Tuner? are they harmful...help

04bumpingGT · November 9th, 2009, 02:29 AM

WEll i dont know much so help please... well i had a recent post about what i should do and many said get a tuner... and so i asked my friends brother (who knows his stuff pretty well...) about getting one and he said "preset" one would mess up car....? true? and that a custom one would be WAY expenses... help?

Jakashh · November 9th, 2009, 02:32 AM

I don't think he knows what he's talking about.

04bumpingGT · November 9th, 2009, 02:36 AM

thats what im hoping .... cause i want to get one but not if it harmful...

DickH · November 9th, 2009, 04:33 AM

you will be fine with a tuner, go with sct/diablo/sniper and it will all be good

Doc8224 · November 9th, 2009, 09:52 AM

Tuner will not hurt it. If it did the companies would't sell millions of em.

zigbigadoru · November 9th, 2009, 04:01 PM

find out which tuner the nearest dyno place uses and pick that tuner

40thAnnivGT · November 9th, 2009, 09:52 PM

I have an SCT Xcal 3 tune for my car, and if he means hurting the car by making it quicker, then yeah. Other than that, no, it's perfectly fine.

Trick Tuners · November 10th, 2009, 11:50 AM

Well, a Tooner can really mess up a car, but a quality Tuner will be fine. The preloaded tunes will be ok with mild mods only.

GidEup · November 11th, 2009, 04:25 PM

I had problems with the custom tune on my Xcal3, however, AM was very helpful and kept working with me until we got one that didnt cause any issues.

mylilboostedpony · November 11th, 2009, 04:29 PM

got my livewire with a custom tune and i couldnt be happier

NastyFX4 · November 14th, 2009, 06:13 PM

No. Programmers are perfectly safe. It's just the issue of finding a competent tuner who knows what they are doing. I'd only let a handful of people tune my car. There are a of people out there who think they know what they are doing but have no idea. Most of the reputable tuners can write custom mail order tunes that are better than the "local" guy. I had my car tuned by VMP Tuning when I had bolt ons. I ordered a mail order tune and than eventually got a dyno tune. Justin from VMP Tuning told me it'd be the case but I only gained about 3 rwhp between the two tunes. I'd highly recommend VMP Tuning for custom tuning. I'm making 524 rwhp on a Roush TVS on a stock longblock with 11 lbs of boost and I believe that the only reason why my motor has held together is because of good tuning. This is what you want.

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takiller · November 17th, 2009, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by Trick Tuners

Well, a Tooner can really mess up a car, but a quality Tuner will be fine. The preloaded tunes will be ok with mild mods only.

+1 ^^^
ive been running a pre set tune with my xcal 3 and its been running just fine. if you ever get f/i of any kind that you wanna be careful with a pre set tune. thats when you wanna spend a little more and get a custom. and a few hundred bucks to get a custom tune is not expensive. its either that or a blown motor. i think the custom would be cheaper. MO

AMNick · November 17th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Jakashh

I don't think he knows what he's talking about.

+1 Tuners are safe if you go with a reputable dealer. If you have mild bolt-ons you are fine with the preloaded "canned" tunes too. Or you can get a custom tune dialed in for your setup. I am a big fan of SCT personally. I have had a custom tuned SCT Eliminator chip from us in my fox the past 5 years and it runs like a champ. Ford Mustang Chips & Mustang Tuners at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

pyschopath76 · November 17th, 2009, 04:10 PM

yeah i dont think he knows what he was talking about. Why would these companies sell so many of them if they f**ked up peoples rides. im bout to get one cuz im finally done with all my bolt ons and i wanna get the girl running as smooth as possible. ill let you know how it comes out!!

M.P. Cobra Fan · November 17th, 2009, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by pyschopath76

yeah i dont think he knows what he was talking about. Why would these companies sell so many of them if they f**ked up peoples rides.

Companies still sell Lambo doors, Euro lights, and 24" chrome whels and those fuck up peoples cars!

03_StangGuy · November 17th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by zigbigadoru

find out which tuner the nearest dyno place uses and pick that tuner

Def the best idea, since your tuner will do most of the changes anyway, best to let him work with what he knows. Your more likely to get a good tune and not have issues.

Herrmann "T" · November 17th, 2009, 04:34 PM

I run the 93 octane canned Brenspeed and I'm happy I would like to say make sure you are pumping what ever tune you go with nothing against the Mom& Pop stores but I got not so 93 and it ran like crap I run Shell or Mobil or Sunoco and never seem to have a problem since!

