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Old 03-30-2011, 06:59 PM
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So i'm torn between buying Steeda UDP or a tuner... I'm aware the tuner runs a bit more but forgetting the price of the two, what do you guys think I should invest in next?
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Old 03-30-2011, 07:07 PM
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Definitely tuner. Even on a completely stock car, it will make a big difference, bigger than UDPs for sure.
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Old 03-30-2011, 07:26 PM
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The tuner without question.
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Old 03-30-2011, 07:36 PM
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What mods do you have? If I had a choice it would most def be a tuner (if I had to choose between the two). But if I had to do a mod, it would most def be gears...
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Old 03-30-2011, 08:30 PM
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If you're stuck on those 2 for sure I'd definately go with a tuner. That's gonna be my next mod that is if I don't get my LTs first xD
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Old 03-31-2011, 12:54 AM
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Most ppl will tell you to not even waste time getting UDP. Get the tuner, get an SCT X3, its awesome.
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Old 03-31-2011, 01:14 AM
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Tuner...

Even a dead stock GT will benefit from a good tune, optimised for the highest octane fuel you care to by. The stock tune is VERY conservative in both timing an fueling--the timing is not at all aggressive, and it runs pig-rich at WOT--all designed to make sure there not way in Hades that the owner could possibly damage the engine while under warranty, even with the most god-awful swill 87 octane fuel they could find.
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Originally Posted by cliffyk
Tuner...

Even a dead stock GT will benefit from a good tune, optimised for the highest octane fuel you care to by. The stock tune is VERY conservative in both timing an fueling--the timing is not at all aggressive, and it runs pig-rich at WOT--all designed to make sure there not way in Hades that the owner could possibly damage the engine while under warranty, even with the most god-awful swill 87 octane fuel they could find.
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Old 03-31-2011, 06:49 AM
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Now i have a question if i go with a higher octane fuel..is that okay?.. because for the last 15 years the car has been getting regular(83 octane?)
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Old 03-31-2011, 07:22 AM
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Going to a higher octane fuel is great, but you will need a tuner to adjust for it.

Also i'm pretty sure you meant to say 87 octane.
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