Cold Air Intake
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Cold Air Intake
Hey Guys,
First of all, great site here. I've got an 07 GT Convertible Grabber Orange loaded with just about everything you can get from the factory. Stripped it up first, now looking to make some modest performance enhancements. I have decided on the FRPP GTA mufflers and the FRPP X-pipe. After all the posts I've read, I'll let the muffler shop install and weld. I see too many stories about alignment and rattling issues. I see different exhaust systems for the hardtop and the convertible. Does one X-pipe fit all?
My big question is what cold air intake is the best with this set-up. Is the FRPP CAI okay? I see that many of you are running many different brands. Is there one that has the highest percentage of users. Also, I went to several different websites of the various brands and was even more confused. There seem to be 3-6 models of the same thing. I was also confused by the different 'tunes" available. So with 6 models and 4 or 5 tunes there seems to be 30 combinations? I've seached these threads all morning and cannot find an explanation. I am not looking for full race just a good combination of parts to help the car get down the road a little faster.
I have also looked at some of the "superchips" type tuners. Is the "tuner" with the CAI the same thing? I would hate to start tuning this and tuning that and fry the old factory computer. Is the factory warranty affected in any way with these modifications?
And finally, I am in Houston. I already have the muffler shop. Does anyone know who does good work installing the CAI?
Sorry if I have asked too many questions. I just want to do this once and do it right. Many thanks in advance.
First of all, great site here. I've got an 07 GT Convertible Grabber Orange loaded with just about everything you can get from the factory. Stripped it up first, now looking to make some modest performance enhancements. I have decided on the FRPP GTA mufflers and the FRPP X-pipe. After all the posts I've read, I'll let the muffler shop install and weld. I see too many stories about alignment and rattling issues. I see different exhaust systems for the hardtop and the convertible. Does one X-pipe fit all?
My big question is what cold air intake is the best with this set-up. Is the FRPP CAI okay? I see that many of you are running many different brands. Is there one that has the highest percentage of users. Also, I went to several different websites of the various brands and was even more confused. There seem to be 3-6 models of the same thing. I was also confused by the different 'tunes" available. So with 6 models and 4 or 5 tunes there seems to be 30 combinations? I've seached these threads all morning and cannot find an explanation. I am not looking for full race just a good combination of parts to help the car get down the road a little faster.
I have also looked at some of the "superchips" type tuners. Is the "tuner" with the CAI the same thing? I would hate to start tuning this and tuning that and fry the old factory computer. Is the factory warranty affected in any way with these modifications?
And finally, I am in Houston. I already have the muffler shop. Does anyone know who does good work installing the CAI?
Sorry if I have asked too many questions. I just want to do this once and do it right. Many thanks in advance.
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Many people get their CAI from either www.brenspeed.com or www.bamachips.com or from other vendors like Evo or Tillman. I was getting service done yesterday at my local dealer and we spoke about that very subject. they recommended the steeda setup. tuner and intake kit for about 675. I know that is a little more than you can buy it frrom some of the online vendors, but my dealer told me that if I purchase it from them, I will have no warranty concerns by putting on this intake etc.
that peace of mind is worth the extra dough to me at least. so talk to your dealer, they may be able to help you with everything.
good luck
Sam
that peace of mind is worth the extra dough to me at least. so talk to your dealer, they may be able to help you with everything.
good luck
Sam
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Hey Guys,
First of all, great site here. I've got an 07 GT Convertible Grabber Orange loaded with just about everything you can get from the factory. Stripped it up first, now looking to make some modest performance enhancements. I have decided on the FRPP GTA mufflers and the FRPP X-pipe. After all the posts I've read, I'll let the muffler shop install and weld. I see too many stories about alignment and rattling issues. I see different exhaust systems for the hardtop and the convertible. Does one X-pipe fit all?
My big question is what cold air intake is the best with this set-up. Is the FRPP CAI okay? I see that many of you are running many different brands. Is there one that has the highest percentage of users. Also, I went to several different websites of the various brands and was even more confused. There seem to be 3-6 models of the same thing. I was also confused by the different 'tunes" available. So with 6 models and 4 or 5 tunes there seems to be 30 combinations? I've seached these threads all morning and cannot find an explanation. I am not looking for full race just a good combination of parts to help the car get down the road a little faster.
I have also looked at some of the "superchips" type tuners. Is the "tuner" with the CAI the same thing? I would hate to start tuning this and tuning that and fry the old factory computer. Is the factory warranty affected in any way with these modifications?
And finally, I am in Houston. I already have the muffler shop. Does anyone know who does good work installing the CAI?
Sorry if I have asked too many questions. I just want to do this once and do it right. Many thanks in advance.
First of all, great site here. I've got an 07 GT Convertible Grabber Orange loaded with just about everything you can get from the factory. Stripped it up first, now looking to make some modest performance enhancements. I have decided on the FRPP GTA mufflers and the FRPP X-pipe. After all the posts I've read, I'll let the muffler shop install and weld. I see too many stories about alignment and rattling issues. I see different exhaust systems for the hardtop and the convertible. Does one X-pipe fit all?
My big question is what cold air intake is the best with this set-up. Is the FRPP CAI okay? I see that many of you are running many different brands. Is there one that has the highest percentage of users. Also, I went to several different websites of the various brands and was even more confused. There seem to be 3-6 models of the same thing. I was also confused by the different 'tunes" available. So with 6 models and 4 or 5 tunes there seems to be 30 combinations? I've seached these threads all morning and cannot find an explanation. I am not looking for full race just a good combination of parts to help the car get down the road a little faster.
I have also looked at some of the "superchips" type tuners. Is the "tuner" with the CAI the same thing? I would hate to start tuning this and tuning that and fry the old factory computer. Is the factory warranty affected in any way with these modifications?
And finally, I am in Houston. I already have the muffler shop. Does anyone know who does good work installing the CAI?
Sorry if I have asked too many questions. I just want to do this once and do it right. Many thanks in advance.
Give Joe a call and tell him Justin sent ya! He'll fix you up bro!
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George,
We have similar vehicles. I went with the Steeda Cold Air Intake and the SCT X-2 tuner. Steeda makes the FRPP intake, it is cheaper to get it from them. Bamachips has written very nice tunes for the Steeda CAI, so I went with them. No matter what intake/tune combination, you will be happy.
We have similar vehicles. I went with the Steeda Cold Air Intake and the SCT X-2 tuner. Steeda makes the FRPP intake, it is cheaper to get it from them. Bamachips has written very nice tunes for the Steeda CAI, so I went with them. No matter what intake/tune combination, you will be happy.
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