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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Hi guys I have a set 98 formula auto my mods are egr, air pump and rear o2 removal. Arh long tubes catted y pipe. Corsa catback slp lid would I benefit from a mail order tune right now Ecu is stock thanks
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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hopefully some one will answer, I have the same question about tuning a pretty stock car. i have basically the same mods
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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My friend did a tune on his stock trans am with simply a lid and cat back. he said he didnt feel too much power increase but smoother response and slightly better gas mileage.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by slowblackformula
Hi guys I have a set 98 formula auto my mods are egr, air pump and rear o2 removal. Arh long tubes catted y pipe. Corsa catback slp lid would I benefit from a mail order tune right now Ecu is stock thanks
Yes, you will.

Especially for an A4 car (auto trxmsn) as the shifts re-calibration help with improved response.
As a yardstick on a stock A-4 car you should gain around 0.5 of a second for the 30 to 70mph acceleration time.

Get a tuner with a good reputation and you'll get what you pay for.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Sid447
Yes, you will.

Especially for an A4 car (auto trxmsn) as the shifts re-calibration help with improved response.
As a yardstick on a stock A-4 car you should gain around 0.5 of a second for the 30 to 70mph acceleration time.

Get a tuner with a good reputation and you'll get what you pay for.
+++1 for getting a good reputable tuner!! Do not learn the hard way as I have and try to save a few dollars here and there. I now have over 1k in my tune, instead of doing it right the first time.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Was thinking about getting a mail order tune from frost what u guys think
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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.....subscribed...... im also considering a frost tune and would like to read peoples feedback on his tunes.
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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I personally have tuned many A4 cars including my own. It will respond as stated, "0.50 sec." faster in the quarter from tuning alone. Despite your modifications adding power on their own, maximing their true tuned potential, and adjusting your trans. setting will REALLY wake up your ride. I recommend you get a mail order tune from Frost.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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I gained 0.6 seconds in the quarter after a frost tune. On a car with a lid and gears only. 13.0 to 12.40

It is the cheapest horsepower you can buy.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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No. You will though benefit from buying the software and tuning it yourself.
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Sid447
Yes, you will.

Especially for an A4 car (auto trxmsn) as the shifts re-calibration help with improved response.
As a yardstick on a stock A-4 car you should gain around 0.5 of a second for the 30 to 70mph acceleration time.

Get a tuner with a good reputation and you'll get what you pay for.
Agree
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisdacarnut
I gained 0.6 seconds in the quarter after a frost tune. On a car with a lid and gears only. 13.0 to 12.40

It is the cheapest horsepower you can buy.
did you have to send your computer in and wait for the other one to get there? how does it work if you order one from frost?
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No, you send yours in he does his thing then he'll ship it out. Usually the same day.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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cool. thanks. so it's usually down around 2-3 days? assuming i send it overnight.
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