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Old 03-11-2009, 07:53 PM
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Bama/Bren/Tillman all do sct tunes.
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Old 03-11-2009, 08:24 PM
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I have a 93 octane street/race tune from chris at tillman speed and could not be happier. Really woke the car up and I recently did a run on a dyno and the A/F ratio was perfect.
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Old 03-11-2009, 08:45 PM
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I think I'm going with a Steeda CAI and tune from Brenspeed. I see alot of positive recommendations on this forum.
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Old 03-11-2009, 08:47 PM
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Just though I should chime in.

When I first started modding my auto GT, I went the most recommended route; Steeda CIA/ Brenspeed SCT tuner. It was a night/day difference in acceleration, throttle response, etc. A whole new car.
Then I added the SLP Loudmouths and I immediately noticed a LOSS in power and acceleration. At the moment, I credited it to the fact that I was now making more "Noise per mile traveled" (there should be a scientific unit of measurement for that) I couldn't break the tires loose anymore. I also noticed the engine was pinging at WOT.
After reading around the forums, I saw that many people also noticed a perceived loss of power after adding SLP LM's and not retuning the car.

I placed my order for a 93 oct race tune at Bamachips (writing down the mods I had) and the car is back in business again. Low end power is back and the tires break loose again.

Maybe you should contact brenspeed and ask them to recheck your tune for the SLP's (though I read they don't review tunes unless you purchase new parts from them), or go the Bamachips route, which really woke my automatic up.
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Old 03-11-2009, 10:02 PM
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I had a SCT tune for a while. It wasn't bad...not that good either. I switched to Bamachips and was very impressed. They really know what their doing with automatics.

There is some truth to what the tech said at American Muscle. You might see some improvements in the way an auto shifts with an 87 octane tune, but honestly, there won't be much more horsepower over stock. If you're not going to run premium fuel and the tune to go along with it, then you're likely going to be disappointed with the results.

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Old 03-12-2009, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by valsurfer101
Daniel60 which tune gets u the best mpg??
high octanes are the best for gas mileage. Though due to the summer heat here I don't run the 93 in the summer because I get denotation.
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Old 03-13-2009, 08:50 AM
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Yhanks yea am knew i had the loudmouths i even bought them from them.

I called the guy from bama tunes and im getting my tune from him
thanks everyone
ill let you know how it works out
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Old 03-14-2009, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by valsurfer101
Yhanks yea am knew i had the loudmouths i even bought them from them.

I called the guy from bama tunes and im getting my tune from him
thanks everyone
ill let you know how it works out
What tune(s) did you order? I have his 87 per, 89 tq, 91 tq and 91 race. You will be pleased with his tunes.
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Old 03-24-2009, 12:07 AM
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sorry
i went out of town
and when i got back i had an email from americanmuscle with the 91 tune and its awesome. im still going to get the 91 race tune from bamachips but ill have to wait till i find a new job (since our economy sucks, and im probly going to wait untill i graduate in june)
but for now the performance is amazing
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Old 03-24-2009, 07:03 AM
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Excellent. Glad things are back the way they should be. Nothing like getting wood when you bury the GO pedal...

Hang tough. The job market will improve. Have patience.
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