Mustang Evolution - 2005-2009 Mustang http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/ Technical discussion about the 2005-2009 3-Valve Mustang GT. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:43 GMT vBulletin 62 http://static.mustangevolution.com/images_me/misc/rss.jpg Mustang Evolution - 2005-2009 Mustang http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/ Question about mid pipes http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t175684/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:57 GMT Hello everyone I am looking for some advice on mid pipes. From what I have researched there is an H pipe and X pipe and a Tru-X pipe and straight pipes. Most of the rides I see modded are using X pipes. Is there more performance gain from... Hello everyone I am looking for some advice on mid pipes.

From what I have researched there is an H pipe and X pipe and a Tru-X pipe and straight pipes.

Most of the rides I see modded are using X pipes. Is there more performance gain from X than straight pipes?

My friends are recommending straight pipes and im not so certain.

Thanks for any help ]]> 2005-2009 Mustang GTCS4ME http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t175684/ <![CDATA[Question about dynocharts & shift gears]]> http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t174723/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:05:28 GMT I've been reading up on dynochart and dynotuning and there's still one question that's been bugging me and I haven't figured out - all of the dynocharts I've seen so far display a number of trial runs or 'pulls'. Each pull has a HP plot and a Torque plot over the same RPM range.

Why does each pull only show one set of HP & TQ plots over the RPM range even though there are multiple shift gears the transmission can be in? Why wouldn't a HP & TQ plot have to be generated & displayed for each gear the car transmission can be in? I'm thinking that the the TQ value at 4000 RPM in 1st gear would be different than the TQ value at 4000 RPM in 2nd gear and so there would be value in measuring and plotting the HP & TQ curves in each gear. For example, I could use those plots to determine the best shift points from gear to gear when driving a manual tranny.

Was wondering if anyone might know the answer to this or be able to correct me if I'm making a faulty assumption somewhere along the way? Is it maybe the case that a dynochart for testing in one gear can be used to represent the HP & TQ curves for any other gear (maybe by throwing in some type of scaling factor) and so one set of HP & TQ curves for a single gear is all the information you really need? When dynotuning is performed and dynocharts are generated, what gear is the car typically put in for testing? ]]> 2005-2009 Mustang FenixBirdWind http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t174723/ Lightweight Driveshaft Recommendations? http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t174712/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:50:27 GMT Hey guys - I've been researching different options for the first mod to my new '09 GT. :D Contrary to what most people seem to do, I've settled on not getting a CAI/tune until later down the road (probably 2nd or 3rd mod). I've decided to go for a set of rear gears and driveshaft swap first. Figure the gear swap will require re-calibration of speedometer - this way I don't have to get a custom tune twice (once before gears and once after).

I think I'm set on the FRPP 3.73 gears (4.10s seemed like they might be a bit steep for a daily driver that sees a lot of highway mileage) and have seen a lot of recommendations to just have a Ford dealership put them in right the first time and hopefully reduce the chances of having to bring it back in for gear whine.

Figured since I'd be having the gears changed out, this would be a good opportunity to also swap in an aluminum (or other reliable light-weight) driveshaft. So far I've only checked out the Dynotech driveshaft - I was wondering if anyone else has had good/bad experiences with different driveshafts and/or any other thoughts/recommendations for a complete newbie like me?? :confused:

Also, do you guys think swapping the stock S197 GT driveshaft with an aluminum driveshaft is something I could do in a driveway with 4 jack stands? I'm looking to do as much work on my own as I can with the tools I've got access to if only for the experience. I've heard changing the driveshaft isn't all that bad. On the other hand, I've read about nightmare experiences trying to change out the rear gears. ]]> 2005-2009 Mustang FenixBirdWind http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t174712/ Speed Volume Problem http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t174664/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:32:39 GMT I have an 07 GT/CS with a Shaker 500 radio system. This is not the original radio as I had other problems with it. My speed volumn does not work. I set the volumn to 7 and still nothing. The dealer can't find the problem either. There is talk about having the field rep down to look at it. Anyone experience this problem before and if so, how was it resolved. ]]> 2005-2009 Mustang Csmd65 http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t174664/ Vapor silver owners!! http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t173905/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:22:29 GMT I'm gettin' new wheels this xmas because I hate the tiny stockers. I was wondering what black would look like on the color but I can't find any pics of it..

If you guys have black rims.. or just aftermarket wheels for that matter.. on a vapor silver mustang then please post your pics or I can just go to your personal page and see it. ]]> 2005-2009 Mustang ThaBear14 http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t173905/ Steering wheel emblem http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t172866/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:04:35 GMT Just purchased a 2008 Mustang and the paint on the steering wheel (air bag cover) badge/emblem is chipped in a few spots. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a replacement/different badge for the area. Any/all help would be... Just purchased a 2008 Mustang and the paint on the steering wheel (air bag cover) badge/emblem is chipped in a few spots.

