Poor Performance !

fran6_01gt · 06-25-2001, 10:31 AM

Hey Guys !

I have a 01 GT and I feel like I have to much hesitation on the launch. I have added
MAC cold air and 2.25 Flowmasters and a Diablo Chip but I feel like I don't have enough take-off compared to a coupe GT. Mine is a Convertible GT and I know that they are more heavy then a coupe but what is 250 Pounds. Do you think a MSD ignition would help dramativly or not.

Please let me know what I should do.

BTW ! I'm adding a 150HP shot of NOS this weekend (He.he)

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2001 Mustang GT Convertible SOHC 4.6L V8
Steeda Tri-Ax Shiffter Steeda Satin Shiffter Knob
Steeda Chrome-Moly Strut Tower Brace
Steeda Side Winder Graphics
Steeda Under Drive Pulleys(Waiting)

Ares · 06-25-2001, 05:17 PM

What is your launch RPM? I could see some hesitation if leaving from idle. As for MSD ignition they dont have any full setups that work with the newer cars, I know i have contacted them about one for my 2000. They should have a digital system shortly though like the DIS-4's and DIS 6's, cause they said one is in the making.

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2000 GT Laser red-5speed,MAC Cold Air, MAC 2 1/2" Cat-Back, 3.27gears, Pro-5.0 shifter, Weld Draglite's 15x5 and 15x10, 275/50-15 DragT/A's, 165R15 front, BBK Underdrive pullies

Items on car but not run at track yet-BBK offroad X-pipe

Best Quarter mile run to date: 13.353@101.70/1.849 60'(4-29-01)Best MPH 101.70(4/29/01)

[This message has been edited by Ares (edited 06-25-2001).]

blue00gt · 06-25-2001, 05:31 PM

Those underdrive pulleys should definitely help throughout the rev range. Not sure what your chip does to your timing, but the Steeda timing adjuster is a good way to get more low end grunt if your chip is not already advancing the timing.
If you have trouble with burning out when you rev it up to launch, you could always slip the clutch out of the hole until you are moving. Letting the clutch out fast from idle will definitely make you bog.

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2000GT Atlantic Blue: Cobra R Wheels-17x9 255/40/17, 17x10.5 315/35/17, tubular K-member & control arms, Tokico 5-ways, coil overs, sway bars, strut/shock tower bars, 70mm FMS throttle body, Saleen nose.
79 Pace Car: Maximum Motorsports suspension - H&R Race springs, Bilsteins, rear control arms, chassis bracing, Draglites, 302 w/ Edelbrock Performer intake, cam and 600cfm carb, BBK equal-lengths & H-pipe, 2.5" Flowmaster 2chmbr exhaust, Al Driveshaft, 8.8 trak-loc, TCI C4 w/ 2000 stall, B&M

fran6_01gt · 06-26-2001, 09:52 AM

What I meant was that say I'm rolling 10MPH and I would floor it, instead of having some kind of wheel spin all I do is take off without burning some tires. (NO My traction control is not ON). I'm not expecting some massive tire spin but at least some of it !
I'll wait until the pulleys come in and see if they make a difference. I have no problems spinning the tires when I pop the clutch but only on a slow rolling start.

N-E Ways let me know if you guys know anything about this.

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2001 Mustang GT Convertible SOHC 4.6L V8
Steeda Tri-Ax Shiffter Steeda Satin Shiffter Knob
Steeda Chrome-Moly Strut Tower Brace
Steeda Side Winder Graphics
Steeda Under Drive Pulleys(Waiting)

Mustang92 · 06-26-2001, 11:29 AM

250lbs is about 2-3 tenths in the quarter a big difference. MAC cold air = 0 HP, Flowmasters = 0 HP, Diable chip = -/+ 10 HP depending on your factory tune. My car lost 5RWHP with a custom burned chip. If yours is just an off the shelf chip then who knows.

