Does anyone tune there own car?

hooliganryder · January 10th, 2012, 08:41 AM

I want to learn to tune my Own car. I have access to a dyno.. Where would be a good place to start?

Tang Stang · January 10th, 2012, 08:55 AM

I tune my own cars using SCT's Pro Racer Package software and XCalibrator 2's. No matter what hardware/software you go with, it is a steep learning curve, and you can easily destroy an engine if you make a mistake. That being said, if you're constantly making changes to your car(s) and needing to retune, or if you simply want the ability to make adjustments to the tune at will, it is very much worth the cost/time in my opinion.

A tuning manual and some hands on time with the software is the place to start. Don Lasota has a number of tuning manuals, videos, and guides available: SCT; Tuning guides; LaSota Racing Ford Tuning Index

NickPohlAandP · January 10th, 2012, 08:59 AM

Another software to use is the Delta Force Commando software. That is what I will be using. The Commando software comes with the Special Forces program, which will do a base tune for you after you answer some simple questions about your engine setup. After you get your base tune, Commando will allow you to go into your tune and make fine adjustments based upon your data logging.

Tang Stang · January 10th, 2012, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by NickPohlAandP

After you get your base tune, Commando will allow you to go into your tune and make fine adjustments based upon your data logging.

That's true with any tuning software. You make adjustments to the tune file based on what you see in your datalogs.

hooliganryder · January 10th, 2012, 09:22 AM

I've got a sct x3 is there a certain software I have to use?

Tang Stang · January 10th, 2012, 09:26 AM

If you want to use your SCT X3, you're going to have to use SCT's software.

NickPohlAandP · January 10th, 2012, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Tang Stang

If you want to use your SCT X3, you're going to have to use SCT's software.

Exactly. SCT has the Pro Racer software. I think that's what it's called.

hooliganryder · January 10th, 2012, 10:48 AM

Yeah it's like 400 for software and book

02GT89 · January 10th, 2012, 11:10 AM

I tune my own car with delta force sniper software it's a down and dirty tuner for the fine prints I guess how some put it.

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Cabikejumper · January 10th, 2012, 12:03 PM

Try romradier

January 10th, 2012, 08:41 AM	#1
hooliganryder Regular 00 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: mcewen tn Posts: 393 iTrader: 0 reviews	Does anyone tune there own car? I want to learn to tune my Own car. I have access to a dyno.. Where would be a good place to start? __________________ Cms stage 2 cams 04 explorer aluminum engine spec 3 clutch sct x3 k and n cai 410 gears underdrive pulleys roush short throw

January 10th, 2012, 08:55 AM	#2
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,961 iTrader: 2 reviews	I tune my own cars using SCT's Pro Racer Package software and XCalibrator 2's. No matter what hardware/software you go with, it is a steep learning curve, and you can easily destroy an engine if you make a mistake. That being said, if you're constantly making changes to your car(s) and needing to retune, or if you simply want the ability to make adjustments to the tune at will, it is very much worth the cost/time in my opinion. A tuning manual and some hands on time with the software is the place to start. Don Lasota has a number of tuning manuals, videos, and guides available: SCT; Tuning guides; LaSota Racing Ford Tuning Index __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

January 10th, 2012, 08:59 AM	#3
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	Another software to use is the Delta Force Commando software. That is what I will be using. The Commando software comes with the Special Forces program, which will do a base tune for you after you answer some simple questions about your engine setup. After you get your base tune, Commando will allow you to go into your tune and make fine adjustments based upon your data logging. __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

January 10th, 2012, 09:22 AM	#5
hooliganryder Regular 00 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: mcewen tn Posts: 393 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've got a sct x3 is there a certain software I have to use? __________________ Cms stage 2 cams 04 explorer aluminum engine spec 3 clutch sct x3 k and n cai 410 gears underdrive pulleys roush short throw

January 10th, 2012, 09:26 AM	#6
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,961 iTrader: 2 reviews	If you want to use your SCT X3, you're going to have to use SCT's software. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

January 10th, 2012, 10:48 AM	#8
hooliganryder Regular 00 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: mcewen tn Posts: 393 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah it's like 400 for software and book __________________ Cms stage 2 cams 04 explorer aluminum engine spec 3 clutch sct x3 k and n cai 410 gears underdrive pulleys roush short throw

January 10th, 2012, 11:10 AM	#9
02GT89 eating 1 ricer at a time 2002 mustang GT not sure only ran on the streets so far! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,444 iTrader: 3 reviews	I tune my own car with delta force sniper software it's a down and dirty tuner for the fine prints I guess how some put it. Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

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