I have a 01 GT Conv. 83K, K&N filter, removed silencer (not that that matters), and synthetic fluids.
I keep hearing about a dyno tune. What is all involved?? I would like to get my car tuned properly, and was wondering the best way to do it.
I heard about the tuners as well, but cant afford a $400 peice of equipment now.

Thanks,
Phil

 

If all you have is a K&N air filter a dyno tune is not required.

 

+1^. a dyno tune will not help you however a canned tune from a tuner would greatly help you out since that looks like what your going for but unfortantly yes you will have to dish out 400 bucks to do so!!

 

Dyno/street tuning is always better than a canned tune but it may not be too beneficial for you right now. Mustangs benefit a fair amount from a tune and either way if you get your car dyno tuned you will have to buy a tuner on top of the price of the dyno tune.

I suggest getting a Sniper tuner because it's the only one where you can create your own tune (cannish sorta) but you can tinker wtih timing and fueling (you should have a AF wideband though) and if you are in the east I think a lot of dyno tuners use Sniper products so you can get a dyno tune with it later down the road...

 

Damn, well now you guys have got me searching for tuners

What about the Diablo Predator tuner? Seems simple enough of a tuner for a beginner. I like the details on it and it has recieved some great reviews on the item.

 

A 93 octane tune, whether performed using a dyno, without a dyno by someone who knows what they are doing, or by you using a tuner, learning to tune, and the "butt-dyno" will make a very noticeable difference over the OEM 87 octane tune--particularly through increased torque in the mid-range and up, at WOT.

The OEM tune is has conservative timing and is a bit rich in open loop, no doubt to minimise the possibility of warranty covered engine damage.

The Delta Force Tuning, Special Forces package is quite user friendly, well supported, and is the start of a system that can grow with you by upgrading to their Command tuning software.

I have never had anyone not come back without a big smile after loading a 93 octane tune with 3.0° to 4.5° advance added Globally, and 1.5° to 2.0° added to the Spark Bordeline table. Special Forces lets you do this and more without having to dig through the complexity of the actual tuning files. Commando lets you do that digging.

BTW, a good "dyno tune" will cost $350 or more depending on how it's done...

 

Why not buy a used hand held tuner for now? I just sold mine for $175.