Just got my 2013 5.0
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Im running a 93 octane tune from :
http://tuningbyjames.com/
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Tossing out the factory warranty I flat out stupid. Wtf
Who keeps a mustang stock and worries about warranties? In my experience, Very few people do other than women and old guys (and I'm an old guy Lol). If I was worried about warranties, longevity and keeping a car stock, It would be a V6 accord coupe or Maxima. Both are very nice cars in stock form. I'm of the belief that mustangs are meant to be modded. Tunes are very safe now and are not an automatic warranty void. Everyone is different though and need to respect both mindsets I guess.
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Not according to these guys. They tell me I'm full of it.
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Aftermarket CAI's are a cosmetic add on, don't get sucked into the hype that it adds power , the stock CAI, is more than adequate for making power. Here are my dyno results with the only mods being a 93 octane tune, and GT500 axleback, which btw adds sound but nothing for HP. I also included best ET on street tires with stock 3.15 gears
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I just picked up a white 2013 GT also, I love it! My understanding on the open air cleaner elements is not to do it ,as can clearly be seen,the hood vents let water pour into the air inlet / mass air meter. Causing a dead engine.
Like others are saying,I wouldn't do anything to void the warranty.
I haven't looked yet,but maybe ford Motorsport has a supercharger that won't void the warranty. But again,I didn't look yet.
Like others are saying,I wouldn't do anything to void the warranty.
I haven't looked yet,but maybe ford Motorsport has a supercharger that won't void the warranty. But again,I didn't look yet.
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Who keeps a mustang stock and worries about warranties? In my experience, Very few people do other than women and old guys (and I'm an old guy Lol). If I was worried about warranties, longevity and keeping a car stock, It would be a V6 accord coupe or Maxima. Both are very nice cars in stock form. I'm of the belief that mustangs are meant to be modded. Tunes are very safe now and are not an automatic warranty void. Everyone is different though and need to respect both mindsets I guess.
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Even Ford Racing parts will VOID the Ford Factory warranty when installed by an authroized Ford dealer, however, the Ford Racing Warranty then takes the place of the Ford Factory warranty, and is accepted at most Ford Dealerships as long as the Ford Racing warranty has been "properly registered" by the dealer installing the part(s).
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Ford Racing Parts have a 3 page PDF Warranty guide: http://www.fordracingparts.com/annou...2012_Packs.pdf
Even Ford Racing parts will VOID the Ford Factory warranty when installed by an authroized Ford dealer, however, the Ford Racing Warranty then takes the place of the Ford Factory warranty, and is accepted at most Ford Dealerships as long as the Ford Racing warranty has been "properly registered" by the dealer installing the part(s).
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what if you had the frpp tune done by a dealer, then changed to a custom tune, then changed back to stock. There would be no way of knowing what tune was in there at what time...
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just a word of caution.
few days back i was hearing a metal clinking noise from passenger side, so took it to dealership... before starting anything they said u have aftermarket abs n cai... so any repairs or even inspecting the vehicle would be my cost.. i did a 30 min chat with the service manager n walked away... went home looked under lucky for me it was few metal piece from road debris that was hung up underneath.... so just be prepared for this attitude from dealerships seeing an aftermarket stuffs... but same time not doing any mode on mustang is like buying an xbox and not buying addition games.
few days back i was hearing a metal clinking noise from passenger side, so took it to dealership... before starting anything they said u have aftermarket abs n cai... so any repairs or even inspecting the vehicle would be my cost.. i did a 30 min chat with the service manager n walked away... went home looked under lucky for me it was few metal piece from road debris that was hung up underneath.... so just be prepared for this attitude from dealerships seeing an aftermarket stuffs... but same time not doing any mode on mustang is like buying an xbox and not buying addition games.
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I ran the snot out of mine for 1000 miles to make sure there were no issues. I installed the Steeda 93 tune and cai and changed the oil to a base 4 synthetic. The car now has 20,000 miles and couldn't be stronger. Steeda has 0 failures BTW. Take off your skirts and Tune your car.