Hodumgone Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hey y'all I just bought a 2010 ford fusion sport. Red. She's a beaut! And I've been looking online at performance parts. Some say the resulting horse power and torque. Also how low springs will lower, and if sway bars are worth buying. Thanks Chris 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionDiffusion Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) Hey y'all I just bought a 2010 ford fusion sport. Red. She's a beaut! And I've been looking online at performance parts. Some say the resulting horse power and torque. Also how low springs will lower, and if sway bars are worth buying. Thanks Chris The car is already pretty well optimized. Some people put on the Steeda cold air intakes. Without a tune, you're only going to get 5 maybe 10 HP max above 4000 rpm at the expense of low end torque. With the tune, you will get the extra 25 hp on premium, but think about voiding your warranty before you reprogram the PCM. The lowering springs will lower the car by about 1.4 inches. I don't know if the handling of the car will be better or worse because the camber will be different (more negative). Your car already has decent front and rear sway-bars, so I don't know if the aftermarket ones are really any stiffer or better. I think it's a pretty decent car stock and choose to keep mine that way, but perhaps others with some of these mods can chime in with their impressions. Most of the aftermarket stuff makes much bigger differences on the lower spec non-Sport Fusions. One thing you can do is put different tires on. The Goodyear RS-A's are okay, but there are better tires out there for handling and inclement weather traction. Edited November 8, 2011 by FusionDiffusion 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodumgone Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks man! I've read a couple of the threads where people have put cai and exhaust. But I wonder if there's a turbo, or s/c kit for the 3.5L. I'd rather not void the warranty. But I take real good care of my vehicles. One has 260,000 miles on it. Ford of course. I'm looking for a little wider tires to get more grip off the line. ThAnks for the advice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionDiffusion Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks man! I've read a couple of the threads where people have put cai and exhaust. But I wonder if there's a turbo, or s/c kit for the 3.5L. I'd rather not void the warranty. But I take real good care of my vehicles. One has 260,000 miles on it. Ford of course. I'm looking for a little wider tires to get more grip off the line. ThAnks for the advice. Oh, I think we all would like it if forced induction were available for the 3.5! :burnout: I just don't think any extra hardware would fit! You could maybe get a turbo in the front left fender but the plumbing would be a pain. There is a supercharger kit for the 3.0 Fusions, but you need a different hood. Check this out: http://www.fordfusio...?topic=160790.0 Maybe you could do something like the supercharged Taurus at the bottom of the page! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodumgone Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks man! I've read a couple of the threads where people have put cai and exhaust. But I wonder if there's a turbo, or s/c kit for the 3.5L. I'd rather not void the warranty. But I take real good care of my vehicles. One has 260,000 miles on it. Ford of course. I'm looking for a little wider tires to get more grip off the line. ThAnks for the advice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiggy144 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 When modding a car for performance: fast + cheap = not reliable fast + reliable = not cheap cheap + reliable = not fast :hysterical2: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktrain Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I added the Steeda CAI on my 2010 Sport and did an SCT re-flash with the 89 octane tune. I noticed an improvement all across the rpm spectrum and firmer faster shifts. I tried a Magnaflow catback on the car, but the only thing it did was make the car louder, no documentable improvement in performance. There was an annoying drone at about 1500-1800 RPM cruising. I did see an improvement in mid range on up power with another mod I performed with the assistance of a good friend here locally who owns and runs a high performance exhaust shop here in town. We "fixed" the y-pipe on the car by removing it and getting rid of the D-shape in the tube running between the front and rear cylinder banks and also in the tube from the Y back to the flex pipe. It worked better than I expected. Oh yeah, on a 1600 mile round trip back in Summer I was routinely getting 29 MPG average at 80 MPH on the interstate. I agree the car needs more grip, as I can easily roast the tires off the line (traction control off obviously.) I think I'm going to try Eagle GT's on it. I have them on my son's 2005 Focus ZX5 (5-speed stick), and they do a much better job than the OEM tires did. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionDiffusion Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 With the Steeda CAI & tune, I've always wondered if most of the improvement comes from the intake or the tune. I suspect everything below about 4500 rpm is mostly from the tune with more aggressive timing, throttle response, and shift feel. I'm also curious if you noticed a big difference in city fuel economy or not (I wouldn't expect highway mileage to change all that much, maybe 1-2 mpg with a little bit more timing on higher octane gas). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodumgone Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 I just ordered the CAI from Steeda. With the car completely stock I'm averaging 27.2. The dash reading was 31.1. Max speed 65. And I'm babying it at each stop light. But ive had it WOT twice up to 100ish. Also my 1/4 mile time the other night was 15.12 @93mph. The temperature outside was 60 degrees fairenheight. I hoping to get a 2 more mpg and be in the 14s! I'll let y'all know how it goes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktrain Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I have a 10 mile each direction commute with only about 2 miles of it non-interstate. I usually go about 75-80 on the interstate section and I'm a notorious lead foot, but I'm still getting about 25-26 MPG on my commute with a bit of around town to lunch and back thrown in. I have the engine on Mobile 1 0W-20. I really can't say what the influence was on city driving mileage was since I really don't do that much of it. The CAI and the tune seemed to have about an equal effect on performance a WOT, but I can tell you that the tune definitely had a much bigger effect on part throttle performance than the CAI did, just as you would expect. With FWD only the car can easily overpower the front tires in 1st gear, more power would be awesome, but the average person would have a hard time using it effectively. If you're used to high powered cars and effectively part throttling through the lowest gears, more power could be very fun! I'd love the Eco Boost 3.5 in my FWD Sport, but it wouldn't make much sense for the average driver. It would really need to be an AWD car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodumgone Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I agree. That much power would have to be in an awd. My foot gets really heavy on the long ride to and from work. And it's nice to cruise up on someone and blow by them and know I'm still getting 27ish mpg!!!! But Steeda has yet to ship my intake. And they double charged me for it.... But after a long conversation with them I got it resolved. And should be shipped this week. Hopefully... