Horse power guess on my 14' GT

[5ptSloh]

So I bought a completely stock 2014 gt with under 15k miles about two months ago, since then ive put an exhaust, cat delete, and a tune required C&L cai on it, and ive got a sct with bama custom tunes on it and i always run 93 octane. out of curiousity im wondering about where you guys would think where i stand at RWHP, ive read many different numbers for the car being stock from lots of people but theyre alll so different i dont know what to believe anywhere from 350 RWHP - 375 RWHP. Also my car is a manual since i know that makes a difference. Thanks in advance ladies and gentleman.

Nick

 

[08GT500]

Hi,
Gains of 25-40 RWHP over stock are not uncommon with a good Tune and freeing up the induction & exhaust system in a Coyote 5.0. It’s important to note that you will lose any extended warranty or power train warranty if modifications are found by a Dealer, Ford recently put this into effect, just an FYI.
Removing Cats doesn’t gain much any discernible HP/TQ, there’s many that flow excellent, stock units flow decently as well.
Run it on a DYNO & know for certain, or do a 0-60 & see what it runs consistently, that will easily transfer into what it’s planting as well.
Good luck!
-John

 

[Brandon197]

I’d shoot for high 300’s to low 400’s... I really wanna dyno my car but never have the time. These cars are surprisingly quick top end though...

 

[08GT500]

Hi,
Don’t be so concerned with numbers, it’s how much you enjoy your ride!
Since you asked, I’ll answer..
Average drivetrain loss is 15% less than Gross HP to RWHP, placing your 2014 Coyote’s 420CRANK or Gross HP loss at -63RWHP (420BHP *15= 63RWHP, so you’re planting 357RWHP (stock), which isn’t too shabby (which also PLANTED that shi* eating grin on your face when you bought it-remember...?). Can a Coyote do better? Hel* dam^ YES.. Drop a Kenne Bell on it and clear for takeoff!!
Realistically..I’m guessing...low mileage, you’re running a C & L Racer CAI, and ran an upper tier free flowing exhaust (no Longtubes) with an X pipe Cat delete, a correlating Catback and a “high” (93 Octane) Bama Tune.. you should be be planting just shy of that 15% drivetrain loss- right around 400RWHP.
Keep in mind every car is different.
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Great Car! Enjoy every second of it!
Best!
-John
P.S.: Don’t forget about any extended power train warranty(ies) you may have, don’t want to void them, if not- have at it!.