Tuner/Dyno shop in NorCal?

zeiger · 01-02-2001, 11:23 PM

I have an 88 GT that I have put a new GT-40 cast iron head long block in with intake, MAF, etc. and built aod with 2800rpm stall converter. The car screams when I race it, however I have never had it tuned/dynoed. It surges at aitle a lot of times, and when I put it in gear it likes to stall if the idle isn't right, sometimes necessitating a light powerbrake. I know that the B cam that came in the car is not supposed to be compatible with the stock AOD, but mine is not stock. I would like to have the car tuned and dynoed, maybe have a chip burned. I live in Sacramento and would be willing to travel to the bay to have this done. If anyone could recommend a good tuner it would be greatly appreciated. Thanx.

zeiger · 01-03-2001, 01:36 PM

zeiger · 01-04-2001, 10:03 PM

01-05-2001, 10:42 AM

Hey Zeiger-

I live in Sacramento as well. There is a shop behind Sacramento Mustang (on Auburn Blvd.) that is kind of the maintenance extension of their store. I don't know if they do this kind of work or not, but you might want to check into if you haven't already...

While I've never dealt with the maintenance shop, I just recently discovered Sacto Mustang and have lately been going there for parts. The people in the shop are friendly and knowledgeable and many of them drive Fox-body Mustangs. On their website you can check out their rides.

Also, if their shop can't do what you need it never hurts to ask if they know of anywhere. I'm sure their employees have used a nearby dyno at some point.

Good luck...
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Greg
91 LX Convertible

[This message has been edited by cleangreenmachine (edited 01-05-2001).]

TM88GT · 01-05-2001, 05:41 PM

Here in the Bay Area we all go to Mustang Ranch for dyno time. Byron@racesystems.com is the local chip tuner.

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TM88GT

AaronC · 01-07-2001, 03:09 AM

Zieger,

A lot of the LS1 guys get their cars dynoed at Auto Expressions in Sacramento. They will be setting up a dyno day in early Feb. It'll cost 50 bucks and you get at least 3 pulls. Visit www.norcal-ls1.com and look under GTG's. They don't mind mustang guys coming along and they are a bunch of cool guys.

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3.55 gears, short shifter, BBK headers, Mac Pro Chamber, Mac Cat Back, C&L mass air, Nitto DR's, Nitrous Works nitrous 50-175

Best ET's:
14.14 @ 98 NA
13.46 @ 104 80 shot
with a worn traction lok and 60's in the 2.12-2.2 range.

Up next: Longtubes, short belt and a new differential

01-02-2001, 11:23 PM	#1
zeiger Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 112	Tuner/Dyno shop in NorCal? I have an 88 GT that I have put a new GT-40 cast iron head long block in with intake, MAF, etc. and built aod with 2800rpm stall converter. The car screams when I race it, however I have never had it tuned/dynoed. It surges at aitle a lot of times, and when I put it in gear it likes to stall if the idle isn't right, sometimes necessitating a light powerbrake. I know that the B cam that came in the car is not supposed to be compatible with the stock AOD, but mine is not stock. I would like to have the car tuned and dynoed, maybe have a chip burned. I live in Sacramento and would be willing to travel to the bay to have this done. If anyone could recommend a good tuner it would be greatly appreciated. Thanx.

01-03-2001, 01:36 PM	#2
zeiger Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 112	TTT

01-04-2001, 10:03 PM	#3
zeiger Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 112	TTT

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01-05-2001, 10:42 AM	#4
cleangreenmachine Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Zeiger- I live in Sacramento as well. There is a shop behind Sacramento Mustang (on Auburn Blvd.) that is kind of the maintenance extension of their store. I don't know if they do this kind of work or not, but you might want to check into if you haven't already... While I've never dealt with the maintenance shop, I just recently discovered Sacto Mustang and have lately been going there for parts. The people in the shop are friendly and knowledgeable and many of them drive Fox-body Mustangs. On their website you can check out their rides. Also, if their shop can't do what you need it never hurts to ask if they know of anywhere. I'm sure their employees have used a nearby dyno at some point. Good luck... ------------------ Greg 91 LX Convertible [This message has been edited by cleangreenmachine (edited 01-05-2001).]

01-05-2001, 05:41 PM	#5
TM88GT Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Hayward, CA USA Posts: 295	Here in the Bay Area we all go to Mustang Ranch for dyno time. Byron@racesystems.com is the local chip tuner. ------------------ TM88GT

01-07-2001, 03:09 AM	#6
AaronC Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Sacramento Posts: 10	Zieger, A lot of the LS1 guys get their cars dynoed at Auto Expressions in Sacramento. They will be setting up a dyno day in early Feb. It'll cost 50 bucks and you get at least 3 pulls. Visit www.norcal-ls1.com and look under GTG's. They don't mind mustang guys coming along and they are a bunch of cool guys. ------------------ 3.55 gears, short shifter, BBK headers, Mac Pro Chamber, Mac Cat Back, C&L mass air, Nitto DR's, Nitrous Works nitrous 50-175 Best ET's: 14.14 @ 98 NA 13.46 @ 104 80 shot with a worn traction lok and 60's in the 2.12-2.2 range. Up next: Longtubes, short belt and a new differential