, to be safe 3.73 is enough for a DD manual. since u are a 2006 stang, i think u are set and 3.27 stock gear ratio. uping it to 3.73 would be a little jump but 4.10 would give u seat of your pants acceleration, idk if its safer to do the 4.10 in 05+ stangs do to rpm redlines, im sure someone will fill it in. To come close to your goal i would start off by building from the back forward, something i was told to do if i wanted a powerful machine. Why have the power if ur rearend can't handle it RIGHT? Start off with the gears, and a t-lok on your 7.5" rearend or swap out to the 8.8" rear that doesn't need t-lok. then work forward like i said, next could be the exhaust... headers, midpipe, catback of choice.... Underdrive pulley... cold air intake... or just go the power packs like stated in other threads if u need more help don't be shy we are here to help our fellow mustang enthusiasts

okay so i get the gears now and chip now what i need to understand would be the t-lok 7.5 or 8.8 rear does that mean swapping out my differential to a bigger one or going wider were the tires stick out a little more?

[Cricket]

we are talking about the rear end differential. The 8.8 is loads stronger than the 7.5 and will handle higher hp applications.

[XxViSiOnxX]

Originally Posted by Cricket we are talking about the rear end differential. The 8.8 is loads stronger than the 7.5 and will handle higher hp applications.

so again does that mean i remove the differential completly and add a bigger one or replace the internals etc..if you have a image that would be great im really looking to start these mods by january lmk

[Cricket]

you have to replace the whole differential. I don't have any pics.

[XxViSiOnxX]

ahh okay gotcha thanks i will inquire more from a custom shop and see what my options are once i get to the point when i start

[XxViSiOnxX]

Anyone Else Have AnyThing to Add To This,,,!!

[00SoSlow]

the 8.8 holds more HP than the 7.5, i would personally go with the sct instead of the chip, and by going with a 8.8 u would have to swap out your whole rear axle

[XxViSiOnxX]

00SoSlow the 8.8 holds more HP than the 7.5, i would personally go with the sct instead of the chip, and by going with a 8.8 u would have to swap out your whole rear axle

what would you suggest tho with my goals im after the 7.5 or 8.8 as you see i only wanna go at least 300-320hp same with torque nothing higher i dont intend to super modify anything just want a little more than what it has, right now its approx at 217 rwhp with 257 rwtq so you can see im after about 50 more tq and 80+ hp so i have decided to go with the sct ive heard plenty of peeps say its great and has many adjustments so lmk what you think thanks