Disappointed in Bama tune
#1
Disappointed in Bama tune
So long story short, I decided to go back to stock on my 2013 GT. I just cant seem to get the Bama 91 Race tune to function on my car. I think its running pretty lean when it gets above 4500 or so rpm. It sounds like a rattle or buzzing sound. The stock tune runs strong and feels great, so not sure what's up. I've taken 3-4 data logs and sent them in but I just cant seem to get one to run correctly. Can anyone decipher what I should be looking at in my datalogs? My knock sensor reading goes from -4.5 to 6, with a reading of 5 at WOT. I'm thinking I may try out a Steeda tune, since im using their intake just to see the difference, I just don't want to pay 150 when I already paid for a tune. I just want my car to run strong and not have to worry. Anyone have any feedback on the Steeda tunes for the 2013?
#2
Data-log your stock tune with your stock CAI. If you are getting knock and it pulls timing on your stock tune, then you are probably getting bad fuel. Or you may be getting a leak somewhere between the throttle body and where the CAI tube connects to the MAF housing. Just don't run the stock tune at WOT with the Steeda CAI in.
#3
So long story short, I decided to go back to stock on my 2013 GT. I just cant seem to get the Bama 91 Race tune to function on my car. I think its running pretty lean when it gets above 4500 or so rpm. It sounds like a rattle or buzzing sound. The stock tune runs strong and feels great, so not sure what's up. I've taken 3-4 data logs and sent them in but I just cant seem to get one to run correctly. Can anyone decipher what I should be looking at in my datalogs? My knock sensor reading goes from -4.5 to 6, with a reading of 5 at WOT. I'm thinking I may try out a Steeda tune, since im using their intake just to see the difference, I just don't want to pay 150 when I already paid for a tune. I just want my car to run strong and not have to worry. Anyone have any feedback on the Steeda tunes for the 2013?
Shoot me a PM with your order number included and I'll get you in direct contact with our head tuning specialist. I'm confident he'll be able to figure out what's going with your tune and get you squared away, quickly!
-Dan
#4
Ok Dan, ill send you my order info...thanks a ton for looking into this for me. I had a tune on my 06 GT from you guys and it was GREAT, just want to get this one dialed in to where its safe and powerful.
#5
Data-log your stock tune with your stock CAI. If you are getting knock and it pulls timing on your stock tune, then you are probably getting bad fuel. Or you may be getting a leak somewhere between the throttle body and where the CAI tube connects to the MAF housing. Just don't run the stock tune at WOT with the Steeda CAI in.
#6
I think the stock tune commands 24 degrees spark advance at WOT and peak RPM. Your Race tune is probably commanding 25.5 to 26.5 degrees spark advance. If you are getting Knock activity and are only seeing around 18 to 22 degrees spark advance on a WOT pull @ 6800 rpms, running Stock tune and stock CAI, this could mean your getting some crappy fuel. I've ran into this problem in the past, even running Exxon and Shell 93 octane.
#7
-Dan
#8
I think the stock tune commands 24 degrees spark advance at WOT and peak RPM. Your Race tune is probably commanding 25.5 to 26.5 degrees spark advance. If you are getting Knock activity and are only seeing around 18 to 22 degrees spark advance on a WOT pull @ 6800 rpms, running Stock tune and stock CAI, this could mean your getting some crappy fuel. I've ran into this problem in the past, even running Exxon and Shell 93 octane.
#9
when i had the stock intake, the performance tunes ran best for me, 91 performance while using 93 octane to be specific felt like the best for me.
with a steeda intake, bama's 93 octane race tune with 93 octane is amazing
also, what tuner do you have, and how exactly do you log it?
also, what is the status of your sound tube?
with a steeda intake, bama's 93 octane race tune with 93 octane is amazing
also, what tuner do you have, and how exactly do you log it?
also, what is the status of your sound tube?
Last edited by Andy13186; 11-06-2013 at 05:34 PM.