• Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2005 - 2014 Specific V6 Tech

Pulled the trigger: Diablosport Predator & AFE intake

  • Thread starter Thread starter rygenstormlocke
  • Start date Start date Oct 3, 2005

rygenstormlocke

former 10 second badass
Aug 13, 2005
698
0
0
Northern Virginia
Oct 3, 2005
#1
  • Oct 3, 2005
  • #1
Finally pulled the trigger on a tuner and intake. Got an awesome deal on it:

http://www.rpmoutlet.com/05v6.htm

It comes with a tune, but anyone know a good person with the preds?

 

MCMustangMan

New Member
Sep 10, 2005
112
0
0
Sterling Heights, Michigan (Detroit Suburb)
Oct 3, 2005
#2
  • Oct 3, 2005
  • #2
Looks like a good deal! Let me know how you like it! Looks like that combo will make some power!
 

rygenstormlocke

former 10 second badass
Aug 13, 2005
698
0
0
Northern Virginia
Oct 5, 2005
#3
  • Oct 5, 2005
  • #3
Installed it tonight, smoother revs and can feel it pull more on the higher rpms. I can also chrip the wheels, which is new cause I couldn't do that before. I only took it for a short run but will have more info tomorrow night after I take it on the high way. but it is definitely a noticable difference.
 

Excepcion13

New Member
Sep 16, 2005
215
0
0
Northern Virginia
Oct 5, 2005
#4
  • Oct 5, 2005
  • #4
Right on!!! What kind of HP gains do you think? Any plans to dyno and see where you are? Also, are you a manual or automatic?

That is awesome that you could feel the increase and chirp your wheels with the AFE and Diablo! Maybe you should also invest in a radar detector... Just try to keep racing every Honda/ Acura/ Mitsubishi you see!!! Speaking of Mitsubishis, I am DYING to square off with one of the 2006 Eclipse GTs (V6 3.8L 260 HP 260 ft lbs)!!! Anyone get the chance to spank one yet?

I have had my MMR CAI in hand for a while now but am waiting until I can get the SCT XCAL2 before putting it on! I am also throwing a JBA muffler on, mostly for a throatier sound, but I hope it will work in tandem with the CAI for a little extra boost. I decided to stay single exhaust this year and go dual next spring/summer when I install new headers. I will let you know if I get any HP gains from my setup, as I have an appt. for a tune and a dyno on the 15th! Can't wait!!! I am hoping that the CAI and tune are good for a little extra sumpin', sumpin'!

And I get to "Pimp My Ride" on the 10th (stripes and louvers). I will post some pics when she's dressed!!
 

rygenstormlocke

former 10 second badass
Aug 13, 2005
698
0
0
Northern Virginia
Oct 6, 2005
#5
  • Oct 6, 2005
  • #5
Your planned mods sound great. I will take it to springfield motorsport in a few weeks for a dyno. This weekend I am taking it to a mustang club show near my house. Can't wait to see some other rides. I'll keep you posted! I'm about to head out for the day, after driving it all day I will have some more input.
 

Excepcion13

New Member
Sep 16, 2005
215
0
0
Northern Virginia
Oct 6, 2005
#6
  • Oct 6, 2005
  • #6
Ah, then you are a local boy! Stationed out here? I am taking mine to Excessive in Manassas. You will have to let me know how you like Springfield Motorsports and I will let you know how it goes at Excessive. I think those two shops pretty much have the monopoly around these here parts (Woodbridge Dyno seems WAY too steep for my blood). What show are you going to?

BTW, I am taking my baby in to get the louvers and stripes put in at a shop in Mclean (Vertex Motorsports). They usually do imports, but they are knowledgeable, courteous, and very reasonable. The other shops I called either couldn't/wouldn't install stripes, were too expensive, or seemed very unprofessional. I will let you know how it goes. If you know of any good body/detail shops around here, pass the word!

Take care and enjoy your new ride!
 

rygenstormlocke

former 10 second badass
Aug 13, 2005
698
0
0
Northern Virginia
Oct 6, 2005
#7
  • Oct 6, 2005
  • #7
Excepcion13, that is great information...thank you!!!! Springfield motorsports quoted me some high prices, like $400 to use the dyno, $750 to get a dyno/professional tune combination. And from thier web site, they use thier own software for the tune, so its not like using an SCT or Diablo, but I need to verify this.

As for the show, I'm a member of the Northern Virginia Mustang Club, and they are having a show at Alagonkian Regional Park. I'll PM you the information.

I actually finally found someone good with exhausts, his name is David, works at Sterling Midas and he offers resonable prices. Hes fixing my magnaflow install, and quoted me $100 to go to a true dual setup, nice price!!! And he owns his own small shop in herndon, and will take care of my tloc install, and other mods that need a professional.

Later.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

B
'03 GT Fuel Pump/Pressure/Delivery Issue
  • Brodach
  • Oct 21, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
8
Views
827
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Oct 31, 2025
gkomo
Which one of these 3 intakes make the most sense for my 331 combo
  • from6to8
  • Jul 25, 2024
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Replies
7
Views
2K
1994 - 1995 Specific Tech Jul 26, 2024
AeroCoupe
Specific Cam Questions that Google can't seem to answer...
  • ChillPhatCat
  • Jun 20, 2024
  • 2.3L (N/A & Turbo) Tech
Replies
3
Views
768
2.3L (N/A & Turbo) Tech Jun 22, 2024
ChillPhatCat
Idle spark confusion
  • sav22rem22
  • Oct 26, 2023
  • Digital Self-tuning Forum
Replies
2
Views
2K
Digital Self-tuning Forum Nov 1, 2023
sav22rem22
J
Progress Thread Family member 1989 GT- Backstory and updates
  • JRC99
  • Apr 19, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
15
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 26, 2025
JRC99
J
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2005 - 2014 Specific V6 Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?