Scavenging power ideas?

[brooklynkid1986]

So the next autox event is in two weekends and the course is being designed by a mustang driver. lotta straightaways etc i imagine. something that will work well with power and not so technical.

what can i do to temporarily increase power? i was reading that if you unplug the iab/egr that you get better throttle response and maybe a little more pickup. Any ideas?

[deevergote]

Drop as much weight as possible. The less car there is to move, the faster you'll go.

There really isn't that much you can do to increase power significantly enough to give you an edge over V8s in a straightaway. An extra 5hp that MIGHT be eeked out by little tricks won't mean diddly against 300hp cars.

Drop weight, make sure your motor is healthy, and do your best to take em on the twisties. Focus on what your car is GOOD at.

[wed3k]

throw on a short 3" intake with velocity stack to extend your powerband. run smaller 15" tires up front however it may be too long in 2nd gear on a stock tranny.

[d112crzy]

Disconnect the coolant lines going to your throttle body. In an auto-x race, your coolant temp will rise and if you have those lines connected your IAT's will also rise. Higher IATs result in the ecu retarding timing and leaning out.

[brooklynkid1986]

Disconnect the coolant lines going to your throttle body. In an auto-x race, your coolant temp will rise and if you have those lines connected your IAT's will also rise. Higher IATs result in the ecu retarding timing and leaning out.

Sorry i know this is old been workin on the car though. So...The lines run to the IACV if im not mistaken. Is this something that will need to be replaced immediately after the race? there was another thread a week or so ago and the guy had disconnected them and was gettin some funny issues.



To wed3k:
What does the shorter intake do? I would think it would hurt as the air coming in would be hotter since closer to the engine. And i got an AEM dryflow. They have an integral stack. would another be useful?

To Deever:
She's gonna be stripped completely by Friday night. Trunk is bare, will be runnin no backseats, a/c and cc gone, 1/4 or less tank of gas, lighter oil.

Last time i was running 8.5 seconds behind. thats a freakin eternity and i can drive my ass off. its on this time.

[d112crzy]

I'd bypass the IACV as well. I've been running without FITV/IACV or coolant lines going to tb for years without any issues. I also do this to a lot of the cars I tune.

[dano28]

Just for your information the coolant lines that go to the throttle body are only there to prevent the throttle plate from freezing in place when the outside air is really cold. If you live in a warm climate that will never see temps approaching something like 10 degrees you will never need these lines.

[AD5OS]

convert your lights to LEDs?

Delete your power steering?

Take out your spare tire.

[d112crzy]

convert your lights to LEDs?

Why would he do that?

1 watt = 0.00134102209 hp

Changing out bulbs for lesser wattage won't do shit.

[fatboy1185]

what is your setup under the hood? totally stock?

[AD5OS]

Well if you add up all those watts from all the bulbs... PLUS dont play your stereo and use your headlights it should save you half a HP at least.

Why would he do that?

1 watt = 0.00134102209 hp

Changing out bulbs for lesser wattage won't do shit.

[92accordcb7ex]

how do you bypass the ivac i was told i should do this to my car while im doing my swap idk what it would change besides cooler air into the intake manifold.

[brooklynkid1986]

what is your setup under the hood? totally stock?

I/H/E. good wires/plugs, a/c delete,cc delete.

rerouted coolant from IACV. Blocked of ports in that and the FITV. seems a little more responsive but i could be just being hopeful. Well T-3 hours and we'll see