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Whats everyone's experience/ impressions

Started by J-Will, May 08, 2016, 06:32:02 PM

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J-Will

I am still using ACES, though I am still stock it is difficult for me to produce quantitative data.  I did see a jump in gas mileage, though that has seemed to decrease slightly.  I still see a significant amount of soot at the exhaust tips. 

Has anyone pulled plugs after using ACES for a while? 

I am still hoping that ACES is an option instead of meth.  To be clear, I do not think ACES will be a complete replacement to meth; I have no illusion that a 'fuel catalyst' is going to compete with a secondary fuel source.  However, if tuning allows for a "watered down meth tune" or an "increased non-meth tune" then I think this is a great play.
2014 Factory Order SHO (non pp) Deep Impact Blue
Gearhead Automotive Performance Tune
3-bar
SP-542 plugs w/ GH gap

SHOdded

Time to get yourself a boroscope, J-Will, and seek out the truth :)  glock-coma's got a pro unit (lucky guy ;) ), but a good USB boroscope should work as well.  X2 on plug condition check ...
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

J-Will

Quote from: SHOdded on May 08, 2016, 06:47:38 PM
Time to get yourself a boroscope, J-Will, and seek out the truth :)  glock-coma's got a pro unit (lucky guy ;) ), but a good USB boroscope should work as well.  X2 on plug condition check ...

I wouldnt know what would be considered normal versus better/ worse than normal
2014 Factory Order SHO (non pp) Deep Impact Blue
Gearhead Automotive Performance Tune
3-bar
SP-542 plugs w/ GH gap

SHOdded

All you have to do is take plentiful, clear pics, and let us decide by committee ;)  We do have some samples from BG, glock-coma, and others.  So not a huge database, but not barren either.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!