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Old 08-05-2009, 03:44 PM
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I'm thinking of getting a tune from Frost. How much would that wake the car up with my mods? Would I feel the new power from a tune? The car runs ok now with the stock tune. I'm sure there is more in it somewhere.
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it will help alot and tie in any supporting mods you have
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you would have a greater powerband and have the power through out.. smoother acceleration.. better mpg.. higher hp/tq... whats to lose?
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tune is definitely worth it
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I don't know about a mail order tune, but, my dyno tune resulted in a 15hp gain at peak and a much flatter curve. Huge sotp gains with shift points etc.
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You will feel a difference, a honest dyno tune is optimal but Frost is one of the better mail order guys out there and since it's bolt ons, its not a big obsticale.

For a frame of reference.

Bone Stock + lid on a m6/10 driveline 2002 T/A (non ram air) = 324 rwhp

Add Dynatech SuperMAXX kit (headers/catted y pipe), Corsa Cat back 12 bolt = 326 rwhp, pulling timing due to knock retard.

Add Eastside Dyno tune 345 RWHP corrected/ 355 RWHP uncorrected.

The car 100% better on the road.

*Edit- 2 diff dynos
1st dyno on a Super Flow Dyno
2nd/3rd on a Dyno Jet for reference.

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My tune was worth .3 / 3 MPH in the 1/4.




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