what exactly is a tuner?

trebel14 · February 9th, 2007, 01:38 AM

Hey sorry guys i ran a search and didnt really get what i was looking for. maybe i just dont know how to use it :-( well in any case i here people talking about getting a tuner? what exactly is a tuner? thanks

WilltheThrill · February 9th, 2007, 02:30 AM

its a device u can plug into your cars electrical system and u can change settings and adjust things to get max horsepower and performance out of your car, I think u might be able to adjust things like air-fuel ratio, timing, stuff like that, Ive never had one but Ive heard about them some

trebel14 · February 9th, 2007, 02:38 AM

ok so is there alot of diff in having one? does it burn up your engine faster etc? thanks

sonicblue · February 9th, 2007, 06:27 AM

it wont hurt ur engine. you can get tunes put in them so you donthave to mess with the settings also.

Jucostud · February 9th, 2007, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by trebel14

ok so is there alot of diff in having one? does it burn up your engine faster etc? thanks

It can give better gas mileage also if you tune it right

trebel14 · February 9th, 2007, 01:14 PM

so are they not a very big thing? as in its just something small doesnt make very much diff just maybe a little gas milage? i ran across some that werent to bad expensive i thought if they were worth it i might get one.

Jucostud · February 9th, 2007, 01:58 PM

They are a very big thing once to start modding your car. For every mod you buy, you will get a better gain from it if you tune your engine to know it has that new part on it.

jEEd · February 9th, 2007, 04:59 PM

is it worth doing dynotunes($110) over getting a tuner then getting tunes for your car (that you have to pay for...($400+tunes by professional) ??

opinions? because dont you still have to buy the tunes and such .. ? im not sure since i dont own one..

sonicblue · February 9th, 2007, 06:29 PM

putting your car on a dyno and having a proffessional tune it is much better than a handheld tuner. but if you arent that heavily modded a handheld tuner will work fine or get someone to put a tune on there for your mods.

jEEd · February 9th, 2007, 06:42 PM

when you say "get someone to put a tune on there for your mods" what do you mean?

HMUSN · February 9th, 2007, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by jEEd

when you say "get someone to put a tune on there for your mods" what do you mean?

tell your tuner your mod list as he will write a tune for you based on it.

trebel14 · February 9th, 2007, 10:24 PM

how much is the avg, handheld tuner? one for just like a couple smaller mods?

HMUSN · February 10th, 2007, 08:31 AM

they run around 400 bucks

jtillman44 · February 12th, 2007, 07:46 PM

sct just came out with an awesome tuner / dyno estimator and data logger that stays in your car and works hinda like one of those bully dog pda systems

jtillman44 · February 12th, 2007, 07:47 PM

it will run about 600 thats the only problem

mystang0673 · February 19th, 2007, 11:15 AM

if i buy a tuner now for a 97 gt, non pi, and then put a pi motor in. will that change anything for the tuner. like will i have to buy another one for the 99+ stangs. also. if a tuner says it tunes 98 and up. what is the difference in that and the 97. i know the 98 came with 25 more hp but they were pretty much the same thing. both have obd2 ports i believe

HMUSN · February 19th, 2007, 11:52 AM

just make sure to erase the tune from your 97 motor before you take out the motor and you can still use the same tuner on your next engine.

mystang0673 · February 20th, 2007, 11:16 AM

will a 99-04 tuner work on a 97 engine. i know that sounds stupid. but. just figured id ask

HMUSN · February 20th, 2007, 11:49 AM

as long as your engine is obd2 it will work..

i think it is but don't quote me on that...

look for a plug under your steering wheel near the center consol that is where you would plug in the xcal.

February 9th, 2007, 01:38 AM	#1
trebel14 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	what exactly is a tuner? Hey sorry guys i ran a search and didnt really get what i was looking for. maybe i just dont know how to use it :-( well in any case i here people talking about getting a tuner? what exactly is a tuner? thanks

February 9th, 2007, 06:27 AM	#4
sonicblue Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dalzell, south carolina Posts: 1,436 iTrader: 0 reviews	it wont hurt ur engine. you can get tunes put in them so you donthave to mess with the settings also. __________________ 1990 5.0 getting all fixed up for next season 2004 mustang gt 520rwhp, 491 trq sold

February 9th, 2007, 01:58 PM	#7
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	They are a very big thing once to start modding your car. For every mod you buy, you will get a better gain from it if you tune your engine to know it has that new part on it. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

February 9th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#8
jEEd Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 154 iTrader: 0 reviews	is it worth doing dynotunes($110) over getting a tuner then getting tunes for your car (that you have to pay for...($400+tunes by professional) ?? opinions? because dont you still have to buy the tunes and such .. ? im not sure since i dont own one.. __________________

February 9th, 2007, 06:29 PM	#9
sonicblue Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dalzell, south carolina Posts: 1,436 iTrader: 0 reviews	putting your car on a dyno and having a proffessional tune it is much better than a handheld tuner. but if you arent that heavily modded a handheld tuner will work fine or get someone to put a tune on there for your mods. __________________ 1990 5.0 getting all fixed up for next season 2004 mustang gt 520rwhp, 491 trq sold

February 9th, 2007, 02:38 AM	#3
trebel14 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok so is there alot of diff in having one? does it burn up your engine faster etc? thanks

February 9th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#6
trebel14 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	so are they not a very big thing? as in its just something small doesnt make very much diff just maybe a little gas milage? i ran across some that werent to bad expensive i thought if they were worth it i might get one.

February 9th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#10
jEEd Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 154 iTrader: 0 reviews	when you say "get someone to put a tune on there for your mods" what do you mean? __________________

February 9th, 2007, 10:24 PM	#12
trebel14 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much is the avg, handheld tuner? one for just like a couple smaller mods?

February 10th, 2007, 08:31 AM	#13
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	they run around 400 bucks __________________

February 12th, 2007, 07:46 PM	#14
jtillman44 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	sct just came out with an awesome tuner / dyno estimator and data logger that stays in your car and works hinda like one of those bully dog pda systems

February 12th, 2007, 07:47 PM	#15
jtillman44 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	it will run about 600 thats the only problem

February 19th, 2007, 11:15 AM	#16
mystang0673 MM Fanatic 6.82@100mph 1.45 60' Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,260 iTrader: 0 reviews	if i buy a tuner now for a 97 gt, non pi, and then put a pi motor in. will that change anything for the tuner. like will i have to buy another one for the 99+ stangs. also. if a tuner says it tunes 98 and up. what is the difference in that and the 97. i know the 98 came with 25 more hp but they were pretty much the same thing. both have obd2 ports i believe __________________

February 19th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#17
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	just make sure to erase the tune from your 97 motor before you take out the motor and you can still use the same tuner on your next engine. __________________

February 20th, 2007, 11:16 AM	#18
mystang0673 MM Fanatic 6.82@100mph 1.45 60' Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,260 iTrader: 0 reviews	will a 99-04 tuner work on a 97 engine. i know that sounds stupid. but. just figured id ask __________________

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February 20th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#19
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	as long as your engine is obd2 it will work.. i think it is but don't quote me on that... look for a plug under your steering wheel near the center consol that is where you would plug in the xcal. __________________

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