RICFORD

Transmax Z

Had the zf serviced 2 weeks ago & went back to using the factory oil. The trans didn't like the other stuff when cold.

All custom tunes.

First tune was tune & injectors @ 282rwkw but problems with pinging & trans issues. 2nd tune p/w stage 1 intercooler, high flow cat, fuel pump, injectors, typhoon air box@ 302rwkw pinged when warm. 3rd tune 287rwkw no ping but felt very sluggish off boost. 4th tune 265rwkw no ping & drives the way a tuned car should. Responsive off boost, exciting with boost with no pinging.

4 Times

No build thread, unfortunately wasted quite a bit of money on previous poor tunes. Could of done so much more. But 4th time lucky now & all sweet.

Your setup is similar to mine. They drive a lot better when tuned properly.

I'm sure the cause of my brake shudder was rotor related because as the brakes got hot, the shudder became worse. Plus Pedders were the ones who fitted my rotors and also did a wheel alignment with a safety check and said everything underneath was ok.

Give the Invos a go. They are pretty good for street & the odd drag race. I think they are selling for $200 each in 18s.

I've noticed the difference too, the braking feels like it has more bite and no brake shudder which is a relief. So far so good.

I'm taking it easy at the moment for at least 200kms until the rotors & pads are properly bedded in. Race brakes in Sydney recommended this set up with the stock calipers.

Replaced the front stock rotors today with a set of DBA T3 slot with Bremtec endure pads. Hopefully no more brake shudder.

269rwkw Salute

That's a great price, is the heat exchanger form ford? I'll be seeing S&H automotive for my next service, heard a few good things about them.

My cousin in Mackay just got his fpv 315 ute tuned by CPV Tuning. Stock - 270rwkw Tune only- 344rwkw & 870nm. The car is more brutal now when you stomp the pedal but still drives & idles extremely smooth.