Bone stock 95, detonates, help please?

ChesteR · 10-02-2001, 11:25 PM

This is kind of a tough situation, but I am about to purchase this 95 GT and it detonates under load above 3500, Is this usually an easy fix? I just put some 92 octane in it on the test drive, because it was empty, how long would better gas take to reduce/rid the detonation? A couple other things, it runs a bit warm (which may be a result of the detonation)and the A/C doesn't work, is there something in the A/c system that is more prone to failure than other parts? I am having the car looked over by a ford dealership tomorrow, but I wanted an indication of what the problems might be beforehand. 66K, 5 speed. Thanks much

bigredstang · 10-03-2001, 08:09 AM

I just converted my 95 GT to a 5 speed. After reconnecting the battery, it pinged like crazy no matter what octane was in it. The computer must have finally adjusted it out becuase it doesnt ping anymore.

84-GT · 10-03-2001, 10:55 AM

check the timing.

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84 GT,shorty headers, open dual's, bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5, 89 heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, matched cam, 600 Holley..

never enuff & always learning..

the only sound, better than a strong running V-8, is a woman having the big 'O'

10-02-2001, 11:25 PM	#1
ChesteR Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 7	Bone stock 95, detonates, help please? This is kind of a tough situation, but I am about to purchase this 95 GT and it detonates under load above 3500, Is this usually an easy fix? I just put some 92 octane in it on the test drive, because it was empty, how long would better gas take to reduce/rid the detonation? A couple other things, it runs a bit warm (which may be a result of the detonation)and the A/C doesn't work, is there something in the A/c system that is more prone to failure than other parts? I am having the car looked over by a ford dealership tomorrow, but I wanted an indication of what the problems might be beforehand. 66K, 5 speed. Thanks much

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10-03-2001, 08:09 AM	#2
bigredstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: lincoln, NE Posts: 80	I just converted my 95 GT to a 5 speed. After reconnecting the battery, it pinged like crazy no matter what octane was in it. The computer must have finally adjusted it out becuase it doesnt ping anymore.

10-03-2001, 10:55 AM	#3
84-GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Goin somewhere, USA Posts: 215	check the timing. ------------------ 84 GT,shorty headers, open dual's, bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5, 89 heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, matched cam, 600 Holley.. never enuff & always learning.. the only sound, better than a strong running V-8, is a woman having the big 'O'