Question? New Guy Here

[FireRedEric]

Anyone going to Kenedale this weekend. Just bought a 2000 Lightning and I want to take it and my 89 GT down there. I was hoping to meet some of you guys in person and get some pointers on my truck.:icon_mrgreen:

[ZeusSVT]

I think some guys had planned on going but it looks like they have postponed it another week. I don't think they are opening now til March 5th, and who knows if that date is set in stone yet. Could change again over the weekend. http://www.texasraceway.com/main.asp?page=home

Here's the linky where some of the guys had talked about going out. There and denton both I believe were in discussion

http://www.talonclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14999&highlight=kennedale

Congrats on the L!!! Got any pics of it yet??? Welcome aboard. :tu:

[TXLIGHTNING]

Welcome to the club Eric :beer:

[Silver_2000]

Welcome !!

[99WhiteBeast]

Welcome to the club. You should see a few L's out there from time to time.

[dboat]

Eric,

welcome to the forum.. consider becoming a supporting member too.. its just a few bucks and it helps support the board..

Dana

[FireRedEric]

Thanks for the warm welcome. If ya'll see a red lightning with blue and white flames and a maroon 89 mustang gt come say hi.

[RSVT]

Welcome to the club Eric, what part of Fort Worth are you from? maybe can meet & up head to Kennedale when it opens....

[Mark #2]

Anyone going to Kenedale this weekend. Just bought a 2000 Lightning and I want to take it and my 89 GT down there. I was hoping to meet some of you guys in person and get some pointers on my truck.:icon_mrgreen:

Welcome:tu:

What do you know about the truck? Mods?
I have a stock 2000, might be able give you some pointers.

We have a Monthly meeting next week, see the calendar.

[Silver_2000]

Welcome:tu:

What do you know about the truck? Mods?
I have a stock 2000, might be able give you some pointers.

We have a Monthly meeting next week, see the calendar.

Mark is a guru on the 2ks
You are lucky to have his offer of help

[slick-svt]

Welcome to the group....does your truck have the tail gate off?

[Ohmsby]

welcome

[FireRedEric]

I live in southwest fort worth off s. hulen and sycamore school rd. My truck has a/m crank pulley and the a/m boost gauge that says it's doing 10psi. Unkown brand of headers and magnaflow muffler. I also think it has a/m gears because the speedometer is about 15 to 20mph high and the person that had it before me put an SCT emblem on the bed.

[Mark #2]

I live in southwest fort worth off s. hulen and sycamore school rd. My truck has a/m crank pulley and the a/m boost gauge that says it's doing 10psi. Unkown brand of headers and magnaflow muffler. I also think it has a/m gears because the speedometer is about 15 to 20mph high and the person that had it before me put an SCT emblem on the bed.

Is there a chip in the computer?

[FireRedEric]

I'm hoping to sell my 89 GT and focusing on this truck and remodeling my house.

[tiffo60]

I live in southwest fort worth off s. hulen and sycamore school rd. My truck has a/m crank pulley and the a/m boost gauge that says it's doing 10psi. Unkown brand of headers and magnaflow muffler. I also think it has a/m gears because the speedometer is about 15 to 20mph high and the person that had it before me put an SCT emblem on the bed.

SCT is more than likely the programmer they used to tune it:tu:

[FireRedEric]

No, no chip. I about to buy a Diablosport to try to fix the issue.

[tiffo60]

No, no chip. I about to buy a Diablosport to try to fix the issue.

If its got a SCT emblem on it, please buy an SCT programmer:cool:

[FireRedEric]

Is that just so it will match the emblem, or will it mess up the computer to hack into it with something different. Because I took it off. I don't like broadcasting what I have, especially when I don't have it.

[FireRedEric]

I'm thinking about hoking my 89 GT on this site. If anyone is interested check it out. Is there a for sale forum?

[tiffo60]

Is that just so it will match the emblem, or will it mess up the computer to hack into it with something different. Because I took it off. I don't like broadcasting what I have, especially when I don't have it.

if its still programmed by SCT, there could be a conflict between it and Diablo. So better to just be safe and go with SCT, and besides our local tuner uses SCT and there isnt anyone that can tune Diablo in DFW

[FireRedEric]

Were do you go? I have done all my business at Gearheads in Arlington. Do you have a place that does mostly Lightnings.

[tiffo60]

Were do you go? I have done all my business at Gearheads in Arlington. Do you have a place that does mostly Lightnings.

Hit up L8Apex hes on the board and tunes in his free time:tu:

http://www.performanceresearchonline.com/

[L8 APEX]

Nobody uses chips anymore, it is all flash tuning. There could be a flash in it that you are unaware of.

[BC Lightning]

I'm thinking about hoking my 89 GT on this site. If anyone is interested check it out. Is there a for sale forum?

yes but there are requirements to sell so people dont just sign up to spam and sell stuff

"Items for sale or Items Wanted
This is intended for the TALON member (minimum 10 posts AND 30 days )to sell the occasional item.
NOT for a business to market products."

http://www.talonclub.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=8

[FireRedEric]

Ok. I got it listed on dfwstangs.net I just wanted to get it out there. Thanks for the help. I'm taking the lightning in today for a dyno tune at Gearheads. I'll let ya'll know how it does.knana

[SILVER2000SVT]

A lot of lightning guys have learned the hard way that mustang shops don't have what it takes to tune Lightnings. Because of the heavier vehicle weight and weak connecting rods tuning a Lightning can be very sensitive. Several guys have ended up with blown motors as the result of going to places like this. Even though they aren't local I would highly recommend one of the major lightning tuners like JDM, JL, JJ at WMS or PSP over local stores that will mess you truck up. If you want to keep local, I would only chose Terry, "L8Apex" because of his experience with Lightnings.

