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  • Start date Start date May 22, 2005
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Did anyone with a V6 05 tune there car with an Xcalibrator? Plus, do mods really matter if you don't tune the car for them?
 

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Anything on the intake side needs to be tuned because the computer needs to be adjusted for the more airflow.

The exhuast side is debatable, but i think unless you have a lot of power (forced induction) you wouldnt need to do any tuning due to exhaust, but im sure it would help.
 
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So exhaust is debatable, but lets say you just get a CAI you would need a tune? Cause what I'm thinking lets say you gain 5 horse from a CAI, now if you get a tune won't you gain more from the CAI? Another question is on a T-lok, will the the computer need to be flashed for this?
 

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T-lok no

CAI will need a retune to run correctly and to get the most gain from it. You can just bolt one up there, but dont expect more than 5-8hp from it. With a tune you can probably squeeze 20+.
 

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with changing the exhaust I think you can just unplug the battery for a couple of minutes. then the computer re-learns the new exhaust.
Please if I am wrong correct me.
 

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kevins05-v6 said:
with changing the exhaust I think you can just unplug the battery for a couple of minutes. then the computer re-learns the new exhaust.
Please if I am wrong correct me.
Click to expand...

I never unpluged mine when i put on my gt muffler, think i should?
 

kevins05v-6

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if you are happy with the way your Mustang drives then I wouldnt, but Idont think it can hurt.
 
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