Can you help me with my tuning?

Mr 5 0 · 06-17-2001, 03:31 PM

Jason:

Your 14.9 et is about right for what you have (stock 5.0/AOD/heavy convertible) but the gears should be getting you a bit lower.
The detonation is your real problem and it has to be corrected for the sake of your engine health - as well as your et.

Have a reputable shop (or a Ford dealer) run a scan on your computer to look for stored 'trouble' codes. This will run about $60. but is worth it, as it saves you the cost of replacing perfectly good parts while 'hoping' to cure the detonation problem.

The detonation could be anything from a worn distributor to a failing Mass Air sensor/meter but a scan should give you the info you need to correct the problem.
Octane booster and retarded timing are just a band-aid and won't really 'fix' anything.

With the detonation cured, you should see your 14.7 et, especially if you can go to 14 degrees advance and possibly install a shift kit in that AOD.

Good luck to you.

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06-17-2001, 03:31 PM	#9
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Jason: Your 14.9 et is about right for what you have (stock 5.0/AOD/heavy convertible) but the gears should be getting you a bit lower. The detonation is your real problem and it has to be corrected for the sake of your engine health - as well as your et. Have a reputable shop (or a Ford dealer) run a scan on your computer to look for stored 'trouble' codes. This will run about $60. but is worth it, as it saves you the cost of replacing perfectly good parts while 'hoping' to cure the detonation problem. The detonation could be anything from a worn distributor to a failing Mass Air sensor/meter but a scan should give you the info you need to correct the problem. Octane booster and retarded timing are just a band-aid and won't really 'fix' anything. With the detonation cured, you should see your 14.7 et, especially if you can go to 14 degrees advance and possibly install a shift kit in that AOD. Good luck to you. ------------------ Mr. 5.0 Messageboard Administrator