Intake for 06 GT

VistaBlue 06 GT · **Intake for 06 GT**

Hey everybody. I am new to the board so if there has already been a thread on this please just post a link.

I just ordered a Vista Blue 06' GT that should arrive in 5 - 7 weeks and I am looking for an intake. I am thinking a K&N and a dyno tune. My other immediate mods will include H&R suspension and a Borla exhaust. Is there another intake that will provide more hp on the 3 valve? If so please let me know.

Bane- · 07-19-2005, 08:37 AM

your not going to get much hp from a intake, just go with the cheapest fenderwell one you can find. exhaust is all preference catback wise..its what ever sound you like. not until you change the mid pipes and headers will you get any real gains.

Zim · 07-19-2005, 08:46 AM

I disagree with what bane said. Buy a nice intake like JLT so when you start upgrading more parts on your car, you're not going to be restricted by any airflow due to a crappy intake. Id recommend JLT, bbk, mac, any of the big names that make something for the 05+ cars.

Danger Dude · 07-19-2005, 09:04 AM

I will disagree with my friend Zim. The fact is just get the Lowest price CAI you can find that has the least amount of bends. I had a Densecharger I traded for a MAC. I would have not bought a MAC at $150 if I had to pay for it. In looking at the $50 CAI found on Ebay I see no difference in quality!!!!

Bane- · 07-19-2005, 09:54 AM

your paying the name engraved into the aluminum tube, I could goto home depot right now and make one out of pvc pipe and accomplish the same thing for what...$15 tops? it just wont look as pretty, and thats when paint gets involved

VistaBlue 06 GT · 07-19-2005, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I have no intention of adding headers or anything that might void my warranty. With an intake I can always do a quick switch back to stock if I need to see the dealer.

This car is a DD so the main thing I am interested in is upgrading the suspension to get rid of the pig like handeling. I am adding an exhaust for looks and sound. I just like the Borla.

I appreciate all the input. Some of the intakes I have seen were over $300. Any links to where I might pick up one of the ones you guys mentioned?

Falcon · 07-19-2005, 04:34 PM

agree with everyone except for zim

Danger Dude · 07-19-2005, 09:14 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by VistaBlue 06 GT Thanks for the help guys. I have no intention of adding headers or anything that might void my warranty. With an intake I can always do a quick switch back to stock if I need to see the dealer. This car is a DD so the main thing I am interested in is upgrading the suspension to get rid of the pig like handeling. I am adding an exhaust for looks and sound. I just like the Borla. I appreciate all the input. Some of the intakes I have seen were over $300. Any links to where I might pick up one of the ones you guys mentioned?

In driving a couple of 05 GT's Their handling is far from what I would call a pig. I have driven many true sports cars and muscle cars past and present and with the exception of a few cars out there the 05 handles really good especially for a over 3000 lb car.

VistaBlue 06 GT · 07-20-2005, 12:22 AM


Quote: Originally Posted by Danger Dude In driving a couple of 05 GT's Their handling is far from what I would call a pig. I have driven many true sports cars and muscle cars past and present and with the exception of a few cars out there the 05 handles really good especially for a over 3000 lb car.

Not to offend but with the suspension work I had done on my last auto X car it would pull over 1g on the skidpad. I have read from .84 to .88 for the new Stang, and my experience driving my friend's 05 tells me .85g at best.

The car tends to understeer a good bit and there is too much wheel hop. That is especially dangerous when taking a high speed corner. Just a couple of observations. Oh, and I am a suspension freak. It's all about the handeling.

Danger Dude · 07-20-2005, 06:37 AM


Quote: Originally Posted by VistaBlue 06 GT Not to offend but with the suspension work I had done on my last auto X car it would pull over 1g on the skidpad. I have read from .84 to .88 for the new Stang, and my experience driving my friend's 05 tells me .85g at best. The car tends to understeer a good bit and there is too much wheel hop. That is especially dangerous when taking a high speed corner. Just a couple of observations. Oh, and I am a suspension freak. It's all about the handeling.

I also have extensive suspension experience as well as racing experience in my 25 years of car building and modding. I did not say there was no room for improvement on the 05. I merely stated that compared to almost all cars stock from the factory the 05 Mustang is one of the best handling cars right off the showroom floor. All cars are set up for a bit of understeer from the factory. I have set my car up for handling the twisty roads I frequent in the mountains.

**MonteCitan** · 07-20-2005, 10:15 AM

C&L intake + matching diablosport tune showed ~22 HP gain to the wheels (5.0 mustangs magazine dyno tests)

that's the way I'd go personally..

