turbo xs stage 3 from 2
turbo xs stage 3 from 2
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I went from the stage 2 to the stage 3, I wasnt really impressed. I did get the TMI at a great price tho and i already had the utec so i wanted to try out the stage 3. I get a lot of knocks now, I never did with the stage 2. I ran a 13.5 last week with a MBC missing fourth gear, today i finally instead the ABC and ran a 13.69 
car feels soo slow and far less responsive with the ABC. Threw back on the MBC when i got home. Car pulls soo hard with the MBC controlling boost, tho i do have to keep boost low to like 15lbs in third otherwise it will knock cuz the mbc wont taper boost towards redline as much as the ABC will. hope any of that helps...
car feels soo slow and far less responsive with the ABC. Threw back on the MBC when i got home. Car pulls soo hard with the MBC controlling boost, tho i do have to keep boost low to like 15lbs in third otherwise it will knock cuz the mbc wont taper boost towards redline as much as the ABC will. hope any of that helps...
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This is where tuning is going to really start to make a difference with the UTEC.
Read everything about tuning with it and see if you can find someone in your area to help you get started.
I have only done a small bit of tuning with my UTEC, but take small steps and if you don't know what you are doing, GET HELP.
Knock will kill an engine in very short order.
If you knock, stop driving the car in whatever way you are to make it knock and figure it out or you may be walking soon.
Your car may 'feel' faster with the MBC, but it is not as safe as a tuned UTEC. My car felt 'slower' with the addition of a couple of my mods, but in fact was faster because of a broader, flatter powerband and increased overall horsepower.
Read everything about tuning with it and see if you can find someone in your area to help you get started.
I have only done a small bit of tuning with my UTEC, but take small steps and if you don't know what you are doing, GET HELP.
Knock will kill an engine in very short order.
If you knock, stop driving the car in whatever way you are to make it knock and figure it out or you may be walking soon.
Your car may 'feel' faster with the MBC, but it is not as safe as a tuned UTEC. My car felt 'slower' with the addition of a couple of my mods, but in fact was faster because of a broader, flatter powerband and increased overall horsepower.
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If you do the FP yourself, be careful not to damage the seal, or you will have all sorts of nasty CEL's. Also, be careful with the sending unit arm. Don't bend it up or you won't have accurate fuel level reading on your guage.
The 'Green brackets of Death' are fun too. Be careful with the TGV housings and plugs(don't forget to plug them back in!!!).
The 'Green brackets of Death' are fun too. Be careful with the TGV housings and plugs(don't forget to plug them back in!!!).
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Originally posted by XxSedonaRexX
damn "GBOD"!!
damn "GBOD"!!
The passengers side is a bit more of a PITA.
If you need some pointers, PM me.
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I overcame the silly GBOD!! Both sets of injectors are in now, my only problem now is getting the fuel pump in. Any pointers?? I have the lid off and the screws that hold it down off, but I cant seem to just pull it out??? Do I have to take out the back seats, if so how?? Thanx again..
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Yeah...You have to twist, beg, threaten, cajole, wheedle, caress, implore, and generally try it every which way while not making any sparks and it WILL come out!!!
Back seat is removed by removing the two bolts for the bottom cushion(these are just above where rear seat passengers ankles would be). and then there are 4 bolts holding the seatback above the seatbelt buckle attach points. The 'passthrough' is opened, and the rear seatback is then pushed up and pulled foreward and then removed out the rear door. The 'passthrough-armrest' gotta be open to get the seatback off the center hook.
Trust me, I know.....
Back seat is removed by removing the two bolts for the bottom cushion(these are just above where rear seat passengers ankles would be). and then there are 4 bolts holding the seatback above the seatbelt buckle attach points. The 'passthrough' is opened, and the rear seatback is then pushed up and pulled foreward and then removed out the rear door. The 'passthrough-armrest' gotta be open to get the seatback off the center hook.
Trust me, I know.....
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Got the fuel pump in earlier today. Had my buddy download the stage 4 with the tmi map for me since my lap top sucks. The car runs awesome now. I cant believe how good it feels. This is the way it should have been all along 
As long as im in the 12's ill be happy for my daily driver. My mustang is the race car Two different animals tho... as they should be 
and again thanx for the pointers Uncle Scotty!!
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As long as im in the 12's ill be happy for my daily driver. My mustang is the race car Two different animals tho... as they should be and again thanx for the pointers Uncle Scotty!!
Don-
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Be careful....First time I really let loose after I tuned mine, I ended up in a crossed-up drift across some pavement that I was lucky was unoccupied at that moment.....
Buy some toluene, and play with a bit more octane induced's..
A couple extra octane numbers is where the power is really at....
Be careful....First time I really let loose after I tuned mine, I ended up in a crossed-up drift across some pavement that I was lucky was unoccupied at that moment.....
Buy some toluene, and play with a bit more octane induced
's..A couple extra octane numbers is where the power is really at....
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We have 100 unleaded at pumps here, and 110 leaded at pumps too. My buddy has a jug of c16 in his garage at all times. How much boost do you think I could push on say 100 octane over 93?? just curious, my buddy thinks its pointless for a vf34 on race gas I wanna prove him wrong
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To preserve oxygen sensor function, leaded fuel is not recommended. C16b is leaded. Yes, you can burn it but not much or for too long or it will eat you o2 sensors. Also, if you have any cats in your system, leaded fuel will clog them real quick.
3gal. toluene and 7gal. 93 octane fuel will net ~99 octane total
Don't excede this 30% mixture ratio or rubber parts of your fuel system may experience reduced service life.....It will eat them...under 30% is fine....
I use toluene in almost every tank of fuel and it works great.
20psi. on 100 octane might just be possible...depends on your mods, weather conditions, and state of tune.
Be careful....play nice...
3gal. toluene and 7gal. 93 octane fuel will net ~99 octane total
Don't excede this 30% mixture ratio or rubber parts of your fuel system may experience reduced service life.....It will eat them...under 30% is fine....
I use toluene in almost every tank of fuel and it works great.
20psi. on 100 octane might just be possible...depends on your mods, weather conditions, and state of tune.
Be careful....play nice...
Last edited by Uncle Scotty; Oct 11, 2003 at 08:40 PM.