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Old 08-14-2010, 12:08 PM
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i was just wondering what i should do get my car dyno tuned or buy a chip. I have many mods done to my 89 gt but i still feel its not living up to what she can. Here are my mods.
GT40 heads
cobra upper and lower intake
bbk 75mm tb
mass air c&l intake tube knn cone
1.7 roller rockers boar 30
msd ignition msd coil (coming soon msd distributor)
under drive pulleys
h pipe with exhaust
flex a light fan
24lbs injectors
255 ford racing fuel
Comp can kit 35-302-8 i dont know what specs you need from the cam.

plz any help would me very much appreciated.
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Old 08-14-2010, 03:10 PM
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You do realize that when the car gets dyno tuned, they install a chip... right?
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Old 08-14-2010, 10:10 PM
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Yes i know that but you can order chips online and have them programed. i want to know whats the best way because i would have to travel 3 hours to the closest dyno and it cost more then just getting a chip online.
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Old 08-14-2010, 11:23 PM
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ordering a chip will just give you a generic tune, which may not be optimal for your setup.
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Old 08-15-2010, 01:31 AM
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go ahead and get the true dyno tune, its worth the money
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Old 08-15-2010, 10:37 AM
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yup have the tuner burn the chip specifically for you.

cost about $500 but then a retune each time after is only like $250-ish
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Old 08-15-2010, 11:37 AM
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okay thank you very much guys
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