So my best time at the track is 9.63 @ 74.6... and last night I go to the valley and run a ******* 9.88 @ 72.2 as my best.

Here's why i'm pissed:
(in addition to i/h/e and clutch)
-just installed Crower Stage 1 cams
-just had 5 angle valve job, gasket match p&p, .015" head shim
-not to mention, my buttdyno is reading a lot better pull at higher rpms but less torque before 4k rpms

Some potential explanations:
-Bad head work (but the guy is extremely credible and knows his stuff, Dan Nelson)
-Need to tune cams
-Crappy exhaust that is cut off after the resonator (getting a new one this weekend)
-High humidity... could this affect my times that much

Can anyone diagnose what the proplem could be or have any other suggestions. All help is greatly appreciated!

-Jeremy

 

The question is have you retuned the car since you instaled all the new stuff? If not then thats your problen right there.

 

i agree tune it

 

No I have not tuned it with the new parts in, but have heard that it would not do much for me with a cam that is not very aggressive.

I am thinking along the same lines as you all and agree i should have it tuned.

So what tuning setup should I invest in?
-Hondata
-Cam Gears
-VAFC
-SAFC
-etc.
(or do I even need one?)

I don't know much about tuning and how it works but I'm assuming it could be done at the dyno for around $150?

Modified by LudeSE at 7:47 AM 7/28/2005


Modified by LudeSE at 8:35 AM 7/28/2005

 

you have done modifications that allow more air to flow through your motor, and also changed your cam. Tuneing should help out alot. on all motor cars a couple more hp and a couple less pounds go a long way. As far as what system you should get to tune with well I suggest finding a local reputable tuner and find out what they perfer to work with.

 

hondata.....

 

What were your 60's this and last time at the track?

 

1-tune it
2-tune it
3- tune it

 

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When I ran the 9.63, it was 2.27. When I ran the 9.88, it was 2.28. My personal best is a 2.25 which I ran a 9.68

 

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2-tune it
3- tune it</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have heard that Hondata does not work with a p14 ecu... What should I use to have someone dynotune it?