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: JLT Carbon Fiber Intake.....50-60 RWHP!!!


1268
10-20-2006, 08:55 AM
Yep...check out the link below. Tucker has produced some really outstanding intake/CAI products in the 03-04 Cobra arena and this looks like it will provide the bests results yet.

This will be one of my first mods if I get my hands on a Shelby.

http://www.modularfords.com/forums/shelby-cobra/jlt-carbon-fiber-intake-update-whats-taking-sooo-long-64073.html

AC_Cobra
10-20-2006, 09:13 AM
Yep...check out the link below. Tucker has produced some really outstanding intake/CAI products in the 03-04 Cobra arena and this looks like it will provide the bests results yet.

This will be one of my first mods if I get my hands on a Shelby.

http://www.modularfords.com/forums/shelby-cobra/jlt-carbon-fiber-intake-update-whats-taking-sooo-long-64073.html

Thanks 1268. got signed up for his updates. nice looking CAI.

1268
10-20-2006, 09:22 AM
Thanks 1268. got signed up for his updates. nice looking CAI.

Anytime! I have his 12" (in fender) cai and it rocks...you can feel the difference on throttle response plus my IAT temps dropped too!!

rpretzel
10-20-2006, 10:35 AM
Has anyone heard conclusively if this CAI will void the powertrain warranty? I'd really like to get one, but I have issues with voiding the warranty right off the bat on a $50K car.

1268
10-20-2006, 10:38 AM
Has anyone heard conclusively if this CAI will void the powertrain warranty?


That's determined by your local service rep....generally speaking a catback or a intake will not be challenged. Call your service rep....

On second thought...I think all intake upgrades on 05 and up GT's and 500's may require a tune alteration...that may jepordize the warranty.

rpretzel
10-20-2006, 11:15 AM
That's determined by your local service rep....generally speaking a catback or a intake will not be challenged. Call your service rep....

On second thought...I think all intake upgrades on 05 and up GT's and 500's may require a tune alteration...that may jepordize the warranty.

Yeah, I think it's the tune that causes the problem. The JLT CAI does require a tune per the above link. :(

1268
10-20-2006, 11:22 AM
Oh well, I will be modding away when/if I get mine...warranty will be gone from day 1.

AC_Cobra
10-20-2006, 11:29 AM
Has anyone heard conclusively if this CAI will void the powertrain warranty? I'd really like to get one, but I have issues with voiding the warranty right off the bat on a $50K car.


Some places use "void warranty" very loose. My understanding is that warranty is not "voided" but that the item that brakes might not be covered if caused by a mob. But you still have warranty. I have talked to my dealer who at first said warranty will be voided but when i pinned them down on it they agreed with me> Check out this link I think it is saying the same thing I am.
http://www.fordracingparts.com/announcements/warranty_article.pdf

1268
10-20-2006, 11:35 AM
Some places use "void warranty" very loose. My understanding is that warranty is not "voided" but that the item that brakes might be covered if caused by a mob. But you still have warranty. I have talked to my dealer who at first said warranty will be voided but when i pinned them down on it they agreed with me> Check out this link I think it is saying the same thing I am.
http://www.fordracingparts.com/announcements/warranty_article.pdf

I'm with you 100%, however, the reality is that most will try to void your warranty if the tune is altered. They are banking that the cost to take them to court will be more than paying for the repairs....they are generally correct in this regard.

AC_Cobra
10-20-2006, 11:58 AM
Maybe so but it will bad on them in court if the manager of their own warranty analysis department doesnt agree with them.

1268
10-20-2006, 12:21 PM
Maybe so but it will bad on them in court if the manager of their own warranty analysis department doesnt agree with them.

Agreed!

07 SHELBY
10-20-2006, 01:57 PM
I have answered this in depth in the past.If I have time I will find it.Anything cosmetic is ok.Axle backs/cat backs the factory will accept.Anything else can void your warranty,even oil!

1268
10-20-2006, 02:24 PM
I have answered this in depth in the past.If I have time I will find it.Anything cosmetic is ok.Axle backs/cat backs the factory will accept.Anything else can void your warranty,even oil!

