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I have been going over this in my head for a while now since I recently purchased my new 2012 5.0. By the way I am new here i'll post some pics and stuff when I get it cleaned up and the weather is nice.
Anyway, I have been trying to decide what is the safest and most effective way to go. I have read over numerous articles / threads where people talk about the idea that mail order tunes are not 100% the best. They can be a bit unsafe because not one car is the same, but on the other hand they can be a bit too conservative to ensure engine life.
I bought my car for the long haul. I love mustangs and enjoy every driving moment. This is my second mustang GT but my first ever brand new one. I want this thing to last but to also be a streetable beast as well. I don't plan on going crazy with forced induction or nitrous but I foresee myself doing all the bolt-ons to maximize reliable horse power.
From what I have researched so far a dyno tune is the way to go. It's the best way to maximize power safely. However, what exactly is safe? Also, if I do a dyno tune is it reversible? If I need warranty work and I re-flash the stock tune is it detectable? My main concern is I have this car financed for 6 years and I want to keep it around for hopefully 10+ or more if I can. I want it to be reliable and I also want to keep my warranty around as long as it is still valid with the car. The safest route obviously would be keep the warranty but if a dyno tune isn't completely crazy and relatively safe I want to explore that option as well.
Thoughts?
Anyway, I have been trying to decide what is the safest and most effective way to go. I have read over numerous articles / threads where people talk about the idea that mail order tunes are not 100% the best. They can be a bit unsafe because not one car is the same, but on the other hand they can be a bit too conservative to ensure engine life.
I bought my car for the long haul. I love mustangs and enjoy every driving moment. This is my second mustang GT but my first ever brand new one. I want this thing to last but to also be a streetable beast as well. I don't plan on going crazy with forced induction or nitrous but I foresee myself doing all the bolt-ons to maximize reliable horse power.
From what I have researched so far a dyno tune is the way to go. It's the best way to maximize power safely. However, what exactly is safe? Also, if I do a dyno tune is it reversible? If I need warranty work and I re-flash the stock tune is it detectable? My main concern is I have this car financed for 6 years and I want to keep it around for hopefully 10+ or more if I can. I want it to be reliable and I also want to keep my warranty around as long as it is still valid with the car. The safest route obviously would be keep the warranty but if a dyno tune isn't completely crazy and relatively safe I want to explore that option as well.
Thoughts?
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