V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

tuning question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 12:18 AM
  #1  
dhuskers_11's Avatar
dhuskers_11
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 977
From:
Default tuning question

i am finally taking my car to get tuned, but i was wondering if i should put the rest of the exhaust on or if it really matters. i have high flow cats connected to the dump pipes then i will be putting straight pipes into flow 40's then tips
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 01:05 AM
  #2  
BistroMustang's Avatar
BistroMustang
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 13
From:
Default RE: tuning question

well i'm not very car adept, but every little bit counts.

if you've got the stock mufflers on it now, i would definately switch to your full exaust, you'll get more power (even if only a lil)
if you just have the cats then nothing, i still would cuz you'll get a more accurate tune.

let us know how it goes
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 08:28 AM
  #3  
raz54's Avatar
raz54
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,758
From: Eureka, Ca.
Default RE: tuning question

It depends on what kind of tune. If it's just replacing wires, plugs. etc, etc, then it doesn't matter. If you are dyno tuning then yes, finish the exhaust first.
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 09:09 AM
  #4  
jthorn9's Avatar
jthorn9
The Godfather
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 15,480
From: Temple, Texas
Default RE: tuning question

It will not really matter on a stock car.
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 09:23 AM
  #5  
flash20's Avatar
flash20
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,694
From: Texas
Default RE: tuning question

ummm dhusker11 has a built 4.3 with tt so its not really stock...
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 09:26 AM
  #6  
jthorn9's Avatar
jthorn9
The Godfather
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 15,480
From: Temple, Texas
Default RE: tuning question

ORIGINAL: flash20

ummm dhusker11 has a built 4.3 with tt so its not really stock...
Oh, well, it will mater, but still not a whole lot, maybe a couple of hp. I'd just get it on the dyno to see what it's capable of, do some light tuning, take it out, run it a little bit, then, once everything is done, take it back in for a final, more "in depth" tune.
Old Sep 7, 2007 | 01:54 PM
  #7  
dhuskers_11's Avatar
dhuskers_11
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 977
From:
Default RE: tuning question

actually the built 4.3 isnt done yet i just put it on my stock engine for now
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MustangForums Editor
Street/Strip
5
Sep 8, 2015 06:25 PM
cbird1177711
2005-2014 Mustangs
2
Sep 3, 2015 08:43 PM
whatsup62
5.0L GT S550 Tech
1
Sep 3, 2015 01:38 PM
cbird1177711
2005-2014 Mustangs
3
Sep 2, 2015 08:51 PM
tj@steeda
Steeda Autosports
0
Sep 2, 2015 08:40 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:39 PM.