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HP Gains with Tuner
#1
HP Gains with Tuner
Hello Again, Im sorry if i keep asking stupid questions but just trying to learn whats a waste of $$ and what mods arent. Anyhow, I was told that a custom tune with a CAI would give me about a 30-35hp gain on my stock 03 GT. Is this true? Now from reading on here, it seems that i can save $$ on the CAI.
Now what would be best for a stock GT, an SCT tuner or a custom tune?
Im assuming, since i dont have any mods yet, I should just get the SCT Tuner and then send it back for a free BAMA custom tune after I have added some mods? I would guess a custom tune is a waste if i dont have any mods? Im planning on the CAI/K&N drop in filter, x pipe with catback magnaflow, 3.50gears (if thats possible) and a transgo shift kit.
Whats your advise and opinions.
Now what would be best for a stock GT, an SCT tuner or a custom tune?
Im assuming, since i dont have any mods yet, I should just get the SCT Tuner and then send it back for a free BAMA custom tune after I have added some mods? I would guess a custom tune is a waste if i dont have any mods? Im planning on the CAI/K&N drop in filter, x pipe with catback magnaflow, 3.50gears (if thats possible) and a transgo shift kit.
Whats your advise and opinions.
#2
Hello Again, Im sorry if i keep asking stupid questions but just trying to learn whats a waste of $$ and what mods arent. Anyhow, I was told that a custom tune with a CAI would give me about a 30-35hp gain on my stock 03 GT. Is this true? Now from reading on here, it seems that i can save $$ on the CAI.
Now what would be best for a stock GT, an SCT tuner or a custom tune?
Im assuming, since i dont have any mods yet, I should just get the SCT Tuner and then send it back for a free BAMA custom tune after I have added some mods? I would guess a custom tune is a waste if i dont have any mods? Im planning on the CAI/K&N drop in filter, x pipe with catback magnaflow, 3.50gears (if thats possible) and a transgo shift kit.
Whats your advise and opinions.
Now what would be best for a stock GT, an SCT tuner or a custom tune?
Im assuming, since i dont have any mods yet, I should just get the SCT Tuner and then send it back for a free BAMA custom tune after I have added some mods? I would guess a custom tune is a waste if i dont have any mods? Im planning on the CAI/K&N drop in filter, x pipe with catback magnaflow, 3.50gears (if thats possible) and a transgo shift kit.
Whats your advise and opinions.
If the x-pipe is going to be catless, you'll need to adjust for that in your tune. 3.55 gears do exist, and again, a tune adjustment will be required. You may be able to forego the shift kit with shift firmness adjustments in the tune. It will be nearly as good with modest power.
Advice: Wait on the custom tune, get the exhaust and gears done at the same time, then plop for the custom tune.
#5
Hello Again, Im sorry if i keep asking stupid questions but just trying to learn whats a waste of $$ and what mods arent. Anyhow, I was told that a custom tune with a CAI would give me about a 30-35hp gain on my stock 03 GT. Is this true? Now from reading on here, it seems that i can save $$ on the CAI.
Now what would be best for a stock GT, an SCT tuner or a custom tune?
Im assuming, since i dont have any mods yet, I should just get the SCT Tuner and then send it back for a free BAMA custom tune after I have added some mods? I would guess a custom tune is a waste if i dont have any mods? Im planning on the CAI/K&N drop in filter, x pipe with catback magnaflow, 3.50gears (if thats possible) and a transgo shift kit.
Whats your advise and opinions.
Now what would be best for a stock GT, an SCT tuner or a custom tune?
Im assuming, since i dont have any mods yet, I should just get the SCT Tuner and then send it back for a free BAMA custom tune after I have added some mods? I would guess a custom tune is a waste if i dont have any mods? Im planning on the CAI/K&N drop in filter, x pipe with catback magnaflow, 3.50gears (if thats possible) and a transgo shift kit.
Whats your advise and opinions.
As to "30 to 35hp" gain from a tune, whoever told you that was full of bovine excrement. With a tune optimised for 93 octane you will find 7-10HP peak (+5%), and a 10-15HP in the mid-range--where it will be a 7% to 10% increase--and also where it's worth a lot more than anything added just before you shift.
3.55 gears are available, however as they are not much of a change from the stock 3.27s I would recommend 3.73 or 4.10 depending on your driving habits and overall plan...
#6
hey
dont mean to thread highjack but i have a 2002 with PI heads? anyway it has drop in kn, magnaflow cat back, full length subframe connectors welded in and welded axle tubes, steeda triax and frrp 4:10 gears. im also looking for alittle more with minimal fuss lol so maybe a tuner? x pipe? im gonna do a eibach pro oor sportline kit too it sits way to high. i wanna introduce her to mister whipple next winter but gotta go slow w mamma
#7
dont mean to thread highjack but i have a 2002 with PI heads? anyway it has drop in kn, magnaflow cat back, full length subframe connectors welded in and welded axle tubes, steeda triax and frrp 4:10 gears. im also looking for alittle more with minimal fuss lol so maybe a tuner? x pipe? im gonna do a eibach pro oor sportline kit too it sits way to high. i wanna introduce her to mister whipple next winter but gotta go slow w mamma
The stock tuning has very conservative ignition timing and runs pig-rich at WOT (as much as 11.0:1) so that it will never ping on 87 octane fuel under any conditions. A dead stock new-edge GT will benefit from even an 87 octane optimised tune.
I have tuned a number of stock GTs and never had anyone come back from the first drive without a grin on there face...
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Can you explain alittle more in detail about this ^. You got me really curious. I know by reading alot of your post you know these cars pretty well.
Is the stock tune that bad over a SCT CAN 87 tune?Lets say.
Thank You Cliffy ahead of time