Danger Dude · 07-20-2005, 10:38 AM


Quote: Originally Posted by MonteCitan C&L intake + matching diablosport tune showed ~22 HP gain to the wheels (5.0 mustangs magazine dyno tests) that's the way I'd go personally..

Who paid for that test I suspect almost all magazine articles now!!!

whipster24 · 07-20-2005, 01:29 PM

intake + chip + gears/tires + exhaust = 12's in the 1/4

VistaBlue 06 GT · 07-21-2005, 05:24 AM


Quote: Originally Posted by whipster24 intake + chip + gears/tires + exhaust = 12's in the 1/4

I heard this before but it was a pulley kit instead of gears. I will put on everything other than the gears. Not trying to worsen the gas mileage any more than I have to.

Danger Dude · 07-21-2005, 06:56 AM


Quote: Originally Posted by VistaBlue 06 GT I heard this before but it was a pulley kit instead of gears. I will put on everything other than the gears. Not trying to worsen the gas mileage any more than I have to.

He was joking. intake + chip + gears/tires + exhaust will not get you into the 12's unless you strap a rocket to the back of your stang.

Losing mileage with engine mods does not have to happen. Pulleys, gears, exhaust, CAI will not casue you to lose much gas mileage. You might actually gain in city driving as long as you keep your foot out of the throttle, in highway mileage you will lose about .5 to 1 mpg at 75mph with 3.73 gears and 1 to 1.5 mpg at 75 mph with 4.10's so it is not that bad. Also if you do engine mods like P&P heads, intakes and cam you still dont lose a lot unless you like stomping the pedal down.

AlmostN8 · 07-21-2005, 12:45 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by Danger Dude He was joking. intake + chip + gears/tires + exhaust will not get you into the 12's unless you strap a rocket to the back of your stang. Losing mileage with engine mods does not have to happen. Pulleys, gears, exhaust, CAI will not casue you to lose much gas mileage. You might actually gain in city driving as long as you keep your foot out of the throttle, in highway mileage you will lose about .5 to 1 mpg at 75mph with 3.73 gears and 1 to 1.5 mpg at 75 mph with 4.10's so it is not that bad. Also if you do engine mods like P&P heads, intakes and cam you still dont lose a lot unless you like stomping the pedal down.

Funny I acctualy gained mileage doing those.

Danger Dude · 07-21-2005, 01:04 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by AlmostN8 Funny I acctualy gained mileage doing those.

I gained in the city but lost a bit on the highway. I make the same trips to Chattanooga, Panama City Beach, Birmingham and Mobile and I lost 20 miles per tank. In the city I actually gained but only when I stay off the pedal.

**MonteCitan** · 07-21-2005, 04:56 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by Danger Dude He was joking. intake + chip + gears/tires + exhaust will not get you into the 12's unless you strap a rocket to the back of your stang. Losing mileage with engine mods does not have to happen. Pulleys, gears, exhaust, CAI will not casue you to lose much gas mileage. You might actually gain in city driving as long as you keep your foot out of the throttle, in highway mileage you will lose about .5 to 1 mpg at 75mph with 3.73 gears and 1 to 1.5 mpg at 75 mph with 4.10's so it is not that bad. Also if you do engine mods like P&P heads, intakes and cam you still dont lose a lot unless you like stomping the pedal down.

with DRs and those mods (if they're quality ones) on an 05+ it most definitely should get you into the 12s.. hell they run 13.40s if not better out of the box

VistaBlue 06 GT · 07-22-2005, 12:50 AM


Quote: Originally Posted by Danger Dude He was joking. intake + chip + gears/tires + exhaust will not get you into the 12's unless you strap a rocket to the back of your stang.

I was talking to a guy who said he had a C&L with diablo sport, exhaust, pulley, and some street radials (guessing Mickey Thompson's) and supposedly he ran a 12.8. Not sure about this but a couple of my friends say it is true. Not sure if he had gears or not.

A friend of mine works at a local shop and they say the 05's dyno at 265 - 275 at the wheels brand new. He said with intake, exhaust, and dyno tune 300rwhp is common. I will know for sure when mine gets here, then I will post some #'s.

Danger Dude · 07:09 AM


Quote: Originally Posted by MonteCitan with DRs and those mods (if they're quality ones) on an 05+ it most definitely should get you into the 12s.. hell they run 13.40s if not better out of the box

Sorry but a 300 HP O5 GT weighing 3450 is not running 12's with bolt-ons plain and simple. A 465 HP 03 Cobra is running high 11's low 12's. Where in the hell did those numbers come from!!!! Bone stock they are 13.6 to 13.9