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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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Default Basic Tune or Dyno Tune, that is the question.

I'm going the be having my car tuned in the spring. Can't decied whether to do just a basic tune or a Dyno Tune.

My car is going to have SLP Lid, Ported TB, LS6 Intake, Pacesetter LT's, 3400 Stall W/ lockup, 3.73 gear (changing from 2.73)

Is it worth it to Dyno tune??
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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Uh...what exactly is included with a 'basic tune' and how is it done?
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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WFt is the difference between a basic tune and a dyno tune?? Thnats the first time I heard that term used before.
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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if you're looking to get all aspects tuned to your liking, you'd be better off getting your own tuning software and renting a dyno. Check the stickies
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WFt is the difference between a basic tune and a dyno tune?? Thnats the first time I heard that term used before.
Sounds like a marketing tool-----Well mister, I can do a 'basic tune' and tune just the right bank, or we can go for a 'full tune' and tune all 8 cylinders.

But wait there's more.

How about.......Selling tuning in stages like the head and clutch guys do? Well bub, I'd like to get your stage IV tune, and be sure to use the stage III lubricant before you stick it to me. LOL I kill me
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by muncie21
Sounds like a marketing tool-----Well mister, I can do a 'basic tune' and tune just the right bank, or we can go for a 'full tune' and tune all 8 cylinders.

But wait there's more.

How about.......Selling tuning in stages like the head and clutch guys do? Well bub, I'd like to get your stage IV tune, and be sure to use the stage III lubricant before you stick it to me. LOL I kill me
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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LS1/LT1 "Basic tune" Includes the following enhancements
-desired fan activation temp (for low temp t-stats)
-Torque management removal (a must for LS1 automatic cars with aftermarket converter)
-Rear O2 sensor codes deleted (for cat-delete cars)
-Speedo calibration (for gear and tire height changes)
-Desired idle speed (for "lopey" cams)
-Skip shift function delete
-Shift points optimized
-Injector size changes
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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about how much would i be looking to spend on tuning software?
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My opinion. Buy some tuning software and learn to tune your own car. Its way better that way and it isnt very difficult to do, especially when you have this site to use and ask questions at.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 01:25 AM
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cost about the same as a dyno tune.

Click the last link in my sig for EFILive pricing and purchasing
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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It looks like the basic tune from them is just a no horsepower change tune, they change the basics just like they say. Then the Dyno tune is fuel/air changes It is pretty self expanitory on thier sheet.

I have a couple of EFILive commercial versions in stock still for $549 and come with any tune you ask for.
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