Makes sense to me. You start messing with a tune etc.....it touches so many areas of a vehicle you don't even take into account. Warranties suck anyways...case in point: I just noticed on my Jeep that the paint was coming off the lower front spoiler (brand new 06 have had for 3 months) so they take some pics and say we will get back to you??!??!!??! They have to send the pics to Chrysler to see if it will be covered.....I chuckled a little and said, "...you see where the paint is coming off, correct? She said yes...I kind of gave her the "this isn't rocket science" look and shook my head. I told her let me know when it needs to come in and I want the entire front clip repainted and the entire vehicle waxed. We'll see.....:rolleyes:

07 SHELBY
10-20-2006, 03:38 PM
Just remember its up to the factory rep whether it gets covered not the dealership.Here is the thread it was talked about in.

http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2157&highlight=warranty#post2157

1268
10-20-2006, 04:04 PM
Just remember its up to the factory rep whether it gets covered not the dealership.Here is the thread it was talked about in.

http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2157&highlight=warranty#post2157

Exactly!!!! A lot of folks don't realize this.

rpretzel
10-20-2006, 04:05 PM
Just remember its up to the factory rep whether it gets covered not the dealership.Here is the thread it was talked about in.

http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2157&highlight=warranty#post2157

Thanks, 07. I knew we had this discussion at some point.

It sure would be nice if there were some "Ford Approved" tunes available.

AC_Cobra
10-21-2006, 06:59 AM
Think the point is still being missed here. People are still calling it "warranty voided" that doesnt seem to be what Joe Bradley from Fords warranty is saying. He never uses "voided warranty" in his letter. Read the last paragraph. You still have a warranty, maybe the one thing that broke wont be covered but you still have the warranty. Just because you have mods on your car if something breaks that can be shown to be defective you will be covered. If the mod caused it it wont be covered. Thats not the same as "warranty voided".

ShelbyWise
10-21-2006, 08:42 AM
Think the point is still being missed here. People are still calling it "warranty voided" that doesnt seem to be what Joe Bradley from fords warranty is saying. He never uses voided in his letter. Read the last paragraph. You still have a warranty, maybe the one thing that broke wont be covered but you still have the warranty. Just because you have mods on your car if something breaks that can be shown to be defective you will be covered. If the mod caused it it wont be covered. Thats not the same as "warranty voided".

I would tend to agree with this analogy...If Ford, and I quote, "is going to embrace the fact that mods will be performed on the GT500" (Hau Thai-Tang), I find it hard to believe they will contradict themselves by being "warranty void crazy" on everything that gets changed on these cars...I would also encourage owners to develop a good working relationship with their dealers, reps and service managers. :)

rpretzel
10-23-2006, 11:07 AM
Think the point is still being missed here. People are still calling it "warranty voided" that doesnt seem to be what Joe Bradley from Fords warranty is saying. He never uses "voided warranty" in his letter. Read the last paragraph. You still have a warranty, maybe the one thing that broke wont be covered but you still have the warranty. Just because you have mods on your car if something breaks that can be shown to be defective you will be covered. If the mod caused it it wont be covered. Thats not the same as "warranty voided".

Agree, AC. I think we have a problem with terminology rather than interpretation. True, your warranty is not automatically "void" if you mod your car, but if your engine blows up, and you have modified the engine/computer, I think there is little chance the Ford will fix it under the warranty. It would be very difficult to prove beyond a doubt that your mod did not cause the problem, and Ford will do everything in their power to not pay out. So, looking at it in this way, the mod "voided" the warranty.

AC_Cobra
10-23-2006, 11:16 AM
Agree, AC. I think we have a problem with terminology rather than interpretation. True, your warranty is not automatically "void" if you mod your car, but if your engine blows up, and you have modified the engine/computer, I think there is little chance the Ford will fix it under the warranty. It would be very difficult to prove beyond a doubt that your mod did not cause the problem, and Ford will do everything in their power to not pay out. So, looking at it in this way, the mod "voided" the warranty.

True enough

You still have possibilty to show it was a defect in parts or workmanship but slim chance of that. But even if you had to pay for fix Im sure your warranty is still there though compromized by mods. What got me thinking about it is my brothers 2006 mustang gt. He had a Roush supercharger installed at his ford dealership. They told him the ford warranty was voided and that Roush would give him a one year warranty. He had bought the extended ford warranty and Ford was to give him back his money at the end of his ford credit payments. I showed him the letter from Joe Bradley, he took it to his dealer and they said he was right and gave him his ford warranty back but it would exclude coverage of the Roush caused failures if any.

