chip or tune
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chip or tune
i have a 95 gt and i know that the stock computer will not run mods that i am going to do. i have explorer heads and intake and a tkf stage 1 cam. i was wanting to put them in this week, but i think i am going to hold off because i don't know of anywhere to get a good tune. i was wondering if i could just get a custom chip, or should i just try to find somewhere that will do the tune? i know there is nowhere around here that would do a tune i would probably have to travel a bit. also i have heard of putting the fox computers into sn95 does anyone have anything to say about that. is it recomended or should i stay away from that? thanks for any help
#4
RE: chip or tune
the cam should be liveable the computer doesn't take well to really low ls i believe the the trickflow stg1 has a ls of 114 so it should be fine and surge a little when its cold after it warms up it should be fine until u can get it tuned
#6
RE: chip or tune
The sn95 computer can have problems with anything that changes the load calculations, as load is utilized more heavily in the sn95 computer.
This means changes in the intake, MAF, or cam can result in idle control issues.
How bad, will depend on the combo used.
The best answer is to get it tuned or buy a tuner.
The fox computer is still a 'Stock' tune, so it won't be worth all the conversion time/money.
A tweecer or PMS seems to be the best option for the DIY guys. I started with a tweecer several months ago, and have enjoyed the results.
If you don't think you will have the patience to tune your own engine, then a dyno tune will work just as well.
MOST mail order chips will not be able to adjust for most modifications, like the MAF and cam.
It depends on your future plans for the car too.
This means changes in the intake, MAF, or cam can result in idle control issues.
How bad, will depend on the combo used.
The best answer is to get it tuned or buy a tuner.
The fox computer is still a 'Stock' tune, so it won't be worth all the conversion time/money.
A tweecer or PMS seems to be the best option for the DIY guys. I started with a tweecer several months ago, and have enjoyed the results.
If you don't think you will have the patience to tune your own engine, then a dyno tune will work just as well.
MOST mail order chips will not be able to adjust for most modifications, like the MAF and cam.
It depends on your future plans for the car too.
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