[dboat]

A lot of lightning guys have learned the hard way that mustang shops don't have what it takes to tune Lightnings. Because of the heavier vehicle weight and weak connecting rods tuning a Lightning can be very sensitive. Several guys have ended up with blown motors as the result of going to places like this. Even though they aren't local I would highly recommend one of the major lightning tuners like JDM, JL, JJ at WMS or PSP over local stores that will mess you truck up. If you want to keep local, I would only chose Terry, "L8Apex" because of his experience with Lightnings.

+1, this is some very good advice.

Personally, Terry has been the only person to do any major work or tuning on my truck. I have been willing to drive my truck from Erie to Dallas to make sure he does the work so that it gets done right.

Dana

[tiffo60]

+1, this is some very good advice.

Personally, Terry has been the only person to do any major work or tuning on my truck. I have been willing to drive my truck from Erie to Dallas to make sure he does the work so that it gets done right.

Dana

i tried to tell him that earlier and he seems dead set on going to that mustang shop, but i will be waiting for the I think I hurt something in my motor thread:evil

[dboat]

i tried to tell him that earlier and he seems dead set on going to that mustang shop, but i will be waiting for the I think I hurt something in my motor thread:evil

I know, I know... it wont be the first time you tried to give good advice.. and were rejected..

Dana

[FireRedEric]

Hey guys, I logged off before all of this mustang shop bashing. I have friend two friends with Lightnings that have used them. I had them do a very conservation tune account my truck is mildly modded and not going to be dragged that often. Truck did 372.01RWHP and 451.51RWTQ.

[TXLIGHTNING]

Hey guys, I logged off before all of this mustang shop bashing. I have friend two friends with Lightnings that have used them. I had them do a very conservation tune account my truck is mildly modded and not going to be dragged that often. Truck did 372.01RWHP and 451.51RWTQ. Did they tell you what your timing and A/F was?

[FireRedEric]

It made more power at first, but was too lean. He set it back -2. It lost a little power, but he said it would be much safer until I get ready to do some internal work.

[TXLIGHTNING]

It made more power at first, but was too lean. He set it back -2. It lost a little power, but he said it would be much safer until I get ready to do some internal work. So what was the A/F and timing? If you dont know it would be a good idea to get a A/F wideband so you can keep an eye on it.

[G'Lightning]

I have a stock 2000 :bs..........:rll: By the way welcome..:beer:

[FireRedEric]

Thanks for the advise.

[TXLIGHTNING]

:bs..........:rll: By the way welcome..:beer: :rll::rll:How did I miss that one.

[FireRedEric]

:rll::rll::rll::rll::rll::rll::rll::rll What the hell is that about?

[TXLIGHTNING]

:rll::rll::rll::rll::rll::rll::rll::rll What the hell is that about?Mark#2 has the fastest stock block L in the club. 5. Mark #2 --------------- 1.676, 11.593 @ 119.00.

[FireRedEric]

That is fast. Good for him. What are we talking about?

[TXLIGHTNING]

That is fast. Good for him. What are we talking about? :icon_eek: Your A/F and timing...?

[FireRedEric]

a/f 12.5 timing 14

[G'Lightning]

a/f 12.5 timing 14 Get the A/F into the 11.6-11.9 range. - Gary

[FireRedEric]

alright:tu:

[TXLIGHTNING]

Get the A/F into the 11.6-11.9 range. - Gary +1 :tu:

[Ohmsby]

+1 more 12.5 still to lean IMHO

[FireRedEric]

Thanks for the help.:D

[charlie]

Eric. You have some lucky friends.

Do not take your Lightning to a mustang tuner.

Manny is one of the best Mustang tuners around, but I would never let him touch my Lightning. Take it to Terry. Or get a mail order tune, or learn to do it your self!

We really don't want your next post to start out with "Well crap!"

IMHO. Terry is your best bet. He is local, and can spend a little time with you. On a mail order tune you will be data logging and e-mailing back and forth to get it dialed in.

Good luck
Charlie

Oh, and welcome to Talon!

[tiffo60]

a/f 12.5 timing 14

thats a mustang shop for ya, but hey if they said its ok..., go with it and let us know how it works out:icon_mrgreen:


By the way Terry(L8apex) can build engines too, FYI:evil

[TXLIGHTNING]

thats a mustang shop for ya, but hey if they said its ok..., go with it and let us know how it works out:icon_mrgreen:


By the way Terry(L8apex) can build engines too, FYI:evil :evil KaBooM!

[FireRedEric]

I set my a/f to 11.9 yesterday. I didn't notice any loss of hp, and if it's that much safer for the motor, I'm in.

[Mark #2]

I set my a/f to 11.9 yesterday. I didn't notice any loss of hp, and if it's that much safer for the motor, I'm in.

Do you have a wide band O2 in the truck?
Can you post your dyno sheet with A/F?

[BC Lightning]

Do you have a wide band O2 in the truck?
Can you post your dyno sheet with A/F?

Dyno A/F readings are not real accurate, My wideband would read 11.6 and the dyno wideband would be 12.5+

[FireRedEric]

I don't have a scanner, and no I don't have any air or fuel gauges yet. I guess I'll just have to hope for the best.:icon_frown:

[slick-svt]

I had mine too rich, a little over 10.0 they had the wide band in behind the second coverter. It won't hurt to be a little rich could save your arse when you feel the need.......:tu: