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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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Mark, this dude doesn't think about anythign he just types what comes to mind. he's a nut swinger extraordinair.... pay him no attention.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bud8fan
billys a sponsor to the right...trt performance....
Gave him a call, thanks. Anybody have anything to say abut TRT? They are right around the corner from where my car is now (I'm in Shitghanistan).
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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well they built a car a while back they they couldn't tune so they sent it to SQR... if that tells ya what you need to know there ya go.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:14 AM
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What did the car have done that caused them the problem?
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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At that time, TRT didn't have software nor a tuner. I hear they have HP and Sean Freese now...so....possibly them.

I generally tell people RPM if we are backed up. 3 months...nah...maybe a week. I don't get in a hurry, so if you want the 2 hour dyno tune special...see above.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by turbo'd stang
At that time, TRT didn't have software nor a tuner. I hear they have HP and Sean Freese now...so....possibly them.

I generally tell people RPM if we are backed up. 3 months...nah...maybe a week. I don't get in a hurry, so if you want the 2 hour dyno tune special...see above.
Sean Freese was the tuner that was ORIGINALLY supposed to tune this car, but you know how ******* shady he is. Always feeding people the same old "my life is in shambles" bullshit. I thought he worked for Corvettes of Dallas or some **** like that. But yeah, TRT told me they tune with HPTuners...
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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Please explain why it would take a week to do a tune, thank you.

Originally Posted by turbo'd stang
At that time, TRT didn't have software nor a tuner. I hear they have HP and Sean Freese now...so....possibly them.

I generally tell people RPM if we are backed up. 3 months...nah...maybe a week. I don't get in a hurry, so if you want the 2 hour dyno tune special...see above.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Elite_Hot_Rod
Please explain why it would take a week to do a tune, thank you.
I don't tune for a living that is why. I work 40-50 hours a week at my real job and do this for fun.

Anything else?

BTW, I'm going to the shop right now to fix someone's tune....they did it in a day and it doesn't cold start...imagine that.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by turbo'd stang
3 months...nah...maybe a week.
That's weird that I was told that. Any idea what's up there?
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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No, nothing else was just curious is all. BTW, the cold start issue my not be the tuning it could be a mechanical issue.

Originally Posted by turbo'd stang
I don't tune for a living that is why. I work 40-50 hours a week at my real job and do this for fun.

Anything else?

BTW, I'm going to the shop right now to fix someone's tune....they did it in a day and it doesn't cold start...imagine that.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Ive taken my cars and the cars Ive worked on up to RPM, and they all run great. Brian and all the guys are real nice and let you know how they are tunning the car. I like SQR alot but, they seem to over book themselves in work, so I could never get my cars in for a tune. So I was reffered to RPM and I have been pleased ever since.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Elite_Hot_Rod
No, nothing else was just curious is all. BTW, the cold start issue my not be the tuning it could be a mechanical issue.
thanks for the tip! In this case, it is tuning, but I'll keep that in mind.

Cerebrex, let me talk with Billy and see what he has coming in this week. I'll get with you via PM.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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Cammed LS1's with stock T/B's used to be notorious for idle surge issues. A slight vacuum leak caused during an intake manifold change can cause the LTrims to be off slightly, enough to create a rough idle.

Originally Posted by turbo'd stang
thanks for the tip! In this case, it is tuning, but I'll keep that in mind.

Cerebrex, let me talk with Billy and see what he has coming in this week. I'll get with you via PM.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Elite_Hot_Rod
Cammed LS1's with stock T/B's used to be notorious for idle surge issues. A slight vacuum leak caused during an intake manifold change can cause the LTrims to be off slightly, enough to create a rough idle.
You talk like you know something about tunning a ls1.....LMFAO!!
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by turbo'd stang
I don't tune for a living that is why. I work 40-50 hours a week at my real job and do this for fun.

Anything else?

BTW, I'm going to the shop right now to fix someone's tune....they did it in a day and it doesn't cold start...imagine that.

I still put you at the top of the list in DFW as far as tunes........how many others know how to tune speed density right?...... my point was that RPM can tune...... but from what others have said they can tune VE right. Tuning is not the hardest thing to do..... start with the basics, log, modify the right cells, log, rinse, repeat.

All RPM maf tunes are not tuned VE first. Scott can you clerify what I am saying in laymans terms?

Originally Posted by skipperbisket
well they built a car a while back they they couldn't tune so they sent it to SQR... if that tells ya what you need to know there ya go.
As far as being a nutswinger....... I was the only one who posted that they can do tune (i would wait on Scott and SQR for speed density).....TRT has 11 cars in the shop that need engines, turbo kits, transmissions, heads, etc etc...... you dont see them posting like EPP or other sponsors... they are low key and dont act like they know it all.......

Skipperbiscuit, we all know how you feel about SF!!

as far as I am concerned, if you think I am a "nutswinger" because I praise good work and great people........
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Yeah, decided to go with TRT. Car goes in tomorrow. I heard the guy that's tuning it was trained by Sean "woe-is-me" Freese, so hopefully it is done nice enough for now.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Gregg1LE
I was told 4 days at SQR. I am scheduled to drop it off next thursday and pick it up Monday, thankfully i have alternate transportation
Air the tires up on that thing and finally drive the 1le!!! yay!
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Originally Posted by Elite_Hot_Rod
Cammed LS1's with stock T/B's used to be notorious for idle surge issues. A slight vacuum leak caused during an intake manifold change can cause the LTrims to be off slightly, enough to create a rough idle.

most cure this with a huge hole drilled in the TB plate I donlt think the Fuel Trims are the issue......... usually has to do with the need of additional timing/fuel at idle. Hole ='s more air and more fuel.
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Originally Posted by Elite_Hot_Rod
If you have never had any experience with RPM then you shouldn't post **** like that, who ever told you that doesn't know what the **** they are talking about. Brian does all the tuning at RPM and has for a long time now, they do alot of cars with very little complaints which you will always have with some customers, you can't always please everyone. With that said I would suggest HPP in Lewisville, they can tune LS1's and do a great job.
so tuning for 6-8 months now is a long time? WOW! then my car has been down since the dinosaurs left!
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Cerebrex
Yeah, decided to go with TRT. Car goes in tomorrow. I heard the guy that's tuning it was trained by Sean "woe-is-me" Freese, so hopefully it is done nice enough for now.
It wouldnt surprise me that Sean was doing the tuning there


In other thing, hope that all the plug wires are at least installed on the plug is the trained by "Sean Freese" dude is doing the work. he likes to leave things loose as ive found out.
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