pjw315 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Does anyone know what the fastest time posted by a 2013 or newer tuned MKS? I was told the gearing is different on an MKS vs SHO. I haven't pulled the trigger on the EcoBoost yet but I am leaning toward the MKS. EkbergJen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucelinc Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 The gearing is the same unless the SHO has the performance package. Non PP SHOs and MKSs have 2.77 gear. PP equipped SHOs have a 3.16. The performance package is not offered on the MKS. Having said all that, there is virtually no difference in performance of a tuned standard SHO or MKS. There is an ongoing debate on whether the PP package equipped SHOs are quicker. Livernois Motorsports 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livernois Motorsports Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 GOOD INFO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingozzy Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have a 2011 MKS that runs consistent 13.1s @105mph. I have the Livernois stage 4+ tune and a airraid cold air intake. If I could get better traction off the line I think I could run a 12.9 or so ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livernois Motorsports Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have a 2011 MKS that runs consistent 13.1s @105mph. I have the Livernois stage 4+ tune and a airraid cold air intake. If I could get better traction off the line I think I could run a 12.9 or so ! If we added a few bolt ons and got you a new tune revision you would go even faster! tss and smokingozzy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I ran a 12.8 @104 with the LME 4+. Haven't tried it yet with the LME 4x. Bruce ran one even faster I think. Measured with Aeroforce..... mjhpadi and mval 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 If we added a few bolt ons and got you a new tune revision you would go even faster! Having recently joined the LME 3 Bar club myself, I can tell you that YES it does make a significant difference. You should contact Jaimie and go for it. I was happy with my 4+, but the new 3 Bar tunes are even better. MY post above was with the 4+. I am simply guessing conservatively that I can get down to a 4.1 0-60 and a 12.6 1/4 mile.....when I am able to test with the 4x when it gets warmer. Livernois Motorsports, smokingozzy, Bosscav and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucelinc Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I agree with Todd. LME's latest tune for the 2010-2012 MKSs and SHOs will put you in the 12s. There are lots of variables but given the right weather, altitude, track and launch conditions, you could likely break into the 12s even with the 4+ tune. Fuzzy, unless you have modified it, that CAI you are running is probably doing more harm than good. Also, when you say you have traction issues off the line, are you talking specifically about the track where you run or on the street, too? What tires are you running? I have never considered traction to be much of a problem with mine unless there was some sort of residue on the road surface. Livernois Motorsports 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I make sure tires are warm, not over inflated, rev to 1800 RPM, and I take TC off when I do my runs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I agree with Todd. LME's latest tune for the 2010-2012 MKSs and SHOs will put you in the 12s. There are lots of variables but given the right weather, altitude, track and launch conditions, you could likely break into the 12s even with the 4+ tune. Fuzzy, unless you have modified it, that CAI you are running is probably doing more harm than good. Also, when you say you have traction issues off the line, are you talking specifically about the track where you run or on the street, too? What tires are you running? I have never considered traction to be much of a problem with mine unless there was some sort of residue on the road surface. And who the heck is "Fuzzy"? LOL smokingozzy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucelinc Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn't really fuzzy, was he? I meant Smokingozzy! Sorry, I must be losing what was left of my mind. I looked at his screen name and for some reason, it made me think of Fuzzy Wuzzy! At least part of what I posted is probably accurate. tss and Bosscav 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Literally LOL..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucelinc Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 My sincere apology to Smokingozzy! I am sure anyone wise enough to drive an MKS with a Livernois tune could not look like a hairless bear. :redface: tss and smokingozzy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingozzy Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 My sincere apology to Smokingozzy! I am sure anyone wise enough to drive an MKS with a Livernois tune could not look like a hairless bear. :redface: Lol, No offence taken !!! Can you run 93 octane with the Livernois 3 bar tunes ? My tires were the stock Michelins. I have Nittos on her now. Not sure what kind they are one size wider than stock. It may be just the track I ran on Milan dragway is known for having traction issuses sometimes. How is the airraid doing me more harm than good ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I had the air raid and got rid of it. I felt as though it could have been harming my performance. I did not have the hood seal modification and it was not a windstorm from Livernois. So take what I am saying with a grain of salt. Also, for best performance, you should get a 93 octane tune with the 3 bar. They can also give you a 91 octane tune with the 3 bar, in case you are in an area where you cannot get 93 octane. But again, for best results, you should use 93 octane with a 93 octane 3bar tune. smokingozzy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucelinc Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 To piggyback on what tss said: The problem with the Airaid is that it sucks in hot air from under the hood unless it has been modified to fit tightly against the underside of the hood. The stock airbox gets cooler air ONLY from the outside. 93 octane should be fine for Livernois 3 bar tunes. If you can get it, you should run it. Some guys have experimented with adding a bit of E85 to the 93 to get even higher octane but there is risk with that and Livernois discourages doing it. It sounds like traction issues are most likely due to the surface at Milan. I would think your tires should hold very well. I know a lot of guys reduce the tire pressure substantially to get better traction. I have often wondered what the trade-off is in terms of more rolling resistance at higher speeds with the low pressure. On most street surfaces, I get just enough wheelspin to keep the RPM and boost up. However, I have never been to Milan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOnUup Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 When at Milan, use the right lane. Rich smokingozzy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korb419 Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I have a 3bar tune with max cost from unleashed and I am only getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I don't believe those numbers. ^^ If you are not joking around, sorry......and then something is not right. Unleashed and LME numbers should be very close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucelinc Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 A stock SHO or MKS will do 0-60 in the low to mid 5s and run the quarter in the high 13s. LME or Unleashed tunes should knock about a second off those times - or more depending on other bolt-ons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korb419 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Well that screen shot of my run with torque is tuned.. :/ RudyFloum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpfarrell Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 My 2011 MKS has a LMS 4+ tune and some springs, and nothing else. I took it to the track one night and ran a 12.97 @ 105 with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOnUup Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I have a 3bar tune with max cost from unleashed and I am only getting Screenshot_2015-03-05-06-42-32.pngThose are off I bet.... Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pejohnson Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I ran 12.6 on the LMS 4 3 bar tune. 13' SHO PP as a point of reference. No DPs. I have an AirRaid intake. That's it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk pjw315 and DJE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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