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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Some info for people up here in New England. We are currently in the process of getting Ford tuning software with Dodge being next. The last year I've been seeing alot of Fords tuned up here.About 90% of them are sub par tunes which I know can be improved on for drivability and power.The software we will be ussing is close to the way EFI live works which makes for a better tune. For 97 and newer you DO NOT have to buy a handheld which helps keeping the tuning cost down.

Tell your Ford friends. Slowhawk Performance will be tuning Fords soon.
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Even though I bleed Bow-Tie blue: Watch for NHRA Indy Nationals results over Labor Day weekend. When people see how well the new Mustang Cobra Jet Drag Pak cars do in A/S, AA/S, and a couple of the Super Stock classes, believe me, many more people will be buying the performance model Fords..... They are FLYING at the track. WJ
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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So that's why you wanted to know about the PC! You should be all set to get this done. Let's hope both programs play nice with each other! That shouldn't be an issue anyways.
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Fords tuning software is usually SCT.. very user friendly (much easier than LS1-Edit)
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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I thought you meant you bumped into Marcel in the bathroom. J/K

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Tom & Eric, they can let their club know.
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Some info for people up here in New England. We are currently in the process of getting Ford tuning software with Dodge being next.
I personally think it's an excellent idea. There's a VERY GOOD market for Ford and Dodge. I heard Cartek started building and tuning Dodge this past winter.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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I have a feeling your gonna become really busy don.

good stuff. I prob still wont buy a ford but if I do, good to know I have a tuner already

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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Uhhhhhhhh?
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Wow those fords might actually be faster now! Well all of them but slowdoves lol
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wow I move to the west coast and now you expand your tuning capabilities. Things are really hopping this year! BTW there is a thing in the sky called the sun here... I forgot it was there .
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. B
Fords tuning software is usually SCT.. very user friendly (much easier than LS1-Edit)
SCT is not the only software out there.I've talked to them many times.Right now I'm not going through them.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
SCT is not the only software out there.I've talked to them many times.Right now I'm not going through them.
They can be.. ahhh.. very PROFIT oriented.. and hard to contend with.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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Smart move, no point in limiting yourself in the market. tons Of Mudstains out there.

Heck when they come in and ask you to make them a 12-11 second street car maybe you could tell them step 1 is to trade in the stang

Actually the S/C cobras are nice cars, and those Hellion kits are badass.

Cool about the dodge stuff too. I'm thinking about getting a Hemi Jeep within a couple years, you could tune that with the dodge software right?
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Originally Posted by DannoWS6
Smart move, no point in limiting yourself in the market. tons Of Mudstains out there.

Heck when they come in and ask you to make them a 12-11 second street car maybe you could tell them step 1 is to trade in the stang

Actually the S/C cobras are nice cars, and those Hellion kits are badass.

Cool about the dodge stuff too. I'm thinking about getting a Hemi Jeep within a couple years, you could tune that with the dodge software right?
I would think there would be plenty of turbo deisel guys around these parts that this should open you up to if the tuning software includes the trucks.

I'm not sure you want your shop covered in black soot though
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Good to hear Don.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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No Deisals. Screw up the shop too much.
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
No Deisals. Screw up the shop too much.

Yeah thats what I figured


Anyway you could just get some huge vent tubes to put over the exhaust and then just run it outside? to keep some of that crap outta the shop?

I'm sure theres a good amount of truck guys around these parts, just would make your customer base that much bigger, but I think even without trucks just openeing it up to fords alone will prob double your business or more once word gets out and you get as strong a rep with them as you have with us. I will throw up your info on nemotorsport, and newengland-motorsports.com they have some fast ford guys on there
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Diesel is a small market up here.Not interested in it at all.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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Good stuff I put your info up on a few boards. Hopefully it'll generate a few calls/emails for yah that'll lead to something.

Good luck
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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what is the next new car going to be Don, 2010 Camaro or 2010 Mustang
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