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00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Steeda Pulleys & Timing Adjuster, 4.10’s, Flows w/turndowns, UPR shifter, UPR Pro Series LCA’s, Lakewood 70/30’s & 50/50’s, Weld Pro Stars, Kaenen Cobra R Hood, 253.8 RWHP/292.8RWTQ
12.91@101.93 (1.74 60ft)
M/M 100, 7085
Recent Pic from Moroso

06-25-2001, 10:31 AM	#1
fran6_01gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Embru,Onatrio,Canada Posts: 6	Poor Performance ! Hey Guys ! I have a 01 GT and I feel like I have to much hesitation on the launch. I have added MAC cold air and 2.25 Flowmasters and a Diablo Chip but I feel like I don't have enough take-off compared to a coupe GT. Mine is a Convertible GT and I know that they are more heavy then a coupe but what is 250 Pounds. Do you think a MSD ignition would help dramativly or not. Please let me know what I should do. BTW ! I'm adding a 150HP shot of NOS this weekend (He.he) ------------------ 2001 Mustang GT Convertible SOHC 4.6L V8 Steeda Tri-Ax Shiffter Steeda Satin Shiffter Knob Steeda Chrome-Moly Strut Tower Brace Steeda Side Winder Graphics Steeda Under Drive Pulleys(Waiting)

06-25-2001, 05:17 PM	#2
Ares Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Saxonburg, PA, USA Posts: 236	What is your launch RPM? I could see some hesitation if leaving from idle. As for MSD ignition they dont have any full setups that work with the newer cars, I know i have contacted them about one for my 2000. They should have a digital system shortly though like the DIS-4's and DIS 6's, cause they said one is in the making. ------------------ 2000 GT Laser red-5speed,MAC Cold Air, MAC 2 1/2" Cat-Back, 3.27gears, Pro-5.0 shifter, Weld Draglite's 15x5 and 15x10, 275/50-15 DragT/A's, 165R15 front, BBK Underdrive pullies Items on car but not run at track yet-BBK offroad X-pipe Best Quarter mile run to date: 13.353@101.70/1.849 60'(4-29-01)Best MPH 101.70(4/29/01) [This message has been edited by Ares (edited 06-25-2001).]

06-25-2001, 05:31 PM	#3
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Those underdrive pulleys should definitely help throughout the rev range. Not sure what your chip does to your timing, but the Steeda timing adjuster is a good way to get more low end grunt if your chip is not already advancing the timing. If you have trouble with burning out when you rev it up to launch, you could always slip the clutch out of the hole until you are moving. Letting the clutch out fast from idle will definitely make you bog. ------------------ 2000GT Atlantic Blue: Cobra R Wheels-17x9 255/40/17, 17x10.5 315/35/17, tubular K-member & control arms, Tokico 5-ways, coil overs, sway bars, strut/shock tower bars, 70mm FMS throttle body, Saleen nose. 79 Pace Car: Maximum Motorsports suspension - H&R Race springs, Bilsteins, rear control arms, chassis bracing, Draglites, 302 w/ Edelbrock Performer intake, cam and 600cfm carb, BBK equal-lengths & H-pipe, 2.5" Flowmaster 2chmbr exhaust, Al Driveshaft, 8.8 trak-loc, TCI C4 w/ 2000 stall, B&M

06-26-2001, 09:52 AM	#4
fran6_01gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Embru,Onatrio,Canada Posts: 6	What I meant was that say I'm rolling 10MPH and I would floor it, instead of having some kind of wheel spin all I do is take off without burning some tires. (NO My traction control is not ON). I'm not expecting some massive tire spin but at least some of it ! I'll wait until the pulleys come in and see if they make a difference. I have no problems spinning the tires when I pop the clutch but only on a slow rolling start. N-E Ways let me know if you guys know anything about this. ------------------ 2001 Mustang GT Convertible SOHC 4.6L V8 Steeda Tri-Ax Shiffter Steeda Satin Shiffter Knob Steeda Chrome-Moly Strut Tower Brace Steeda Side Winder Graphics Steeda Under Drive Pulleys(Waiting)

06-26-2001, 11:29 AM	#5
Mustang92 Drag Racer! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lake Worth, FL USA Posts: 757	250lbs is about 2-3 tenths in the quarter a big difference. MAC cold air = 0 HP, Flowmasters = 0 HP, Diable chip = -/+ 10 HP depending on your factory tune. My car lost 5RWHP with a custom burned chip. If yours is just an off the shelf chip then who knows. ------------------ 00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Steeda Pulleys & Timing Adjuster, 4.10’s, Flows w/turndowns, UPR shifter, UPR Pro Series LCA’s, Lakewood 70/30’s & 50/50’s, Weld Pro Stars, Kaenen Cobra R Hood, 253.8 RWHP/292.8RWTQ 12.91@101.93 (1.74 60ft) M/M 100, 7085 Recent Pic from Moroso