1268
10-23-2006, 12:04 PM
True enough

You still have possibilty to show it was a defect in parts or workmanship but slim chance of that. But even if you had to pay for fix Im sure your warranty is still there though compromized by mods. What got me thinking about it is my brothers 2006 mustang gt. He had a Roush supercharger installed at his ford dealership. They told him the ford warranty was voided and that Roush would give him a one year warranty. He had bought the extended ford warranty and Ford was to give him back his money at the end of his ford credit payments. I showed him the letter from Joe Bradley, he took it to his dealer and they said he was right and gave him his ford warranty back but it would exclude coverage of the Roush caused failures if any.

The problem is that the supercharger would touch so much more if FORD wanted to connect the dots...which you know they will. Hell...they can trace a supercharger causing issues all the way thru the drivetrain etc.

Justin@VMP
10-25-2006, 06:09 AM
Keep in mind guys that the 50-60rwhp claimed gain is with a tune and intake.

We have seen 60rwhp out of tune ONLY, and another 23rwhp out of an intake.

busababy
10-26-2006, 08:15 PM
The cold air intake and remapping will be enough for them to try and screw you...lets face it warranty is like insurance...they want everyone to pay for it but hate to give it back. So if they can blame it on the owner to not fix it under warranty I feel they will. Now for the CAI and mapping. Here is the beauty and I say this through experience. With a Mickey mouse socket set and a screw driver anyone...ANYONE can replace the airbox with one of these after market CAI (cold air intakes) and for the mapping well same thing.. If you can plug into your port and push some buttons you can remap. I am guessing looking how easy it is the air intake is about 30 minutes or quicker from start to finish (keep your old stuff) the mapping another 60 seconds (programmer will save your factory map) So lets say you do it and 2 days, 2 weeks, or 2 months you get the dreaded check engine light on and it needs to go back to the dealer...Well take off the cold air intake and put factory on, than put back factory map... Start the car a few times, drive it around a few miles than take back to dealer..if he was to ask about computer not showing something tell him you left a light on and drained the battery, if he says "it looks like someone ran a diag on the car, say yes I took it by AutoZone and they read the error and reset computer. When they fix the problem you go home and put back the CAI and remap. I will be doing it once the big boys have their CAI. I want to see what Steeda does and CNL before I rush out and buy one. I do like the carbon fiber look of the one shown on this site but for me my hang up is the filter shrout could be and should be bigger to block as much heat as possible... The shelbys heat up fast and HOT under the hood. (Would be nice to get a group buy)

Anyhow back to my point....doing this no matter what will be easy to undo..now pulley change that is different unless you have the tool than you have to go back to whoever and reverse the process...that will or could become a pain in the ass...so I will hold off on that for at least a year. I really feel the CAI, Map, and gears will make this car a beast. After a year of driving if no problem with rearend and nobody on site has problems I feel safe to switch out gears. Anyhow just my 2 cents worth.

A side note had a vehicle I put a hurst shifter in, 13K miles on it and had a transmission problem...took it to a dealer and he told me the hurst is what cause the problem.. would not honor it under warranty.. So I had the vehicle towed to another ford dealer on Sunday that afternoon while in the parking lot of the dealer removed the shifter put back the old about hour from start to finish, on Monday showed up at the dealer showed him the problem and they said no problem and fixed it under warranty. The lesson to this story is { Keep your factory parts to switch back}

My 2 cents ....Later...
Bill

dsabldvt
10-26-2006, 09:11 PM
Sounds like a real winner! I hope to be able to do everything you are talking about once mine comes in. What gears are you thinking about. I would like to change mine also (later on) but still not be too drastic. Anything less than 4.11"s should work fine, don't you think?

Gordon

AC_Cobra
10-27-2006, 09:47 AM
Exactly right busababy

BEACHSCGT500
10-29-2006, 04:30 PM
.... 13K miles on it and had a transmission problem...

