Minor Mods- '06 GT

DKrazyKracker32 · 07-06-2008, 07:08 AM

How's it goin Ya'll? Posted up here awhile back lookin for an older 5.0, but it's lookin like I can pick up a fully loaded '06 GT for a helluva price. It's the 5 speed auto, and completely stock with just under 45K.
I've been browsing, checking out parts and prices.
This is going to be my daily driver, so I don't want to go too extreme with mods, and I still want to be able to run 87 octane.
I'm thinkin I want to go fairly simple, pick up exhaust, get a tune, and possibly a CAI.
For exhaust, I'm thinking SLP Loudmouth axlebacks, and an x-pipe (not sure of any brands for these.)
And when it comes to CAI, and tune I don't know much, I'm just getting out of a '76 Silverado afterall. So I was hopin for some input.
What mods would you run in my shoes? I want added performance, but still want decent fuel mileage.
So help me out ya'll.

Graves · 07-06-2008, 07:39 AM

JLT or a C&L cold air would be a good choice. 3.73 gears since it's your daily, and a short shifter.

Agent Jones · 07-06-2008, 11:32 AM

5 speed auto cant have a short throw shifter dave

JK lol

4.6stanger · 07-06-2008, 01:25 PM

JLT, 3.90s, and as for the exhaust if you do slp LM get a catted a mid, if not its insanely loud and obnoxious, trust i ran that setup and it gets tiresome.

Graves · 07-06-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent Jones

5 speed auto cant have a short throw shifter dave

JK lol

Bah!! I was tired this morning...got the best of me. Never mind that part! lol

Agent Jones · 07-06-2008, 04:10 PM

i have had good time with the KN CAI. the good thing about it is that it doesnt REQUIRE a tune however it still can benefit for it. I think its a good CAI for a DD. Now if you dont mind that the CAI requires a tune then as Graves said JLT would be a good choice. the best place to get a tune right now with out spending a ton of money would be to get the tuner from ebay used (cost around $200) and buy a tune that is configured to your car from bamachips.com (cost $50 right now) or brenspeed.com (cost $75 right now).

I noticed a big gain with just CAI, TUNE, Mufflers, Xpipe, and Hurst Shifter. Cost less than 1000 all together and is all bolt on so you can install yourself. I can help with all except for the mufflers because i had my welded on. Let me know if you have any questions on beginer mods. I have had my 07 for over a year now and have dynoed at 295rwhp before the tune.

DKrazyKracker32 · 07-08-2008, 10:42 PM

Thanks for the help ya'll.
I know gears will give quiet a bit of kick, but won't they hurt my fuel mileage?

95 GTS · 07-09-2008, 04:20 PM

your tune is going to be your biggest kick in the pants and pick up in speed.

Get your tune and coldair first.

How many miles do you drive per month? It might be worth it to just stick with a 93 octane tune. Or at least get both on your tune

number of miles per month / average mpg = number of gallons sonsumed each month X $. 20 = your cost of running premium

Its usually much much lower than people think. Why spend 200-500 on a mod that doesnt give you the return of running a 93 octane tune.

timpryor · 07-09-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKrazyKracker32

Thanks for the help ya'll.
I know gears will give quiet a bit of kick, but won't they hurt my fuel mileage?

eh granted I have a totally different car but gears HELPED my gas mileage once I learned to redrive(not hod rodding ALL the time, Drive the speed limit) ect

95GTS is right about the premium thing, it ends up only being like an addional 3 bucks per tank

Agent Jones · 07-10-2008, 02:50 PM

the price to fill up is not that much more on premium, however i know i get WAY worst gas milage when i run my 93 tune. with the regular 87 tune i can get 18-19 city 24-27 highway but when i put the 93 tune on i get 13-14city and 19-21hwy

timpryor · 07-11-2008, 07:56 AM

Well the 93 tune is alot more agressive so, yeah that makes sense

stock96'pony · 07-11-2008, 10:23 AM

If you are still looking for parts here is a tip for you

Underdrive Pulleys

C and L Cold Air Intake Street)

although that intake is priced a little high for being used.

DKrazyKracker32 · 07-13-2008, 09:36 PM

I really appreciate all the help ya'll.
I'll let ya'll know what I end up doing.

Captainsteve57 · 07-16-2008, 05:14 PM

I run the 93 tune on my 07 and I get 25 to 27 on the highway at 80 mph. I have 355 gears.

DKrazyKracker32 · 07-19-2008, 10:29 AM

What do you average in the city?

Agent Jones · 07-19-2008, 11:38 AM

wow thats great. i guees mine is tuned a lot more higher..because on my 93 race tune i get 18-19mpg hwy 13-15mpg city....normally i get 17-19mpg city and 26-28mpg hwy...

im thinking of trying to get a performance 93 tune, that might help out on gas but i will lose some hp...i only put the tune on when at the track, when im driving around town i use the stock tune right now

07-06-2008, 07:08 AM	#1
DKrazyKracker32 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	Minor Mods- '06 GT How's it goin Ya'll? Posted up here awhile back lookin for an older 5.0, but it's lookin like I can pick up a fully loaded '06 GT for a helluva price. It's the 5 speed auto, and completely stock with just under 45K. I've been browsing, checking out parts and prices. This is going to be my daily driver, so I don't want to go too extreme with mods, and I still want to be able to run 87 octane. I'm thinkin I want to go fairly simple, pick up exhaust, get a tune, and possibly a CAI. For exhaust, I'm thinking SLP Loudmouth axlebacks, and an x-pipe (not sure of any brands for these.) And when it comes to CAI, and tune I don't know much, I'm just getting out of a '76 Silverado afterall. So I was hopin for some input. What mods would you run in my shoes? I want added performance, but still want decent fuel mileage. So help me out ya'll.

