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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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I use to have a TCI SSf 3500 stall and stock tranny. I just purchased and installed a Finish Line Transmission Level 3, which also includesa Trans go HD2 Shift Kit and a Vigilante 3200 Stall. Do I need to retune for the new Level 3 Transmission and Vig 3200 stall? If so I plan to go to Speed Inc. for a basic Baseline Tune.
Another quick question is there a possible way that a car can be tuned the wrong way? Just a quick question.


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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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no need to retune when doing transmission work (unless you want to adjust shift points or valvebody pressure... but i dont know if that can be done on your cars)

yes a car can be tuned too rich, too lean, too much timing, not enough timing... but if you go to reputable tuner this will not be a problem (just ask for a print out of the a/f ratio and a knock sensor readout to make sure)
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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I would get a tune. If you go to speed inc they will take care of you and get it done right. They do most of the fbody tuning in the midwest and do a great job.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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where is speed inc. located, do they have more than one place? I live near kansas city
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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Speed Inc. is in Chicago and they do GREAT work. I had my car tuned there after a header/stall converter installation.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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My car currently has the GM basic tune for my old set up with the TCI SSF 3500 stall and stock tranny. I plan on getting it done as soon as the weather gets better here in Chicago. Speed Inc is about 20 miles from Chicago in Schaumburg.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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tjswanson2001, how much did they charge you for that tune?
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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I still have the Speed Inc. Basice tune for the old TCI and old tranny. So then I guess I will retune for the new Converter and trans??
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The basic tuning stuff is only about $150 I think.... but tell them TJ Swanson referred you and you might get a discount... I know I mentioned I was referred to them and they helped me out real nice! Talk to Larry, he'll take care of ya.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Your shift points are probably a tad off. They might not charge you full price, no need for them to go in and delete torque management since it was already done.
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Yeah I know. I already talked to them. Thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by MetallicBluews6
Yeah I know. I already talked to them. Thanks guys.
Hows the trans? Haven't heard any feedback!
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