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How much Hp is a computer tune worth???

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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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How much Hp is a computer tune worth???

I will be gettting mine in a couple of weeks (finaly got the money) what should I expect with the mods below.
Old Jul 18, 2003 | 08:11 PM
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I can't guess how much you will gain, but I would say that if the tune is right-on, then your can will run much smoother, and you will probably feel a nice SOTP difference. Tuning is definitely worth the money with the mods you have. Make sure someone who knows their stuff does your tuning. Good luck.

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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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w/ your mods id say a good 15-20 hp id a good guess
Old Jul 18, 2003 | 09:49 PM
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probably a fair amount considering the mods you have. where are you getting the tune?
Old Jul 18, 2003 | 09:59 PM
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I am not sure weather or not I am going to mail order like from pcmforless or go all out and dyno tune at mti
Old Jul 18, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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dyno tuning would be much better with your mods. dyno tuning is definitely worth the money.
Old Jul 18, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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I gained .4 and 3mph in the 1/8 with a tune from PCMforless.

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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 11:03 PM
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with a dyno tune and my CAI / LM I got 12.3 rwhp. (so actually add that to my numbers down there). but i wouldn't necc. expect that off hand. i'd say wait for a tune till you get gears or a cam.
Old Jul 19, 2003 | 02:39 AM
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A dyno tune is the way to go.
I had Ed Wright (Fastchips) program my PCM and he does good work. When I put a new motor in next year I am going down and have him dyno tune it for me.
I also think you would see 15 to 20 hp with a tune.
Old Jul 19, 2003 | 05:59 AM
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I gained 11 HP with pcmforless, a KM and an airfoil.....I
m assuming about 10.7 HP was because of the tune.
Old Jul 19, 2003 | 01:30 PM
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On a stock car probably not much. 10-20hp maybe, and that's stretching it I think.
On a heads/cam car who knows...I've seen guys pull out 55...maybe 70hp!
Old Jul 19, 2003 | 01:30 PM
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How much would a good dyno tune cost and does anybody know of a dynotuner in Kansas?
Old Jul 19, 2003 | 04:33 PM
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Dyno tuning typically runs $400 - $500
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