Hear the difference before and after installing Kooks long tube headers and x-pipe on my 2007 Ford Mustang GT. You can find my socials and get in contact with me through my Tazet profile: www.tazet.com/...
This is a really good question, so I am going to pin it. I actually recorded myself talking about this, but like a total dork forgot to include it in the video. Bama did send me a new tune, but my car just gurgles and burbles for a few seconds then dies. Bama instructed me to datalog, but it is kind of a PITA as I have to hook a laptop up to my car and do some controlled revving and driving. So in theory, I am not realizing the full potential of the current configuration as I am running the tune that came with my Airaid CAI. My plan is to do the datalogging and then get a custom tune locally once stage 2 is completed.
Szakara GT Thanks for the reply. I’ve been considering longtubes and Hot Rod cams as my next two big mods. I agree that I wouldn’t want to use a mail order tune for big mods like those.
About the bamba tune, does your cold air intake have a plastic airflow restrictor in it? The tunes are not made with the restrictor in mind and they fail to mention anything about it in their instructions. Take out the plastic piece and run the bamba tune it will work great. Bamba customer service troubleshooting is very good as well.
Yeah, I wouldn't waste your time with the Bama tunes. They don't really know what they're doing. Like you said, their "Race" tune is just a couple of degrees of timing and the throttle map is cranked all the way up. Not only that, but their tunes are dangerous. One of my local tuners told me that he dyno'd a car running a Bama tune and it was super lean, like 16:1 or something. It's a wonder that guys car didn't blow up. Personally, I'd find a good local person to do it, or at the very least a reputable tuner like Lund Racing.
I can't wait for this series to be done, as the s197 is my favorite generation of mustang. Hopefully you will blow up and be able to afford more car parts from ad revenue, and do more projects.
Ha! Set off some car alarms with both cold starts! Sounds great! I have an '06 GT myself, love this car so much! Keep up the great work and I'll be looking forward to your future videos!
Your videos are some of the best I've seen for cars! You've spent some serious editing time and that's very much appreciated. Keep making these great videos and setting the bar high.
I don't know your background, so I don't know how much you know about mustangs. I noticed you don't have anything about a shifter in your build list. The shifter in these cars is mounted to the body rather than the transmission, so up at high rpm when the trans is rotating a slight bit, you can get locked out of gears. If you haven't noticed it already, you will when you go boost. The best shifter you can get for these cars is the MGW. You can mount it to the transmission rather than the body with the Blowfish Bracket (obviously for the 3650, they make them for other years too). I'm looking forward to the build, definitely subbed. Also, Bama fucking sucks.
I have noticed this and have been attributing missed gears to poor shifting on my part. This is exactly the type of information I am looking for, thank you. I updated the build sheet with what I think are the correct parts.
Fantastic quality of vids, especially for a new channel my man. I'm a big fan of how you include pure driving footage at the end. I'm planning on building up my '08, so this is a fun series to follow.
The intro of this video and quality of your other videos are incredible. I'm hoping to get a 3v soon here so I'll keep an eye out for you in the future
I peeped your mods list. Looks like you're planning to pump over 26k into this project. Scratching my head on this, however it is something many want to see. So, this is what determination and dedication looks like.
Indeed this not an efficient build. If I were doing this solely to get maximum performance for minimal cost, I would just install a supercharger, headers, and coilovers. That should come in around 10-12k and would make for a pretty badass three-valve. What I am doing is not advisable.
Love your work dude! I have a 2006 gt with the 5 speed manual and the Ford performance cold air intake and whatever tune they put on it in the shop. When I finish school I want to mod the crap out of it and make it scary fast. Can’t wait to see future videos man.
Only recently ran across your channel so this is 4 years late but damn, long tubes sound GREAT. Mean & nasty. 👍🏼. Channel is excellent, subbed instantly.
Great quality vids I had an 07 gt premium I bought new Sold it few years ago Can't wait to see you unlock your 3v's potential. I'm currently building a 12 gt 5.0 for the track and hopefully should be near 300 whp on my 14 3.7 6 banger after installing my ported manifolds and updated tune. I look forward to following your build Keep up the great work
Another great video, bro👍👍 Stang sounds crazy good! I have Flowmaster Outlaws with stock headers/midpipe but I could imagine mine sounding this good!! Thanks for the video & keep the vids coming! Greetings from Brownsville, Tx 👍👍👍
Szakara GT you can always sell the pypes & go flowmaster..there are some good clips here on youtube with outlaws & longtubes..search "nolaboy mustang" & his setup should come out.
