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Started by f8tlSHO, August 05, 2015, 07:48:08 AM

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f8tlSHO

August 05, 2015, 07:48:08 AM
I am going to the track on 8/7/15, my question is. What has everyone tried with what results? Tire pressure, launch rpm, traction control, someone said take engine cover off,  these kinds of things.

When my car was stock I changed no tire pressure, traction off, launch at 2 k or so, wouldn't really go any higher. 13.5 @ 103. I think I'm gonna try it with traction on and off if I can get a bunch of runs.


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2013 Non PP Unleashed 93 E20 3 Bar Tune, K&N drop in 12.491 @ 110.96 120's IAT
Now tuned by ajp...looking to go faster
E30 tune on14psi full weight including 2 child seats,race like a real street car.
12.433 @110.8 140's IAT; Mustang Dyno 332hp / 386tq

SHOdded

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August 05, 2015, 07:54:40 AM
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!

glock-coma

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August 05, 2015, 08:53:51 AM
Definitely traction control off. I do not have the performance package and when I forgot to turn off the tc the car fell flat on its face when the tires spun.  I was launching around 1800-2200.
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

Blackhawk

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August 06, 2015, 12:36:44 PM
Oddly enough my tuned car ran faster with the TC the last time I was at the track.  When it was stock I definitely felt it fall flat on its face after spinning.

BiGMaC

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August 06, 2015, 12:52:59 PM
Quote from: Blackhawk on August 06, 2015, 12:36:44 PM
Oddly enough my tuned car ran faster with the TC the last time I was at the track.  When it was stock I definitely felt it fall flat on its face after spinning.
That fine line between wasted power (spinning excessively) and enough power delivery to the drivetrain to overcome inertia is the holy grail for sure.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

Blackhawk

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August 06, 2015, 04:16:49 PM
Maybe I should ditch the sport truck tires the previous owner had on the car.  I mostly ran high 1.8s with TC on and low low 19s with it off. 
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