My 2 cents ....Later...
Bill

What was the transmission problem???

busababy
10-30-2006, 08:04 PM
Racing on the street (did I say that) and torn up 2nd gear sync. First dealer said the shifter was the problem.. now you and I know that the damn shifter didn't break it but it was his get out of jail card to not fix it under warranty. So the air intake and mapping I would say next to gears will give the biggest bang for the buck. And air intake is the easiest. So keep it around in case you have to go back for a motor issue, now if you have a transmission problem than you should be able to leave it on unless you think they will blame an air intake for a tranny problem...if so than remove it and put back stock.

Tucker
11-15-2006, 07:45 AM
Hey guys,
Thanks for the thread who ever posted it.
We are very excited to release the JLT induction kit for the Shelby GT500.
Our report or 50-60 RWHP is on the conservitive side as we didn't want scare people off with the realistic 70+ RWHP.

As far as the dealer issues. The best and only way to know for sure is to just ask your service manager. As with the 05-07 GT most all dealers are ok with the intake and tune as long as the tune is safe. We have many dealer who do the installs for the customers. Many dealers make the desicion on the spot depending on the said issue. Best to ask your personal dealer.

Anyway, we look forward to talking to more of you as we get closer to releasing the kit.

Thanks
Jay

2008Shelby
11-23-2006, 09:36 PM
Just read that a couple of folks are concerned about their JLT CAIs carbon fiber housing rubbing on the STB. They are worried it might wear a hole in it or crack. Hope this doesn't become a problem, as I really like the looks of this kit.

shlbysvt
11-24-2006, 09:00 AM
Just read that a couple of folks are concerned about their JLT CAIs carbon fiber housing rubbing on the STB. They are worried it might wear a hole in it or crack. Hope this doesn't become a problem, as I really like the looks of this kit.

Just got off the phone with Jay Tucker from JLT and expressed my concern with this post. He informed me that he too saw such posts with regard to this issue and assured me, if installed properly, there is enough room between the CAI and the STB for this not be an issue. He mentioned he will highlight, on future shipments, the adjustment required between the throttle body and CAI for this not to be an issue. Happy install.:)

2008Shelby
11-24-2006, 10:17 AM
Just got off the phone with Jay Tucker from JLT and expressed my concern with this post. He informed me that he too saw such posts with regard to this issue and assured me, if installed properly, there is enough room between the CAI and the STB for this not be an issue. He mentioned he will highlight, on future shipments, the adjustment required between the throttle body and CAI for this not to be an issue. Happy install.:)

Sounds good. I was hopeful it was an install issue vs. product problem.

Thanks for the update!

Scott

Tucker
11-24-2006, 12:10 PM
I will be making notes on firther direction, but rest assured with proper adjustment it will fit great.
We made the body as large as we could without hitting the STB. As some cars may be slightly different, all should be able to get this in with no problem.
The support holding the unit can be bent or adjusted to hold the filter at it's best position for each car.
Then the body needs to be angled down as so to leave 1/4-1/2" of room under the STB.
There is also adjustment in and out of the coupler at the throttle body. If it's in or out too far it may rub.
There is a slight dip in the CF body that needs to sit under the STB.

Jay

2008Shelby
11-24-2006, 02:45 PM
Thanks Jay, as soon as Justin gets them in I'm on it!

shlbysvt
11-24-2006, 02:56 PM
Thanks Jay, as soon as Justin gets them in I'm on it!

My order has been placed for the JLT CAI and awaiting a response from Justin as to tune for the JLT and trade in program for the Live Wire in the first quarter of 2007. Black friday just took on a new meaning, or I should say to be politically correct, green friday. Those damn libs!:p

VNMOUS1
12-03-2006, 08:13 AM
Sounds good. I was hopeful it was an install issue vs. product problem.

Thanks for the update!

Scott

It is/was. If you shove the silicone sleeve all the way back on the throttle body, it makes the carbon fiber pipe stick too far up and yes, it will rub the strut tower brace. Two ways to deal with it....and Jay has detailed this in another forum or two, but here goes:

Instead of shoving it all the way back, install it so the bottom (underside) of the sleeve hits the stop on the throttle body, but pull the top of the sleeve away from the stop. If you looked at it from the side, it looks like you've slid it all the way on and then simply pushed down on the other end of the sleeve to bring point the hole thing down toward the ground a bit, rather than straight out of the throttle body.