07-06-2008, 01:25 PM	#4
4.6stanger Three-hundredths of a second away from it!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 2,588 Trader Rating: (2)	JLT, 3.90s, and as for the exhaust if you do slp LM get a catted a mid, if not its insanely loud and obnoxious, trust i ran that setup and it gets tiresome. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT-K&N FIPK, Accufab Plenum/ 75mm T-body, Diablosport Predator, 4.10s, Pro 5.0 shifter, Bassani O/r x-pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, Steeda pulleys, Mickey Thompson ET streets, Moser axles, Eibach Sportlines, Hotchkis U/Lca's, 180* t-stat_ best e.t 13.02@103!!!! Soon to come: Weight reduction, weld pro-stars and fox springs.

07-09-2008, 04:20 PM	#8
95 GTS Back in the saddle again Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,484 Trader Rating: (0)	your tune is going to be your biggest kick in the pants and pick up in speed. Get your tune and coldair first. How many miles do you drive per month? It might be worth it to just stick with a 93 octane tune. Or at least get both on your tune number of miles per month / average mpg = number of gallons sonsumed each month X $. 20 = your cost of running premium Its usually much much lower than people think. Why spend 200-500 on a mod that doesnt give you the return of running a 93 octane tune. __________________ 2007 Reflex Silver Wolfsburg Jetta - new hotness 1995 Canary Yellow GTS - Sold 12.81@106.2 w/1.80 60' Boltons/E303 + 3100 lbs + M&H 246 HP/ 290 TQ 12.57 @ 109.21 w/1.76 60' Boltons/GT40Ps/XE270 + 3240 lbs + 555Rs 295 HP / 321 TQ Last edited by 95 GTS; 07-09-2008 at 04:23 PM.

07-11-2008, 10:23 AM	#12
stock96'pony Fatal Blow! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bryan Posts: 304 Trader Rating: (0)	If you are still looking for parts here is a tip for you Underdrive Pulleys C and L Cold Air Intake Street) although that intake is priced a little high for being used. __________________

07-16-2008, 05:14 PM	#14
Captainsteve57 Helping put gas in your tank. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mansfield TX Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0)	I run the 93 tune on my 07 and I get 25 to 27 on the highway at 80 mph. I have 355 gears. __________________

07-06-2008, 11:32 AM	#3
Agent Jones Get It? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 7,087 Trader Rating: (1)	5 speed auto cant have a short throw shifter dave JK lol

07-06-2008, 04:10 PM	#6
Agent Jones Get It? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 7,087 Trader Rating: (1)	i have had good time with the KN CAI. the good thing about it is that it doesnt REQUIRE a tune however it still can benefit for it. I think its a good CAI for a DD. Now if you dont mind that the CAI requires a tune then as Graves said JLT would be a good choice. the best place to get a tune right now with out spending a ton of money would be to get the tuner from ebay used (cost around $200) and buy a tune that is configured to your car from bamachips.com (cost $50 right now) or brenspeed.com (cost $75 right now). I noticed a big gain with just CAI, TUNE, Mufflers, Xpipe, and Hurst Shifter. Cost less than 1000 all together and is all bolt on so you can install yourself. I can help with all except for the mufflers because i had my welded on. Let me know if you have any questions on beginer mods. I have had my 07 for over a year now and have dynoed at 295rwhp before the tune.

07-08-2008, 10:42 PM	#7
DKrazyKracker32 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the help ya'll. I know gears will give quiet a bit of kick, but won't they hurt my fuel mileage?

07-10-2008, 02:50 PM	#10
Agent Jones Get It? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 7,087 Trader Rating: (1)	the price to fill up is not that much more on premium, however i know i get WAY worst gas milage when i run my 93 tune. with the regular 87 tune i can get 18-19 city 24-27 highway but when i put the 93 tune on i get 13-14city and 19-21hwy

07-13-2008, 09:36 PM	#13
DKrazyKracker32 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	I really appreciate all the help ya'll. I'll let ya'll know what I end up doing.

07-19-2008, 10:29 AM	#15
DKrazyKracker32 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	MPG What do you average in the city?

07-19-2008, 11:38 AM	#16
Agent Jones Get It? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 7,087 Trader Rating: (1)	wow thats great. i guees mine is tuned a lot more higher..because on my 93 race tune i get 18-19mpg hwy 13-15mpg city....normally i get 17-19mpg city and 26-28mpg hwy... im thinking of trying to get a performance 93 tune, that might help out on gas but i will lose some hp...i only put the tune on when at the track, when im driving around town i use the stock tune right now Last edited by Agent Jones; 07-19-2008 at 11:40 AM.

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