M1Rifle, thanks for the info. Now that I'm an expert racer, I may have to try this.

The Boss Hog
(Still crazy . . . . . . . )

 

I see another HC trap "falling out" here pretty soon. Ford's going to have to issue a TSB on this phenomena (lol)

 

So the data seems to indicate that the HC trap decreases performance - is that correct?

Can anything be harmed by removing the HC trap (except the environment) ?

How do I remove the HC trap.

I need details and pictures if possible - I need the idiot's guide.

 

LordBritish-

Go back and re-read the replies, most of what you ask is covered there.

 

Yup, found mine sitting on my work bench first thing this morning.

 

Sorry if I missed it, but could you explain exactly where this is located. I think mine is broke and needs to be removed.

 

Sorry if I missed it, but could you explain exactly where this is located. I think mine is broke and needs to be removed. [/b][/quote]
Take a look at prior threads '2', "Houston, we have a major obstruction". If still a problem, P.M. me.

 

Thanks Paul, I wasn't thinking "outside the box." I was only looking in this Thread only-Hello. Completely understood.
Thanks!

 

Only reason I knew is I've been following this for a while. Good luck!

 

No emissions testing down here. I think I'll still hang onto the HC trap anyhow.

 

Wonderful paperweight!

 

I keep mine in the box the SCT XCalibrator came in. The XCalibrator and cable is in my glove box.

 

I think I'll have enough miles in a few more weeks to go for the SCT & tune. I have the intake on it's way now.

 

Darn, I looked this morning and my hydrocarbon trap is defective. It fell out. All I did was give it a little nudge with a pair of pliers and out it came. I won't put it back in since it is obviously an oversite on FORD's behalf. You would think it would be harder for it to fall out like that :P

 

That is very interesting, as I had Ray at DynoLabs load my XCalibrator with some tunes for my 2005 GT last week. I should receive them tomorrow and have the car on a dyno on Friday. My car, however, is an automatic, so it will be interesting to see what kind of gains I will see. Here is the plan for the day:

1. Dyno the car bone stock down to the paper air filter element and HC trap in place
2. Remove HC trap, install K&N filter and re-dyno
3. Install underdrive pullies, 4.10 gears, reflash CPU with Ray’s 91 octane program and re-dyno

All tests will be performed on a Mustang Dyno. Once I have the results, I will post them for everyone to see.

 

GarageLogic-

I think I saw your XCalibrator. He showed me a box that was going out for shipment, said it was one of the first he sold via his website. My car was his first shot at the 2005 Mustang.

I hope to tweak it some more and we can trade tweaks.

 

That was me! Yeah, let's keep in touch and see what we can wring out of these cars!

 

Well, I have ran into my first glitch. I received my Xcalibrator and tune from Ray yesterday afternoon and reflashed the CPU. Everyhting worked flawlessly with the unit, and the car started up fine with the new calibrations. However, no sooner had I put it in drive and started to pull out of the driveway, two warning lights illuminated. Check Engine icon and Electonic Throttle icons. As soon as that happened, the car went into limp mode.

I pulled over and returned the calbration to stock, which is where it is now. I emailed Ray to let him know and he called me back almost immediately. He has a call into SCT now to see what may have caused my issues, and once that has been determined, he will take car of me. (Great guy, BTW) As far as I know, I am the first person to post an issue regarding an '05 reflash. par for the course it seems.

 

I wonder if he sent you a flash for a manual transmission by mistake?

 

I had mine retuned w/o the trap and have have zero errors. now, my service engine light is from the Cold Air Kit, but it runs fine.