GTthree50
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Sorry guys but I put this up on the page dedicated to this before I realized it's over on the S550 side. For any who may not know Soler offered to give throttle bodies to 4 testers in exchange for impressions, feedback and experiences. So I'd like to share that here as well since it directly applies.
Let me start off this by saying Happy New Year to the whole Shelby/Mustang community. Secondly I want to express a huge thank you to Mike and the group at Soler Engineering for allowing me to participate in this trial. My car is a daily and does not see track time so I hope this provides insight for anyone who may be interested and uses their car similarly of which I know from reading many threads that there are many of you.
Installation was very easy, maybe 10 minutes and completely issue free. It’s so clear that this piece is very well made, the quality is evident.
This was the first drive and I ran it in normal mode the whole time.
Started just like normal and idles steady and smooth.
Pulling out of the garage it was evident that throttle tip in was smoother than stock.
Part throttle mid range power is noticeably improved.
Getting back on the throttle after a shift is much smoother as I had a less than smooth response, especially noticeable at part throttle. Now, at least on this first drive appears to be gone.
There is a bit of extra induction sound at full throttle in 6th. But the pull is definitely stronger.
At low speeds, say 30mph a pull in 3rd is obviously stronger.
Power from off idle to redline through the gears is impressive, feeling more like Sport mode but stronger. Enough so that the tires are scrabbling for traction all the way through second gear.
Total driveability is not a noticeable difference from stock. It’s very impressive in that more power is clearly being made, delivered smoother and without any perceptible drawbacks.
More entries to follow. I need to try out this in each drive mode and share what I learn. As well as how it behaves on a very cold engine after being parked outside all day while at work.
Per the information on Soler’s website it does indeed seem to improve driveability and response similar to what is promised by some of the throttle controllers available for our cars. I like this solution so much better as it not only performs as advertised but no add-on electronics or tune are needed.
Let me start off this by saying Happy New Year to the whole Shelby/Mustang community. Secondly I want to express a huge thank you to Mike and the group at Soler Engineering for allowing me to participate in this trial. My car is a daily and does not see track time so I hope this provides insight for anyone who may be interested and uses their car similarly of which I know from reading many threads that there are many of you.
Installation was very easy, maybe 10 minutes and completely issue free. It’s so clear that this piece is very well made, the quality is evident.
This was the first drive and I ran it in normal mode the whole time.
Started just like normal and idles steady and smooth.
Pulling out of the garage it was evident that throttle tip in was smoother than stock.
Part throttle mid range power is noticeably improved.
Getting back on the throttle after a shift is much smoother as I had a less than smooth response, especially noticeable at part throttle. Now, at least on this first drive appears to be gone.
There is a bit of extra induction sound at full throttle in 6th. But the pull is definitely stronger.
At low speeds, say 30mph a pull in 3rd is obviously stronger.
Power from off idle to redline through the gears is impressive, feeling more like Sport mode but stronger. Enough so that the tires are scrabbling for traction all the way through second gear.
Total driveability is not a noticeable difference from stock. It’s very impressive in that more power is clearly being made, delivered smoother and without any perceptible drawbacks.
More entries to follow. I need to try out this in each drive mode and share what I learn. As well as how it behaves on a very cold engine after being parked outside all day while at work.
Per the information on Soler’s website it does indeed seem to improve driveability and response similar to what is promised by some of the throttle controllers available for our cars. I like this solution so much better as it not only performs as advertised but no add-on electronics or tune are needed.
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