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DMan918 · 06-24-2020, 01:52 PM

Hi all,

Getting a header, exhaust and eventually gears, so will need to get a tune. The SCT x4 is $450 and includes lifetime tunes, which is great. However, I don't think I am planning on more modifications, and an actual dyno tune here is $400 from a reputable place (and they'll do the gear calibration for free once I do it). Wouldn't it make more sense to go with a dyno tune over a shelf tune then?

Tried to search but my work computer errors out when I try to do so.

Thanks for your input on this.

Mike

Shodown · 06-26-2020, 08:40 AM

I said I was done tuning with a throttle body, CAI and headers. Since then I have increased boost, swapped to bigger injectors and run e85 lol. My point is that you might find yourself wanting more power down the road and for only $50 extra you can leave yourself room for improvement and not spend another $400 on the dyno time after time. I’m super glad that I remote tune with JRE because I’ve saved myself over $1000 so far in tuning locally at a shop. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Dyno Steve too.

ImBrokeAF · 06-26-2020, 09:01 PM

get yourself the SCT X4 from Steve. You wont regret it. Excellent customer service and his tunes are spot on.

Cornflakes'Camaro · 07-26-2020, 10:11 AM

Bump. Also interested in this

larry_g · 07-26-2020, 12:25 PM

My experience was that an SCT with free updates was fine until I paid for a real dyno tune using HPTuners, the car pulled noticably smoother even though it didn't make much more peak power.

That was back when I just had an intake and headers and it was still worth it. Now I have no choice but I'm ok with that.

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Cornflakes'Camaro · 07-27-2020, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by larry_g

My experience was that an SCT with free updates was fine until I paid for a real dyno tune using HPTuners, the car pulled noticably smoother even though it didn't make much more peak power.

That was back when I just had an intake and headers and it was still worth it. Now I have no choice but I'm ok with that.

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You're saying with your current mods you have no choice but to dyno tune it?

larry_g · 07-27-2020, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cornflakes'Camaro

You're saying with your current mods you have no choice but to dyno tune it?

Current build, yes. There is no way I would put together an engine like this and try to have it tuned remotely. Too many variables plus the bonus of having the person tuning it experiencing everything as it happens, not me trying to describe what it's doing. Remote tuning at this power level may be fine for some people. but not me.

Before this build, I just had the intake and exhaust and it seemed pretty good with an off the shelf tune. Even then it ran better after a proper dyno tune vs the email tunes, and I tried a couple of them.

DMan918 · 07-27-2020, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by larry_g

Current build, yes. There is no way I would put together an engine like this and try to have it tuned remotely. Too many variables plus the bonus of having the person tuning it experiencing everything as it happens, not me trying to describe what it's doing. Remote tuning at this power level may be fine for some people. but not me.

Before this build, I just had the intake and exhaust and it seemed pretty good with an off the shelf tune. Even then it ran better after a proper dyno tune vs the email tunes, and I tried a couple of them.

Very impressive mod list! Gotta be a blast to drive.

larry_g · 07-27-2020, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DMan918

Very impressive mod list! Gotta be a blast to drive.

Thanks, it's stupid fun and I'm already planning the next steps. Fortunately I have a loving wife that understands my addiction.

DMan918 · 07-27-2020, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by larry_g

Thanks, it's stupid fun and I'm already planning the next steps. Fortunately I have a loving wife that understands my addiction.

Makes all the difference. Headers exhaust and tune installed today. Next is gears. Then on and on perhaps. Haha. This is my fun weekend car though so the whole point is to mod it right? I do have a tune on my DD but this car is so much more fun to monkey around in.

sdynak · 08-03-2020, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by larry_g

Fortunately I have a loving wife that understands my addiction.

I need that up top on my mod list..

06-24-2020, 01:52 PM	#1
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	Dyno Tune vs SCT x4 Hi all, Getting a header, exhaust and eventually gears, so will need to get a tune. The SCT x4 is $450 and includes lifetime tunes, which is great. However, I don't think I am planning on more modifications, and an actual dyno tune here is $400 from a reputable place (and they'll do the gear calibration for free once I do it). Wouldn't it make more sense to go with a dyno tune over a shelf tune then? Tried to search but my work computer errors out when I try to do so. Thanks for your input on this. Mike

06-26-2020, 08:40 AM	#2
Shodown Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 316	I said I was done tuning with a throttle body, CAI and headers. Since then I have increased boost, swapped to bigger injectors and run e85 lol. My point is that you might find yourself wanting more power down the road and for only $50 extra you can leave yourself room for improvement and not spend another $400 on the dyno time after time. I’m super glad that I remote tune with JRE because I’ve saved myself over $1000 so far in tuning locally at a shop. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Dyno Steve too. __________________ 2014 ZL1 M6: Roto Fab Intake, LS3 TB, Long Tube Headers, NPP, Mild 2 Wild, JMS BAP, SMG aux pump, ID 1050X Injectors, DSX Flex Fuel Sensor, 10.5" DSX Lower Pulley, Killer Chiller, Tuned by Ted at JRE, Pedders XA Extreme coilovers, Mickey Thompson Street S/S on Weld S71s

07-26-2020, 12:25 PM	#5
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	My experience was that an SCT with free updates was fine until I paid for a real dyno tune using HPTuners, the car pulled noticably smoother even though it didn't make much more peak power. That was back when I just had an intake and headers and it was still worth it. Now I have no choice but I'm ok with that. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

06-26-2020, 09:01 PM	#3
ImBrokeAF Drives: 2013 ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 33	get yourself the SCT X4 from Steve. You wont regret it. Excellent customer service and his tunes are spot on.

07-26-2020, 10:11 AM	#4
Cornflakes'Camaro Counting down the days... Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 637 View My Garage	Bump. Also interested in this