Thinking about selling coyote and getting a SHO

[coop6]

Nice!!! Thanks so much. I will want to keep the exhaust not basically stock.  If I changed the hold and cold pipes but didn't change exhaust, how would that effect the sound? I'm ok with hearing the turbo, just not into v6 loud exhaust sounds.

[coop6]

What are the most common mods that won't hurt reliability of the car?

All I did on mine was a tune an a K&N.  It was hard for me to "step back" and not screw with everything but honestly the thing hauls ass for being a daily and works well for me.  It's NOT a mustang.  If you realize that you'll love the car for what it is.

I totally agree. It would/will be hard. I think if I could get the stance/wheels right, that maybe a tune, 3 bar, t stat and plugs will do me just fine. I def don't want exhaust as it's not a v8.

[Half-Fast]

I already own a race car (ya, a Honda), so I'm happy with the power of the SHO as it sits.  I'd like a more growley exhaust, but I'm fresh out of a New Edge GT with flowmasters, and I miss it. I don't miss paying for premium fuel though (tune).

[FoMoCoSHO]

The SHO is no Mustang...

Yup, pretty much what every Mustang driver I've encountered probably says as they're looking at Bronzie's big ass passing them up...

I don't think mine would be seeing too many SHO's tail lights

But I do know than can surprise an unsuspecting mustang. I've got mine equipped with anti spin tires so I don't lose due to a smoke show.

Between 2 different tuned SHO"s, I've had 5 coyote kills and zero defeats.

I think you may be surprised in a very good way how well these things respond to the whims of a talented tuner.

My current time was with 100 degree ambients, 170+ degree IAT2 temps, 2600+ DA, and half of my timing tied behind my back due to tuner imposed safety measures. I can't wait to get to the track on a nice cool low DA day. DA Corrected time for the day was 12.2x. Besides the corn tune and 3 bar, I'm stock down to the paper filter.

There have been a handful of lightly bolted cars hit low 12's recently as well.

I noticed an omission in the tuner selection suggestions, fellow member AJPTurbo.

He is a great option with excellent service, communication, and an education you won't receive from anyone else.  He has also allowed me to have a hand in how its tuned and try different things I want to test. Seriously, its like I have my own personal tuner. All factory safety measures including the trans settings are intact and some items have actually been enhanced for a greater degree of safety. I am now spoiled and I suspect interactions with any other tuner will leave me frustrated and disappointed.

Come on over to the dark side, we have cookies!

[Half-Fast]

Cookies? 

[coop6]

Thanks for all the information! The hard part is finding one relatively close to me. There are a couple I may go test drive. Who know what will happen 😬

[coop6]

I officially posted the GT for sale on SVT.

[SHOdded]

Yes, yes, come on, come on ...

[coop6]

I'm trying! I put it on svt performance and Craigslist. I'm asking a lot knowing they'll talk me down.

[FoMoCoSHO]

Yes, yes, come on, come on ...

Right back at you!

[SHOdded]

gonna be a while.  pretty well settled in with the Edge and the Fusion Sport.

[FoMoCoSHO]

gonna be a while.  pretty well settled in with the Edge and the Fusion Sport.

I didn't know you had a Fusion Sport.

We had an Blue 11 FWD and a Black 12 AWD which we sold to my Mom when we bought the 1st SHO.

[SHOdded]

Yeah got it earlier this year ('10, FWD), when wife started driving   I told her take the Edge, but she wanted something sleeker and faster LOL.  It is a joy to drive for sure with the comp2 a/s tires on there.

[coop6]

I will want to keep the exhaust not basically stock.  If I changed the hold and cold pipes but didn't change exhaust, how would that effect the sound? I'm ok with hearing the turbo, just not into v6 loud exhaust sounds.

[glock-coma]

Changing charge pipes won't change the exhaust note.
The biggest intake sound you will notice is with an airraid type intake system. You won't get much if any HP benefits from it.