What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[Nodster]

6-speed or automatic, and what gear was the dyno run done in? Why doesn't this dyno measure RWHP and they instead have to guess what the total losses are between the wheels and flywheel? Or did they measure RWHP and then guess/calculate the flywheel HP?

Hey, oh sorry, it's a 10 speed auto. The gear I think is shown on the print out but might not be obvious. He used 5th gear for the run.

He didn't show me the differences and losses etc but did flash up on screen the rear wheel figures when I enquired. That's how I know it was recording 346bhp at the rear. So it defo captured that info but only the main fly power was given to me.

Thanks.

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[shogun32]

Pimped my cart haha.

I'm stealing that. Where did you get the neck-grip bar/organizer?

 

[Mustangmatty]

I'm stealing that. Where did you get the neck-grip bar/organizer?

Homedepot:
Everbilt 36 in. Adjustable Storage Wall Mount Tool Bar with 5 Rubber Grip Hooks in Black

They sell the little rubber blocks separate too. You can add more if you want. There are two sizes it comes with. The “green” is the larger. Little easier to work with. Might swap the three “yellow” ones out.

 

[coz0502]

I have a similar story. My Mom passed a couple of years ago, and my Dad said he always liked Mustangs and bought me mine. I didn't want him to do that, but he insisted. So I said to him: You want me to have your inheritance while you're still alive? And he goes, yes, that way I get to see you enjoy it. He's almost 93 years old, and pretty cool, still all there. He gets in and out of the car better than I do!

That is awesome! Both my parents are 75 now and are in good shape for that age. I hope they make it to 93. Spend as much time with him as you can.

 

[GTP]

Replaced the PP1 wheels with SVEs and the stock summer tires with Michelin AS 3+ when the car was new. Now, with [only?] 15,000 miles the tread was pretty much used up. (I blame my addiction to all the fun, twisty roads around here.) Today I got a set of AS 4s installed.
And I'm tired of the brake dust, so I got a set of Powerstop Z23 pads for the Brembos. They'll be getting installed next week. If they're 90% as effective as the OEM pads, they'll be fine for my driving style and I won't miss having to constantly clean my front wheels at all.

IMO, yes, the Z23 pads are at least 90% for DD, and you won't have to clean your wheels so often.
Did you consider any other AS tires? I will need a new set within a year, and my top two choices so far are Continental and Michelin.

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[GTP]

Installed my Injen CAI and MBRP cat-back exhaust. Did both in around 2 hours so not too bad. Could have been faster if I used air tools or battery tools lol.

Did you notice if your car went through any adaptation phase after the CAI change?

 

[ScubaSteve2020]

Did you notice if your car went through any adaptation phase after the CAI change?

I know I did after installing Injen CAI . . but a noticeable improvment once the MAF and system had 'tuned in'.

 

[dukecrazy]

Did you notice if your car went through any adaptation phase after the CAI change?

I added the parts not even 2 weeks into ownership so I wasn't completely used to the feel of the car to begin with so I didn't notice any real changes/adaptations that may have been taking place.

 

[fmc_smt]

Had wheels and tires off to clean , and found this . I dont know when it happened or how long I have been driving on it . New tire should be here today .

 

[StangTime]

Paid it off.

Holy shit that felt good!

 

[dukecrazy]

I know I did after installing Injen CAI . . but a noticeable improvment once the MAF and system had 'tuned in'.

I'm going to assume you're the creator of the video you linked, lol. Out of curiosity, why not have a first drive reaction at the end of the video to also document since you are saying that you noticed the car going through adaptations with the new intake?

 

[GTP]

I'm going to assume you're the creator of the video you linked, lol. Out of curiosity, why not have a first drive reaction at the end of the video to also document since you are saying that you noticed the car going through adaptations with the new intake?

Nor did he answer the question posed in the very title of the video. Is it the "best"? Why did he choose Injen? Etc.

 

[ScubaSteve2020]

I'm going to assume you're the creator of the video you linked, lol. Out of curiosity, why not have a first drive reaction at the end of the video to also document since you are saying that you noticed the car going through adaptations with the new intake?

Good point . . . need to rethink our video productions

 

[Farkel]

IMO, yes, the Z23 pads are at least 90% for DD, and you won't have to clean your wheels so often.
Did you consider any other AS tires? I will need a new set within a year, and my top two choices so far are Continental and Michelin.

Thanks for confirming that the Z23s won't disappoint me. They're getting installed later today.
My trusted tire guy gave the DWS06 Continentals a big thumbs-up when I asked about them, and he also threw in his opinion that Michelins are overpriced. Unfortunately for me, I didn't ask until the AS4s were already on the way. When they wear out I'll probably try the Continentals.

 

[GTP]

I will get the full warranty period since I run a square setup. But I know that Conti offers free road hazard coverage, or at least they used to. Even so, Belle Tire around here fixed my last two flats for free, and I didn't even buy tires from them!

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