when to tune.

Codeman · February 10th, 2010, 10:02 PM

I think that in certain situations you can easily gain 20 hp. If you have a car with ported heads, intake, and full bolt ons and you are running the stock tune, then you dyno tune it and use 93 you will see a 20 hp gain between the run on the stock tune and on the 93. I know you guys are talking about just stock tunes, but i bet you can get right around 10 hp.

Matt. · February 10th, 2010, 10:28 PM

Gains have been seen of up to 20rwhp and 22 lbs of torque on stock 99-04 v6's . But that dose not stand for ever case.

Codeman · February 10th, 2010, 10:39 PM

hmm, interesting. i may have to get a new tune. i made the mistake of buying the tuner with preloaded tunes on it so i do not get the free tunes from am. i tried calling them but the guys was like la de da. lol. so i figured whatever i can deal with it. so i am just running pretty basic tunes. i will have to get a custom one this spring when i get my mods done. hopefully it makes a big difference.

9986paulk · February 10th, 2010, 10:46 PM

oh, well if we're talking about a dyno tune, or with other mods that previously didn't have a tune , then yeah probably a bit over 20 hp. But just the tunes you get on a tuner aren't going to get that.

clidefr0g · February 11th, 2010, 01:49 AM

good

I wana learn to do everything my self, i have some very basic experience since we owned a tire store for a long time, but my main issue is not having all the right tools and money

mcqueen · February 11th, 2010, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by clidefr0g

good I wana learn to do everything my self, i have some very basic experience since we owned a tire store for a long time, but my main issue is not having all the right tools and money

There's a special software required for most of the tune and I believe it's quite expensive. Once you have the tune then your handheld tuner will allow you to adjust a number of options, but you can't adjust options for most parts.

9986paulk · February 11th, 2010, 08:28 AM

If I remember correctly its about $1000 for the software to tune yourself.

Codeman · February 11th, 2010, 12:36 PM

I know vmp tuning sells the kit for tuning stuff your self. i do not know how much the software is, but they have the software, and then a little manual to help yourself out in tuning.

WhtStang00 · February 11th, 2010, 12:59 PM

but remember...its all in the tune

Codeman · February 11th, 2010, 01:40 PM

ok, so i just looked at vmp. and they offer the racer tuning software. it is 349 and then they have a manual for more money. but that is not too bad. they recommend getting a custom tune from them, then you can change a lot more settings from their tune, or you can simple tune it all yourself. you will need your sct tuner tho.

mcqueen · February 11th, 2010, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by Codeman

ok, so i just looked at vmp. and they offer the racer tuning software. it is 349 and then they have a manual for more money. but that is not too bad. they recommend getting a custom tune from them, then you can change a lot more settings from their tune, or you can simple tune it all yourself. you will need your sct tuner tho.

I guess $349 wouldn't be that bad, especially if you get good with it and tune other peoples' cars.

Codeman · February 11th, 2010, 03:34 PM

i do not know if that allows you to tune other peoples cars since it is only the racers software? so maybe it locks to the car you have, i do not know.

February 10th, 2010, 10:02 PM	#21
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	I think that in certain situations you can easily gain 20 hp. If you have a car with ported heads, intake, and full bolt ons and you are running the stock tune, then you dyno tune it and use 93 you will see a 20 hp gain between the run on the stock tune and on the 93. I know you guys are talking about just stock tunes, but i bet you can get right around 10 hp. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 10th, 2010, 10:28 PM	#22
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gains have been seen of up to 20rwhp and 22 lbs of torque on stock 99-04 v6's . But that dose not stand for ever case. __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

February 10th, 2010, 10:39 PM	#23
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	hmm, interesting. i may have to get a new tune. i made the mistake of buying the tuner with preloaded tunes on it so i do not get the free tunes from am. i tried calling them but the guys was like la de da. lol. so i figured whatever i can deal with it. so i am just running pretty basic tunes. i will have to get a custom one this spring when i get my mods done. hopefully it makes a big difference. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 11th, 2010, 12:36 PM	#28
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	I know vmp tuning sells the kit for tuning stuff your self. i do not know how much the software is, but they have the software, and then a little manual to help yourself out in tuning. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 11th, 2010, 12:59 PM	#29
WhtStang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 999 iTrader: 1 reviews	but remember...its all in the tune __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang\|Black Saleens 18x9\|Flowmaster 40s\|AM CAI\|8000K HIDs\|SCT XCAL III/H&R SS

February 10th, 2010, 10:46 PM	#24
9986paulk Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Youngstown Posts: 1,226 iTrader: 3 reviews	oh, well if we're talking about a dyno tune, or with other mods that previously didn't have a tune , then yeah probably a bit over 20 hp. But just the tunes you get on a tuner aren't going to get that.

February 11th, 2010, 01:49 AM	#25
clidefr0g Enthusiast 99 mustang Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 967 iTrader: 0 reviews	good I wana learn to do everything my self, i have some very basic experience since we owned a tire store for a long time, but my main issue is not having all the right tools and money

February 11th, 2010, 08:28 AM	#27
9986paulk Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Youngstown Posts: 1,226 iTrader: 3 reviews	If I remember correctly its about $1000 for the software to tune yourself.

February 11th, 2010, 01:40 PM	#30
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	ok, so i just looked at vmp. and they offer the racer tuning software. it is 349 and then they have a manual for more money. but that is not too bad. they recommend getting a custom tune from them, then you can change a lot more settings from their tune, or you can simple tune it all yourself. you will need your sct tuner tho. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 11th, 2010, 03:34 PM	#32
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	i do not know if that allows you to tune other peoples cars since it is only the racers software? so maybe it locks to the car you have, i do not know. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

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