tuning for LTs
02-01-2006, 11:43 AM
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tuning for LTs I just had LTs installed. Should I wait till I get a cam sometime next year before I tune or get it tuned now? Is it really even worth the money to get it tuned now? Will I see a big hp increase or just a few hp?
02-01-2006, 03:38 PM
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It depends on what kinda tune you are talking about...a good tune could net you a few HP on an F-body, but if the ultimate in performance out of what you have isn't in your budget, I'd say wait until you did the cam.
And was the 14-16 RWHP above the initial header gain, or was that total gain from the LG headers? Not a great comparison anyways, since the LG headers are a few steps above what we can get on these cars.
And was the 14-16 RWHP above the initial header gain, or was that total gain from the LG headers? Not a great comparison anyways, since the LG headers are a few steps above what we can get on these cars.
02-01-2006, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
It depends on what kinda tune you are talking about...a good tune could net you a few HP on an F-body, but if the ultimate in performance out of what you have isn't in your budget, I'd say wait until you did the cam.
And was the 14-16 RWHP above the initial header gain, or was that total gain from the LG headers? Not a great comparison anyways, since the LG headers are a few steps above what we can get on these cars.
And was the 14-16 RWHP above the initial header gain, or was that total gain from the LG headers? Not a great comparison anyways, since the LG headers are a few steps above what we can get on these cars.
02-01-2006, 10:54 PM
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I heard you could get like 25+ hp with a tune. Thought that sounded a bit high. I'll prob just wait till I get some more mods. Thanks for the info.
02-02-2006, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
It depends on what kinda tune you are talking about...a good tune could net you a few HP on an F-body, but if the ultimate in performance out of what you have isn't in your budget, I'd say wait until you did the cam.
And was the 14-16 RWHP above the initial header gain, or was that total gain from the LG headers? Not a great comparison anyways, since the LG headers are a few steps above what we can get on these cars.
And was the 14-16 RWHP above the initial header gain, or was that total gain from the LG headers? Not a great comparison anyways, since the LG headers are a few steps above what we can get on these cars.
I gave him the option of a completely safe tune, or a max power tune...he opted for the latter...
The tune is still pretty safe though because the AFR is 12.5. I had to use this AFR in order to squeeze in a few more degrees advance. Final timing was between 27-29*
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Eh...not sure on the 10HP number. 10HP *more* from a tune with headers...it really depends on how well your car reacted to it to begin with.