Love your vids! I’m in the process of putting on my Mac long tubes, going to order my procharger in feb. looking forward to your stage 2 vid. Keep them coming...
I am building A 2008 GT500 Certified pre-owned , So I think I am starting with an advanced platform, the stock powerplant is a big advantage as a starter rolling platform 22750 miles on the clock. Ford Performance KR tuned suspension, HD rear stiffener, adj .panhard bar w/ relo bracket/ Shelby rear shock tower brace, Roush custom powder coated Heim joint lower control arms. Powerstop drilled and slotted rotors, EBC redstuff pads. FR500 lower control arms to handle wheel hop. Fluidyne racing radiator, JLT 127MM carbon fiber mass air flow/intake tube , L&M 66MM throttle body 1200 cfm and a tune to match, 170° t-stat, oversized intercooler reservoir, dual pass Afco heat exchanger for the intercooler. HRE 890R 19x9.0" x HRE 890R 19x10.50 " , Eagle F1 Supercar 255/40/19" Eagle F1 Supercar 285/35/19". Ford Performance stainless touring mufflers (Borla). I have been collecting parts for the next stage this winter a new take-off 2014 TVS 2.3L supercharger, Ford 55lb injectors, Billet Pro Shop oversized ported elbow, with a 2.4" overdrive billet pulley. KR short throw shifter. I am @ 650 to the wheels now on 12lbs boost, Should be over 750 after the supercharger install, I have a buddy that built his and he is making 18-20lbs of boost, dynoed to 704hp and 678tq, up in the mountains where he lives. I am following his recipe for my car I had my car 4 wheel thrust alignment done to the "KR" specs and it drives like a different car, very planted and predictable, realized the Goodyear F1 are the weak link in the suspension, to hard and slip out of the corners like wet road, Nittos or Toyos are in the plans now. You have a nice build going, always liked the S197 platform, guess so I have two of them 2012 GT Premium, when the model changed, I put a gotts have one on my list. Keep building and you will get there, 700 is going to be a big number for the 4.6l, the bottom end is going to have to be bulletproof. Put a big clutch on your list , you will need it along with plenty of fuel to feed it, the GT500's run out of fuel at 5200 rpm or so. C'ya, oB
Dude that's what I'm getting next is the Kooks Longtubes with X catted midpipe and driveshaft. I said the heck with the Ford Racing Manifold and Throttle Body. I don't want to lose any more down low-end torque because of mods. I heard you lose a lot with the manifold and throttle body. However, you gain it back on top. I don't care about up top. I'm not racing anyone. After this it's paint, shifter oh and I forgot I'm adding with newest purchase lower control arms. Thanks for your videos.
Awesome video. The car really woke up with the long tubes. Are you ok with the idea of the long tubes blocking up the starter and making it a tighter area to work with. I want to go with long tubes and get rid of stock headers but hesitant. Keep up the great work. Looking at your list , it's definitely something to go by.
I did not know this was a consequence. The team who works on my Mustang did not express any concerns (to me at least). The owner said he was impressed with the design and quality of the headers, but I will forward him your question. And thanks for the compliment on the video.
Make it 27 Subscribers. I Love The look of those Taillights But $450 Dollars!? I just wish they were more affordable. Because they will be bumped to the top of my List. Instead of "Somewhere" on my list. But more importantly is that they are on it! Love your videos there are funny, informitave and a witty editing job!
Isn't it just glorious not to live in California a place where our next law will say you can only drive your smog device saturated cars every other day. Keep it coming young man, I love it.
Great Video Quality and great choice in parts! I love it. I just put LT headers and aftermarket H pipe on my 07 GT. However, I have some flowmaster axelbacks that look like Flowmaster American Thunders. Not sure what they are. I've been considering straight through Pypes brand axelbacks, but it seems everyone is doing the weld in m80s. What do you all think?
I have an 08 GT i bought new in 09 i put ford racing FR500S mufflers on it right after i got i havent heard any other stang in person that i thought sounds as good as it does
Love the build, Did you get a check engine light after installing the LTH and X pipe. I have an 07 GT daily and want to get this setup. Also does anyone know if you will pass inspection with these being high flow cats?
I’m gonna give it a shot It just sounds too good not too, hopefully I won’t have any problems in North Carolina. For horse power and torque gains will cams or LTH be a better first upgrade, I only have a JLT and tune currently.
