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Midnight11 08-16-2012 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 3014)
Read my post on Facebook in the group.

sell me your xcal

DirtyD 08-16-2012 05:10 PM

It's a non-enhanced version dude. Obviously if it worked on these cars I would be keeping it. Derp.

Grandpa 08-16-2012 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Courtesy Flush (Post 3016)
F/I setups benefit even more from headers. The sound is well worth the money IMO.

Same could be said for TF wheels, Beautiful... but pricey commodity.

Having owned several boosted cars with longtubes in the past, I can tell you from experience that for a street car, they are not worth the expense. Minimal gains power wise (thought they sound great) but then you begin to have issues with tunes, 02 sensors and emissions issues. Yes, you can have a "hook up" not to deal with that, but having to go through the hassle every year is a pain in the ass. Plus, these new cars will need "not ready" codes regardless.

PLASMAN 08-16-2012 05:52 PM

Justin is in the process of putting together his VMP version of the TVS better than the roush model

Grandpa 08-16-2012 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PLASMAN (Post 3021)
Justin is in the process of putting together his VMP version of the TVS better than the roush model

Interesting. Did not know this. Have anymore info?

Courtesy Flush 08-16-2012 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve (Post 3020)
Having owned several boosted cars with longtubes in the past, I can tell you from experience that for a street car, they are not worth the expense. Minimal gains power wise (thought they sound great) but then you begin to have issues with tunes, 02 sensors and emissions issues. Yes, you can have a "hook up" not to deal with that, but having to go through the hassle every year is a pain in the ass. Plus, these new cars will need "not ready" codes regardless.

Why even do any performance modifications then, if experience tells you its hassle and not worth expense?

I fully disagree with headers adding minimal gains to f/i setups.

Grandpa 08-16-2012 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Courtesy Flush (Post 3023)
Why even do any performance modifications then, if experience tells you its hassle and not worth expense?

I fully disagree with headers adding minimal gains to f/i setups.

These new cars are ridiculously easy to make power with as it is, so why do modifications that aren't really needed that would just make the car difficult to be inspected? Exhaust and blower on these cars will make 600-700rw depending on boost and supporting mods.

Installing longtubes on these cars are a complete pain in the ass. If you have a shop do it 1) it's going to be expensive as hell 2) you're taking a huge chance with the Mustang shops in the DFW area because most of them suck ass. Dave's car is also slammed which is going to make it difficult driving daily with speed bumps and driveways scraping everything and possibly busting collectors.

Unless you are building an all out race car trying to squeeze out every last bit of horsepower, spending $1250 on parts, plus $85 hour labor hours on install is not worth the 15-20rwhp that you will gain from it.

But that's just my opinion.

virtu 08-16-2012 07:00 PM

For the guys running around with open exhaust, do you ever get hassled by the popo? I've heard what these cars sound like and I can't even imagine driving around the city making all that noise. I'm not knocking it, I think it sounds badass and I would totally do it but it just screams "look at me look at me." I think I've got enough of that going on with the green paint. :gr_grin:

virtu 08-16-2012 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 2996)

Did I miss a post from Justin or something? I don't see that quote anywhere. :redxhitrf7:

I was having issues with the site earlier at work and accidentally deleted my post. Figured I'd repost when I got home.

This thing makes plenty of noise but it's not my daily driver so I can tolerate it.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...dge_rev2-1.jpg

PLASMAN 08-16-2012 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve (Post 3022)
Interesting. Did not know this. Have anymore info?

He emailed me yesterday and I forgot to get an update. Let me see what I can find out and I'll post an update

Courtesy Flush 08-17-2012 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve (Post 3024)
These new cars are ridiculously easy to make power with as it is, so why do modifications that aren't really needed that would just make the car difficult to be inspected? Exhaust and blower on these cars will make 600-700rw depending on boost and supporting mods.

Installing longtubes on these cars are a complete pain in the ass. If you have a shop do it 1) it's going to be expensive as hell 2) you're taking a huge chance with the Mustang shops in the DFW area because most of them suck ass. Dave's car is also slammed which is going to make it difficult driving daily with speed bumps and driveways scraping everything and possibly busting collectors.

Unless you are building an all out race car trying to squeeze out every last bit of horsepower, spending $1250 on parts, plus $85 hour labor hours on install is not worth the 15-20rwhp that you will gain from it.

But that's just my opinion.

You keep mentioning inspection like getting it done is to the level of difficulty of a bar exam. I've never had a problem

Headers are a supporting mod. Less boost is needed with the added flow aftermarket headers provide therefore the stress on the motor is somewhat minimized. I hope you have seen the stock headers before making these assessments, looks like a 15 year old welded them with a years experience. I will they say do flow well for light bolt on setups.

Good luck getting local vendors to support this site and possibly offer discounts for members with those comments. :disgust:

DirtyD 08-17-2012 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by virtu (Post 3026)
I was having issues with the site earlier at work and accidentally deleted my post. Figured I'd repost when I got home.

This thing makes plenty of noise but it's not my daily driver so I can tolerate it.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...dge_rev2-1.jpg

puuuuurdy.

BLK2012GT 08-17-2012 11:13 AM

Steve should get on Facebook, that is all.

Grandpa 08-17-2012 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BLK2012GT (Post 3064)
Steve should get on Facebook, that is all.

Uh, no thanks. I dont see any reason for it.

virtu 08-17-2012 01:56 PM

Had to get 3 fillings at the dentist yesterday afternoon. That nitrous oxide sure was fun though. :Big Laugh:


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