Do tuners really make a difference?
07-14-2006, 10:47 AM
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Do tuners really make a difference?
I've been giving alot of thought to getting a SCT X Cal 2 but then it does cost a pretty penny... will i be amazed at the differences i see with it or will i not be completely satisfied? i plan on gettin a few more things in a few weeks but is tihs very necessary?
07-14-2006, 11:02 AM
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RE: Do tuners really make a difference?
Well, since you have nitrouscoming, you really dont have a choice. You need to get the tuner to run it without blowing your motor, unless you just use a 50 shot or less. You have a few mods and you would probably notice a small increase in power if you have it dyno tuned by a professional.
07-14-2006, 11:04 AM
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RE: Do tuners really make a difference?
The thing w/ Tuners is that it allows you adjustability, so you can tweak it until you get the best setup for your vehicle. Although it comes w/ the three tuners, you can also adjust the settings.
The great thing is that the tuners can be reprogrammed (the new tunes can be emailed to you) as you add mods, so it's an awesome investment if you're planning to continue modifying the vehicle.
We're going to have a Group Buy on these coming up, so look out because you'll be able to get it at an awesome price!
Lizzie
The great thing is that the tuners can be reprogrammed (the new tunes can be emailed to you) as you add mods, so it's an awesome investment if you're planning to continue modifying the vehicle.
We're going to have a Group Buy on these coming up, so look out because you'll be able to get it at an awesome price!
Lizzie
07-14-2006, 02:39 PM
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RE: Do tuners really make a difference?
All the mods you see in my sig were on my car BEFORE i got it tuned. I put down 227WHP and 269WTQ. AFTER tuning by P and J speed shop I went to 251WHP and 299WTQ. I'll take thos gains any day, especially since i only paid $175 for the tuner!
07-14-2006, 03:14 PM
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RE: Do tuners really make a difference?
Yea tuners definitely made a difference, at least to me. My car gained 20hp and 22ft-lb of torque! I was amazed I wasnt expecting it to be that high. Also as yellowstang said, its pretty much a must if you have an automatic tranny. I definitely reccomend getting it.
07-14-2006, 05:03 PM
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RE: Do tuners really make a difference?
dont have an auto tranny its manual, and are you guys talking such big gains by a shops tune or the SCT handheld... im curious if the handheld makes those power gains? and to that guy who only paid 175 ur lucky if i get the tuner ill fork out 370 sumtin...
07-14-2006, 05:22 PM
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RE: Do tuners really make a difference?
ORIGINAL: Sebski
dont have an auto tranny its manual, and are you guys talking such big gains by a shops tune or the SCT handheld... im curious if the handheld makes those power gains? and to that guy who only paid 175 ur lucky if i get the tuner ill fork out 370 sumtin...
dont have an auto tranny its manual, and are you guys talking such big gains by a shops tune or the SCT handheld... im curious if the handheld makes those power gains? and to that guy who only paid 175 ur lucky if i get the tuner ill fork out 370 sumtin...