Valve float.....??

[QWKSNKE]

Detonation. Better check your plugs today, they are probably burnt up.

[hevymtl]

Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Mine has never done that. The only thing cold weater does for my car is make it pull about twice as hard as it does in the summer time.

[mustangmuscle]

Originally Posted by mj_8

My pumps were maxed at 470rwhp so that could be possible, I also ran out of MAF about then as well. I would address them anyway to be safe, I really doubt you will stay as is for much longer anyway and the BAP and MAF will already be in place and tuned for.
Thanks for your reply, and wise advice!


Could also be bad gas maybe...you run Amoco 93 or comparable?

Yes....only use Amoco 93, without fail.....
Thanks for the advice on the maf and pump situation.....

[mustangmuscle]

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Detonation. Better check your plugs today, they are probably burnt up.

Thanks Lee. I hadnt even thought of that. Nowhere around here sells the Denso's. You think the TR-6's would be a wise choice?

[lukem80]

how's it running now?

if you hear the pop-corn ahh pop'n let off.

I froze my arse off in the parking lot last night putting on my MGW shifter.. after I got it on... roads were still wet but I decided to throw caution to the wind and test it out..

I did not miss 3rd gear... even with the tires spinning. speedo was showing 90.. i was going about 40.

thanks for doing the research and telling me to buy this MGW.. PRO 5.0 doesn't have chit on this one.

[mustangmuscle]

Originally Posted by lukem80

how's it running now?

if you hear the pop-corn ahh pop'n let off.

I froze my arse off in the parking lot last night putting on my MGW shifter.. after I got it on... roads were still wet but I decided to throw caution to the wind and test it out..

I did not miss 3rd gear... even with the tires spinning. speedo was showing 90.. i was going about 40.

thanks for doing the research and telling me to buy this MGW.. PRO 5.0 doesn't have chit on this one.

Funny thing....took the car out just now....much warmer than the other day....and no pops, no pings, nothing.....pulled pretty damned hard, too....
I'm lost....I had no idea that the temp outside would affect the car like this. Isnt the MAF and all that electronic computer crap supposed to make adjustments for weather....?????!!!!!

Glad the shifter came in.
Told you it was nice.
Now that makes me 2 for 2......FIPK and the MGW. Wanna try 3 for 3? I'm ready when you are!!!!

[QWKSNKE]

Chris, I would still take time to pull the plugs and check them.

Yes the MAF should compensate for the cooler air BUT if you are close to pegging the meter then the cooler air could push you to the point where you are pegging it.

Or at least it makes sense to me

[TheJeanyus]

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Chris, I would still take time to pull the plugs and check them.

Yes the MAF should compensate for the cooler air BUT if you are close to pegging the meter then the cooler air could push you to the point where you are pegging it.

Or at least it makes sense to me

[mustangmuscle]

Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Thanks Lee and Joseph. I agree also. Got the TR6's this am. Gonna wait till the car is stone cold before putting them in. Luke's suggestion....so the plugs wont become welded to the aluminum heads....thanks again, Luke!

James did say when he was tuning the car that just a little more hp would put the MAF over the edge and would be time for a MAFia and/or BAP to make things safe. I know most say that things are cool until the 500rwhp mark is reached, but in some cases, like mine, the 450rwhp range is the gray area. So, I guess it makes sense......colder air = more hp = pinging and clanging under the hood. I shoulda probably titled the thread "Pinball machine under my hood" instead of 'valve float'....but hey, I'm a moron without a vocabulary...what can I say pardon the pun...LOL

I am thinking of waiting on installing the new tune...the one with 2 degrees less timing. Dont want to leave 20-30 hp in the old Predator. But, then again, a blown motor isnt cool either. Will see what the old plugs look like and go from there.....am going with a 0.030 gap on the TR6's and hope things get better....

Thanks again to everyone for the great input! You guys are awesome!

Chris

[TheJeanyus]

Hope you get it sorted out.