• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-

Progress Thread Vortech V3 Install

  • Thread starter Thread starter 90lxwhite
  • Start date Start date Apr 30, 2014
Prev
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
Next
First Prev 6 of 7 Next Last

90lxwhite

I'm kind of a She-Man
5 Year Member
Aug 25, 2011
3,310
374
134
Between the Red and Rio
May 11, 2014
#101
  • May 11, 2014
  • #101
Here it comes mofos the moment you've all been waiting for! Tomorrow...... I'm gonna spend Mother's Day morning tearing down and bolting on what I can before work and gonna try and I'm gonna get w Pops on Monday and finish. It'll get there.
 

90lxwhite

I'm kind of a She-Man
5 Year Member
Aug 25, 2011
3,310
374
134
Between the Red and Rio
May 11, 2014
#102
  • May 11, 2014
  • #102
 

90lxwhite

I'm kind of a She-Man
5 Year Member
Aug 25, 2011
3,310
374
134
Between the Red and Rio
May 11, 2014
#103
  • May 11, 2014
  • #103
All I lack is finishing. Mostly the fuel stuff and the msd. I'm gonna do it tomorrow sometime.
 

90lxwhite

I'm kind of a She-Man
5 Year Member
Aug 25, 2011
3,310
374
134
Between the Red and Rio
May 12, 2014
#104
  • May 12, 2014
  • #104
Making my way to the trunk.
 
Reactions: 85rkyboby

90lxwhite

I'm kind of a She-Man
5 Year Member
Aug 25, 2011
3,310
374
134
Between the Red and Rio
May 14, 2014
#105
  • May 14, 2014
  • #105
Well got er done. Fires right up, no leaks, ran like a stripped-azz ape. Gonna get a tune but may be a month.
 
Reactions: A5literMan, Grabbin' Asphalt, mikestang63 and 2 others

madspeed

Colonel Mustard
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
8,914
1,332
204
a van down by the river
May 14, 2014
#106
  • May 14, 2014
  • #106
pat yourself on the back 'skywalker'
 

89oem

Mustang Master
Dec 18, 2013
1,456
542
144
May 14, 2014
#107
  • May 14, 2014
  • #107
By Tuesday as promised, very nice Mike!

Let us know how much SOP gain you got, zoom, zoom.....
 

84Ttop

They make new pistons every day, so why worry?
5 Year Member
Jul 2, 2009
5,222
3,254
204
South Jersey
May 14, 2014
#108
  • May 14, 2014
  • #108
Looks great! I'm glad everything worked out for you!
 

90lxwhite

I'm kind of a She-Man
5 Year Member
Aug 25, 2011
3,310
374
134
Between the Red and Rio
May 14, 2014
#109
  • May 14, 2014
  • #109
89oem said:
By Tuesday as promised, very nice Mike!

Let us know how much SOP gain you got, zoom, zoom.....
Click to expand...
Quite a bit. 50 mph or so to around 100 is pretty quick.
 
Reactions: 89oem

mikestang63

SN Certified Technician
Aug 27, 2012
11,606
8,859
214
In the garage
May 14, 2014
#110
  • May 14, 2014
  • #110
Very well done Mike. Go back and recheck all the bolts, clamps, and belt. Try and stay out of the pedal until you get it tuned. Make sure you use 93 gas and retard the timing.
 

90lxwhite

I'm kind of a She-Man
5 Year Member
Aug 25, 2011
3,310
374
134
Between the Red and Rio
May 14, 2014
#111
  • May 14, 2014
  • #111
mikestang63 said:
Very well done Mike. Go back and recheck all the bolts, clamps, and belt. Try and stay out of the pedal until you get it tuned. Make sure you use 93 gas and retard the timing.
Click to expand...
Got ya. Thanks man
 

Gearbanger 101

Straight Outta Locash
20+ Year Stangneter
Aug 10, 2002
9,457
1,377
234
Ontario, Canada
May 14, 2014
#112
  • May 14, 2014
  • #112
Getting it tuned? Didn't you get an FMU with the kit? They're generally set up to err on the side of caution. If you were nervous in the meantime, I'd probably just drop a couple hundred dollars on a wide band set up like @madspeed is running to monitor your A/F ratio. Should be plenty safe.

I'd personally wait till you were ready for an injector upgrade to bring it in for your dyno tune. That way you could delete the FMU altogether and have your fuel needs solely dependant on the injectors?
 
Reactions: A5literMan and tannerc91gt

madspeed

Colonel Mustard
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
8,914
1,332
204
a van down by the river
May 14, 2014
#113
  • May 14, 2014
  • #113
I wouldnt consider running a boosted car without an afr gauge
 
Reactions: Gearbanger 101

TOOLOW91

If you're the village idiot what's that make me?
20+ Year Stangneter
Nov 29, 1999
8,481
8,677
234
S.I.NY
May 14, 2014
#114
  • May 14, 2014
  • #114
Even an innvote mtx-l is like 160bucks thats what i have
 

modulistic

Active Member
Nov 26, 2002
383
30
29
May 14, 2014
#115
  • May 14, 2014
  • #115
I just ordered the same kit and it was mentioned that I might need a smog pump elim. bracket. Right now im running just an alt and p/s pump. How does the accessory belt configuration change? I will get some pics of the front of my engine here in a bit, but I just want to know if I need that bracket or not so that I can have it ordered and ready since it takes 10 years to ship stuff to Alaska.
 

90lxwhite

I'm kind of a She-Man
5 Year Member
Aug 25, 2011
3,310
374
134
Between the Red and Rio
May 14, 2014
#116
  • May 14, 2014
  • #116
Gearbanger 101 said:
Getting it tuned? Didn't you get an FMU with the kit? They're generally set up to err on the side of caution. If you were nervous in the meantime, I'd probably just drop a couple hundred dollars on a wide band set up like @madspeed is running to monitor your A/F ratio. Should be plenty safe.