I suggest starting on that piece and working forward rather than putting everything together, then sliding it onto the throttle body. It allows more tweaking that to install it as one piece.

The bracket that holds the filter itself really isn't there to hold any weight up. It's more for placement of the filter and is bendable to allow the filter to be a little lower (as your entire assembly will be pointed more toward the ground).

The carbon fiber pipe or the MAF housing will probably hit your plug cover on the valve covers. No biggie. Again, you'll have room to tweak this if you start from the TB and work down.

Finally, you can forget all this if you wish....butt everything up flush...and go buy yourself 4 stainless washers. Remove the strut brace....slip a washer over the bolts and reinstall the STB. Viola', instant clearance!! IMHO that's the reallly easy way to do it. I did both and have lots of room, but again, the washers are the quick and easy way.

I absolutely LOVE the look of mine and can't wait to take it to the next cruise or show and pop the hood!!

bj

busababy
12-03-2006, 01:32 PM
Thanks for the update, mine will be under the tree for Christmas and I will have the washers already installed before it gets here :) The carbon fiber looks allot better than just black plastic which is what another company is going to be giving us. Not that it matters if you don't open your hood but if you do it does make a statement.

Tucker
12-04-2006, 05:33 AM
Thanks BJ and Busa.
We have included stainless washers in all kits as of last week for those who need them. No need to run to the store.

Thanks


Jay

2008Shelby
12-04-2006, 07:53 AM
Thanks BJ and Busa.
We have included stainless washers in all kits as of last week for those who need them. No need to run to the store.

Thanks


Jay

Now THAT's what I'm talking about. :)

VNMOUS1
12-04-2006, 09:27 AM
Thanks BJ and Busa.
We have included stainless washers in all kits as of last week for those who need them. No need to run to the store.

Thanks


Jay

Hey Jay.....the washers I bought were huge but you really don't see them anyway. I used two per bolt (they're thin....just manhole cover in diameter) along with a little blue LocTite.

For those of you doing this on your own, be careful that you don't get it too high. If you look at your hood padding, there's an indentation in it for the STB. Just to double check, you may want to put a little cornstarch or baby powder on the highest point of the brace....gently close your hood...then open to see if it hit the padding.

bj

Tucker
12-04-2006, 09:28 PM
Good idea BJ. The washers we are sending with the kits are no more then 1/8" thick. Not too thin not to do the job, but not too thick to worry.

Thanks
Jay
BTW, many many reports are coming back with gains of 70-80 RWHP from the intake and tune. Not the concervitive 50-60 I had first reported:)

rpretzel
12-05-2006, 07:49 AM
Good idea BJ. The washers we are sending with the kits are no more then 1/8" thick. Not too thin not to do the job, but not too thick to worry.

Thanks
Jay
BTW, many many reports are coming back with gains of 70-80 RWHP from the intake and tune. Not the concervitive 50-60 I had first reported:)

Thanks, Jay!

70-80 rwhp...that's very cool. I've just about got my wife convinced that we have to get the intake and tune. At least she doesn't scowl anymore when I mention it. :D

Now I just need my $%^&* Shelby :mad:

shlbysvt
12-13-2006, 03:28 PM
Just installed the JLT and it looks awsome. Pictures to follow. Took a total of one hour and at least fifteen minutes was spent on proper spacing between the rocker arm cover and TSB and fifteen minutes spent on reading and careful alignment of all all parts. I did not use any stainless steel washers and there is sufficient space between both. Unlike the instructions indicate I too chose to install parts separately as opposed to complete assembly before installation. Much easier to mount with this approach but tightening of the worm screws as not to be seen takes a lttle more finess. Love the look and KNOW that it will definitely be faster with a Tungsten and carbon fibre CAI.:D :D Now to retune with Justin's SCT. The weather is wet here so will have to wait till the weekend to take her for a spin. Should be in the 50's and can't wait.

busababy
12-13-2006, 07:35 PM
Can't wait to hear the results... not sure I liked the more power with the color option I guess I will have to paint the carbon fiber red to get that extra 10 HP :D

