Originally Posted by
pokerplayer
Hey guys,
I picked up my 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 at the end of last summer. I'm about to pull the trigger on:
1) Kooks Long tube headers with catted H Pipes.
Gains are minimal vs money spent...... Use that money elsewhere.
(Question 1) -I've been reading that the X-Pipe gets better gains but it's negligible, and I want the deep muscle car sound rather than rasp. Do you guys agree?
Agree
(Question 1a) -Also what are the differences vs getting these option catted or not?
Don't go catless.
2) JTL CAI
(Question 2) -I was looking at other CAIs, and I asked the shop what they thought about the K&Ns ... he told me they were too small and I need a bigger one for the setup I want, and JTL is the way to go. Do you guys agree?
Love my JLT.
3) Borla S-Type axleback exaust
(Question 3) -I bought the car with flowmasters installed, but I want something with less drone and deeper. He said this was the way to go. I've heard some people have a similar setup to me, but they have the Borla Type S Catbacks instead of the axlebacks....what would the difference be if I changed this setup to that?
I have the Borla S type catback. The catback comes with an xpipe, you'd be fine with just axle backs. I get no drone on the highway, car is manageable in the city and loud when I step in it. IMO the Borla S type is the perfect exhaust. I sold my Corsa Sports to get the Borlas that's how much I like them.
4) Then obv getting it tuned. I'm going dyno tune it rather than an emailed canned tune.
Dyno tune all the way. I drove all the way to Michigan for my tune that's how important it is!
..So aside from the questions I had above, a few more questions:
(Question 4) What kind of gains in HP and torque do you guys expect from the above set up?
Im guessing 30ish..... Might be good to do a baseline pull, DaSilva racing will do dyno pulls for I think $60.00 at there Sick Kids show. Cheap way to get a baseline number.
(Question 5) What would you next upgrade be after this? Which power upgrade (Manifold Intake? Cams?)? .. Which driveability upgrade (Tires, Gears, Clutch Suspension Etc?)
Suspension without a doubt...... It's always the first thing I do.
Thanks guys!