Looking for opinions on FRPP Power Upgrade Package
Anyone have experience with the FRPP Power Upgrade Package for '05-'09 GTs? Appears to include CAI, tune, new mufflers and oil filter. I understand that there may be better combos available but I like the idea of not risking voiding my warranty, as well as the idea of using Ford parts. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks.
Anyone have experience with the FRPP Power Upgrade Package for '05-'09 GTs? Appears to include CAI, tune, new mufflers and oil filter. I understand that there may be better combos available but I like the idea of not risking voiding my warranty, as well as the idea of using Ford parts. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks.
I have the FRPP Performance package and tune in my 2008 GT 5 speed. There is a very noticeable improvement. And I love the sound. I have been driving with the windows down especially when there is a good sound reflection surface near by. Its not loud and in normal cruise there is no noticeable increase in the cabin. There is a change when your on it though. There was a drop in MPG if your like to get on it. But if you drive it like the Owners Manuel says. Taking it easy, the MPG is about the same. The other thing about the FRPP package is that it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) EO number sticker so it will pass smog when that comes around. So you won't have to pull your parts off and re flash to pass the test later on. Plus it says Ford Racing on it and the open air box molds in very nicely and seals against the inside of the hood. Its the set up on the Bullit. Speaking of which... I so wish Ford would have set up the GT with many of the bullit drive train parts. I didn't buy a bullit because it was on a Premium trim model and I didn't want to pay for the leather seats and other expensive interior upgrades. Just the running gear thank you....
It's also standard on the Shelby GT. The CAI is the best looking one out there imho. Mine is an '07 so it has the 90mm one, but I think they might of changed it to 85mm now....don't quote me on that though.
It will certainly give you horsepower that you will feel. The mufflers were a little quiet for my taste, but it does have a good sound at WOT. Tune is slightly rich for safety.
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It's also standard on the Shelby GT. The CAI is the best looking one out there imho. Mine is an '07 so it has the 90mm one, but I think they might of changed it to 85mm now....don't quote me on that though.
It will certainly give you horsepower that you will feel. The mufflers were a little quiet for my taste, but it does have a good sound at WOT. Tune is slightly rich for safety.
Your correct, the new FRPP for the GT is 85mm. I am still trying to listen for that whooshing sound I have read about. The sound must be subtile.
There is a nice article on ford racing's web site about why they tune the way they do. It has a lot to do with longevity. They want you to get great service life from the car. Same for their other performance parts like the Hot Rod Cam.
This is the setup on the Shelby GT; why did the Shelby get hit with a $1000 gas guzzler tax? For about $3,000 in parts a GT can become a Shelby GT; a savings of about $10,000.
This is the setup on the Shelby GT; why did the Shelby get hit with a $1000 gas guzzler tax? For about $3,000 in parts a GT can become a Shelby GT; a savings of about $10,000.
Are you talking about the Shelby GT or the GT 500?
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I have the FRPP Performance package and tune in my 2008 GT 5 speed. There is a very noticeable improvement. And I love the sound. I have been driving with the windows down especially when there is a good sound reflection surface near by. Its not loud and in normal cruise there is no noticeable increase in the cabin. There is a change when your on it though. There was a drop in MPG if your like to get on it. But if you drive it like the Owners Manuel says. Taking it easy, the MPG is about the same. The other thing about the FRPP package is that it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) EO number sticker so it will pass smog when that comes around. So you won't have to pull your parts off and re flash to pass the test later on. Plus it says Ford Racing on it and the open air box molds in very nicely and seals against the inside of the hood. Its the set up on the Bullit. Speaking of which... I so wish Ford would have set up the GT with many of the bullit drive train parts. I didn't buy a bullit because it was on a Premium trim model and I didn't want to pay for the leather seats and other expensive interior upgrades. Just the running gear thank you....
Cusp,
Did you have your Power Package installed by a local area dealer?
I am looking into this upgrade and would like to know if I can have it done by Barber Ford, or did you buy it and install yourself?
Anyone have experience with the FRPP Power Upgrade Package for '05-'09 GTs? Appears to include CAI, tune, new mufflers and oil filter. I understand that there may be better combos available but I like the idea of not risking voiding my warranty, as well as the idea of using Ford parts. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks.
First to have a warranty on the FRPP you need to have it installed by a Ford Racing Dealer, not just a Ford dealer. Also the warranty is only for 12/12,000 miles on the FRPP parts. You will not have a 3/36,000 factory warranty on them. Even though it is FRPP parts, Ford factory warranty conciders them third party. Just so you know. There are better setups for the money. Heck the FRPP CAI is just the filter. Most other CAIs eplace the inlet tube too.
Hardly. Average price for a loaded GT(which most SGT's are) is around $30,000. Adding $10,000 puts you at $40,000. Most SGT's sticker for around $37.
Add up all the parts AND labor costs and you'd be right around $37K.
I am not talking bling I'm talking go. One can get a 2009 GT with 18" wheels and 3.55 gears for less then 24K with incentives. Have the dealer install these parts and one has a full warranty.
All parts are bolt in and it should not take the dealer more then 8 hours to install. So even at $100 an hour that is $3,463; now one has the go of a Shelby GT for $27,000.
First to have a warranty on the FRPP you need to have it installed by a Ford Racing Dealer, not just a Ford dealer. Also the warranty is only for 12/12,000 miles on the FRPP parts. You will not have a 3/36,000 factory warranty on them. Even though it is FRPP parts, Ford factory warranty conciders them third party. Just so you know. There are better setups for the money. Heck the FRPP CAI is just the filter. Most other CAIs eplace the inlet tube too.
According to Ford the parts must be purchased from a Ford dealer authorized to sell Ford Racing parts. Any Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer can install them.
You are correct the parts are only warranted for 12/12,000 unless they are installed at the time the car is purchased then there is a full factory warranty on all parts.
Mustang Packs (and Select Parts if installed separately) Ford Racing Limited Warranty, when purchased from an Authorized Ford Racing Dealer and Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer Installed 3-Year/36,000-Mile Limited Warranty Coverage/Eligibility: Ford Racing warrants the subject parts for 3 years/36,000 miles (whichever comes first) when purchased from an Authorized Ford Racing Dealer and install by a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer on a new vehicle at the time of vehicle sale, or 12 months/12,000 miles (whichever occurs first) when installed after the date of vehicle sale but prior to the expiration of the 3-year /36,000-mile coverage (whichever occurs first) under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
I am not talking bling I'm talking go. One can get a 2009 GT with 18" wheels and 3.55 gears for less then 24K with incentives. Have the dealer install these parts and one has a full warranty.
Perhaps with cloth and roll down windows, etc. Compare apples to apples. There are Shelby GT's that were available with cloth and they were signifigantly lower as well. You could get one of those for close to $30.
Even so, there is much to be said for having SAI put the parts on the car and badge it as so. It will retain it's value better. Also the warranty is for 3/36 or 5/60 with the extended warranty. I stand behind the claim that you can't do all this and really save any money.
I'm not talking bling or go. I'm talking what the car is worth.
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Looking for opinions on FRPP Power Upgrade Package 
