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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Here you go, bone stock 2013 GT500, no games, no tricks, just real life dyno numbers, before and after tuning.
+43 rwhp gains from the tune

enjoy, discuss, hate....etc
(edit: updated dyno chart, found some more torque!)


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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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They got alot of power out of the box that's for sure. 43 horses more is great, how much more do you think you can get out of it with methanol?
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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They got alot of power out of the box that's for sure. 43 horses more is great, how much more do you think you can get out of it with methanol?
No sure, not really looking to find out either

IMO meth just complicates things, its all good for a max effort street car with no good fuels available, but not the best option to me..
Besides, we get E85 down here, so if it is going to switch fuels, it will likely be to E85, which I'd guess could be worth another 20 rwhp or more.

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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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Ford or not, you have to respect that. Very impressive!!
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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HP is sick, TQ is just unreal.
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Diablosport
No sure, not really looking to find out either

IMO meth just complicates things, its all good for a max effort street car with no good fuels available, but not the best option to me..
Besides, we get E85 down here, so if it is going to switch fuels, it will likely be to E85, which I'd guess could be worth another 20 rwhp or more.

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True that.

Nicely done. That torque has GOTTA be fun. Diggin the white, of course i'm biased.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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Wow...stock car... :o
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Thats impressive....how does the tune effect Fords warranty ??



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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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If they are anything like they were when the 03's came out - It's GONE.

That being said - the smart money is on purchasing a new ECU and tuning it - and leaving the stock one untouched. Even then - EXPECT SVT to come onsite to inspect any 'blown motor' claims.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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Is this still about 14psi? I was told that just switching to E85 would net a gain of about 10%. Still on the fence about switching to it with my app though. I'm looking forward to running into some new GT500's on the street.
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by LSOHOLIC
Thats impressive....how does the tune effect Fords warranty ??



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No worries, and you can flash it back to stock in about 2 minutes

Originally Posted by screaminz847
If they are anything like they were when the 03's came out - It's GONE.

That being said - the smart money is on purchasing a new ECU and tuning it - and leaving the stock one untouched. Even then - EXPECT SVT to come onsite to inspect any 'blown motor' claims.
Never ever had an issue with a single Ford warranty. We were tuning 03 Cobras before anyone, and have sold 1000s and 1000s of 03-04 Cobra and then 07-current GT500 tuners, and there has never been a case of a warranty being 'GONE'.

This particular car is going to the dealer on Tuesday for a few cosmetic things, and an oil change. There will be no problems.

FWIW, since we are on the topic, the ZL1 we did a few weeks ago spent a week at the dealership with some odd drivability issues, which was identified eventually as a bunk torque converter. They replaced the converter and car is running great, and at no point did they ever ask him if the PCM had been flashed, as there was no way for them to know.

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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Those are awesome numbers! And 660rwtq would be fun as hell at 3600rpm! I can only imagine this thing would get ever so near to 700rwhp with a GOOD intake and full exhaust setup on E85.
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Very Nice!!!
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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wow those 2013 gt500 are monsters 43 hp gains with just a tune!
Nice results
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 01:34 AM
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Ford is coming out swinging these days. It's pretty damn cool if you ask me. Not only are they building some bad *** stuff, they're forcing GM to step their game up. A win / win for all.

That kind of power from a tune only is absolutely insane.
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Originally Posted by 93camaro_zzz
Those are awesome numbers! And 660rwtq would be fun as hell at 3600rpm! I can only imagine this thing would get ever so near to 700rwhp with a GOOD intake and full exhaust setup on E85.
It's getting a CAI next week and coming back for a retune, followed shortly by a pulley swap, and another retune.
I fully expect to see north of 700 rwhp when its all said and done, on 93 octane pump gas
Originally Posted by Damian
Ford is coming out swinging these days. It's pretty damn cool if you ask me. Not only are they building some bad *** stuff, they're forcing GM to step their game up. A win / win for all.

That kind of power from a tune only is absolutely insane.
Amen.

I plan to be posting up in a week or two to discuss the '700 rwhp canned tune'.
Good times indeed....
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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I have to admit I am impressed... Congrats on the awesome results..
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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kickass. and youre just getting started.
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Too bad the tune doesn't keep it from being so ugly.
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