I've had many new cars over the years and can count on one hand how many times I relied on the warranty for an issue with the car. I would think Carmax would know enough to check if the carbon traps have been removed. I agree, I just need to relax...easier said than done :(
Unless the Carmax tech was a real Mustang guy they would be clueless. Just us nerds here on social media forums.
That’s the problem with used. New may not have costed much more if you financed since Ford is still offering cut rate financing on 2024 models.
I’m not sure but I do not think anyone here has come down on Carmax. They are a good company, at least the Myrtle Beach location. My son in law got his BMW there. But they do sell cars that have been modified. And, honestly, that’s reasonable since not everyone frequents the online forums. You can’t find something if you don’t know what you are looking for.
To be fair, you can get the extra 16hp from 486 to 502 from a good CAI. I'd hardly call that modded, but I get that it's enough for some people.
To be fair, that's only a 16hp difference for 486 to 502. You can get that boost with a decent Cold Air Intake. I'd check the air boxes to see if them or the filters are stock or aftermarket. If they're aftermarket, that's probably where the hp is coming from.
You’re way behind. OP has already told us that he has Steeda filters. The issue of carbon traps has yet to be determined.
I agree. I’d think it’s the higher flow ”blue” filters, carbon trap delete (unconfirmed), h or x-pipe (unconfirmed), and e30 fuel (just a guess). Unless there’s some other mod like long tube headers and high flow cats or cat delete, it’s hard getting that much bump from an active exhaust car from the factory.
