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Old 05-04-2003, 06:23 PM   #1
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Default Update On Issues - Driveability and Detonation

Well my long saga has finally come to an end, with my car running great, not quite as fast but running slightly faster than stock Vortech. After having the stock Vortech S-Trim installed my next upgrade was a Diablo Custom Chip, Anderson PowerPipe, and 90 mm MAS. The shop wanted me to go with 42 pound injectors but I balked at the extra money so they said they should be able to make it work with my 30 pounders. So I went with it. After the install I had serious detonation issues and some mild driveability issues, under moderate excellerations my little pony bucked like a wild bronco, under WOT or very light throttle things were OK. The car felt much faster and the track proved it out. A couple gallons of race fuel prevented the detonation. Car ran at 12.6 @ 111 mph as a best. However after about 15 runs on several trips to the track, I could never come close to that one run, as I had a few 12.7's in the 110 mph range and the car really seemed to settle into the 12.8, 109 range. The stock Vortech install with stock MAS ran 105 to 106 mph @ about 13.0 range. It turns out the 30 pound injectors couldn't push enough fuel for the 30 pound injectors, so back went in the stock MAS and a chip burn to match it. Car runs great, zero detonation, and driveability is great. Car now runs right in the middle of the stock Vortech install and the 90 mm MAS upgrade. Just back from the track the the car runs 13.0 in the 108 range. For everyone's fyi my 60 times stink, 2.0 all night long. Once I get a little more money I am going to go with the 42 pound injectors and 90 mm MAS and another chip burn. Any input on this story is alway appreciated.
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Paxton Air-to-Air Aftercooler
90 mm MAS
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Cobra Fuel Pump
70 mm AccuFab Throttlebody
C & L Intake Plenum
2 1/2" X-pipes
Anderson PowerPipe
MagnaFlow Mufflers
Diablo Custom Chip
3.73's
Steeda Lower Control Arms
358 rwhp (Mustang Dyno)

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Old 05-04-2003, 06:33 PM   #2
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Glad to hear it's running right. Hearing detonation is the worst sound in the world. I always get out of it and re-tune the car to prevent it detonating. Are you still using the FMU? If you are, junk it. With the addition of 42's, you shouldn't need the FMU anymore. It's just a band-aid for the fuel system.

How many psi are you seeing? Get those 60' times down and you'll be loving your car!

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Old 05-06-2003, 02:47 PM   #3
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Thanks for the input Stang_Crazy. I have to admit, what is an FMU? Fuel Management Unit (bad guess on my part)? Is it part of the computer? I've got a Diablo chip, is that the FMU? Sorry for the stupid questions.
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3.1" Pulley
Paxton Air-to-Air Aftercooler
90 mm MAS
42 lb injectors
Cobra Fuel Pump
70 mm AccuFab Throttlebody
C & L Intake Plenum
2 1/2" X-pipes
Anderson PowerPipe
MagnaFlow Mufflers
Diablo Custom Chip
3.73's
Steeda Lower Control Arms
358 rwhp (Mustang Dyno)

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Old 05-06-2003, 07:23 PM   #4
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The FMU is the Fuel Management Unit. Here's a link to Vortech's website. They can explain the FMU alot better than I could.

http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/tech/fmu_sfmu.html

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Old 05-06-2003, 09:37 PM   #5
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Very helpful Crazy. Now my big question, did my Vortech come with an FMU? Looking over the parts inventory from my install, I don't see it listed. Is this something I should have installed with my current setup (stock MAS, 30 lb injectors, Anderson PowerPipe, Vortech fuel pump upgrade) or if I want to go with a 90 mm MAS?
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'00 GT
5-spd
Vortech S-Trim
3.1" Pulley
Paxton Air-to-Air Aftercooler
90 mm MAS
42 lb injectors
Cobra Fuel Pump
70 mm AccuFab Throttlebody
C & L Intake Plenum
2 1/2" X-pipes
Anderson PowerPipe
MagnaFlow Mufflers
Diablo Custom Chip
3.73's
Steeda Lower Control Arms
358 rwhp (Mustang Dyno)

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Old 05-07-2003, 06:56 PM   #6
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I don't know what all is included in the S-trim kit but I'd assume it comes with a FMU.

The 30#ers flow enough that you don't need the FMU. The custom chip also helps with the timing and fuel curves. If you move up to a 90mm MAF, make sure you ger it calibrated for the 30# injectors.

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