About a month or so ago I wrote requesting information on H/C/I for my 90' LX. By that time I think I already have done 50% of the work to the point that the lower intake and valve covers were removed from the engine.
Reading here and there changed my plans and now I decided to run a supercharger, Vortech V3 to be exact. No H/C/I will be performed.
Now, I have few questions for my new configuration. Vortech says that no ignition retard box will be needed when running 5-6 psi. But at 5-6 psi, Do I have to start at any determined timing or just leave it as it's from the factory?
Why is timing has to be adjusted when running an engine under boost?
Second: Vortech says that with the supplied FMU and 91 octane, no additional fuel mods needs to me made. Is this true?
What does exactly "tunning" really involves? I've heard this in almost every forum and don't know exactly what it is.
Third: Since the heads are one step away from removal, do you think refreshing the gaskets will be a good idea since the engine is about to get 100K miles? Any recommendation for H/gaskets for boosted engines?
I know I have asked so much questions a nd sorry for that. Any feedbacks would be really appreciated.
1990 Mustang: 73mm Mass air, 70mm Throttle, shorty headers, 2.25" exhaust with Flowmasters, 3.73 gears, 5Spd., Sumitt Racing Ignition box(no boost retard).
Thanks a lot
Reading here and there changed my plans and now I decided to run a supercharger, Vortech V3 to be exact. No H/C/I will be performed.
Now, I have few questions for my new configuration. Vortech says that no ignition retard box will be needed when running 5-6 psi. But at 5-6 psi, Do I have to start at any determined timing or just leave it as it's from the factory?
Why is timing has to be adjusted when running an engine under boost?
Second: Vortech says that with the supplied FMU and 91 octane, no additional fuel mods needs to me made. Is this true?
What does exactly "tunning" really involves? I've heard this in almost every forum and don't know exactly what it is.
Third: Since the heads are one step away from removal, do you think refreshing the gaskets will be a good idea since the engine is about to get 100K miles? Any recommendation for H/gaskets for boosted engines?
I know I have asked so much questions a nd sorry for that. Any feedbacks would be really appreciated.
1990 Mustang: 73mm Mass air, 70mm Throttle, shorty headers, 2.25" exhaust with Flowmasters, 3.73 gears, 5Spd., Sumitt Racing Ignition box(no boost retard).
Thanks a lot