Power Loss

the hammr · August 14th, 2006, 08:23 PM

I have a 88 gt 5.0. I added full length headers and exhaust, and cold air kit. Now I have lost the snap from the car. I kept the O2 sensors in the headers, disconected the smog pump? I am looking at buying one of those chips that redirect the fuel and timing etc. What should the timing be set at too?

IcantDo55 · August 16th, 2006, 01:56 AM

NO CHIP PLEASE!

You don't need it.

Try 14* base timing with spout out, than move up from there.

TENGRAM · August 16th, 2006, 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by IcantDo55

NO CHIP PLEASE!

You don't need it.

Try 14* base timing with spout out, than move up from there.

x2. what size headers/exhaust did you go with? i suspect that you went too large.

IcantDo55 · August 16th, 2006, 09:22 AM

Even 1 3/4 wom't kill it that bad. Check timimg

Stangzilla · August 16th, 2006, 09:22 PM

actually 1 3/4 long tubes with the cold air in a motor that in not that worked will cause some loss of bottom end. if u dont have the juice to move the air it will take some higher rpm to produce power. remember an engine is nothing but an air pump

the hammr · August 17th, 2006, 12:07 AM

the headers are just the basic 1 3/4 i believe with hooker mufflers ran into 2 or 2 1/2 inch pipe. I read on this site to disconect the plug that comes out of the dist, then set the timing and reconnect the plug. I am new to fords, and want to make this a screamer for my uncle who was a ford freak and a very good one at that, he passed away about 3 months ago and now I don't have someone to ask. Is the chip a bad idea? This 88 didn't come with a MAS sensor so the cold air kit is attached properly running into the fender. I am new to this site and appreciate your help.

David

the hammr · August 17th, 2006, 12:08 AM

the headers are just the basic 1 3/4 i believe with hooker mufflers ran into 2 or 2 1/2 inch pipe. I read on this site to disconect the plug that comes out of the dist, then set the timing and reconnect the plug. I am new to fords, and want to make this a screamer for my uncle who was a ford freak and a very good one at that, he passed away about 3 months ago and now I don't have someone to ask. Is the chip a bad idea? This 88 didn't come with a MAS sensor so the cold air kit is attached properly running into the fender. I am new to this site and appreciate your help.

David

Stangzilla · August 17th, 2006, 08:46 PM

that is correct dont pull the plug out of the module on the dist pull the little black or gray jumper chip that should be close to the dist then set your timing. 14 degrees is a good start. timing is power go as far as you can go until the pining sets in. if you can hear it ping back off a degree or two sometimes you cant hear it unless you have ear for it.

JBIGBOOTSY · August 17th, 2006, 08:48 PM

check if mabe you cracked a vaccume line during the install.

August 14th, 2006, 08:23 PM	#1
the hammr Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	Power Loss I have a 88 gt 5.0. I added full length headers and exhaust, and cold air kit. Now I have lost the snap from the car. I kept the O2 sensors in the headers, disconected the smog pump? I am looking at buying one of those chips that redirect the fuel and timing etc. What should the timing be set at too?

August 16th, 2006, 01:56 AM	#2
IcantDo55 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Va Beach VA Posts: 585	NO CHIP PLEASE! You don't need it. Try 14* base timing with spout out, than move up from there. __________________ -Mike Link to My Site Want to Play Some Pool??? http://img29.photobucket.com/albums/...utsigtest2.jpg Soon to be stroked and blown!

August 16th, 2006, 09:22 AM	#4
IcantDo55 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Va Beach VA Posts: 585	Even 1 3/4 wom't kill it that bad. Check timimg __________________ -Mike Link to My Site Want to Play Some Pool??? http://img29.photobucket.com/albums/...utsigtest2.jpg Soon to be stroked and blown!

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August 16th, 2006, 09:22 PM	#5
Stangzilla Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 2,984	actually 1 3/4 long tubes with the cold air in a motor that in not that worked will cause some loss of bottom end. if u dont have the juice to move the air it will take some higher rpm to produce power. remember an engine is nothing but an air pump

August 17th, 2006, 12:07 AM	#6
the hammr Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	the headers are just the basic 1 3/4 i believe with hooker mufflers ran into 2 or 2 1/2 inch pipe. I read on this site to disconect the plug that comes out of the dist, then set the timing and reconnect the plug. I am new to fords, and want to make this a screamer for my uncle who was a ford freak and a very good one at that, he passed away about 3 months ago and now I don't have someone to ask. Is the chip a bad idea? This 88 didn't come with a MAS sensor so the cold air kit is attached properly running into the fender. I am new to this site and appreciate your help. David

August 17th, 2006, 12:08 AM	#7
the hammr Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	the headers are just the basic 1 3/4 i believe with hooker mufflers ran into 2 or 2 1/2 inch pipe. I read on this site to disconect the plug that comes out of the dist, then set the timing and reconnect the plug. I am new to fords, and want to make this a screamer for my uncle who was a ford freak and a very good one at that, he passed away about 3 months ago and now I don't have someone to ask. Is the chip a bad idea? This 88 didn't come with a MAS sensor so the cold air kit is attached properly running into the fender. I am new to this site and appreciate your help. David

August 17th, 2006, 08:46 PM	#8
Stangzilla Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 2,984	that is correct dont pull the plug out of the module on the dist pull the little black or gray jumper chip that should be close to the dist then set your timing. 14 degrees is a good start. timing is power go as far as you can go until the pining sets in. if you can hear it ping back off a degree or two sometimes you cant hear it unless you have ear for it.

August 17th, 2006, 08:48 PM	#9
JBIGBOOTSY Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 1,814	check if mabe you cracked a vaccume line during the install.

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