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 Post subject: Re: CAI AND TUNED
PostPosted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:07 pm 
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The Barton shifter, Bama tune, and K&N air filter were installed yesterday.

Barton shifter - The shifts are very short!! Very notchy (not a bad thing). At first the shifter was extremely stiff and took many tries in attempting to engage reverse. Drove about 100 miles today and the stiffness has noticeably improved. Engaging reverse still is a PITA. I am sure the stiffness issue will continue to improve. For me, this was a very worthwhile upgrade.

Bama tune - running the 87 octane performance tune (will try the street tune next week). Noticeable improvement with throttle response. Certainly feels much quicker. Much more usable 5th gear - pulls from lower RPMs without engine "lugging". Didn't hit a highway at all today so I can't comment on 6th gear.

K&N air filter - Hard to say if the filer had any appreciable affect because it was installed at the same time as the Bama tune.

After 1 day I'm pleased with the results.


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 Post subject: Re: CAI AND TUNED
PostPosted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:51 pm 
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Glad to hear it. Hope it more fun to drive now. So whens the supercharger going on? :)


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 Post subject: Re: CAI AND TUNED
PostPosted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 4:29 pm 
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Today I ordered a "flip" key. It was a toss up between the supercharger and the flip key :smile:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-113-FORD-MUS ... 661wt_1164


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 Post subject: Re: CAI AND TUNED
PostPosted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 4:30 pm 
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Now if I could only find some cup holders....


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 Post subject: Re: CAI AND TUNED
PostPosted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:04 am 
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Did the flip key work? I need a spare key. All I have is a red track key as a spare but it puts the car in track mode. Not to good in traffic.


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 Post subject: Re: CAI AND TUNED
PostPosted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:27 am 
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Your post was at 3am!! You gotta get some rest. :smile:

The key hasn't arrived yet. The seller, and the key, got great reviews on various other Mustang forums. Total cost was about $47 dollars. When I get it I'll report it here and I'll also PM you.

BTW - My new 3.55 gears are supposed to be delivered today.


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 Post subject: Re: CAI AND TUNED
PostPosted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:59 pm 
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I think the forum clock is off by an hour. I hope you new ring and pinion work for you. I had them changed in my pick up years ago from 3.55 to 4.10 so it would stop down shifting on hilly highway. MPG improved too. I don't think yours will though.


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