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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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My '99 TA WS6 is almost stock.

I run a Whisper lid with a K&N high flow and an SLP Loudmouth.

Would I see any worthwhile benefit from a tuning?

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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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It COMPLETELY depends on what you consider "worthwhile."

Speed limiters, shift points/rev limiter, WOT timing, WOT fueling, fans if you have a thermostat.

If you want general "guess'" of overall power increases . . . anywhere from maybe ~10-20 rwhp on your year car depending on mileage, wear etc.

Obviously if you learned to do your own tuning it would ALWAYS be worthwhile

If you're paying someone $300-500 to "dyno-tune" your car as is; not worth it IMO.
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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I just did my car, granatelli lid and dynomax bullet muffler and I picked up 11 WHP and 20 lbs tq and better fuel economy because I was running pretty rich. and it gives you a benchmark for when you start modding more.
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Originally Posted by Almostryan3
I just did my car . . . better fuel economy because I was running pretty rich . . .
I forgot to mention part-throttle fueling improvement
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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We see anywhere from 15-20 RWHP gain when we tune stock, or mostly stock vehicles. Generally there is a 1-2MPG increase in fuel economy also.
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I agree with the possible results of tuning alone that have been stated, they are real. I do think that for most folks, the benefits of adding a simple major bolt on like LT's / or a converter are worth waiting for in the grand scheme of things. It is a highly personal decision.
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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Thanks for the replies!

I've been running these basic mods for about 7 or 8 years now.
Apparently the fuel savings alone would have been worth the cost of the tune.
I appreciate the input!

John
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