2008Shelby
12-13-2006, 10:35 PM
Just installed the JLT and it looks awsome. Pictures to follow. Took a total of one hour and at least fifteen minutes was spent on proper spacing between the rocker arm cover and TSB and fifteen minutes spent on reading and careful alignment of all all parts. I did not use any stainless steel washers and there is sufficient space between both. Unlike the instructions indicate I too chose to install parts separately as opposed to complete assembly before installation. Much easier to mount with this approach but tightening of the worm screws as not to be seen takes a lttle more finess. Love the look and KNOW that it will definitely be faster with a Tungsten and carbon fibre CAI.:D :D Now to retune with Justin's SCT. The weather is wet here so will have to wait till the weekend to take her for a spin. Should be in the 50's and can't wait.

Great Joe! Got mine at home waiting for the install when I get back in town. Have Justin's tune waiting to upgrade my tuner as well. Guess I'll have to paint mine "Performance" white! :D

Tucker
12-14-2006, 12:38 PM
Great to hear man.
Thanks

Jay

milezperhour
12-14-2006, 03:05 PM
My JLT CAI just showed up today. Thanks Jay. Already got the re-tune for it. Next weekend will install and test. Feet don't fail me now.:)

shlbysvt
12-14-2006, 04:44 PM
Here are pics of the JLT installed in a Tungsten, which is the faster combination with the graphite CAI.:D :D Thanks Jay, a great looking product and look forward to the test results this weekend with Justin's tune.:) These photos were taken at night so picture quality is not the greatest but wanted to get them on the site. Although hard to see in this light, there is a heat shield, black, that faces the engine. It is L shaped and looking down from the front of the engine bay it is to the left and below the filter. Just added a pic which shows the heat shield a little better.

07 SHELBY
12-14-2006, 05:21 PM
Here are pics of the JLT installed in a Tungsten, which is the faster combination with the graphite CAI.:D :D Thanks Jay, a great looking product and look forward to the test results this weekend with Justin's tune.:) These photos were taken at night so picture quality is not the greatest but wanted to get them on the site. Although hard to see in this light, there is a heat shield, black, that faces the engine. It is L shaped and looking down from the front of the engine bay it is to the left and below the filter. Just added a pic which shows the heat shield a little better.



Looks nice thanks for the pictures.

busababy
12-14-2006, 07:39 PM
Looks real good... can't wait for Christmas to get mine. I downloaded from SCT the software required to upload to the SCT programmer. They just released a new version this week. You will need to get 2 downloads. The software and the Drivers. Go to http://www.sctflash.com to get what you need. In case anyone is wondering the reason for the software below I will explain.

Your SCT no matter where you get it will have a tune or tunes preprogrammed on it from the vendor of your choice. (Mine is VMP Tuning)
So you have the programmer with your tunes. Now when you do something else to the car that requires computer adjustment you will need to get that tune emailed to you to load into your SCT-tuner. Of course you could send back your SCT programmer to the tuner and he could do that for you but with shipping and the chance for it to get damaged or lost...why would you.

So your tuner will email you a file. You will save this file...lets say to your desktop. Using a USB cable plugged into your laptop or desktop plug the other end into your SCT... and within seconds your computer will FIND NEW HARDWARE and you will point to the drivers that you downloaded from the steps above. Than go to Start - Programs - SCT and follow the step by step instructions to put the TUNE that you saved to your desktop onto your Tuner. Once complete you disconnect...walk or run to your car and plug into the port under your steering wheel. The SCT screen will prompt you through the rest of the steps. In about 2 minutes your new tune will be uploaded to your computer. Your SCT will only hold I think 3 tunes so you can save them to your computer and or burn them to CD/DVD just to always have. The theory is you could have 10 tunes on your home computer and just upload the tune you need to your SCT than take the SCT to your car. Really easy.

I have included a screen shot of the 2 files that you need to get from SCT website for those that have an SCT or getting one. I have highlighted the 2 that your need.

Technology isn't it great :)

07 SHELBY
12-14-2006, 07:54 PM
Busababy you are the man.This is very good info.Thanks!

Tucker
12-15-2006, 05:40 AM
Thanks for the pics.

Jay

shlbysvt
12-15-2006, 05:44 AM
Thanks for the pics.

