Quarter horse power gains?

BIGDATOWN · 03-23-2011, 08:50 PM

I have a mostly stock 90 mustang lx 5.0...What can I do with this tuning software to make the car even more impressive. Trying to do all I can with a stock h/c/i aod car. All bolt ons available and tuning I would really like to run a 8.50 in the 1/8th. The car runs 9.90 with just exhaust and a drop in air filter, and timing set at 15 degrees.

ncontt · 03-24-2011, 06:57 PM

you got a stock converter in it? A decent gear in the rearend and a nice converter and getting it to hook will get you the best times.

QWKSNKE · 03-24-2011, 07:16 PM

Tuning generally helps everyday driving bugs, economy, etc. There is usually some minor power gains that come along with it but generally not enough to justify a tuner for straight track car.

Agree with ncontt. Converter, gears, and sticky tires will best money spent.

BIGDATOWN · 03-24-2011, 08:57 PM

Cool. Well fine tuning ability is I guess what I'm really after. I drive this car on very long trips quite often. Already have the sticky tires, doing gears this weekend, and got to make some extra money to be able to afford a converter lol

coupe · 03-25-2011, 10:49 AM

With stock cam, heads, etc... the drivability should be pretty darn good.

Put a 4.10 gear, a 2500-2800 converter, and a shift-improvement kit in the car and it will not only drive even better, but it will probably run close to the 8's.

BIGDATOWN · 03-25-2011, 11:06 AM

Well I already have some 3.73's that are going in the car this weekend. And the stall i'm going with will be a 3Kish 10" converter. Only reason I am wanting to even consider the tuning part is just for optimizing the best the car can be. And of course the best fuel economy lol

QWKSNKE · 03-25-2011, 11:14 AM

On a stock vehicle you won't see gains.

BIGDATOWN · 03-25-2011, 11:41 AM

For some reason I just find that hard to believe. Seems like you could really dial in for a perfect afr and whatever timing curve you would prefer.

SlowJoe · 03-25-2011, 12:01 PM

Do you have a wide band?

TheJeanyus · 03-25-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGDATOWN

For some reason I just find that hard to believe. Seems like you could really dial in for a perfect afr and whatever timing curve you would prefer.

It might make 5-10 more hp, but you won't notice the difference at the track I don't think.

Control arms would be a better way to spend cash than a tuner at this point IMO.

03-23-2011, 08:50 PM	#1
BIGDATOWN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 221	Quarter horse power gains? I have a mostly stock 90 mustang lx 5.0...What can I do with this tuning software to make the car even more impressive. Trying to do all I can with a stock h/c/i aod car. All bolt ons available and tuning I would really like to run a 8.50 in the 1/8th. The car runs 9.90 with just exhaust and a drop in air filter, and timing set at 15 degrees.

03-24-2011, 06:57 PM	#2
ncontt pro-jackstand racer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Milner, Ga Posts: 2,473	you got a stock converter in it? A decent gear in the rearend and a nice converter and getting it to hook will get you the best times. __________________ And God created Neil Peart so that lightning would make sense to the world. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

03-24-2011, 07:16 PM	#3
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Tuning generally helps everyday driving bugs, economy, etc. There is usually some minor power gains that come along with it but generally not enough to justify a tuner for straight track car. Agree with ncontt. Converter, gears, and sticky tires will best money spent. __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

03-25-2011, 11:14 AM	#7
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	On a stock vehicle you won't see gains. __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

03-25-2011, 12:01 PM	#9
SlowJoe Mind Blowing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 3,913	Do you have a wide band? __________________ Slow Joe Racing 2008 dodge ram 5.7 HEMI 1993 lx with a 289 and a 3 speed on the floor WTB 1955 t-bird project

03-24-2011, 08:57 PM	#4
BIGDATOWN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 221	Cool. Well fine tuning ability is I guess what I'm really after. I drive this car on very long trips quite often. Already have the sticky tires, doing gears this weekend, and got to make some extra money to be able to afford a converter lol

03-25-2011, 10:49 AM	#5
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	With stock cam, heads, etc... the drivability should be pretty darn good. Put a 4.10 gear, a 2500-2800 converter, and a shift-improvement kit in the car and it will not only drive even better, but it will probably run close to the 8's.

03-25-2011, 11:06 AM	#6
BIGDATOWN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 221	Well I already have some 3.73's that are going in the car this weekend. And the stall i'm going with will be a 3Kish 10" converter. Only reason I am wanting to even consider the tuning part is just for optimizing the best the car can be. And of course the best fuel economy lol

03-25-2011, 11:41 AM	#8
BIGDATOWN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 221	For some reason I just find that hard to believe. Seems like you could really dial in for a perfect afr and whatever timing curve you would prefer.