95 3.8 Pinging?

Papa · 08-19-2009, 01:26 PM

New to this forum, looks good! I have put together a 95/98 3.8 mustang for driving to work for $120! Runs and looks good but under load it sounds like it pings, esp when it's up to temp. Open to any input here to stop the madness!!
Thanks, Papa

goodyear1984 · 08-21-2009, 09:58 PM

check the timing

robb15033 · 01-19-2011, 11:57 PM

To put yourself on a level playing field you should use the Seafoam treatment. It will clean things up and eliminate some possibilities that can distract. Directions are on the can and website. A can cost under $8.00 at parts store. Suck one can up through pcv valve system and one can into gas tank. Repeat until no smoke from exhaust. Our V6's accumulate an excessive amount of vapor that condenses inside upper intake manifold. So if your mechanically incline, suck a bunch of the cleaner through any/all vacuum lines while someone keeps the throttle car running.
Make sure proper spark plugs are in there. Autolite/Motorcraft/NGK Copper Core Resistor work fantastic, just don't last as long as platinum or iridium.- Just FYI

08-19-2009, 01:26 PM	#1
Papa Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	95 3.8 Pinging? New to this forum, looks good! I have put together a 95/98 3.8 mustang for driving to work for $120! Runs and looks good but under load it sounds like it pings, esp when it's up to temp. Open to any input here to stop the madness!! Thanks, Papa

08-21-2009, 09:58 PM	#2
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: 95 3.8 Pinging? check the timing __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

01-19-2011, 11:57 PM	#3
robb15033 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4	Re: 95 3.8 Pinging? To put yourself on a level playing field you should use the Seafoam treatment. It will clean things up and eliminate some possibilities that can distract. Directions are on the can and website. A can cost under $8.00 at parts store. Suck one can up through pcv valve system and one can into gas tank. Repeat until no smoke from exhaust. Our V6's accumulate an excessive amount of vapor that condenses inside upper intake manifold. So if your mechanically incline, suck a bunch of the cleaner through any/all vacuum lines while someone keeps the throttle car running. Make sure proper spark plugs are in there. Autolite/Motorcraft/NGK Copper Core Resistor work fantastic, just don't last as long as platinum or iridium.- Just FYI

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