Which tune to go with.
#1
Which tune to go with.
Ok i just got my SCT xcal2 set up and ready for a tune. I want to know what is the best 87 octance tune to go with. I would love the 93/91 tune but some places where i drive doesnt have it avaliable only 87. So please dont say i should go with 91/93 because its not an option for me. I was think either brenspeed for$75 or bamachip 87 perfromance tune for $50. Which one would be better? My mods are KN intake, hooker o/r x pipe, and magapack inline mufflers. Also does either one help out on gas milage at all, keep it the same, or hurts it?
thanks in advance
-ray
thanks in advance
-ray
#4
RE: Which tune to go with.
I'd go with a Bamachips tune meerly because of the price. Using that K&N intake, you'll gain maybe 20-25hp; with a bigger intake such as a JLT/C&L/BBK/Steeda/etc, you'll pickup anywhere from 25-30hp.
#5
RE: Which tune to go with.
BamaChips, Brenspeed, VMP Tuning all seem to work pretty well.
I went 12.9 @ 106 with just a JLTII + Mailorder BamaChips 93 Race Tune.
A 87 octane tune would only be about a 0.10-0.15 slower.
Dont waste your time on anything other than the "Race Tune" if you order Bama.
I think the K&N is better than it gets credit for on a mild car. AmericanSpeed has went 12.7 @ 108 with just a MailorderVMP Tune+ K&N CAI + Steeda Suspension. Hehad a better60' before the suspension so I dont think it helps.
VMP got 303 rwhp out ofK&N CAI, Tune, Axle Backs, UD Pulleys.
Have you considering paying $125 and gettingTunes for 87, 91, 93? You could run the 87 when required, the 91on the first tank of Premium and 93after that. I got17/27 Stock on 87, 18/28Stock on 93, and 19/30Tuned on 93 so the 93 with tune comes close to paying for itself.
I went 12.9 @ 106 with just a JLTII + Mailorder BamaChips 93 Race Tune.
A 87 octane tune would only be about a 0.10-0.15 slower.
Dont waste your time on anything other than the "Race Tune" if you order Bama.
I think the K&N is better than it gets credit for on a mild car. AmericanSpeed has went 12.7 @ 108 with just a MailorderVMP Tune+ K&N CAI + Steeda Suspension. Hehad a better60' before the suspension so I dont think it helps.
VMP got 303 rwhp out ofK&N CAI, Tune, Axle Backs, UD Pulleys.
Have you considering paying $125 and gettingTunes for 87, 91, 93? You could run the 87 when required, the 91on the first tank of Premium and 93after that. I got17/27 Stock on 87, 18/28Stock on 93, and 19/30Tuned on 93 so the 93 with tune comes close to paying for itself.
#6
RE: Which tune to go with.
thanks. i would love to get a race tune but the race tune is only for 91+ gas which is hard to find in my area.
You actully got BETTER gas milage with the 93 race tune??????????? i have heard it hurts mpg by 2-3mpg
You actully got BETTER gas milage with the 93 race tune??????????? i have heard it hurts mpg by 2-3mpg
#7
RE: Which tune to go with.
I think performance wise they are all pretty equal. I've tried a couple (not bama though) and liked the Brenspeed tune better. For the extra $25 Brenspeed the customer service is well worth it. I like knowing I can call them and get someone on the phone who can answer all my questions.
#9
RE: Which tune to go with.
I used Brenspeed for all my tunes (87/89/91octane) at first, here are my dyno #s:
(Stock)242 RWHP 252.4 RWTQ (best et 14.5)
(+CAI/87 octane Brenspeed tune) 255.4RWHP 267.2 RWTQ (best et 13.8)
(+Long Tubes/X Pipe) 267.8RWHP 272.50 RWTQ (best 13.3 with LCAs/UCA/DRs/3.73s)
That being said I actually like Doug's tunes better on the street
Brenspeed tunes have gotten me better #s at track for some reason, lol
This is for an AUTO in pre-summer AZtemps[:-]
(Stock)242 RWHP 252.4 RWTQ (best et 14.5)
(+CAI/87 octane Brenspeed tune) 255.4RWHP 267.2 RWTQ (best et 13.8)
(+Long Tubes/X Pipe) 267.8RWHP 272.50 RWTQ (best 13.3 with LCAs/UCA/DRs/3.73s)
That being said I actually like Doug's tunes better on the street
Brenspeed tunes have gotten me better #s at track for some reason, lol
This is for an AUTO in pre-summer AZtemps[:-]
#10
RE: Which tune to go with.
ORIGINAL: desslok40
I used Brenspeed for all my tunes (87/89/91octane) at first, here are my dyno #s:
(Stock)242 RWHP 252.4 RWTQ (best et 14.5)
(+CAI/87 octane Brenspeed tune) 255.4RWHP 267.2 RWTQ (best et 13.8)
(+Long Tubes/X Pipe) 267.8RWHP 272.50 RWTQ (best 13.3 with LCAs/UCA/DRs/3.73s)
That being said I actually like Doug's tunes better on the street
Brenspeed tunes have gotten me better #s at track for some reason, lol
This is for an AUTO in pre-summer AZtemps[:-]
I used Brenspeed for all my tunes (87/89/91octane) at first, here are my dyno #s:
(Stock)242 RWHP 252.4 RWTQ (best et 14.5)
(+CAI/87 octane Brenspeed tune) 255.4RWHP 267.2 RWTQ (best et 13.8)
(+Long Tubes/X Pipe) 267.8RWHP 272.50 RWTQ (best 13.3 with LCAs/UCA/DRs/3.73s)
That being said I actually like Doug's tunes better on the street
Brenspeed tunes have gotten me better #s at track for some reason, lol
This is for an AUTO in pre-summer AZtemps[:-]