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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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What do yall think about the BBK cold air intake for an 07 GT?
 
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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I personally don't like BBK anything....that aside, I think JLT is probably the best intake out there....oh and the only way your going to get any power out of an intake for an 05+ GT is if you get the intake that requires the tuner.
 
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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Will it work the same or even make a difference if the factory computer is reprogramed with the intake?
 
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Will it work the same or even make a difference if the factory computer is reprogramed with the intake?
the 3v engines are very sensitive (even more than my 4v) and anytime you add a part that brings in more air to the engine it will through off your A/F ratio and probably make you go really lean, which can harm the engine. The Tuner that comes with the will correct the A/F ratio and add other performance enhancements to your tune.

If you purchase an intake that says you don't need a tuner to fix the A/F it probably means that it's more than likely not bringing in any extra air to the engine....extra air=extra power....no air no power.

If you do get a good intake and tuner your 07 GT probably can see up to 15-20rwhp....which is a huge difference.
 
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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but will i have to run 93 octane?
 
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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to see the max potential gain you would.
 
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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with 05+ you really need to put a tune on it.. even a box stock xcal2 tune. nothing is as irritating as having your car go into limp-home mode.
 
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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but it wont damage anything with a lower octane fuel?
 
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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if you get it tuned for 92 or 93 octane, then run that octane in it. it'd be like having a cobra that runs off of premium fuel, and you putting the cheap stuff in it. it can make the engine ping and lead to detonation
 
Old Jul 4, 2007 | 05:53 AM
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you can get tuner that are tuned for the cai and make it so you can use 93 for more power or 87 when you wanna be cheap. And i couldn't agree more that if you get a cai that says you don't need a tune its crap on 05+ mustangs as all the good ones need a tune cause they pull in so much extra air.
 
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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well i cant afford a tuner chip now so wut do you think about the airraid intake....does it need a chip
 
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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zigg is correct. You MUST adjust the tune or they find themselves a way into limp home mode.

BBK sucks t3h bhalzak
 
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