2018 GT. What mods to make the Coyote crank out more torque down low?

[Superspirit]

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That said your down low RPM's go away almost instantly with 4.09's upon cracking into the throttle.

only in 1st and second, you have to remember how stretched out the gearing is in the 18 up. and if you short shift the 1-2 shift you definitely feel the pull in 2nd.

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[LSchicago]

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only in 1st and second, you have to remember how stretched out the gearing is in the 18 up. and if you short shift the 1-2 shift you definitely feel the pull in 2nd.

Short shifting yes. Like putting around town.

 

[Superspirit]

Yep

 

[Idaho2018GTPremium]

Longtubes, e85, and not splitting hairs, but it's not a 302, it's a 305.
Biggest problem is the transmission with stupidly long 3rd and 4th gears, something really low like 4.09 would shorten them up a touch, but sacrificing top end speed. The 15-17 actually out-accelerate with their lower power output because of it.

Actually, since you corrected him, the Gen 3 Coyote is a 307 c.i. -- 3.66" bore and 3.65" stroke.

 

[5speed]

Guys thanks for the input. I have 3.73s now. Im a Jeep guy to so familiar with gear swaps but its probably not what I want to do for all the other reasons mentioned. I like the throttle commander idea and want to try that next. What brand is recommended?
Im awaiting My steeda rear IRS braces and bushings and then going to install these next.

 

[engineermike]

I like the throttle commander idea and want to try that next. What brand is recommended?

imo throttle commanders are silly and ridiculous. I’d just get hptuners and do whatever you want with the throttle response along with thousands of other things. You could also increase borderline timing a few deg down low which would help as well.

 

[paulm1]

you did look at your redline right? The engine is cammed to wake up at 4000rpm, that's your "low end" rpm.

 

[silverbullet85]

I could not believe what a change the throttle controller that I just installed made. Coming from a C7 Grand Sport, my new Mustang felt very heavy with slow response but now it feels much more like my C7 did. Very, very happy with the change.

All the throttle controller does is when you apply lets say 20% it applies 40% ( don't know exact ratios) than you imput to give the placebo effect that your car has more power/throttle response then you have. You can also achieve this effect for free by just hitting the go pedal harder/faster yourself. Waste of money imo

 

[5speed]

Yes I do realize you have to rev this engine. It is what it is. But am sure I can do better that what it is currently. Explain the intake , what from (GT350 or F150 or something to that effect) and what /how will it help? Maybe some shorty headers?

Throttle is still an issue so an HP Tuner? These electronic throttles are not good so if it smoothes it out some, I am game to try it



you did look at your redline right? The engine is cammed to wake up at 4000rpm, that's your "low end" rpm.
[/QUOTE]

All the throttle controller does is when you apply lets say 20% it applies 40% ( don't know exact ratios) than you imput to give the placebo effect that your car has more power/throttle response then you have. You can also achieve this effect for free by just hitting the go pedal harder/faster yourself. Waste of money imo

 

[PaddyPrix]

Actually, since you corrected him, the Gen 3 Coyote is a 307 c.i. -- 3.66" bore and 3.65" stroke.

You're right, I was thinking of my Camaro, or I'm dyslexic and thinking of the 5.035L. but yeah, no longer a 302, which isn't a bad thing.

 

[AZ18yote]

E85 and long tubes or boost. Or all of the above with proper fuel system

 

[5speed]

So I ordered this;
Soler Prf. DLX Bluetooth Throttle Controller for $135.00 Shipped. If it smooths it out that will be good, and I already did the clutch spring but drive by wire throttles pretty much arent my thing.
I was always told Long tube headers are for top end, which is not what I want, I feel like it needs some shorty headers. Will have to research....

 

[engineermike]

…drive by wire throttles pretty much arent my thing....

why do you say this?

 

[5speed]

because I have found at times they dont react consistently to the same input. My 06 GT was the same way, I have a couple of LIncolns, same thing. They react differently at different times

 

[merlin803]

All the throttle controller does is when you apply lets say 20% it applies 40% ( don't know exact ratios) than you imput to give the placebo effect that your car has more power/throttle response then you have. You can also achieve this effect for free by just hitting the go pedal harder/faster yourself. Waste of money imo

Coming from having a TC on a different car, I wasn't expecting any more power but got everything I was hoping to and that was to get rid of the feeling of pressing the throttle down 20% and it responding relatively little, at least in Normal mode.

Since most of my driving is crappy city roads and not freeway, this lets me keep it in normal mode, while still having the better throttle response of Sport/Sport+/Track.

It sounds like you don't put much value in the different throttle responses of changing modes but for people that do, it is well worth the extra control IMHO.

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