Notices
2005-2014 Mustangs Discussions on the latest S197 model Mustangs from Ford.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

STEEDA CAI + SCT tuning 89 - 94 octane

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-04-2011, 12:16 PM
  #1  
brazeagle
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
brazeagle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: New York
Posts: 75
Question STEEDA CAI + SCT tuning 89 - 94 octane

Back to the TUNE MODS.
Installed the cold air intake YESTERDAY. (Car is at rest until tune arrives tomorrow)
Question:
I am running 89 OCTANE on my mustang now, it has a full tank, I installed the cold air intake and I am waiting for the SCT tuner sometime tomorrow April 05. SCT will come with 89 and 93 tuning

How should I proceed with the tuning? do a 89 OCTANE first, empty the tank, fill up with 93 and then re-tune with SCT 93 OCTANE? Does that really matter?
Someone told me that it does and I can get some detonation if I install the 93 with 89 octane? Is this right?

I appreciate an advice on this.
Thank you guys,
brazeagle
brazeagle is offline  
Old 04-04-2011, 12:19 PM
  #2  
Nuke
6th Gear Member
 
Nuke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PA to KY ('07) to IL ('09) to MS ('10) to FL ('11)
Posts: 16,182
Default

First, don't run the Steeda without the tune. You'll run lean and throw a code and it's not healthy for the engine.

I suggest you load the 89 tune and get the feel of it compared to the stock tune (including the stock airbox). Also pay attention to how it winds up in the low, mid and upper RPM ranges. Then after 2 fills with 93 octane, load the 93 tune and make a similar comparison. Have fun and try not to get in trouble.
Nuke is offline  
Old 04-04-2011, 12:40 PM
  #3  
brazeagle
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
brazeagle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: New York
Posts: 75
Thumbs up STEEDA CAI+89-93 TUNE (advice)

Originally Posted by Nuke
First, don't run the Steeda without the tune. You'll run lean and throw a code and it's not healthy for the engine.

I suggest you load the 89 tune and get the feel of it compared to the stock tune (including the stock airbox). Also pay attention to how it winds up in the low, mid and upper RPM ranges. Then after 2 fills with 93 octane, load the 93 tune and make a similar comparison. Have fun and try not to get in trouble.
Thanks NUKE, that sounds like a great advice, I think the STEEDA personnel told me something alike when I actually purchase the system.

QUESTION: when I tune to 89, now after empty I will use 93 (two full tanks) would that be a problem since I will be running a lower octane tune (89) WITH 93 GAS?

Really Appreciated your advice,
Best regards,
brazeagle

Last edited by brazeagle; 04-04-2011 at 12:43 PM.
brazeagle is offline  
Old 04-04-2011, 01:06 PM
  #4  
Nuke
6th Gear Member
 
Nuke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PA to KY ('07) to IL ('09) to MS ('10) to FL ('11)
Posts: 16,182
Default

You can run your 89 tune with anything from 89 octane on up. Higher than 89 octane on an 89 octane tune won't hurt but won't help either.
Nuke is offline  
Old 04-04-2011, 01:43 PM
  #5  
brazeagle
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
brazeagle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: New York
Posts: 75
Thumbs up

Originally Posted by Nuke
You can run your 89 tune with anything from 89 octane on up. Higher than 89 octane on an 89 octane tune won't hurt but won't help either.
Thanks again,
I will follow your advice.
Regards,
brazeagle
brazeagle is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mapitts
5.0L GT S550 Tech
49
05-15-2016 02:57 AM
Big Al's 03
4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang
5
09-15-2015 09:05 AM
tj@steeda
Steeda Autosports
0
09-10-2015 08:39 PM
robjh22
Suspension
0
09-08-2015 12:47 PM
tj@steeda
Steeda Autosports
0
09-08-2015 11:50 AM



Quick Reply: STEEDA CAI + SCT tuning 89 - 94 octane



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:00 PM.