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Anyone know of any at home tweaks??

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Black Stang 97

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ok, why is it that the idle hose HAS to be connected to the main intake pipe, I took it off and tried putting a mini filter/breather but my car wouldnt run, well it did for like 2 seconds then it turned off, and i connected it back to the main intake pipe and the car ran fine, I cant figure it out why it does that, also when i had the little breather on, my car got louder, the exhaust sounded alot louder, is there anything i can to for that??
 

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Black Stang 97 said:
ok, why is it that the idle hose HAS to be connected to the main intake pipe, I took it off and tried putting a mini filter/breather but my car wouldnt run, well it did for like 2 seconds then it turned off, and i connected it back to the main intake pipe and the car ran fine, I cant figure it out why it does that, also when i had the little breather on, my car got louder, the exhaust sounded alot louder, is there anything i can to for that??
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I tried that mod last night, but i put a cap on mine and had the same results as you. Here is a good link with more info on this:http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=451080&highlight=rpm+hang
 
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You don't cap it off completely.... It's a pipe cap with a hole drilled in it, like 5/16 or something, I forgot. You install it in the hose then put the hose back on. This restricts the air that the IAC valve lets in when you let off the throttle therefore bringing the RPMs down quicker.

The MAF meausres the air and tells the computer this so it can adjust accordingly. If you put a breather on the IAC hose opening in the intake tube you are letting a large amount of UNmetered air into the IAC and before the throttle body. THe car will not run like this. The IAC must recieve metered air. So no matter waht this hose must be connected to the IAC and intake tube, as well have some sort of passage way for air to travel through. . . . .
 

myponyrocks

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myponyrocks said:
You can cut your springs,
you can cut your antenna,
you can paint anything,
stickerz cause they make you go fast,
just buy stuff off ebay, if it doesnt work, hey you didn't pay full price, now you can put it back on ebay and rip off some other sucker....
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The first 3 are all things that are viable, the last 2 were obviously in a joking manor... personally I wouldnt cut my springs, I have the cash to buy a fabricated setup (wich means guaranteed safety and quality to me, assuming you use a known company/brand)
 

Black Stang 97

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would my car get louder with the copper mod???
 

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Black Stang 97 said:
would my car get louder with the copper mod???
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Not unless you are planning on using it for an exhaust.
 

PULMEOVR

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If you go here, they do dyno testing with and without the silencer in place.

At the wheels ...

+ 4.5 hp
- 2.6 tq (yes, minus)

Source:

http://stangbangers.com/01GT Simple Bolt-On HP.htm

I've also seen someone on here that had a dyno sheet of before and after and he gained about 3 RWHP.


Matt
 

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PULMEOVR said:
If you go here, they do dyno testing with and without the silencer in place.

At the wheels ...

+ 4.5 hp
- 2.6 tq (yes, minus)

Source:

http://stangbangers.com/01GT Simple Bolt-On HP.htm

I've also seen someone on here that had a dyno sheet of before and after and he gained about 3 RWHP.


Matt
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Nice info
 

PULMEOVR

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Thanks!

 

tomustang

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you can also make your own homemade CAI
 

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Make sure the air filter is clean, use mobil1 synthetic oil and cooper plugs for every tune up. Use 89 grade gas if your timing isn't advanced. ''This is Optional.'' Weight reduction! Take out your spare tire, jack, passenger seat and the rear seats.
 

Black Stang 97

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how would i make my own CAI??
 

tomustang

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Black Stang 97 said:
how would i make my own CAI??
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search the threads or on google
 

PULMEOVR

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I found this article. It is semi-helpful.

Building your own CAI, for the 4.6.

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/coldair.htm

Matt
 
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