I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a replacement/different badge for the area. Any/all help would be appreciated.

Also, has anyone ever removed this emblem and had it painted?

Very cool site and I'm looking forward to increasing my Mustang knowledge.

Thanks,
jt ]]> 2005-2009 Mustang fatboyjt http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t172866/ <![CDATA['09 GT TSB's ??]]> http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t172836/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:48:42 GMT I recently bought my first Mustang ('09 GT) / new car / manual trans all in one :love: - so there's a lotta stuff I'm seeing/hearing that I think might not be quite right but at the same time I don't really have anything to compare with (since this is pretty much my first everything car).

I've been looking through all of the TSB's I can find but I have yet to find one applying to the '09 GTs - do you guys know if there's any reason for this? So far I've only seen TSB's for the '05s and '06s but none for the '09s. I'm finding it hard to believe that ALL of the bugs could have been worked out of the S197's before the '09s came out and without any new issues popping up along the way on later models - or is Ford engineering really just that good :worship:

If any '09 TSB's are indeed out there somewhere could anyone point me in the right direction? ]]> 2005-2009 Mustang FenixBirdWind http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t172836/ Tire size comparison for 17s (sidewall wise) http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t172274/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:01:50 GMT My friend is running my OEM 17 inch cobra rims with 275/40/17 tires all around. If you do the math vs the stock 08 GT tires for 17 inch rims you end up with my tires being .50 shorter overall (.25 smaller sidewall). He has a tuner so fixed it...... My friend is running my OEM 17 inch cobra rims with 275/40/17 tires all around. If you do the math vs the stock 08 GT tires for 17 inch rims you end up with my tires being .50 shorter overall (.25 smaller sidewall).

He has a tuner so fixed it... and it makes it look like it has 18s honestly vs 18 inch with the normal tire size I see on 05+ mustangs.

Here is a pic for you to see for yourself.


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]]> 2005-2009 Mustang SpectorV http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t172274/ <![CDATA[It's been a while!]]> http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t171996/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:07:07 GMT i haven't been on this site in a while. i back and hopefully on everyday again.
i finally lowered my car with eibach sportline springs sat. at work. i figured i would post some pics. let me know what all of you think.my christmas list is short throw shifter,strut tower bar,different cold air intake like c&L racer,cams,and delete plates.i think i would be done with my car then. LOL.
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]]> 2005-2009 Mustang 07stang http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t171996/ Remove outside door handle http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t170926/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:02:02 GMT How do you take off the outside door handle. Mine is starting to hang up How do you take off the outside door handle. Mine is starting to hang up ]]> 2005-2009 Mustang wkndpaintballer http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t170926/ from The Netherlands advise vortec or saleen http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t170798/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:29:34 GMT HI Guys, I am new here i am Ralph from The Netherlands and have an mustang 2005 gt automatic ,and want to have an supercharger .In The Netherlands there is only 1 company who can install it and the work with an vortec high output . But a lot... HI Guys,

I am new here

i am Ralph from The Netherlands and have an mustang 2005 gt automatic ,and want to have an supercharger .In The Netherlands there is only 1 company who can install it and the work with an vortec high output .
But a lot of people are saying that Saleen stage 2 brenspeed is better ?? is that really thru? is there really so much of turbo lag with the vortec ...? i am an normal driver sometimes street sometimes road racer....please advise me..
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]]> 2005-2009 Mustang ralphmustang http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t170798/ Tires presure http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t170790/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:41:56 GMT Hi everyone! . I Changed the tires of my 2009 mustang GT for shelby size 288/40R18 rear and 255/45 R18 at front but can someone tell me the recomended "in cold" presure for this tires?
Tanhks ! ]]> 2005-2009 Mustang carmonch http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t170790/ <![CDATA[Headers & exhaust]]> http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t170759/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:57:55 GMT Can anyone recommend a good header & exhuast combo for my 2006 V6? ]]> 2005-2009 Mustang SatinSilver2006 http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t170759/ Engine swap http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t168953/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:16:07 GMT This guy I know told me that he's got a 289 a 302 and a 351 Windsor that's has been bored I think 20 over. He said I could have any one of them for very cheap. I was just wondering how big of a pain it would be to swap in one of these engines. ]]> 2005-2009 Mustang wkndpaintballer http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t168953/ Major Electrical Problems http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t168869/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:02:24 GMT Ok so I've determined that I have some major electrical problems. 1st off my battery dies after the car is left alone for more than like 4 hours. 2nd the door has started chiming like its open even it if it is closed. I have no idea what the problem is and the dealership cannot find the problem with it. all they tell me is that it is my aftermarket radio causing the battery to die but when they reinstalled the factory radio it was dead just the same the following morning. ]]> 2005-2009 Mustang wkndpaintballer http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/t168869/