FX 2 Stats on a tune and Cold air
03-05-2006, 10:57 PM
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FX 2 Stats on a tune and Cold air
Just wanted to share this w/ everyone.
I have a Vector FX 2. It's a handy little device that measures 0-60 time, 1/4 mile time, G's, horsepower, etc. The horsepower number is only as accurate as you make it...you have to ensure you put in the correct weight. But the 0-60 times are *supposed* to be fairly accurate...as are the 1/4 mile times. Either way, since I use this same device on my car, I can run my car stock and get numbers...make mods and get more numbers. It's a decent measuring stick for me. This is what I got with it:
0-60 Time Completely Stock: 5.55 AND 5.75
*Note: The day was about 65, sunny, I spun my tires all through first and a bit in second gear. I'm only on regular roads, not a track.
0-60 Time after XCT 2 and JLT Cold air Intake on 87 Octane tune: 5.23 AND 5.45
*Note: The day was about 48 degrees outside, sunny. The first run was best, but I had a lot of wheel hop. The second run I spun the tires really bad all through first and a bit in second gear. On reg. roads, not a track.
After I made the simple installation, I did notice a "seat of the pants" increase in acceleration. The car exhaust is also louder now...I guess opening up the breathing helped the sound as well....not sure. It's a good loud though
My MPG on 87 octane is around 19.6 and I've checked 3 times for about the same average (70% city, 30% hwy driving). I do have my foot in the gas a lot more now due to the better sound...I've yet to drive it somewhat normal.
I'm not certain of the accuracy of the above numbers, but I do believe that they are close. On a 1/4 mile track should obviously do better. Also, it's hard to run the full 1/4 mile...even though I have a few times. I run out of road or can't find a traffic free place to do it.
I have a Vector FX 2. It's a handy little device that measures 0-60 time, 1/4 mile time, G's, horsepower, etc. The horsepower number is only as accurate as you make it...you have to ensure you put in the correct weight. But the 0-60 times are *supposed* to be fairly accurate...as are the 1/4 mile times. Either way, since I use this same device on my car, I can run my car stock and get numbers...make mods and get more numbers. It's a decent measuring stick for me. This is what I got with it:
0-60 Time Completely Stock: 5.55 AND 5.75
*Note: The day was about 65, sunny, I spun my tires all through first and a bit in second gear. I'm only on regular roads, not a track.
0-60 Time after XCT 2 and JLT Cold air Intake on 87 Octane tune: 5.23 AND 5.45
*Note: The day was about 48 degrees outside, sunny. The first run was best, but I had a lot of wheel hop. The second run I spun the tires really bad all through first and a bit in second gear. On reg. roads, not a track.
After I made the simple installation, I did notice a "seat of the pants" increase in acceleration. The car exhaust is also louder now...I guess opening up the breathing helped the sound as well....not sure. It's a good loud though
My MPG on 87 octane is around 19.6 and I've checked 3 times for about the same average (70% city, 30% hwy driving). I do have my foot in the gas a lot more now due to the better sound...I've yet to drive it somewhat normal.
I'm not certain of the accuracy of the above numbers, but I do believe that they are close. On a 1/4 mile track should obviously do better. Also, it's hard to run the full 1/4 mile...even though I have a few times. I run out of road or can't find a traffic free place to do it.
03-05-2006, 11:01 PM
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RE: FX 2 Stats on a tune and Cold air
This is a good website for the Vector FX stuff. It's just a handy tool that some of you may find useful if you don't have the time to find a dyno everytime you make a modification. It kind of explains how it works as well.
http://www.beltronics.com/fx_faq.html
Oops...forgot to post the website the 1st time
http://www.beltronics.com/fx_faq.html
Oops...forgot to post the website the 1st time
03-05-2006, 11:24 PM
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RE: FX 2 Stats on a tune and Cold air
Me again...
I took "V8 Aggies'" Info for his time slips from his post here: https://mustangforums.com/m_1089850/tm.htm
The Vector FX 2 takes snapshots of those times also...and I compared my car to his.
V8 Aggie
60 ' - 2.1433
33 ' - 5.8141
1/8 - 8.8597
ET - 81.01 MPH
Me
60 ' - 2.10
33 ' - 5.90
1/8 - 8.98
ET - 79.60 MPH
I guess it might be pretty accurate...(maybe a little optimistic). From looking at his sig we have similar modified cars.
I'm only posting b/c I'm bored and I got all excited about how accurate this little thingy might be.
The only accurate 1/4 mile I think I got was a 13.92 @ 99.6 mph...and that was totally stock.
I took "V8 Aggies'" Info for his time slips from his post here: https://mustangforums.com/m_1089850/tm.htm
The Vector FX 2 takes snapshots of those times also...and I compared my car to his.
V8 Aggie
60 ' - 2.1433
33 ' - 5.8141
1/8 - 8.8597
ET - 81.01 MPH
Me
60 ' - 2.10
33 ' - 5.90
1/8 - 8.98
ET - 79.60 MPH
I guess it might be pretty accurate...(maybe a little optimistic). From looking at his sig we have similar modified cars.
I'm only posting b/c I'm bored and I got all excited about how accurate this little thingy might be.
The only accurate 1/4 mile I think I got was a 13.92 @ 99.6 mph...and that was totally stock.
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