Is Tuning A Stock Car Dumb?

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Apr 22, 2005 | 02:10 PM

mustgofasster

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Is Tuning A Stock Car Dumb?

I Got Bolt Ons. And I Want More Power Of Course, So Will A Tune Work?

Apr 22, 2005 | 02:12 PM

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well stock the ca is set to run 11.76:1 at WOT that alone is worth it for me

Apr 22, 2005 | 02:58 PM

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As Humpin says, just getting the WOT a/f around 12.8 to 13/1 should be good for 15 to 20 hp. Also you can do stuff like turn your fans on earlier, delete DTCs, get rid of torque management, etc. Definitely worth it!

Apr 22, 2005 | 03:08 PM

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I only have bolt-ons, and am finding it worthwhile, if only for the SES light that is now off for the first time in a year.

Apr 23, 2005 | 02:26 PM

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The Tune You Guys Are Talking About Is Done By An Actuall Person Or A Hand Held Device Like Superchips?

Apr 23, 2005 | 02:58 PM

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I picked up .2 at the track with tuning my bolt on car.

It was much more responsive after tuning, if I would have leaned on it harder I could have probably picked up more. Not bad for couple weeks of tuning.

Apr 23, 2005 | 03:01 PM

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I would definitely do it if my car were still stock. There are always gains to be had tuning any stock car.

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Apr 23, 2005 | 03:42 PM

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Did You Guys Use Diablo Or Take It To A Shop And Let Them Tune It On The Dyno?

Apr 23, 2005 | 03:45 PM

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I used HPTuners (sponsor--->)
I had an experienced tuner help me out before I learned how it worked on my own.

Apr 23, 2005 | 04:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mustgofasster

Did You Guys Use Diablo Or Take It To A Shop And Let Them Tune It On The Dyno?

I was using HPTuners on the street.

Apr 23, 2005 | 06:03 PM

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I was using HPTuners on the street.

Just make sure you aren't staring at your laptop on the street...it is soooo hard to leave that stupid thing alone while I drive...

Apr 24, 2005 | 01:22 AM

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Just make sure you aren't staring at your laptop on the street...it is soooo hard to leave that stupid thing alone while I drive...

I know, the first day I almost ran off the road. Now I only look at it when stopped at traffic lights.

Apr 24, 2005 | 06:27 AM

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Quote:

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I know, the first day I almost ran off the road. Now I only look at it when stopped at traffic lights.

I do that too, but people give me nasty looks because they think I am staring at them when I am really staring at the laptop in the passenger seat. LOL.