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Old 02-25-2008, 07:40 PM
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Default Tune needed in Houston area.

Here's the problem...

2002 TA bone stock 50k miles with a 2800-3200 Lock up Converter. I have drove the car 100 miles a day for the last two weeks.

Car is stalling at low rpms mainly when turning, or at low speeds with the a/c on when stopping. The car idles in gear at 600 rpms. When it starts acting up the tach bounces beween 400 and 600 rpms.

The car would not idle at all after installing the converter. I had to hold the throttle to keep it running, after about 2 minutes it seemed to be ok.

The new converter was much lighter then the stock converter. Could this be causing the problem?

Will this require a tune?
Is there a simple way to idle up the engine permanently?


Where is a good shop and how much will this cost?
Old 02-25-2008, 07:42 PM
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Aftermarket converters are usually a lot lighter in general. Call any one of the sponsors for a tune. I recommend MTI. Price is usually $500 for the initial tune and 75-100 for retunes.
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MTI, G-FORCE, or LMR!! all good shops!! id go with which ever is closest to you.
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dont go to hpe trusttt me
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give Mike at g-force a call...
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another vote for gforce!
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Normally for a stock car with a converter I would say MTI. But since they are trying to get away from F-bodys I would go somewhere else.
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Default Needing a Tune and Transmissions Help

If you are on the North Side of Town stop by and see us at Fatal Performance. We can tune with either EFI LIVE or HP Tuners what ever your choice.
We are running a special for life time tune for the month of March of $ 375.00 but you need a coupon. Just ask for one when you get there. Located at 4829 FM1960 RD West. About 5 miles east of I-45 on FM 1960.

Good Luck and if we can help give us a try!
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another vote for gforce.

mike u have pm
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Also another one for Gforce
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Originally Posted by fatalperformance
If you are on the North Side of Town stop by and see us at Fatal Performance. We can tune with either EFI LIVE or HP Tuners what ever your choice.
We are running a special for life time tune for the month of March of $ 375.00 but you need a coupon. Just ask for one when you get there. Located at 4829 FM1960 RD West. About 5 miles east of I-45 on FM 1960.

Good Luck and if we can help give us a try!
Sponsor? Recommend delete post and PM Angry. Ask me how I know...My .02!
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Originally Posted by Cantalope Kid
Sponsor? Recommend delete post and PM Angry. Ask me how I know...My .02!
Why would they delete their post and use PM's. And yes Fatal Performance IS a sponsor.




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