87 Tune
06-26-2008, 08:19 AM
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87 Tune
I'm about to place an order for the C & L intake and X-Cal 2 Tuner. My question is how much of an improvement is the 87 tune over stock. I want to run the 87 gas through first before stepping up to a higher octane tune.
06-26-2008, 08:28 AM
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RE: 87 Tune
depends, if its just the tune provided by Xcal... then you will notice a difference because of the intake... the tune sets the ecu up for the new intake. if you order a custom tune (bama, brenspeed), hold on because your going for one hell of a ride...
06-26-2008, 08:58 AM
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RE: 87 Tune
ORIGINAL: tonkpils555666sas
well then, its quite the improvement. enjoy...
well then, its quite the improvement. enjoy...
The different octane levels do not make that much of a difference in comparison to the difference between the custom and stock tune. I would still go for a higher octane tune, but to each his own. You'll gain maybe 3-5hp going from 87-91 octane. Someone correct me on that if I'm wrong.
06-26-2008, 09:10 AM
#7
RE: 87 Tune
ORIGINAL: bigdippin
I'm also getting the 89 and 91 tunes as well, just wanted to see how much difference the 87 would be until I use that gas and refill with higher octane.
I'm also getting the 89 and 91 tunes as well, just wanted to see how much difference the 87 would be until I use that gas and refill with higher octane.
It's always a good thing to have a 87 octane tune anyway, in case you travel and can't find 91/93 octane anywhere.
06-26-2008, 09:10 AM
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RE: 87 Tune
ORIGINAL: acascianelli
+1
The different octane levels do not make that much of a difference in comparison to the difference between the custom and stock tune. I would still go for a higher octane tune, but to each his own. You'll gain maybe 3-5hp going from 87-91 octane. Someone correct me on that if I'm wrong.
ORIGINAL: tonkpils555666sas
well then, its quite the improvement. enjoy...
well then, its quite the improvement. enjoy...
The different octane levels do not make that much of a difference in comparison to the difference between the custom and stock tune. I would still go for a higher octane tune, but to each his own. You'll gain maybe 3-5hp going from 87-91 octane. Someone correct me on that if I'm wrong.
06-26-2008, 11:34 AM
#10
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RE: 87 Tune
ORIGINAL: acascianelli
+1
The different octane levels do not make that much of a difference in comparison to the difference between the custom and stock tune. I would still go for a higher octane tune, but to each his own. You'll gain maybe 3-5hp going from 87-91 octane. Someone correct me on that if I'm wrong.
ORIGINAL: tonkpils555666sas
well then, its quite the improvement. enjoy...
well then, its quite the improvement. enjoy...
The different octane levels do not make that much of a difference in comparison to the difference between the custom and stock tune. I would still go for a higher octane tune, but to each his own. You'll gain maybe 3-5hp going from 87-91 octane. Someone correct me on that if I'm wrong.