? for those w/ Tuner on their 4.0/auto
07-03-2006, 03:50 PM
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? for those w/ Tuner on their 4.0/auto
A tuner is definitely on my To-Do List, but I have a question for those with automatics.
Lately, I've started manually shifting my auto through the first three gears (not every time, but occasionally). Stock, the engine continues to rev several hundred RPM's after shifting from 1 to 2 (not so bad on the 2 to 3 shift), and I have to shift ahead of when I want to shift to avoid over-revving the motor (short of hitting the rev limiter). Did the tuner firm up the shifts when manually shifting your auto from 1 to 2, and 2 to 3? I didn't know if a tuner improved this aspect or not. TIA.
Lately, I've started manually shifting my auto through the first three gears (not every time, but occasionally). Stock, the engine continues to rev several hundred RPM's after shifting from 1 to 2 (not so bad on the 2 to 3 shift), and I have to shift ahead of when I want to shift to avoid over-revving the motor (short of hitting the rev limiter). Did the tuner firm up the shifts when manually shifting your auto from 1 to 2, and 2 to 3? I didn't know if a tuner improved this aspect or not. TIA.
07-03-2006, 04:52 PM
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RE: ? for those w/ Tuner on their 4.0/auto
ORIGINAL: 28hopup
A tuner is definitely on my To-Do List, but I have a question for those with automatics.
Lately, I've started manually shifting my auto through the first three gears (not every time, but occasionally). Stock, the engine continues to rev several hundred RPM's after shifting from 1 to 2 (not so bad on the 2 to 3 shift), and I have to shift ahead of when I want to shift to avoid over-revving the motor (short of hitting the rev limiter). Did the tuner firm up the shifts when manually shifting your auto from 1 to 2, and 2 to 3? I didn't know if a tuner improved this aspect or not. TIA.
A tuner is definitely on my To-Do List, but I have a question for those with automatics.
Lately, I've started manually shifting my auto through the first three gears (not every time, but occasionally). Stock, the engine continues to rev several hundred RPM's after shifting from 1 to 2 (not so bad on the 2 to 3 shift), and I have to shift ahead of when I want to shift to avoid over-revving the motor (short of hitting the rev limiter). Did the tuner firm up the shifts when manually shifting your auto from 1 to 2, and 2 to 3? I didn't know if a tuner improved this aspect or not. TIA.
Also, even though your are manually shifting your car... the computer is still in control! When you shift you basically telling the computre you want to shift... it then decides whether or not it's safe to shift... if it's safe it will go ahead and shift..
And yes, the stock shifts are incredibly soft (and slow!)
07-03-2006, 05:14 PM
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RE: ? for those w/ Tuner on their 4.0/auto
onefastv6 Date 7/3/2006 3:07:17 PM
what scrming said. do you have any other questions?
what scrming said. do you have any other questions?
07-03-2006, 10:48 PM
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RE: ? for those w/ Tuner on their 4.0/auto
Evolution has the best price for the C&L and tuner combo. Plus, if you are near him, I believe he gives you two free dyno pulls. I have the 93 octane tune, it kicks butt. Basically made me stop wishing I had the GT. With 93 tune, CAI and muffler, the V6 is plenty fast.
07-04-2006, 03:17 AM
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RE: ? for those w/ Tuner on their 4.0/auto
when you shift like that is it good for the automatic
i mean the transm.
i drive it like i stole it and its automatic
and i change the gears manual you know 1,2,3
i love 2 play with it
so what you think
i mean the transm.
i drive it like i stole it and its automatic
and i change the gears manual you know 1,2,3
i love 2 play with it
so what you think
07-04-2006, 09:12 AM
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RE: ? for those w/ Tuner on their 4.0/auto
ORIGINAL: xXxMUSTANGxXx
when you shift like that is it good for the automatic
i mean the transm.
i drive it like i stole it and its automatic
and i change the gears manual you know 1,2,3
i love 2 play with it
so what you think
when you shift like that is it good for the automatic
i mean the transm.
i drive it like i stole it and its automatic
and i change the gears manual you know 1,2,3
i love 2 play with it
so what you think
That being said.... down shifts on our trannys are very clunking... clunky to the point that it kind of scares me! LOL!
07-04-2006, 12:15 PM
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RE: ? for those w/ Tuner on their 4.0/auto
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Evolution has the best price for the C&L and tuner combo. Plus, if you are near him, I believe he gives you two free dyno pulls.
Evolution has the best price for the C&L and tuner combo. Plus, if you are near him, I believe he gives you two free dyno pulls.
Would this be Evolution on RTE 452?
07-04-2006, 12:36 PM
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RE: ? for those w/ Tuner on their 4.0/auto
jude69 Date 7/4/2006 10:15:38 AM
LX200,
Would this be Evolution on RTE 452?
ORIGINAL: LX200
Evolution has the best price for the C&L and tuner combo. Plus, if you are near him, I believe he gives you two free dyno pulls.
Evolution has the best price for the C&L and tuner combo. Plus, if you are near him, I believe he gives you two free dyno pulls.
Would this be Evolution on RTE 452?
For those not familiar with the place, they are in Aston, PA, just off I-95 & south of the Philly airport.
07-04-2006, 01:24 PM
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RE: ? for those w/ Tuner on their 4.0/auto
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Yes, I believe the road through Aston PA is Rt 452. Here's their link: Evolution Performance
For those not familiar with the place, they are in Aston, PA, just off I-95 & south of the Philly airport.
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28hopup,
Thanks for the info and confirmation. I pass this place on my way to College. This place is also near my second office (work). Do you know anything about this place? Are they good/reliable? This place would be perfect for me, because of the location.
Thanks.