OKCMustangGT

I average around 15-16 MPG and I drive exclusively in town driving.

One thing I did notice with Doug's Race Tune concerning the idle RPM. With it stock, 87P, 91P & 91T the RPM would rush over 1k at start, go back to about 1k till warm then settle to 800-900. With the 91R Tune, I start the car it jumps to 1k then drops immediately to 800-900 with no 1k warm up idle. Does anyone else's do this?

I like the black stripes on the cup holder bezel. Would definitely like to see the finished product installed for an overall look.

TacoBill

exhaust
You should be able to swap in the new band clamps without too much issues. Sounds like you're doing it, so take note of the rotational position of the rear pipes and adjust so they don't hang down as low as it is now.
To make it easier on yourself, I'd pull the axle-backs off completely to make it easier to slide those rear pipes back far enough to access the band clamps. Just remember, all the tip adjustments can be done at those mid-pipe band clamps.

Bamatune
+1 on what Tom said. Only when cold does the RPM's rev a little high, but when warm, it settles down.
Can't hurt to double check your CAI connections as well as that tube that runs from the camcover to the side of the C&L airtube.

trumpet
Yes, it's there, but I really don't notice (or care) about it. I guess if you focus on the trumpeting and perceive it as annoying (Tom.. ), it can get to your nerves. Leo and I really don't care about it, it's just the way it is.

MPG
12 mpg? Did you mean 21?
I have no idea what I'm averaging, but I'd guess it's a genuine 12.




You don't have to tape all the way around. Take a look at my DG louver album and see where mine's were taped. Have to allow for water drainage.

Daryl did a write-up on the rocker stripes, it's in my how-to. You may want to give it a once over.



If I were to hang in that 2500 zone in 5th, it wouldn't be for too long because a cop would pull my a$$ over!

As far as the other gears, why would I maintain the engine at 2500? I have a manual, that means I have full control!

habu

On start up it's closer to 2K rpm and drops pretty quickly. It will hang at 1K sometimes driving around coming to a light until I blip the throttle.

MPG... I mean 12 not 21. I WISH is was 21. I drive streets and this week it's been the small bursts to work < 2 miles. So maybe that's it. I'll reset it going to West End alignment and see if it gets better.

trumpeting I don't care for. It's keeping my foot off the throttle and that's no fun. Aside from that no additional rattles, vibrations or sqeaks that are horrible.

89Trooper

90% of my driving to work is highway speeds (70-80mph). I think my mpg would even be better if I didn't drive 8-10 mph over all the time. And I never drive the Mustangs around town - to the movies, WalMart, grocery shopping, etc. That's what makes having a beater nice.

I have the 93R tune, but it shouldn't make any difference. I watched this morning and it does hang at 1k for awhile while warming up.

After hearing the deep, mellow tone of the Flowmasters, the brepping sound really didn't appeal to me at all (as you know).

As far as the RPM range, I meant the brepping was longer in higher gears, but a very quick "brep" in 1st. Also, I meant if I WERE to hold it at 2500 it would be brepping away... not that I did do that or would do that.

pville piper

"I'm a Ford Mustang! You're an American classic -- fast, strong, and bold. You're not snobby or pretentious, but you have what it takes to give anyone a run for their money."

Go figure!

89Trooper

How many times did you take the test until you got that one??

TacoBill

Well duh!

Same scenario applies to the rev limiter.. if I WERE to hold it at 6250 it would be coughing away... not that I did do that or would do that.

pville piper

Once, I didn't even know the stang was on there. You basically have to put in the most boring answers and you end up with the mustang.

pville piper

Wow... Quiet day today. Did everybody actually work at work today?

Or did they take off like me!

TacoBill

Yeah, quiet day today..

Leo, Brian and myself will be going to a car meet tomorrow morning in Carlsbad. It's going to be a special trip for me. I'm expecting to break the 1000 MILE mark!

fxdwg2002

Is it tomorrow or Sunday? I thought Leo said it was Sunday? I was planning on hitting the Good Guy's car show at Del Mar this weekend also.

TacoBill

Ck PM.

LEO_06GT

My bad it's tomorrow from 7-9 and after that I think Bill,Brian and myself are going to cheeburger if you want to come with.

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Well I finally installed the dam louvers today. I was in the process of doing the rocker stripes untill Bill told me there wouldn't be enough time for them to dry before morning. (FYI I was about to put them on about an hour ago.) I'll post pics of the louvers tomorrow although you guys have already seen the test fit pics.

BTW-I'm getting a matte black magnetic panel from "Cowtown" for dirt cheap so If I don't like it I'll make sure to offer it to one of you.

fxdwg2002

Where are we meeting leo? do you wanna drive up together? You have my number. Give me a call.

mikes rx

here is what it looks like with black for all the grooves. The pic looks a little bad, as MGW's quality is much better than this can show

Unfortunately, I won't know what it looks like inside the vehicle until next week, but it gives a good idea.

EDIT: see updated pics

TacoBill

Made it back from the Cbad Meet and Cheeseburger-Cheeseburger! And we survived!!

It was nice meeting Steve (fxdwg2002) and his son, Zachary.

There were plenty of Mustangs, Corvettes, and exotics there at the Meet.

Afterwards, Brian, Leo, Steve, and I headed over to Cheeseburger Cheeseburger for lunch. Great cheeseburgers there!
In fact, Leo went for the BIG ONE POUNDER, not because he was starving, but we think he just wanted his pic up on the wall (of everyone who put away one of those monster burgers).

I really didn't want to mention it, BUT.. Leo lost AGAIN in an impromptu street race! Once again fell prey to the TacoBill GT... as well as Steve (he claims he missed 3rd.. ). Brian was the smart one in the bunch, didn't want to tangle with the Taco.

LEO_06GT

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89Trooper

Cool pics... and video... did you finish it??

Why does Brian have a plate up front?

LEO_06GT

After Cheeburger Steve, his son Zachary and I headed out to the "Good guys" car show.
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