Difference between dyno tune and pcmforless?
01-11-2003, 01:13 AM
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As mentioned, a dyno tune is accurate because it is specific to your car with real world data from YOUR car. A mail order tune is an educated guess based on tuning past configurations.
You can get a pretty accurate tune at best. At worst, you can damage your motor.
If you do not have access to a dyno and do not wish to use/learn Lt1_edit/Tunercat, then mail order is your only venue. A dyno is not absolutely necessary to get a decent tune.
-Alex
You can get a pretty accurate tune at best. At worst, you can damage your motor.
If you do not have access to a dyno and do not wish to use/learn Lt1_edit/Tunercat, then mail order is your only venue. A dyno is not absolutely necessary to get a decent tune.
-Alex
01-11-2003, 10:44 AM
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In a month or so when I get my FLP Level 4 trans I might have them dyno tune the car. I have PCMForless mail tuning now & the car is running great. I was just curious though about how much the mail order is off or how close for that matter. I'll post when I do it.
01-11-2003, 12:12 PM
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Originally posted by cmillard
These guys are dead on, dynotuning is a proven dialed-in setup, mailorder tune is based on experience with similar cars.
I suggest dynotuning if possible,
-Christian
These guys are dead on, dynotuning is a proven dialed-in setup, mailorder tune is based on experience with similar cars.
I suggest dynotuning if possible,
-Christian
maybe one day i can afford it hehe
01-11-2003, 02:56 PM
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Sorry, but I would go for the pcm for less tune. If you already have a laptop, you'll spend less than $200 for the cable and for the programming with unlimited updates.
With a Dyno tune you only get a one time deal. Dyno tuning around my area is usually about $2xx.xx!
With the lap top, you can log your runs on the streets, and send them to bryan to tune off.
Now, I will say that our O2s sensors aren't as percise as a Wideband O2.
That's why, With serious Mods, or if you are trying to squeeze that last pony out, I would dyno the car with Wide bands, and send the charts to Bryan. Our club can usually get 3 dyno pulls with widebands for $65 with a good turn out...
That way you can still get that same perfect dyno tune, but you will still have those unlimted updates, incase you ever chance your tires size, or add a bigger cam...
With a Dyno tune you only get a one time deal. Dyno tuning around my area is usually about $2xx.xx!
With the lap top, you can log your runs on the streets, and send them to bryan to tune off.
Now, I will say that our O2s sensors aren't as percise as a Wideband O2.
That's why, With serious Mods, or if you are trying to squeeze that last pony out, I would dyno the car with Wide bands, and send the charts to Bryan. Our club can usually get 3 dyno pulls with widebands for $65 with a good turn out...
That way you can still get that same perfect dyno tune, but you will still have those unlimted updates, incase you ever chance your tires size, or add a bigger cam...
01-11-2003, 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by NorySS
With the lap top, you can log your runs on the streets, and send them to bryan to tune off.
Now, I will say that our O2s sensors aren't as percise as a Wideband O2.
That's why, With serious Mods, or if you are trying to squeeze that last pony out, I would dyno the car with Wide bands, and send the charts to Bryan.
With the lap top, you can log your runs on the streets, and send them to bryan to tune off.
Now, I will say that our O2s sensors aren't as percise as a Wideband O2.
That's why, With serious Mods, or if you are trying to squeeze that last pony out, I would dyno the car with Wide bands, and send the charts to Bryan.
01-11-2003, 09:49 PM
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You can also get dyno tuning from Bryan. He travels quite a bit and will do dyno tuning for a group of people. I'm hoping to get my LT1 running in my El Camino in time to have him do dyno tuning when he comes to do a group of people not to far from me soon. I have one of his files right now for the initial setup of the motor. Email and and see if he's going to be near you soon.
01-12-2003, 09:04 AM
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The only way to go is the dyno tune. Of course, if the person doing the tuning knows what he is doing it will result in good numbers vs. PCMforless.
Glad to hear you are not considering Hypertech...
Glad to hear you are not considering Hypertech...