the 110 is only addressing the symptom - ping, its not addressing the root cause which is either too much timing or a fueling issue from what Ive glanced at (or something mechanical rattling around being picked up as knock)
Agree - with those Mods, shouldn't need 110 Octane. I'm a novice, but sure seems like too much Timing under load.You shouldn't have to add 110 octane fuel to a street tune with a cold air intake, pulley, and throttle body. Something's not right with either the tune, your intercooler could be contaminated with oil, or something is amiss. I would suggest getting this sorted out before you move forward with adding high octane fuel to bandaid an underlying culprit.
At idle 14:1 A/F ratio is just fine, but what you really need to pay attention to is the A/F ratio under the curve especially around peak torque. I prefer my A/F ratio to remain no higher than 11.5:1 which can provide some cushion for weather/temp changes and inconsistencies in octane.
Problem identified. Seriously, recommend you consider a VMP, Lund, or reputable local tune....BAMA tune...
the 110 is only addressing the symptom - ping, its not addressing the root cause which is either too much timing or a fueling issue...
+1 to all of this.You shouldn't have to add 110 octane fuel to a street tune with a cold air intake, pulley, and throttle body. Something's not right with either the tune, your intercooler could be contaminated with oil, or something is amiss. I would suggest getting this sorted out before you move forward with adding high octane fuel to bandaid an underlying culprit.
At idle 14:1 A/F ratio is just fine, but what you really need to pay attention to is the A/F ratio under the curve especially around peak torque.
Problem identified. Seriously, recommend you consider a VMP, Lund, or reputable local tune.
+1 to all of this.
I started with a BAMA tune, in the past I've had a good experience with them but not this time around! However, now I'm getting a local tuner to check the car out.
One call to Lund of VMP would have your car running fine.
I've never met a GT500 owner who was happy with their tune from Bama. I have a Steeda tune on my car now because I have their pulley and intake on the car. If I ever change the intake to a JLT or similar VMP will be the only place I call.
I saw one of their tunes 1st hand on a dyno in the Carolinas on a Terminator and it was shocking. The A/F was off the charts and nothing Ive ever seen.Mav if you only knew....
100 cars with these kinds of tunes come in, 99 of the issues are fixed when said tune is removed...
I saw one of their tunes 1st hand on a dyno in the Carolinas on a Terminator and it was shocking. The A/F was off the charts and nothing Ive ever seen.
One call to Lund or VMP would have your car running fine.
Awesome to hear. So the final word or culprit was the tune?Sorry I never got back to everyone!! I took Mavisky's advice, and after doing a little research, gave VMP a call. They did a 93oct/100oct tune with the current mods I have, they also advised that I add the 170 degree thermostat, so I did.
Final verdict: The car runs like a beast! Zero issues thus far (almost 3 months in) and I couldn't be happier!
THANK YOU EVERYONE involved in my thread for your advice/knowledge!! Seriously, I was starting to get really stressed over this. I've decided to celebrate by installing a Barton short-shifter this weekend haha.
Bj & Justin @ VMP are the MEN!Sorry I never got back to everyone!! I took Mavisky's advice, and after doing a little research, gave VMP a call. They did a 93oct/100oct tune with the current mods I have, they also advised that I add the 170 degree thermostat, so I did.
Final verdict: The car runs like a beast! Zero issues thus far (almost 3 months in) and I couldn't be happier!
THANK YOU EVERYONE involved in my thread for your advice/knowledge!! Seriously, I was starting to get really stressed over this. I've decided to celebrate by installing a Barton short-shifter this weekend haha.
Awesome to hear. So the final word or culprit was the tune?