Rich11 · November 18th, 2009, 03:44 PM

i gotta question to on american muscle i saw this mayb i was reading it wrong
Custom Tunes that Can't be Mail Ordered at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! thts the link, so does it mean if u hav a s/c they program the turner for it?

pyschopath76 · November 18th, 2009, 04:02 PM

if your supercharged you should be getting your tune at a dyno shop not a mail order tune (correct me if im wrong here anybody)

Trick Tuners · November 18th, 2009, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by pyschopath76

if your supercharged you should be getting your tune at a dyno shop not a mail order tune (correct me if im wrong here anybody)

I've tuned a ton of wild combos over email. Stage 3 heads, cams, boost, whatever. It takes a bit longer, and won't make the last few hp as a dyno tune, but its a great option if you don't have a local dyno tuner.
Information on email tunes and the free retunes - Trick Tuners Forums

November 9th, 2009, 02:29 AM	#1
04bumpingGT Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tuner? are they harmful...help WEll i dont know much so help please... well i had a recent post about what i should do and many said get a tuner... and so i asked my friends brother (who knows his stuff pretty well...) about getting one and he said "preset" one would mess up car....? true? and that a custom one would be WAY expenses... help?

November 9th, 2009, 02:32 AM	#2
Jakashh hello Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,440 iTrader: 1 reviews	I don't think he knows what he's talking about. __________________ "It's okay to eat fish 'Cause they don't have any feelings. Something in the way, mmm Something in the way, yeah, mmm" -Kurt Cobain

November 9th, 2009, 04:33 AM	#4
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 3,948 iTrader: 2 reviews	you will be fine with a tuner, go with sct/diablo/sniper and it will all be good __________________ Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time. Click here for your tuning needs My slow paced budget 5.4 dohc build

November 9th, 2009, 09:52 AM	#5
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	Tuner will not hurt it. If it did the companies would't sell millions of em. __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

November 10th, 2009, 11:50 AM	#8
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,471 iTrader: 3 reviews	Well, a Tooner can really mess up a car, but a quality Tuner will be fine. The preloaded tunes will be ok with mild mods only. __________________ 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

November 9th, 2009, 02:36 AM	#3
04bumpingGT Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats what im hoping .... cause i want to get one but not if it harmful...

November 9th, 2009, 09:52 PM	#7
40thAnnivGT Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 12.35 @ 116 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Parma, Ohio Posts: 967 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have an SCT Xcal 3 tune for my car, and if he means hurting the car by making it quicker, then yeah. Other than that, no, it's perfectly fine.

November 11th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#9
GidEup Regular 2002 Mustang GT Slower than your ability to post a question that can easily be found via search Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 213 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had problems with the custom tune on my Xcal3, however, AM was very helpful and kept working with me until we got one that didnt cause any issues.

November 11th, 2009, 04:29 PM	#10
mylilboostedpony Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 787 iTrader: 0 reviews	got my livewire with a custom tune and i couldnt be happier __________________ Отряд милиции особого назначения White Mustang Crew Co-Founder

November 14th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#11
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,030 iTrader: 8 reviews	No. Programmers are perfectly safe. It's just the issue of finding a competent tuner who knows what they are doing. I'd only let a handful of people tune my car. There are a of people out there who think they know what they are doing but have no idea. Most of the reputable tuners can write custom mail order tunes that are better than the "local" guy. I had my car tuned by VMP Tuning when I had bolt ons. I ordered a mail order tune and than eventually got a dyno tune. Justin from VMP Tuning told me it'd be the case but I only gained about 3 rwhp between the two tunes. I'd highly recommend VMP Tuning for custom tuning. I'm making 524 rwhp on a Roush TVS on a stock longblock with 11 lbs of boost and I believe that the only reason why my motor has held together is because of good tuning. This is what you want. VMP Tuning - Buy Ford SCT & GM Custom Handheld Flash Tuners Performance Economy Towing: Custom Tuned SCT X3 Flash Tuner for Ford Vehicle from VMP __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

November 17th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#14
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i dont think he knows what he was talking about. Why would these companies sell so many of them if they f**ked up peoples rides. im bout to get one cuz im finally done with all my bolt ons and i wanna get the girl running as smooth as possible. ill let you know how it comes out!! __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 17th, 2009, 04:34 PM	#17
Herrmann "T" Newbie 2006 GT ?? Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 41 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Brenspeed tune SCTx3 I run the 93 octane canned Brenspeed and I'm happy I would like to say make sure you are pumping what ever tune you go with nothing against the Mom& Pop stores but I got not so 93 and it ran like crap I run Shell or Mobil or Sunoco and never seem to have a problem since!

November 18th, 2009, 03:44 PM	#18
Rich11 MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang GT 12.70@ 113.50 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 3,420 iTrader: 3 reviews	i gotta question to on american muscle i saw this mayb i was reading it wrong Custom Tunes that Can't be Mail Ordered at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! thts the link, so does it mean if u hav a s/c they program the turner for it? __________________ 403rwhp/403rwtq. Tuned by Horsepower By Hermann M.A.D. #11 November Bday Pres.

November 18th, 2009, 04:02 PM	#19
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	if your supercharged you should be getting your tune at a dyno shop not a mail order tune (correct me if im wrong here anybody) __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

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Tuner? are they harmful...help

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