-no value here........look elsewhere.
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Well, I finally got 2500 miles on my completely stock at that point 5.0, so I changed the oil and headed to the dyno. We couldn't dyno in 5th gear because of the factory speed limiter, so we made the pulls in 4th gear. I have a M6 with 3.31's for now.
She put down 370rwhp and 355rwtq.....about the norm I guess. I was a little concerned about the dip towards the end of the graph, but I think it is the throttle body partially closing like some others have found on the stock tune??? I would post the graph, but I left it at home, and I'm out of town until Friday.
Anyway, right after I got home, I put on my JLT oil separators (both sides), JLT grabber blue painted CAI, BBR tune from my SF3, and Roush Axle-backs, "Powered by Ford" Blue coil covers.
Impressions:
JLT oil separators are awesome and so easy to install. Definitely a great mod! Looks fantastic. Since I had the PCV hoses off, it was convenient to change out the coil covers. I think I may sell these and paint my factory ones grabber blue since I have the grabber blue painted JLT CAI. Speaking of, coil covers install great of course.
JLT CAI....Fit was perfect. The only issue was my fault. I tried using the factory screws instead of the supplied bolts, and I stripped the nuts out for the MAF mounts. Not a problem some gorilla blue didn't fix!
BBR 93 Tune on the SF3. First, I downloaded the stock tune and saved that on my laptop, then installed the BBR tune. It took about 10-15 minutes, and everything was easy to do......just followed the menus. Car definitely has more throttle response and power. I can feel it especially below 5,000rpm, but I am hoping to make it back to the dyno this weekend to see what she puts down throughout the curve.
Roush Axle-Backs......install was very easy, and mufflers and tips look great! I love the sound of my 98 much much more though. My '98 has FMS shorty headers, MAC prochamber, and MAC cat-back.....nice deep, throaty sound with absolutely no "raspy" or "bubble" or "poppy" sounds. I listened to a hundred youtube videos and had it narrowed down to the Roush or Borla S. I picked Roush based on cost. It sounds too raspy and gurgles too much for me. I've had lots of compliments already, but I personally don't care for the sound. Maybe i'll get used to it, but if not, are there any suggestions?? I definitely love the fact that there is "ZERO" drone. Idle sounds good, but a little too "poppy" for me. Cruising sounds great. WOT is too obnoxious.
I will be adding 3.73's soon, then maybe the BOSS intake manifold.
-Derrick
original unedited post below:
Well, I finally got 2500 miles on my completely stock at that point 5.0, so I changed the oil and headed to the dyno. We couldn't dyno in 5th gear because of the factory speed limiter, so we made the pulls in 4th gear. I have a M6 with 3.31's for now.
She put down 370rwhp and 355rwtq.....about the norm I guess. I was a little concerned about the dip towards the end of the graph, but I think it is the throttle body partially closing like some others have found on the stock tune??? I would post the graph, but I left it at home, and I'm out of town until Friday.
Anyway, right after I got home, I put on my JLT oil separators (both sides), JLT grabber blue painted CAI, BBR tune from my SF3, and Roush Axle-backs, "Powered by Ford" Blue coil covers.
Impressions:
JLT oil separators are awesome and so easy to install. Definitely a great mod! Looks fantastic. Since I had the PCV hoses off, it was convenient to change out the coil covers. I think I may sell these and paint my factory ones grabber blue since I have the grabber blue painted JLT CAI. Speaking of, coil covers install great of course.
JLT CAI....Fit was perfect. The only issue was my fault. I tried using the factory screws instead of the supplied bolts, and I stripped the nuts out for the MAF mounts. Not a problem some gorilla blue didn't fix!
BBR 93 Tune on the SF3. First, I downloaded the stock tune and saved that on my laptop, then installed the BBR tune. It took about 10-15 minutes, and everything was easy to do......just followed the menus. Car definitely has more throttle response and power. I can feel it especially below 5,000rpm, but I am hoping to make it back to the dyno this weekend to see what she puts down throughout the curve.
Roush Axle-Backs......install was very easy, and mufflers and tips look great! I love the sound of my 98 much much more though. My '98 has FMS shorty headers, MAC prochamber, and MAC cat-back.....nice deep, throaty sound with absolutely no "raspy" or "bubble" or "poppy" sounds. I listened to a hundred youtube videos and had it narrowed down to the Roush or Borla S. I picked Roush based on cost. It sounds too raspy and gurgles too much for me. I've had lots of compliments already, but I personally don't care for the sound. Maybe i'll get used to it, but if not, are there any suggestions?? I definitely love the fact that there is "ZERO" drone. Idle sounds good, but a little too "poppy" for me. Cruising sounds great. WOT is too obnoxious.
I will be adding 3.73's soon, then maybe the BOSS intake manifold.
-Derrick
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