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ozracer
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i wonder if with the complete engine redesign on the mY18 models if they will be able to use the exisitng stock exhaust headers in the rhd applications by taking it into account with the design process. This appears to be have what they have done in the all other design aspects of the car to make sure we get the same car as the yanks and presumably to keep production costs down.
Mcgyver
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That's interesting - do you have blog on your mods as I am interested in where the sweets spot is on these engines.No, it didn't. There are a variety of reasons why, but at this point, post headers and tune, I'm not even sure if I need it anymore.:shrug:
I imagine they leave quite a bit of safety margin in the tune-up as it isn't strictly 98 in Australia. It's naturally aspirated so I thought the tune gains would however be hard to feel.
Headers sound like a difficult mod and expensive too. Are they legal? Or are the Cats in the same place as standard?
Appreciate the insights.
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Burkey
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Ok Mr. Mcgyver...
Yes, I have a thread that details the majority of what I've done, here:
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71854
Yes, Ford are leaving a bit on the table.
Yes, the factory exhaust is crappola.
Headers "legal" erm, no. The cats are further down steam and unlikely to pass an emissions test.
How much different is the car with headers and a tune?
Well, before headers I rarely used anything but normal mode. Now, I have to use Race mode with the ESC off or the engine will sound like it's breaking down every time I get on it a bit. The reason is traction control. The TC pulls timing and makes the car sound like it's a shitter. Now I just roll the throttle on and enjoy the wheelspin
Seriously, it's just animalistic and I LOVE it.
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