05 GT Intake

Does this require a dyno or retuning once installed?

If so, where do you get that done at? How much? Doesit void any warranty with Ford?

Thanks to anyone who can help

is there a better and/or cheaper one out there? Thanks again

 

YES, Tune req'd. Steeda sells a tune package/sct or diablo unit. I am VERY pleased with my setup, SOTP feel and great sounds at WOT! It will require 93 octane.

 

Yes , it will require your computer to be re-flashed ... Which if you don't already have one , will require you to get either the SCT or the Diablo Sport tuner ...

No , it doesn't have to be dyno'd , but if you want the most performance gains you can get , it helps. I didn't have my dyno'd till we added the CM Plates. I had mine dyno'd at Steeda at first when I was using the SCT and it cost $150 ...

Later on I got the Diablo and since they didn't have the tune correct for the Steeda setup , they had me come in and used my car for R&D to correct the tune. They spent the whole day and didn't charge me anything ...

As far as better or cheaper ... I think there are some that are cheaper , but I don't think they have a heat shield , the ones that do all cost about the same. I chose the Steeda CAI because I live near Steeda and always used their parts on my last mustang , someone else might prefer one of the other CAI units . I don't think there should be much difference in performance gains between the different units ...

 

To re-flash the computer, can this be done at home, or does it require you to take the car in somewhere. Sorry performance mods are new to me, and allthough I am interested in the CAI , it seems like a lot more intense then I want to get involved in.

Thanks for enlightening me with any info .

 

Check the FAQ sticky in this section for good discussions on this subject. You can load the tune at home using the sct and diablo units.

 

Hey there ponygirl. Try this link and locate a dealer near year for sct dyno/tuning.
http://www.sctflash.com/main.php
put in your zip code and it will show you dyno sct tuners in your area. My dealer service mgr. did tell me that it would void warranty, before I even asked about it. You can keep a copy of the factory tune on the sct or diablo devices. So that you can go back to stock. But again, I am sure dealer is going to say cai is also voiding warranty. Before doing many mods other than exhaust. Search out a dealer that is willing to work with modded cars, or you may find yourself up the river. You can put a canned flash from the dealer selling you the hand device/flasher/programmer. But it seems the best way to get the right program is to take it to a tuner, that can modify the tune to its best paramaters. Thus making sure all works well. Good luck pnygrl.