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Ken_ · 01-21-2013, 01:13 PM

Just delving into all the available aftermarket handheld tuning devices and trying to figure out which is going to be best for me. I want something to start out with, since I am new to the Camaro, but something that is not going to have "short legs" (easily grown out of). I do own and have owned tuned cars.

I live overseas, so I have to rely on feedback/recommendations and my own research. We have tuners here, but nobody I know, and most people here rely on stateside input/recommendations or the occasional traveling tuning group.

Ultimately, I will choose one handheld tuner and I will be buying it over the internet, so dealer reputation has got to be solid.

Any advice/help/recommendation you folks can give will be most appreciated.

blazzin1 · 01-21-2013, 01:29 PM

SCT Tuner from Jannetty!!! No further questions needed!!! He is the "Master" Tuner on the 5th Gens, and can e-mail you a custom tune to upload on your handheld SCT.

Ken_ · 01-21-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

SCT Tuner from Jannetty!!! No further questions needed!!! He is the "Master" Tuner on the 5th Gens, and can e-mail you a custom tune to upload on your handheld SCT.

Thanks for the info! So, the only difference I can see between the SCT SF3 and X3 is that the X3 allows a person to do datalogging. The Livewire series looks more involved. I suppose Jannetty can tell me what is more suitable for me. I like the cleanness that the SS offers inside the car. I just wouldn't know where to put the Livewire monitor without stuff looking cluttered around the dash.

rberns · 01-21-2013, 04:42 PM

You need to get with Ted from Jannetty Racing. He is very knowledgeable and reliable.

blufin · 01-21-2013, 06:02 PM

Love my JRE tune. It was all done with the SCT and datalogging. I haven't had any problems with his tune from day one.
Hit him up, he won't steer you wrong.

Ken_ · 01-22-2013, 03:11 AM

Thanks guys! I've been to JRE's site, and I saw Ted's list of instructions in another thread on how to initially use the SCT and what is required to get tunes from him and what he needs from the end-user. Pretty plain English and easy to understand. He uses 91 Octane and 93 Octane for tunes. Here in Kuwait, we have 91 Octane, but we also have 95 Octane and 98 Octane pump gas. I'll have to talk to him and give him this information, since I use either 95 or 98 Octane.

JANNETTYRACING · 01-23-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken_

Thanks guys! I've been to JRE's site, and I saw Ted's list of instructions in another thread on how to initially use the SCT and what is required to get tunes from him and what he needs from the end-user. Pretty plain English and easy to understand. He uses 91 Octane and 93 Octane for tunes. Here in Kuwait, we have 91 Octane, but we also have 95 Octane and 98 Octane pump gas. I'll have to talk to him and give him this information, since I use either 95 or 98 Octane.

Hello Ken, I can tune for any octane.

I have Several customers from Kuwait.

Ted.

Ken_ · 01-23-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Hello Ken, I can tune for any octane.

I have Several customers from Kuwait.

Ted.

Thanks for the reply, Ted.

I'll get with you next month on the order.

Skylane765 · 01-26-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

SCT Tuner from Jannetty!!! No further questions needed!!! He is the "Master" Tuner on the 5th Gens, and can e-mail you a custom tune to upload on your handheld SCT.

Yep, the one from Jannety. Or if you plan to do yourself. HP tuners Pro with a wide band o2

Ken_ · 01-28-2013, 02:25 AM

I'm going to go with Ted. Until I have more experience with tuning (still need to attend and get my certification), I'll stick with the hand-held SCT Ted offers, as well as his services.

01-21-2013, 01:13 PM	#1
Ken_ Tally Ho! Drives: 13 2SS/RS 6M, 05 Mitsubishi Evo 8 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KU Posts: 239	Handheld tunes recommendations Just delving into all the available aftermarket handheld tuning devices and trying to figure out which is going to be best for me. I want something to start out with, since I am new to the Camaro, but something that is not going to have "short legs" (easily grown out of). I do own and have owned tuned cars. I live overseas, so I have to rely on feedback/recommendations and my own research. We have tuners here, but nobody I know, and most people here rely on stateside input/recommendations or the occasional traveling tuning group. Ultimately, I will choose one handheld tuner and I will be buying it over the internet, so dealer reputation has got to be solid. Any advice/help/recommendation you folks can give will be most appreciated. __________________ 2013 2SS/RS-package Black w/IOM interior 6M Bone Stock

01-21-2013, 04:42 PM	#4
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	You need to get with Ted from Jannetty Racing. He is very knowledgeable and reliable. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

01-21-2013, 06:02 PM	#5
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	Love my JRE tune. It was all done with the SCT and datalogging. I haven't had any problems with his tune from day one. Hit him up, he won't steer you wrong. __________________ 12.618 @ 110.75 Bone Stock 1/4 mile 8.165 @ 86.52 Bone Stock 1/8 mile 11.189 @ 124.44 on a 1.73 60' TVS2300 3.4 pulley, JRE tuned, Kooks LT headers and HF cats, MBRP catback exhaust, CAI intake, ADM scoop. Stock wheels/tires. Sold

01-22-2013, 03:11 AM	#6
Ken_ Tally Ho! Drives: 13 2SS/RS 6M, 05 Mitsubishi Evo 8 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KU Posts: 239	Thanks guys! I've been to JRE's site, and I saw Ted's list of instructions in another thread on how to initially use the SCT and what is required to get tunes from him and what he needs from the end-user. Pretty plain English and easy to understand. He uses 91 Octane and 93 Octane for tunes. Here in Kuwait, we have 91 Octane, but we also have 95 Octane and 98 Octane pump gas. I'll have to talk to him and give him this information, since I use either 95 or 98 Octane. __________________ 2013 2SS/RS-package Black w/IOM interior 6M Bone Stock

01-28-2013, 02:25 AM	#10
Ken_ Tally Ho! Drives: 13 2SS/RS 6M, 05 Mitsubishi Evo 8 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KU Posts: 239	I'm going to go with Ted. Until I have more experience with tuning (still need to attend and get my certification), I'll stick with the hand-held SCT Ted offers, as well as his services. __________________ 2013 2SS/RS-package Black w/IOM interior 6M Bone Stock

01-21-2013, 01:29 PM	#2
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	SCT Tuner from Jannetty!!! No further questions needed!!! He is the "Master" Tuner on the 5th Gens, and can e-mail you a custom tune to upload on your handheld SCT.