Need power adder before next half mile. Which?

[Eagle]

What about putting a flexfuel sensor in the car?

 

[01bluesnake]

So you are DD-ing on E85 right now?

Was, car goes back onto 93 octane for winter storage, otherwise its on E85. I would most likely do 93 if I had to in winter since its easier for a car to ignite in cold weather.

 

[01bluesnake]

What about putting a flexfuel sensor in the car?

Stock pcm can't read it. I wouldn't be surprised if someone figured out a way for it to happen though since my stock pcm file includes E85 fueling and timing tables in it already.

 

[Eagle]

Yeah, I thought I'd seen a complete kit for sale somewhere...

 

[blck10th]

What about putting a flexfuel sensor in the car?

Gnxs has this for his cobra gives ya real time info

http://www.zeitronix.com/Products/ECA/ECA.shtml

Kinda pricy

 

[01bluesnake]

If your referring to a gauge kit, they do have them out and more convenient than carrying a tube to test the ethanol content. I thought you were referring to triggering the stock pcm to adjust for the fuel like factory E85 capable cars

 

[Eagle]

That is what I'm referring to... getting the PCM to handle the fuel changes itself.

 

[Mook]

My car is from the 90s and it can adjust for ethanol

 

[01bluesnake]

Ok, ya nothing as of yet but I hope someone figures out a way for it to happen. I know a few stand alones offer this capability, but big money and no plug and play as expected for our platform.

 

[01bluesnake]

My car is from the 90s and it can adjust for ethanol

Bah, you hush lol. Is yours on a stand alone? I don't remember

 

[Eagle]

Yep, he has a Haltech. Cheater.

 

[Eagle]

Ok, ya nothing as of yet but I hope someone figures out a way for it to happen. I know a few stand alones offer this capability, but big money and no plug and play as expected for our platform.

Doesnt make much sense when the F150 5.0 is flexfuel capable...

 

[Eagle]

So lets touch on suspension for a minute, shall we?

Probably going to tear into my 5.0 in the spring too... needs a lowering BAD and the wheel hop is unacceptable. What to do?

 

[01bluesnake]

Ya, that's why I'm thinking it might be possible with minimal changes, possibly just programming

 

[Eagle]

Ya, that's why I'm thinking it might be possible with minimal changes, possibly just programming

What's the closest thing to HPTuners for Ford? SCT?

 

[01bluesnake]

So lets touch on suspension for a minute, shall we?

Probably going to tear into my 5.0 in the spring too... needs a lowering BAD and the wheel hop is unacceptable. What to do?

Really depends on what your looking to do with the car, more towards 1/4, dual purpose, or mostly street. I'm a big fan of BMR, they have lots of different parts geared towards different things.

 

[01bluesnake]

What's the closest thing to HPTuners for Ford? SCT?

Yes, their programming software is very similar

 

[Eagle]

HPT is threatening support for the Coyote... needs to come soon.

Ford support - Page 3

 

[01bluesnake]

Would be nice to have another option to tune with. My sct is open to me now anyways since I have dealer level access, but only for my strategy.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

HPT is threatening support for the Coyote... needs to come soon.

Ford support - Page 3

A local guy is one of the test bed cars for them. Seems to be working well and no issues all summer, so far.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

Really depends on what your looking to do with the car, more towards 1/4, dual purpose, or mostly street. I'm a big fan of BMR, they have lots of different parts geared towards different things.

I agree with Drew that BMR makes some great stuff. I like BMR for the more hardcore stuff. I like Steeda stuff when I am not wanting a rod end control arm. Steeda has a three piece bushing that has a center bushing that is a harder durometer. The softer outer bushings allow articulation and don't bind easily. The harder center bushing allows for more control of fore and aft movement. More so than a normal poly bushing. Plus they make their parts with quality materials and are engineered for strength as well as weight savings where it is safe to do so. Plus they have unreal amounts of years in drag and road course racing.

 

[Eagle]

More looking for improved street car handling, still comfortable, but better than stock in a straight line.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

Either BMR or Steeda will work. I prefer the Steeda with poly bushings. I run them on my 2011 as well as my Capri. In the 5+ years they have been on the Capri I have never damaged a bushing. The harder center bushing really helps when accelerating and breaking. Less distortion than the normal poly bushing other people use. The Capri is 3800# and has been 1.3 to the 60'. I can say I am very happy with their products.

 

[TCG Member 5219]

Get the k springs from frpp Dan. Had them on my 11 and the drop plus ride was perfect.

 

[Eagle]

Either BMR or Steeda will work. I prefer the Steeda with poly bushings. I run them on my 2011 as well as my Capri. In the 5+ years they have been on the Capri I have never damaged a bushing. The harder center bushing really helps when accelerating and breaking. Less distortion than the normal poly bushing other people use. The Capri is 3800# and has been 1.3 to the 60'. I can say I am very happy with their products.

I dont even run full heim joints on the TA... why would I start now? Sounds like Steeda is where I'll be going!