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Thanks for comments folks.
I know (as has been said before) that WD makes good enteraiment, but depending on the car it can be interesting. So has anyone considered changing gearing on a 260, or is that too complex/expensive? Andrew
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I have a modified 87 5.0 Mustang that I have modified over the last 14 years, it is really easy to chase BHP/torque increases, but sometimes the numbers go up, but the way the power band can sometimes move can make the car less enjoyable to drive.
I have made my Mustang much better, but at the same time much worse!!! I also discovered a lot of US parts rarely make the power they say they will. I have a Trickflow intake manifold on the Mustang, it made more power at the top end, but I lost the lovely low down torque. I have also changed the final drive ratio, and would definitely not change it on the 260. When you start modifying, you often realise that the car manufacturer knows best. You could look into remote turbos, mounted at the back of the car, but I feel the mod that would suit the 260 most, is a KB. Cheers SJR Last edited by sjr; 9th June 2016 at 22:21.. |
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I take on board the varying opinions with regards to tuning.
Whilst I can't say I'm not doing it for the powaaaaar, I kinda enjoy the engineering and thought that goes into tweaking an engine. Car manufacturers make motors for the average Joe and to meet whatever goals they have in mind. For example, the K turbo was deliberately taken below what the engines actual sweet spot was so that it wouldn't compete with the V6. I'd suggest that it is very rare for a manufacturer to build a car right up to its tolerances. These little gains are there for the taking and I believe 400bhp in a supercharged 260 is right on the money with regards to performance, handling and general drive-ability.
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