Tuning Question

alabamastanger · February 6th, 2008, 11:47 AM

I just got a 2000 GT mostly stock, with K&N CAI, and Bassani Cat-back. I've read a lot about tuning. Do I have to buy my own tuner and take it to someone to tune my car, or can I just take it to a shop and have my car tuned.

Any tips? Suggestions?

Thnks

2000stangGT · February 6th, 2008, 11:59 AM

you really don't need a tune with just those mods.

but you can tune your car if you buy a programmer, have a wideband 02 and know what your doing.

but most people take it to a shop.

stanglifemike · February 6th, 2008, 12:04 PM

You need to go to your local performance shop( or whoever is going to be tuning your car). See what kind of software they use, probably SCT. Then you can buy a handheld tuner. Like said though, you really dont need one untill you get a few more mods.

Hawaiianbro · February 6th, 2008, 12:11 PM

Well when I got my stang it was diablo tuned with the diablo tuner. The tuning is saved on it from what the tech told me. But I shouldnt have to retune it after disconnecting the battery right?

Hawaiianbro · February 6th, 2008, 12:12 PM

and ya it was dynod before I got it. and from the tune it was saved on the diablo tuner.

Also would adding bolt ons after a tune would the ECU just adapt to the add ons and gain more power?

the real shocker · February 6th, 2008, 12:28 PM

You don't have to reload anything if you disconnect the battery. It is stored in the computer until you pull it out or have the computer reflashed

Trick Tuners · February 6th, 2008, 12:58 PM

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dcrow · February 6th, 2008, 10:57 PM

imo i would not invest in a tune until you start going f/i,spraying or running heads and cams or rebuilding motor.
my tune cost me 800.00 but i have a paxton on my car.

dude496 · February 7th, 2008, 01:34 AM

If your just talking about getting a mail order tune (ie a sct xcal), then ya sure go for it...if your talking about dyno tuning your car, dont bother with your current mods.

February 6th, 2008, 11:47 AM	#1
alabamastanger Regular 1983 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 121 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tuning Question I just got a 2000 GT mostly stock, with K&N CAI, and Bassani Cat-back. I've read a lot about tuning. Do I have to buy my own tuner and take it to someone to tune my car, or can I just take it to a shop and have my car tuned. Any tips? Suggestions? Thnks

February 6th, 2008, 11:59 AM	#2
2000stangGT Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Gt 13.56 @ 106 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT Posts: 806 iTrader: 0 reviews	you really don't need a tune with just those mods. but you can tune your car if you buy a programmer, have a wideband 02 and know what your doing. but most people take it to a shop. __________________ JLT - Accufab - MPH Heads - VT Stage 2 N/A cams Manley Valves/Springs - Centerforce Dual Friction BBK LT's - BBK o/r H - Bassani catback FRPP 4.10s - XCAL2 - BBK UDP's 306rwhp/333rwtq

February 6th, 2008, 12:04 PM	#3
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	You need to go to your local performance shop( or whoever is going to be tuning your car). See what kind of software they use, probably SCT. Then you can buy a handheld tuner. Like said though, you really dont need one untill you get a few more mods. __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

February 6th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#6
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	You don't have to reload anything if you disconnect the battery. It is stored in the computer until you pull it out or have the computer reflashed __________________

February 6th, 2008, 12:58 PM	#7
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,467 iTrader: 3 reviews	Email Tunes Explained __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

February 6th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#4
Hawaiianbro Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Warren County, Va Posts: 840 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well when I got my stang it was diablo tuned with the diablo tuner. The tuning is saved on it from what the tech told me. But I shouldnt have to retune it after disconnecting the battery right?

February 6th, 2008, 12:12 PM	#5
Hawaiianbro Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Warren County, Va Posts: 840 iTrader: 0 reviews	and ya it was dynod before I got it. and from the tune it was saved on the diablo tuner. Also would adding bolt ons after a tune would the ECU just adapt to the add ons and gain more power?

February 6th, 2008, 10:57 PM	#8
dcrow Regular 2001 mustang bullitt Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san antonio,tx Posts: 297 iTrader: 0 reviews	imo i would not invest in a tune until you start going f/i,spraying or running heads and cams or rebuilding motor. my tune cost me 800.00 but i have a paxton on my car. __________________ 2001 bullitt mmr 900 LB,stg 2 blwr cams,spec clutch,alum flywheel,novi 2000,intercooled,gt pump,80lb injectors,3:73gears,bbk ceramic shorties,bbk xpipe,bbk 65mm tb,flowmaster catback,steedatriax.eibachsprings,m&m lower control arms,ford alum ds.

February 7th, 2008, 01:34 AM	#9
dude496 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,371 iTrader: 2 reviews	If your just talking about getting a mail order tune (ie a sct xcal), then ya sure go for it...if your talking about dyno tuning your car, dont bother with your current mods.

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