Tune Question

GTNorm · October 17th, 2006, 07:49 PM

I have been reading the MM forum for a few months and hear alot about getting a "tune" done. I had a Roushcharger installed on my mustang when it was brand new and they sent the computer brain up to Roush to reprogram it. They said I had to burn 93 octane fuel or risk blowing up my motor. Is that considered a tune or should I be checking out a dyno tune place? Naturally if there is more power easily available I want it. Thanks Norm

FireryDriver · October 17th, 2006, 09:42 PM

hmm I'm not too sure but I believe when they reprogrammed your computer that is a tune. Tunes are pretty much when you change around the cars programming so you can modify it's idle rpms etc..

itschristorres8 · October 17th, 2006, 11:10 PM

with a s.c i wouldnt take a chance, dyno tune it so everything is perfect

99mustang232 · October 17th, 2006, 11:54 PM

almost every car is different if you want it done right take it to get dyno tuned where the shop will read the air/fuel ratios and tweak the timing and turn on/off stuff, and a lot of neat tricks with aftermarket stuff like SCT or Diablo. they will provide dyno printouts, not sure where you are located but here is a link to a local shop of ours so you can see general costs: dtp racing

Drgnracin72 · October 18th, 2006, 01:00 AM

a true custom tune will also improve your power and driveabilty down low as well as make it safer

whtleroy4you · October 18th, 2006, 07:59 AM

if roush did the computer re-programming and i am guessing a real roush racing place installed the SC then it was probaly tuned mildly becuase it sapposed to keep the factory warrenty and what have you. but if you get it tuned you could get more ponies out of it. and roush most likley installed a their standard "4.6l 3v super charger 6 psi." program but every engine/mod is a little differnt, custom tune couldnt hurt.

ChrisJ · October 18th, 2006, 08:26 AM

Go to a dyno shop and get them to tune your car in...You will pick up a few poneys...

GTNorm · October 18th, 2006, 03:59 PM

Thanks guys! I apprecite all the answers and opinions. Next question....what do they typically charge for a dyno tune? I'd hate to get ripped off for more than it's worth.

forensicsteve · October 22nd, 2006, 01:30 PM

I highly recommend a dyno-tune. After having Procharger installed car was running a little lean. The dyno-tune fixed the problem and gave me 3 tunes that I can plug in at will. A safe tune delivering 450 rwhp, an agressive tune with 480 rwhp and a race tune for the track only.

I am located in Louisiana and I strongly recommend StangHi performance in Baton Rouge. They are mustang specialists.

ChrisJ · October 22nd, 2006, 01:33 PM

Is that stock internals?

I heard the new msutangs were not too boost friendly...Something about their piston skirts or something...

flattusmaximus78 · October 24th, 2006, 01:35 PM

Damn 480 rwhp, any videos?

ChrisJ · October 24th, 2006, 01:41 PM

Yeah that is nice numbers on a stock motor...

af2c40 · October 24th, 2006, 02:04 PM

What does a dyno tune cost and what do they do to the vehicle when they tune it? Are they messing with the air/fuel mixture and timimg? I am not to smart on this new modular mustang. I am trying to learn.

GTsetGO · October 24th, 2006, 02:46 PM

I paid $250 for mine after I had my cams and nitrous installed.

Pro Form · October 27th, 2006, 10:59 PM

I paid $400... 469HP...stock undies

October 17th, 2006, 07:49 PM	#1
GTNorm Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 511 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tune Question I have been reading the MM forum for a few months and hear alot about getting a "tune" done. I had a Roushcharger installed on my mustang when it was brand new and they sent the computer brain up to Roush to reprogram it. They said I had to burn 93 octane fuel or risk blowing up my motor. Is that considered a tune or should I be checking out a dyno tune place? Naturally if there is more power easily available I want it. Thanks Norm __________________ A man with experience is never at the mercy of a man with a theory.

October 17th, 2006, 09:42 PM	#2
FireryDriver Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 543 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmm I'm not too sure but I believe when they reprogrammed your computer that is a tune. Tunes are pretty much when you change around the cars programming so you can modify it's idle rpms etc.. __________________ SLP Loud mouths SLP x-pipe 4.10 gears K&N intake X-Cal II custom tune

October 17th, 2006, 11:10 PM	#3
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	with a s.c i wouldnt take a chance, dyno tune it so everything is perfect __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

October 17th, 2006, 11:54 PM	#4
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	almost every car is different if you want it done right take it to get dyno tuned where the shop will read the air/fuel ratios and tweak the timing and turn on/off stuff, and a lot of neat tricks with aftermarket stuff like SCT or Diablo. they will provide dyno printouts, not sure where you are located but here is a link to a local shop of ours so you can see general costs: dtp racing __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

October 18th, 2006, 01:00 AM	#5
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	a true custom tune will also improve your power and driveabilty down low as well as make it safer __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

October 18th, 2006, 07:59 AM	#6
whtleroy4you Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 73 iTrader: 0 reviews	if roush did the computer re-programming and i am guessing a real roush racing place installed the SC then it was probaly tuned mildly becuase it sapposed to keep the factory warrenty and what have you. but if you get it tuned you could get more ponies out of it. and roush most likley installed a their standard "4.6l 3v super charger 6 psi." program but every engine/mod is a little differnt, custom tune couldnt hurt.

October 18th, 2006, 08:26 AM	#7
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Go to a dyno shop and get them to tune your car in...You will pick up a few poneys... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 18th, 2006, 03:59 PM	#8
GTNorm Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 511 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys! I apprecite all the answers and opinions. Next question....what do they typically charge for a dyno tune? I'd hate to get ripped off for more than it's worth. __________________ A man with experience is never at the mercy of a man with a theory.

October 22nd, 2006, 01:33 PM	#10
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Is that stock internals? I heard the new msutangs were not too boost friendly...Something about their piston skirts or something... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 24th, 2006, 01:35 PM	#11
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,121 iTrader: 3 reviews	Damn 480 rwhp, any videos? __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

October 24th, 2006, 01:41 PM	#12
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Yeah that is nice numbers on a stock motor... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 24th, 2006, 02:04 PM	#13
af2c40 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Windsor Missouri Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	What does a dyno tune cost and what do they do to the vehicle when they tune it? Are they messing with the air/fuel mixture and timimg? I am not to smart on this new modular mustang. I am trying to learn.

October 24th, 2006, 02:46 PM	#14
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,081 iTrader: 10 reviews	I paid $250 for mine after I had my cams and nitrous installed. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE

October 27th, 2006, 10:59 PM	#15
Pro Form Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 112 iTrader: 0 reviews	I paid $400... 469HP...stock undies

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