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RSA-Mustang
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My 02 GT just hit 98K and it isn't picking up speed like it used to. I do have Saleen intake and I will be switching back to magnaflow catted x pipe after smog. Should I get a tune up at a local shop or buy a handheld tuner? Both will cost about the same from what I could find so far. My issue is that car doesn't accelerate like it used to and is slow to pick up under full throttle.
Thanks caFords!
Posts: 332 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Dec 2011
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MachYou
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A tuner would just band aid your problem. Complete tune up first.
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All Bullshit Stops When the Hands Drop
Posts: 726 | From: California | Registered: Oct 2007
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RSA-Mustang
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Originally posted by MachYou:
A tuner would just band aid your problem. Complete tune up first.
Thanks for the heads up! I will start looking at a few local shops ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Posts: 332 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Dec 2011
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Duncan Motors
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lol yeah u cant tune with a bad tune up
Posts: 6310 | From: Vallejo | Registered: Sep 2006
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SIC9250
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Throw some gears in it and wake it up,a stock Gt with an Intake shouldn't need a tune at all,a tune-up yes maybe but no tune is really necessary..
[ 2013-09-16, 12:08 PM: Message edited by: SIC9250 ]
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Posts: 6959 | From: in the drivers seat. | Registered: Feb 2008
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SwEeT03Gt
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Originally posted by RSA-Mustang:
My 02 GT just hit 98K and it isn't picking up speed like it used to. I do have Saleen intake and I will be switching back to magnaflow catted x pipe after smog. Should I get a tune up at a local shop or buy a handheld tuner? Both will cost about the same from what I could find so far. My issue is that car doesn't accelerate like it used to and is slow to pick up under full throttle.
Thanks caFords!
like sic9250 said intake alone wouldnt need a tune n it sounds like just cause you switched mid pipes for smog it feels sluggish. (could just be a mind trick lol)since its not as loud... throw some gears in it and wake it up but then you'll need the tuner to fix the speedo
Posts: 4484 | From: -NicKlE n DiMe- | Registered: Sep 2010
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