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SGOS252382 · 11-14-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Thanks for the Props Guys, The Supercharger Canned tunes are Safe almost to the point of being Lame.

Ted.

Agreed, the problem with a lot of the generic canned tunes (one size fits all tune) is they're overly safe to the point they're giving up a lot of power.

blufin · 11-14-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SC2150

Ted somed it up perfect.

Since your in FL and have so many GOOD tuners near you, why not go with a custom tune in the area? You can have the complete SC, installed, and tuned for around $7k turn key.

That's way less than I was quoted. Something like 2k to install and tune!!!

BlownChevy · 11-14-2011, 07:04 PM

Are canned tunes safe? Do you think GM custom tuned each ZR1 and Each ZL1? The term canned tune is used loosely, every car comes with a canned tune by the definition.

Slowhawk · 11-14-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BlownChevy

Are canned tunes safe? Do you think GM custom tuned each ZR1 and Each ZL1? The term canned tune is used loosely, every car comes with a canned tune by the definition.

This is correct. Thats why almost every stock car can gain something from a custom tune. You tune in the differences.

zebra · 11-14-2011, 08:40 PM

what i think is the general meaning of 'canned tune' is a custom tune that is more aggressive than what came from the factory yet is still generic enough to apply to a wide range of vehicles with various minor mods & still work with the varying grades of fuel.

zebra · 11-15-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SC2150

Where can you buy a TVS2300 based super charger kit for $2000 installed and tuned? Sign me up!! I'll buy them all.

i think they're charging $2k to put the stuff on & tune it - not buying parts.
my install only cost $800 locally & has a good dyno & street tune for another $450

blufin · 11-15-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SC2150

Where can you buy a TVS2300 based super charger kit for $2000 installed and tuned? Sign me up!! I'll buy them all.

NO, that 2k was for the install and tune only, minus the supercharger.

Chris_B · 11-15-2011, 02:11 PM

Agreed -- the canned tunes are basically safe. They tend to be conservative, as they well should be. Many we've seen are specific adjustments to the stock tune, but don't actually correct any errors in the factory mapping. Only specific engine tuning will optimize the upgrade to deliver the most power, best throttle response and maximum fuel efficiency.

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BlownChevy Drives: 2015 1SS RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 772	Are canned tunes safe? Do you think GM custom tuned each ZR1 and Each ZL1? The term canned tune is used loosely, every car comes with a canned tune by the definition.

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Chris_B Drives: Several Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 206	Agreed -- the canned tunes are basically safe. They tend to be conservative, as they well should be. Many we've seen are specific adjustments to the stock tune, but don't actually correct any errors in the factory mapping. Only specific engine tuning will optimize the upgrade to deliver the most power, best throttle response and maximum fuel efficiency.