Is PCMforless.com my best bet?
Is PCMforless.com my best bet? The following parts are on my car:
Comp CCA-07-500 --- 206@ .480/ 212@ .488 (1.5RR)--- 112 LSA --- 1000-5000 -- Im using Comp magnum 1.6 rocker tips.
Comp behive spring kit along with Comp push rods and new lifters.
I also replaced the timing chain, my opti spark was done not too long ago.
My intake has been replaced with a remanufatured OE bored out to 58mm, with a matching 58mm throttle body.
K&N cold air intake was on car when purchased.
GMMG catback, stock manifolds. (My last planned modification is to get Kooks long tubes with a catted Y.)
Few minor suspesnsion parts like Edelbrock panhard rod, new adjustable lower control arms, and a front strut tower brace.
cant forget the transgo shift kit
My issues are major cam serging at idle, espescially when cold. (IL) I know I need a tune for sure with all these aftermarket parts and stock tune running them all. Is it best to go with PCMforless.com or should I dyno tune it?
One other thing is my traction is horrible now. If I go close to 3K out of the hole my tires are smoking.. Should I do some more work with the suspension? My thoughts were leaning towards a replacement torque arm. Im sure new tires would do wonders as well, ha I've got about 1/8" tread above wear indicator.
Im running low on cash so cheaper routes are desired.
Some eye candy:
Comp CCA-07-500 --- 206@ .480/ 212@ .488 (1.5RR)--- 112 LSA --- 1000-5000 -- Im using Comp magnum 1.6 rocker tips.
Comp behive spring kit along with Comp push rods and new lifters.
I also replaced the timing chain, my opti spark was done not too long ago.
My intake has been replaced with a remanufatured OE bored out to 58mm, with a matching 58mm throttle body.
K&N cold air intake was on car when purchased.
GMMG catback, stock manifolds. (My last planned modification is to get Kooks long tubes with a catted Y.)
Few minor suspesnsion parts like Edelbrock panhard rod, new adjustable lower control arms, and a front strut tower brace.
cant forget the transgo shift kit
My issues are major cam serging at idle, espescially when cold. (IL) I know I need a tune for sure with all these aftermarket parts and stock tune running them all. Is it best to go with PCMforless.com or should I dyno tune it?
One other thing is my traction is horrible now. If I go close to 3K out of the hole my tires are smoking.. Should I do some more work with the suspension? My thoughts were leaning towards a replacement torque arm. Im sure new tires would do wonders as well, ha I've got about 1/8" tread above wear indicator.
Im running low on cash so cheaper routes are desired.
Some eye candy:
For traction, start with tires. I have done 1.601 60' on several occasions with stock suspension parts and Mickey Thompson ET Street radials. I know most people say to put suspension first, but I will buy it when I need it.
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Madz28 is located I believe near Elgin Il. I would strongly encourage you to use him before the other guy you are looking at.
pcmperformance is another good tuner, they are helping me dial mine in a little better.
pcmperformance is another good tuner, they are helping me dial mine in a little better.
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First of all, don't waste your money on suspension....yet. You need tires first and foremost. Get some M/T's and your traction problems will disappear. You're not at the power level where you'll be needing a new torque arm, LCA's, etc.
PCMforless is a great choice in tuning your car. I've had them do 2 tunes for me, and both were excellent.
PCMforless is a great choice in tuning your car. I've had them do 2 tunes for me, and both were excellent.
I have a PCMforless mailorder on my LE2 setup with a 224/230 107lsa cam and the car drives awesome.
For suspension I recommend UMI they have some real quality pieces that work great.
For suspension I recommend UMI they have some real quality pieces that work great.
First of all, don't waste your money on suspension....yet. You need tires first and foremost. Get some M/T's and your traction problems will disappear. You're not at the power level where you'll be needing a new torque arm, LCA's, etc.
PCMforless is a great choice in tuning your car. I've had them do 2 tunes for me, and both were excellent.
PCMforless is a great choice in tuning your car. I've had them do 2 tunes for me, and both were excellent.
Currently I have UMI lower control arms, also a Edelbrock panhard rod.
Last edited by P8NTBALLER90; Feb 9, 2009 at 02:44 PM.
Bryan did the tune on my old car. I did a mail order from him to get the car running, I then decided to have it dyno tuned by him as well. His tune was dead on that I only gained 3 RWHP from his dyno tune over his mail order....Tuning is a tricky thing. One that says go with another tuner over someone else most likely had a bad experience. SOMETHING THAT EVERY TUNER HAS DONE....MESSED UP! Bryan treats me right, everytime i call with a question he is more than happy to answer. He will be tuning my new car as well.
If you do decide to go with PCMforless you wont regret it.
If you do decide to go with PCMforless you wont regret it. 
I paid $150 for mine(OBDII) and a update is $50 but if you go through email the prices are half