Add 4.10 gears to your build list, i didnt see it on there... BIG jump and youll notice the difference. I have the Shaker 500 model so i had 3.55s in it.
I’m a huge fan of your build! Question, did you get a check engine light after installing long tube headers, high flow cats, etc...? I have a stock 07 GT and I’m thinking of doing full bolt ons.
i did, you'll need a tune since the O2 sensors will get tripped. Bama, Brenspeed, and Lito can all provide email tunes (you'll need an SCT Tuner to install the tune).
You should tweet the exterior a little more, make it more personal you know, like led tail lights, black rims, different spoiler, window Louvers, it would make the car much more mean, and go with the insane exhaust as well
hi, did you run into any issues when install the one piece driveshaft, I noticed you have the eibach sportline springs on, any adjustment or parts needed for pinion angles?
Hi, awesome channel. I’m looking to do what you did to my 09 Bullitt, stage 2 is what I’m aiming for. Do you still have the link to your parts list up? Can’t seem to find it. Best, Brian
Thx a million, you saved me tons of trial and error , and putting on and replacing aftermarket parts that don’t work. Kudos for being the lead dog, and sharing.
I don't get too much drone. But my car does have cats, resonators, and long gears (3.31s). I think these components work together to minimize drone. When the windows are up while driving around town, most of the noise comes from the drivetrain (all that gerrrrrring and rrrerrring from constantly changing speed, shifting, etc). On the highway, 5th puts the car to sleep.
Not trying to knock on your plan, but do you really want to go turbo after putting long tube headers on your car? Have you thought about either a centrifugal or PD blower? If you don't go PD I would recommend looking into a JPC intake manifold, probably more pricy, but look way sweeter in my opinion.
I invite the constructive criticism (I know I'll be running into quite a few problems as the build progresses). In regards to going with a turbo, there's a shop in town that specializes in custom turbo fab, my plan is to exhaust all options with them before resorting to a simpler FI setup.
I don't blame you there, if you are looking at custom fab I would suggest going twin turbo. Would be pretty sweet, might be able to run slightly smaller turbos so they will spool faster. I know the stock intake is rated for quite a few psi, so you could run it have the intake be later in the build. I have a Kenne Bell supercharger and love it, have turbos on my truck and love them as well. I was torn 50/50 between Kenne Bell and Procharger. I didn't want to spend the money on custom fab to run twins. I know department of boost has one of the best bang for your buck supercharger kits out there. They are currently running a group buy.
Also I would either get on s197forum.com or the facebook s197 forum and get ahold of Lito, he is the 3V whisperer. Just my 2 cents as far as tune goes.
So my ideal setup is bi-turbo: one small, one large, but eh getting ahead of myself. Probably cost more than the whole car to get that in working order. And roger on the forum, will check it out.
I feel like a lot of time the car is the cheap part lol. You might want to add stickier tires to your build list as well. Once you go boosted it makes it a lot harder to hook. On that subject I would add BMR upper and lower control arms and lower control arm relocation brackets. BMR is a good company for suspension products, as is eibach. Just keep BMR in mind, a lot of people like their products. A watts link would be another rear end component to look into.
Kooks LT Headers w/ cats and x-pipe are about $1,400, driveshaft is about $700. Build sheet with prices: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hVIZx8W_6PMGEG0bqVcpb3FUmJhsc5FHKiF8nt7t1EM/edit?usp=sharing
Question, why are you putting on LT Headers in stage 2 if you plan to go turbo in stage 4 lol? Wasting money you could be throwing at the turbo build. Can't use LT Headers with a turbo build.
Very relevant question. Few reasons: turbo is not 100% for sure, could still go twinscrew or centri; boost is a ways out (still need heads, rotating assembly swap, etc); want to compare a strong N/A setup with FI. So you're right that if I go turbo, I'm wasting money. Although I'm really enjoying the long tubes at the moment.
I had a shop do it. It's a PITA for sure. Kooks "fit" the best as they are manufactured in a way that makes them easier to install, plenty of clearance, etc.
X-pipe is Kooks, driveshaft is "The Driveshaft Shop Aluminum One Piece Driveshaft" -- which sounds a bit ridiculous when said aloud. x-pipe: www.americanmuscle.com/kooks-catted-xpipe-0510gt.html driveshaft: www.americanmuscle.com/dss-aluminum-driveshaft-0510gt.html
Yeah a little. Moreso when it's cold outside. I've noticed that in the summer months when the pipes are hot (driving for 20+ mins) it goes away. H-pipe would significantly reduce that sound.
