CAI AND TUNED

llasov · **Joined:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:12 pm **Posts:** 71

I really enjoy my 2012 V6 convertible (manual trans). However, I would like additional low rpm oomf. Via the internet I've learned that perhaps the "best bang for the buck" to achieve improved low end response is to buy a Airraid CAI and Bama tune (American Muscle Car). I have no intention of racing. Unfortunately, it seems that these mods would void my Ford warranty.

Does anyone have any experience with this sort of thing?

racered302 · **Joined:** Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:38 pm **Posts:** 81

I would read up on the Bama tune. I've read and talk to some people that had the 5.0 and #8 cyl. failures. Not sure about the 6cyl. I'll try to find the links and post them up.

llasov · **Joined:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:12 pm **Posts:** 71

I'd like to know if any tune with a CAI would provide a noticable improvement in the lower rpm range particularly with a manual trans.

llasov · **Joined:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:12 pm **Posts:** 71

Earlier today I spoke with a Ford service advisor at Bob Davidson Ford whom stated that an "aftermarket" tune would void the manufacturer's warranty on any engine failure including oil leaks etc. Geesh - don't think I want to take the chance.

Anyone have any comments - experience?

racered302 · **Joined:** Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:38 pm **Posts:** 81

You can check this site and maybe give them a call. I wouldn't tune my car until after the warranty runs out. An intake and a cat back exhaust will bring you bit more low end tq. and your warranty stays in tact. HP is expensive.

http://jlttruecoldair.com/ZenCart/index ... 7aokdiroe7

llasov · **Joined:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:12 pm **Posts:** 71

With the exception of racered - not much help from the forum on this topic. Today I spoke with the folks at American Muscle Cars. I've ordered a K and N drop in filter, a Bama tuner, and a Barton short shifter kit. I realize that it is the job of the sales folks at AMC to sell products, however, I'm hopeful they provided me with accurate information and good advice. I was advised against a CAI becuase (according to the AMC rep) that the 2011-2012 air intake is designed well enough that a K and N filter would provide the best bang for the buck.

Racered - I recall that you had a short shifter in you Boss. What make is is? A guy at work has a 2008 Boss with a Hurst short shifter and he swears by it.

racered302 · **Joined:** Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:38 pm **Posts:** 81

I have the MGW. The boss was only built in 69 -70 and 2012 - 13.

llasov · **Joined:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:12 pm **Posts:** 71

Hmmm. There are Boss badges on his Mustang. I wonder if the only Boss is on the badges!! Or, maybe I quoted the wrong year. The co-worker left for the day.

racered302 · **Joined:** Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:38 pm **Posts:** 81

have you looked through this site? http://forums.themustangsource.com/f801/

llasov · **Joined:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:12 pm **Posts:** 71

Yes, thanks. I searched and reviewed various Mustang websites for a couple or so hours over the last few evenings. Found a bunch of info on "Modded Mustangs". I forgot to order the hood struts. I really can't stand the hood opening prop thing.

racered302 · **Joined:** Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:38 pm **Posts:** 81

Get the redline hood struts, they are alot cleaner. I have the MRT and they use a big bracket on the hood the redline's don't.

llasov · **Joined:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:12 pm **Posts:** 71

These guys?

http://www.cjponyparts.com/product.aspx ... 4AodF1IA2g

racered302 · **Joined:** Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:38 pm **Posts:** 81

They are the one's. Their in Harrisburg to, so only takes a day or two.

llasov · **Joined:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:12 pm **Posts:** 71

Just read the reviews. Excellent !!

Thanks for the heads up. I will order them.

DRRummel · **Posted:** Wed Apr 03, 2013 4:37 pm

llasov · **Joined:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:12 pm **Posts:** 71

Thanks DRRummel,

I looked at revautoracing web site. It appears that the company does work for serious race type driving. My car (at least as long I as own it) will never see the track. I'm not interested in a high horsepower engine. Geez - I owned MGB, Porche 914, Miatas. Not a lot of power there!! At my age, when I'm at a traffic light next to a young guy in a ricer who is egging me on to race I simply smile. I don't care to engage in a "who has the bigger pecker" contest. I merely want to enjoy a top down, moderate moderately powered, good handling ride. Hence I didn't get the GT because I didn't feel the need for 400 plus horsepower. In any event, at this time I am looking for addition low end power (below 3,000 rpms) and perhaps in the near future a little tightning of the suspension.

BTW - got my thrills when I owned motorcycles !!!

Thanks again for the post.

Great White · **Posted:** Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:43 am

llasov · **Joined:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:12 pm **Posts:** 71

Lonestar,

Last week I called Ford Racing. They stopped making the "performance kits" for the V6s after the model year 2010. They stated that becuase of poor sales of the 2010 kit they would not be producing anything for the 2011 and later V6s. From what I've read it appears that the tunes do not hurt the engine. I sure hope that is correct!!

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