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Old 08-12-2009, 11:04 AM
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Default Best Bang for the buck and a few other ?'s

Hey guys I was wondering what the best bang for the buck hand held programmer is.

Also I searched the threads but couldn't find a definitive answer to the question that underdrive pulleys can cause charging issues, I run a pretty stout sound system and am worried that the pulleys will cause the alternator to undercharge.

I was also wondering if anyone has any experience with Steeda Weld On Sub-Frames.

My last question is: my seats are really worn and my interior is Black/Chocolate, (whoever thought dual color interiors were a good idea should be shot) I'm thinking about replacing the seats with summit sport seats, I have rode on them before in my friends 69 Camaro and they seem comfortable and sturdy. I am just worried about their universal mounting and fitment.

Anything helps, thanks.
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Old 08-12-2009, 12:32 PM
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I like my Sniper tuner. Very simple, effective and fun to use unless you're a complete idiot and can't follow instructions.
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Old 08-12-2009, 12:33 PM
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For handheld programmers you will get the most performance out of a custom tune specific to your vehicle and mods, plus they aren't much more than an off the shelf tune. Check out brenspeed and bama chips. Custom tunes can be loaded on to handheld programmers that accept custom tunes such as sct or diablo sport tuners. Remember everyone has their own opinions though... as for the pulleys and seats I don't know.
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Old 08-12-2009, 12:39 PM
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The only true custom tune is putting the car on a dyno. Anything other than that, you can probably do better yourself if you have a tuner that you can interface with your PC and do a little homework. that's my opinion anyways. But yes, the best tune is going to be on a dyno.
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Old 08-12-2009, 12:59 PM
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They do undercharge at an idle.
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Old 08-12-2009, 02:45 PM
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Sniper is the best bang for the buck tuner
Buy a PA performance high output alternator, you will be fine.
As long as you buy Full Length weld on SFCs, you will be happy. I have the UPR ones and they are fantastic.
I know jack sh*t about seats lol
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Old 08-12-2009, 03:51 PM
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Holy Sh*t that alternator is $370, I'd rather just save the money and put the combined $500 toward a blower or new motor. Thanks for the responses though, next week I am gonna order the subframes, Steeda Tri-Ax, BBK CAI, AM Headlights, FRPP 3.73's and then do a full tune up on the car.
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Old 08-12-2009, 04:15 PM
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dont go with the bbk cai, a drop in k&n will do about the same. i found this out after i done purchased a cai. just search it and you can find all the info
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Old 08-12-2009, 04:17 PM
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btw, i love my sniper program!
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