I'd personally wait till you were ready for an injector upgrade to bring it in for your dyno tune. That way you could delete the FMU altogether and have your fuel needs solely dependant on the injectors?
Click to expand...
I'm not so much worried really I'm not gonna drive er hard until it gets looked at and prob wont drive it all that much until and honestly it won't be driven that hard very often after. I'm sticking w the fmu. A tune is cheaper than new injectors.
modulistic said:
I just ordered the same kit and it was mentioned that I might need a smog pump elim. bracket. Right now im running just an alt and p/s pump. How does the accessory belt configuration change? I will get some pics of the front of my engine here in a bit, but I just want to know if I need that bracket or not so that I can have it ordered and ready since it takes 10 years to ship stuff to Alaska.
Click to expand...
I'm still running all smog stuff. It's all pretty cramped in there. Had to grind down the t-stat housing some to make room.
 

Gearbanger 101

Straight Outta Locash
20+ Year Stangneter
Aug 10, 2002
9,457
1,377
234
Ontario, Canada
May 14, 2014
#117
  • May 14, 2014
  • #117
90lxwhite said:
I'm not so much worried really I'm not gonna drive er hard until it gets looked at and prob wont drive it all that much until and honestly it won't be driven that hard very often after. I'm sticking w the fmu. A tune is cheaper than new injectors.

I'm still running all smog stuff. It's all pretty cramped in there. Had to grind down the t-stat housing some to make room.
Click to expand...

What I'm getting at, is why would you attempt a tune and an FMU? The car runs stock fuel pressure until you see any boost...at which point the FMU mechanically increases it at the rail via the diaphragm in the FMU. There's really not any way to accurately add or subtract fuel at that point other than changing the disks in the diaphragm, since the control of the fuel system isn't being handled by signals from the ECU.

If you're going to go to the trouble of taking it in for a dyno tune, then the proper way to do it is to ditch the FMU altogether and utilize larger injectors to supply the fuel needs. You might be able to get it close with the FMU, but it's doubtful you'll ever get it bang on.....which quite frankly is the point of a dyno tune.

You can get a set of green 42lb/hr FRPP injectors new for about $300 and half of that used. Those will more than support your horsepower needs.
 

90lxwhite

I'm kind of a She-Man
5 Year Member
Aug 25, 2011
3,310
374
134
Between the Red and Rio
May 14, 2014
#118
  • May 14, 2014
  • #118
I hear ya but damn $300 for used!? Who wants used injectors!? Kinda gross, like eBay undies. The tune will only run around $250. So I guess if things at the tune go bad I'll be looking at injectors, if it goes fair enough I'm gonn let it ride.
 
Last edited: May 14, 2014

mikestang63

SN Certified Technician
Aug 27, 2012
11,606
8,859
214
In the garage
May 14, 2014
#119
  • May 14, 2014
  • #119
90lxwhite said:
I hear ya but damn $300 for used!? Who wants used injectors!? Kinda gross, like eBay undies. The tune will only run around $250. So I guess if things at the tune go bad I'll be looking at injectors, if it goes fair enough I'm gonn let it ride.
Click to expand...

Wha???? 300 for used injectors??? Injectors either work or they don't. I've bought used injectors many times and never had a problem. Rarely do they go bad IMO. I paid 200 for a set of 8 30lb SVO injectors and a PRO M 75MM Bullit MAF.

You don't use a FMU and a tune. As Brian said, it's either or. Personally, I would ditch the FMU as its a bandaid and only bumps the FP a static amount per the disc in the FMU, and in turn increases the output of the stock injectors. On a blown application, the max duty cycle is less than N/A. amd that is around 285hp. So you are probably going to max them out anyway with the setup.

I'd get some 30 or 42 lbers and a MAF, get a tune, and sell the FMU. You don't even need to get the MAF to match the injectors as the tune will correct that. So if someone has a good PRO M 80 or 77MM that is cheap and for a different size injector, it doesn't matter.

Look on the message boards. There are tons of deals out there as guys as always changing setups. Just don't buy unknown name injectors.
 

Noobz347

Stangnet Facilities Maint Tech... Er... Janitor
Admin Dude
Jan 4, 1985
42,933
21,108
234
Box behind Walmart
May 14, 2014
#120
  • May 14, 2014
  • #120
What these guys are telling you is accurate.

It's like wearing two rubbers because you know that they are both defective.

Pick one GOOD rubber instead.
 
Reactions: TOOLOW91 and 85rkyboby
Prev
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
Next
First Prev 6 of 7 Next Last
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Electrical Innovate PSB-1 is DOA? Am I an idiot? All plausable. Please Help
  • Dontknowchit
  • Apr 26, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
406
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 26, 2025
Dontknowchit
S
Help with window and possible engine
  • StefRena22
  • Jun 12, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
19
Views
798
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 21, 2025
Willybill32
E
Finished my Fox Hydroboost Install - Tips
  • Engineer Duane
  • Apr 9, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 5, 2025
Engineer Duane
E
Place to Avoid: Jamison Auto Group in Gulfport, MS
  • D Durden
  • Oct 20, 2025
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
45
Views
2K
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Feb 4, 2026
nickyb
For Sale 2004 Mustang GT w/ Vortech Ti Trim
  • 50Dreamer
  • Oct 28, 2023
  • SN95 Mustangs For Sale (1994-04)
Replies
0
Views
2K
SN95 Mustangs For Sale (1994-04) Oct 28, 2023
50Dreamer
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?