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08-10-2012, 10:36 PM
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Drives: 2012 1SS/RS M6 SUMMITT WHITE Join Date: Jul 2012
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piggyback tune, hand helds, or dyno tune by pro on oem computer
If anyone is available to answer this question, I really appreciate it.
In your opinion, which is the better route? car is still brand new..... Thanks C5 fam for any help.... |
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08-10-2012, 11:21 PM
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Perpetual Order
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if u want a tune, a pro laptop tune is best. everything else is generic.
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08-10-2012, 11:33 PM
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Depends. Is value in the equation? Do you care about dyno figures?
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08-11-2012, 09:19 AM
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v It bites.
Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008
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....this should be a fair and unbiased thread
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08-11-2012, 04:50 PM
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Drives: 2012 1SS/RS M6 SUMMITT WHITE Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: MIAMI, FL
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hey guys,, just want it done right and if it costs alittle more than average to do so,, then so be it... im not trying to make the car run 8's, but i just want to make it run its best...if possible... there is alot of heat and humidity here, so i know thats a factor.... thanks for the help
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08-11-2012, 04:52 PM
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IMHO a custom dyno tune is best.
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08-11-2012, 06:48 PM
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Im not too sure if a custom dyno tune is worth the $550 or not since hand held programmers with a reputable company tune can get the car just about perfect.
I had a X3 programmer with a tune from a well known company, and then decided to go with a custom dyno tune after hearing that this was the best way to tune the car. Well, the custom dyno tune also from a well known shop, didn't increase the peak hp at all, it did increase hp/tq some along the curve but overall numbers didn't really change. The Air/Fuel ratio was cleaned up a bit, but is this minimal gain really worth the money, I'm not sure I would spend the $550 if I had to do it over again. Just my thoughts. |
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08-11-2012, 06:52 PM
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Perpetual Order
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not everyone charges 550 for a custom tune. how much was your programmer. I bet I charge way less.....
also, if you are basically stock or minor stuff like a cat back, they will be close regarding peak power numbers. there is much more that can and should be done in a tune though.... if you have a cam, headers, or supercharger, etc, you need a custom tune. even the tunes that come in supercharger kits aren't very good. but that's not easy to get right from a can. lots of variables. |
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08-11-2012, 08:09 PM
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Drives: 2012 1SS/RS M6 SUMMITT WHITE Join Date: Jul 2012
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Basically im doing long tubes soon. already have a cat back 3' with xpipe. CAI and VMAX. just want to perfect those minor addones for now....
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08-11-2012, 08:12 PM
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Go see Howard at Redline-Motorsports , he is the best in the area....
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08-11-2012, 08:44 PM
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Drives: 2012 1SS/RS M6 SUMMITT WHITE Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: MIAMI, FL
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SYCRAFT will do, I actually have his card, met him at a local hangout here in miami .... thanks
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