Jay

No problem Jay. Great product, easy and trouble free installation, quality components and looking forward to the test run.

Joe

2008Shelby
12-15-2006, 09:02 AM
Looks real good... can't wait for Christmas to get mine. I downloaded from SCT the software required to upload to the SCT programmer. They just released a new version this week. You will need to get 2 downloads. The software and the Drivers. Go to http://www.sctflash.com to get what you need. In case anyone is wondering the reason for the software below I will explain.

Your SCT no matter where you get it will have a tune or tunes preprogrammed on it from the vendor of your choice. (Mine is VMP Tuning)
So you have the programmer with your tunes. Now when you do something else to the car that requires computer adjustment you will need to get that tune emailed to you to load into your SCT-tuner. Of course you could send back your SCT programmer to the tuner and he could do that for you but with shipping and the chance for it to get damaged or lost...why would you.

So your tuner will email you a file. You will save this file...lets say to your desktop. Using a USB cable plugged into your laptop or desktop plug the other end into your SCT... and within seconds your computer will FIND NEW HARDWARE and you will point to the drivers that you downloaded from the steps above. Than go to Start - Programs - SCT and follow the step by step instructions to put the TUNE that you saved to your desktop onto your Tuner. Once complete you disconnect...walk or run to your car and plug into the port under your steering wheel. The SCT screen will prompt you through the rest of the steps. In about 2 minutes your new tune will be uploaded to your computer. Your SCT will only hold I think 3 tunes so you can save them to your computer and or burn them to CD/DVD just to always have. The theory is you could have 10 tunes on your home computer and just upload the tune you need to your SCT than take the SCT to your car. Really easy.

I have included a screen shot of the 2 files that you need to get from SCT website for those that have an SCT or getting one. I have highlighted the 2 that your need.

Technology isn't it great :)

Just received word from Justin that (at least in my case) all I needed to do was download "Liveload 3" (last updated 12/8/06) from the support page at sctflash.com. I did this and everything worked perfectly! I loaded his new 91,92 and 93 JLT tune over my previous 91,92 and 93 tune. Now when I get the time I'll install the CAI and tune. :)

shlbysvt
12-16-2006, 02:10 PM
Well the results are in. Drag radials are a must with the JLT and VMP tune. First gear from a roll will light them up every time. From the hole impossible to hook up with these tires. I tried every rpm combination and the only thing left to do is let some air out of the tires. In second gear at 40mph and jumped on it and just smoked the tires. Results, better throttle response, increased boost, awsome wine from the super charger, stock exhaust opened up, nice whistle from the intake and nothing but good things to report. Make sure you find a straight flat road and expect to reduce tire life by at least 5,000 miles.:) I did have to readjust the intake as it did shift under a load. Left plenty of room for the rocker arm covers and placed some felt to the TSB so as to protect the CAI. I think this should do the trick. Can't wait till tomorrow to shed more rubber. Now for gears, wheels and new rubber.:) Oh and awaiting 07's report on the new pads as I too can't handle this bread dust.:mad:

07 SHELBY
12-16-2006, 02:30 PM
Well the results are in. Drag radials are a must with the JLT and VMP tune. First gear from a roll will light them up every time. From the hole impossible to hook up with these tires. I tried every rpm combination and the only thing left to do is let some air out of the tires. In second gear at 40mph and jumped on it and just smoked the tires. Results, better throttle response, increased boost, awsome wine from the super charger, stock exhaust opened up, nice whistle from the intake and nothing but good things to report. Make sure you find a straight flat road and expect to reduce tire life by at least 5,000 miles.:) I did have to readjust the intake as it did shift under a load. Left plenty of room for the rocker arm covers and placed some felt to the TSB so as to protect the CAI. I think this should do the trick. Can't wait till tomorrow to shed more rubber. Now for gears, wheels and new rubber.:) Oh and awaiting 07's report on the new pads as I too can't handle this bread dust.:mad:



Thanks for the report.Pretty consistant with everyone elses report.
I don't have the pads yet.I have the wheels off and ready to go.

busababy
12-16-2006, 04:41 PM
I can't wait to see the same results... only another week before Christmas and hopefully Santa will have one under the tree. I will post up once I have mine installed.