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Old 06-08-2007, 12:47 AM
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Do I need a custom tune when I am going to install a 75mm accufab throttle body/plenum and JLT cold air kit??? Or can I keep the Predator tune that I currently have? Thanks in advance!
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Keep the predator tune. You dont' need to worry about custom tunes until you get long tubes (even then can still get away w/o it) and head work.
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you'll be fine without one. Even though it wouldnt hurt to get one, it wouldnt be worth the money for another 5-10rwhp. good luck bud.
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+1 save the dyno tune for the big mods..cams..blowers ect
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Old 06-08-2007, 12:53 AM
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How do you guys go about getting your custom tune?? Do you get it via e-mail? I read in the Predator manual on how to export it to pc. Is this what everyone does or do you have to dyno it first?
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Old 06-08-2007, 12:55 AM
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they tune it while its on the dyno, hence dyno tune, best way to to it while watching the cars vital signs
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Right on! Thanks guys, I need to save a little more then the Intake and cold air kit are mine. I'm sure I'll want to dress my motor up after that since I have nothing really under the hood visible. I was kind of embarassed the other day when a friend told me to pop the hood b/c he wanted to see what was making that nice noise.(Bassani and prochamber FTW!!) So this has sparked some under hood improvements as well as power improvements until it's Kenne Bell time!
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