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xGHOSTx 05-20-2014 11:03 PM

Awesome! You will love the Cold air intake and tune combo, your car will shift and accelerate worlds better! Just my .02 once you start modding you wont just "stop there" :) If your all about acceleration like I said you can get gears for about 150-300$ and the acceleration paired with a tune would be insane!
Ford Racing Ring & Pinion Set (4.10) M-4209-88410 - Steeda.ca
Ford Racing 4.10 Mustang Gears M-4209-G410A (10-14 GT) - Free Shipping
As for Headers and midpipe, they will increase sound for sure! And they will definitely add HP to your combo. Couple negatives I have found with searching for mine, is our Automatics tend to have clearance problems so you have to generally buy a more expensive header so that if you ever need tranny work later on you will have enough clearance to do so. Cheaper brands will clear but need to be loosened up to remove the tranny and its a pain! Also if your lowering your car, headers and midpipe exhaust clearances will always become a problem with things like speedbumps!

xGHOSTx 05-20-2014 11:04 PM

Also coming from someone who orders a lot from Americanmuscle.com, there prices are generally so much cheaper then Canadian sites like steeda, that even with shipping and exchange rate you save a decent amount of money! Just things to consider, plus lots of options!

Otheym 05-22-2014 12:38 PM

Thx 4 the Links Ghost!
You're right that the USA prices, even with shipping, are still a solid deal but the wait can be painful :(
I bought my new wheels (OEM 19" Boss 302S) + a strut tower brace from CJ Pony, should get those soon but having an alternate supplier is great!

I really like the gear swap plan, that's exactly what I need to kick things up a few notches!
I might hold off on the headers until I see how I like it with the Air + Gears + Tune.
The only other items I was considering was the Steeda Underdrive Pulley but I wasn't sure if it was referring to minimizing the parasitic effect of a supercharger or stock components.
Steeda Underdrive Pulley System 701-0005-A - Steeda.ca

and maybe an Oil Seperator...but I could just be going overboard :?
JLT Mustang Oil Separator Driver Side Kit GT 2005-2010

I figured the throttle body spacers were a little gimicky and the Steeda guy said there's actually whistles from time to time & that might sound ridiculous.

Have you ever installed any of these components?

And yes I can totally see myself getting sucked into this huge list of after market upgrades. CJ Pony sent me their catalog when I got the GT Floor matt and it is now my official bathroom reading :D

xGHOSTx 05-22-2014 02:48 PM

The most I have waited to be shipped from AmericanMuscle is one week! They ship UPS and have tracking info, if you order a Thursday it usually arrives next Friday! Gears will most definitely be the best bang for your buck, Im sure your car came with something like 3:31 or such and for an Automatic adding 4.10's with tune and intake would feel like 50HP was just added. As for underdrive pullies they help with minimizing parasitic loss and freeing up a couple ponies, nothing you would really "Feel" as apposed to gears which you would most definitely feel paired with a tune. The pullies are meant for bolt on GT's, and is not recommended for supercharged applications. JLT oil separators are always a good idea at somepoint as they minimize sludge going into the manifold! But I would hold off on that as its not at all needed and get yourself some gears you honestly would come back telling me you will need better tires!! :tup :chacha:

Otheym 05-22-2014 03:10 PM

Those are good ship times!
I just received shipping confirmation that my wheels will be delivered tomorrow and I'll have them installed Saturday! So frikin stoked right now!

They are Ford Racing so it took 3 weeks from Ford but only 5 days from CJ Pony.

LOL it's funny you mentioned tires because I am putting the Michelin Pilot Super Sports on the wheels so I'm hoping they will be up to the challenge!

I'll post the before's & after's once the install is done.

xGHOSTx 05-22-2014 04:45 PM

My packages arrive tomorrow as well! Sounds good can't wait to see pics! And I guess you will find out with the tires!

Ray Spencer 05-23-2014 09:32 AM

I got mine from Brenspeed. What they require is that you phone them with your vehicle specifications and upgrades. With this info they modify the tune accordingly. One thing Brenspeed will ask you for is your Mustang computer code. This can be found next to the radiator. There was a marked improvement in horsepower when I got my tune, fuel mileage increase and easier shifting. Mustang Performance Parts & Upgrades by Brenspeed

totaljustice 05-24-2014 01:39 PM

Don't forget about Canadian Tire. They haven't put out proper catalogues for years but the keep a huge aftermarket catalogue behind the Automotive Counter. I was going to buy a rear window louver for my 2012 from American Muscle and the price plus shipping came in at $485.00. While I was mulling that over I happened to be in Canadian Tire one day and noticed that they had a truck louver up on the wall. When I asked if they sold them for cars Buddy brought out a huge catalogue, blew the dust off of it and it was full of all sorts of performance items for everything. The louver came in at $428.00 Taxes in and was made in Canada by Willpak. I'll be posting pictures after some other stuff I've got coming arrives. Anyway I was surprised and will starting checking with them too when I'm looking for stuff.

Otheym 05-25-2014 12:13 PM


Originally Posted by Ray Spencer (Post 194792)
I got mine from Brenspeed. What they require is that you phone them with your vehicle specifications and upgrades. With this info they modify the tune accordingly. One thing Brenspeed will ask you for is your Mustang computer code. This can be found next to the radiator. There was a marked improvement in horsepower when I got my tune, fuel mileage increase and easier shifting. Mustang Performance Parts & Upgrades by Brenspeed

Thx Ray!
I noticed that they are located in the USA, so it makes sense why they would need the info over the phone.
It's a good option for sure but I prefer to be able to have it done in person and ask questions in case anything looks off.

Otheym 05-25-2014 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by totaljustice (Post 194801)
Don't forget about Canadian Tire. They haven't put out proper catalogues for years but the keep a huge aftermarket catalogue behind the Automotive Counter. I was going to buy a rear window louver for my 2012 from American Muscle and the price plus shipping came in at $485.00. While I was mulling that over I happened to be in Canadian Tire one day and noticed that they had a truck louver up on the wall. When I asked if they sold them for cars Buddy brought out a huge catalogue, blew the dust off of it and it was full of all sorts of performance items for everything. The louver came in at $428.00 Taxes in and was made in Canada by Willpak. I'll be posting pictures after some other stuff I've got coming arrives. Anyway I was surprised and will starting checking with them too when I'm looking for stuff.

Good call Justice,
I actually used their online catalog to research tire options, ended up buying them from someone else but they had lots of info without having to call anyone.
To be honest I was second guessing myself buying performance parts from them a little since they got a reputation for being more "low end".
Not sure how deserved it is but I'm sure we've all felt it at some point.

Here is my new setup with the wheels & rubber + caliper covers!
Great weekend for a cruise that's for sure!!


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