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Another 3L Born...

99Mystique ATX

Hard-core CEG'er
Joined
Aug 30, 2003
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Location
Penfield, NY
Fired up 5/23 at 2:58PM

Specs
04 Sable engine (32k)
COP Conversion
MSDS/Opt. Y-pipe/True Borla catback
Currently working out intake system, running RU-3530+MAF adaptor
SCT LiveWire/Tune (A/F straightened out, base timing table so it's driveable)
HMS Trans (Torsen/3.8FD)

Been driving it around for a week and a half now, and my first impressions are; 3.8 fd is well worth doing on a full 3L, the torque this motor makes is outstanding, it pulls like a bat outta hell from any gear at any speed.

First few tanks gas mileage has been lousy but my foot has been glued to the floor too. First tank yielded 20 mpg and second 23 mpg so it's getting better. I expect to get high 20's to low 30's on the highway once i'm used to driving the car.

That's all for now... ;)
 
No we did not. I have a good friend who is an SCT dealer so we tuned it on the street. The tune has more work to go but it's pretty solid.
 
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