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ@Steeda Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hey Hodumegone, I will follow up with you and make sure your part is recieved. Thanks for the patience and understanding that mistakes do happen. I am sure the wait will be worth it once you put that CAI on. Let us know how it goes once you install it! Thanks TJ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodumgone Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thanks Steeda. Got the intake and put it in last thursday. A very noticeable difference in sound! And a nicer stronger pull from the line and passing at about 45-60mph! Thank you tj for your help! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ@Steeda Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 That is great to hear!! Thanks for the feedback!! Don't forget to leave some feedback on our site so other consumers can be as happy as you. Thanks for the support TJ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoone Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Does anyone have actual dyno numbers before and after on the sport? Or are these all butt readings? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodumgone Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hey guys I took my sport to the track last Friday. I ran a 14.89@97mph!!!! All I added was the steeda CAI! I beat a Chevy cobalt Ss. Which as some may know its supercharged and I walked away from him!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionDiffusion Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Cool! Is your Sport FWD or AWD? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodumgone Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 It's fwd. don't need awd here in Florida. Haha. I just got my tuner. And I'm putting some borla mufflers on for a little sound. Hopefully with the tune I can be low 14s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ@Steeda Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Wow, those are some impressive numbers!! Way to put the Chevy in the rear view mirror Always good to hear some good gains on our cold air intake and tune. Thank you for the purchase and hope you keep enjoying it. Thanks TJ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodumgone Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 That was just the CAI. The weather was in my favor. It was 55 degrees out so my car was breathing strong. Tj my tuner and car had a hiccup. I installed it and after a joy ride I parked it. Got in about 2 hours later to go to work and my car wouldn't start....I talked to Gus and he told me to put it back to stock, and try programming it again. Any word of this happening to anyone else??? After I reprogrammed it, it was fine. I noticed a little bit stronger pull around 1-3 gear. Not a lot but it's only 87. I'll. Run the 93 when I go to moroso next Friday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ@Steeda Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I have not heard of this issue, but then again Gus is the man when it comes to the tunes. I will follow up with him and see if he has any insight. Thanks for the heads up and we will find out what is going on. Thanks TJ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13dreamz Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) I purchased the Steeda Lowering Springs for my 2012 Blue Flame Fusion Sport about a month ago and it made a big Difference in Handling and the ride is Firmer and u don't have the Nose dive when u hit the brakes or the nose in the air ass squat on acceleration lol ...I LOVE THEM AND WOULD RECOMMEND THEM OVER ANY OTHER LOWERING SPRING FOR THE FUSIONS ..... TJ was a Big Help in my decision on the Purchase as my Fusion only had 12 miles on it and I didn't want any factory warranty issues due to lowering it and he said that Steeda backs there part %100 and will back us if their part fails and causes any problems on our cars with Warranty's.... Thanks again TJ for all ur help ... Edited January 12, 2012 by 13dreamz 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewdingemans Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I purchased the Steeda Lowering Springs for my 2012 Blue Flame Fusion Sport about a month ago and it made a big Difference in Handling and the ride is Firmer and u don't have the Nose dive when u hit the brakes or the nose in the air ass squat on acceleration lol ...I LOVE THEM AND WOULD RECOMMEND THEM OVER ANY OTHER LOWERING SPRING FOR THE FUSIONS ..... TJ was a Big Help in my decision on the Purchase as my Fusion only had 12 miles on it and I didn't want any factory warranty issues due to lowering it and he said that Steeda backs there part %100 and will back us if their part fails and causes any problems on our cars with Warranty's.... Thanks again TJ for all ur help ... I really love the look the lowering springs give it and love that Steeda is behind their product that much. I have a question for you. When you have 2 adults in the back does the car lower a lot more? That is one problem I had with my old car is with the lowering springs being so soft that when people sat in the car, it made the car look like the springs/shocks were shot. If they are stiff enough to help with nose dive and squat while driving I would take it they are a stiffer 'sport' spring. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13dreamz Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 It does drop some with passengers in the back seat but not as bad as some springs I've had and seen .... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ@Steeda Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hey Hodumgone, DId you put the 93 octane in? How did it run? Just wanted to follow up and make sure everything is good. Thanks TJ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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