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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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Default Looking for a good tune in Houston Texas.

I have installed almost all of the parts I need to for a while. I finally got the ported TB and I am going to start saving up for the supercharger so it is going to be a while before I put some more stuff on my car because the super charger costs a chunk of change. Probably close to a year before I mod some more. So I am looking for a tune.

I know they say it is best to go to a shop and get a dyno tune but I am looking for the best bang for the buck. Some guy said to look for someone that has the software and forget the dyno at a shop becuase they can download the tune and install it for cheaper. I dont know to much about tunes so I am asking for everyones opinion on this.

Thanks in Advance for all of you help on this matter.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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You could buy HP Tuners and download the tunes from their website.. just make sure the car has the same bolt-ons as you, and that will be the best bang for your buck.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:37 AM
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:52 AM
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You could buy HP Tuners and download the tunes from their website.. just make sure the car has the same bolt-ons as you, and that will be the best bang for your buck.
I checked it out on line it looks kind of complicated though. I get what you are saying i could keep doing tunes from the site with out having to go in to get a tune at a shop every time I do an upgrade.

Has anyone ever used this SW before. VCM Suite how hard is it to figure out how to use it and how do you download the tunes?

I subscribed to their forum but cant post to ask them yet.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 04:05 AM
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See Mike @ G-Force Motorsports.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Getting HP tuners would be a great idea if you are somewhat computer oriented or have a friend that can provide you some guidance. DO NOT just copy tunes and assume they are good because you have similiar mods. That would be a mistake. Every engine combination is different.

I would have to say get a custom tune and have that piece of mind if you don't feel that you have the time or desire to learn to tune it yourself. Good luck!

James
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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Mike at G-Force 281-993-5451
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 04:00 AM
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Thanks again guys
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Old May 3, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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Thanks againi will probably try and get the tune done next weekend. I am still debating on who wil do it. I need to hurry up and make my mind so I can make an appointment.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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Call Conley's , tehy are a sponsor, best tuner in town
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Originally Posted by Phlip00WS6
You could buy HP Tuners and download the tunes from their website.. just make sure the car has the same bolt-ons as you, and that will be the best bang for your buck.
Do NOT just download a tune from another car if you care about tuning your vehicle correctly. Yes, a handful of cars can be very similar in modification, but require unique parameters to obtain optimal fueling/timing conditions. Plenty of sponsors on this site, and if you feel like learning yourself, take the time to be thorough in your study
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Originally Posted by hyde
Mike at G-Force 281-993-5451

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Stay away from... Nevermind. Go to G-force or HPE. These guys got you covered.
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