RC guys a tune is worth more than we thought.

[ARRESTmeRed04]

For several years now the common thought has been that a tune on a RC isn't worth much at all but on a QC it's a huge improvement. Well after a some what long and disappointing night at the track I've discovered that a tune in in fact worth a full .4 in the 1/4 mile if you can stick the power to the ground. Just thought I'd share my findings ill start another thread later with track results when I get the video put together.

 

[Itsmekylep]

It may just be my "seat dyno" but after I got a tune from torrie I really thought it helped my truck out.

 

[SrtBrad]

Word.....

 

[VPRPWRD]

Is this your truck Justin? I am interested in your findings.

 

[spdrcrj]

I know I've posted this dyno sheet before but it shows an improvement on the dyno.

 

[ARRESTmeRed04]

Is this your truck Justin? I am interested in your findings.

Yup, will try to get the other thread started soon

I know I've posted this dyno sheet before but it shows an improvement on the dyno.

Is than an old B&G stage 2 tune?

 

[spdrcrj]

Yup, K&N drop in, B&G stage II tune, basani shortie headers, catless mids, and magnaflow catback.

 

[ARRESTmeRed04]

Yup, K&N drop in, B&G stage II tune, basani shortie headers, catless mids, and magnaflow catback.

Almost identical mods as my truck but I'm using a torrie tune, the B&G stage 2 even as old as it is its still hard to beat

 

[hawk02]

I noticed a big improvement when I put in a B&G Stage2 PCM I purchased from another member last year, not sure how much better a tune from Torrie would be, I got the PCM and 170* therm and gaskets for $125 shipped, it was an awesome deal!!!!!!

 

[NVR2OLD]

Dyno tuning will always give you an edge....On and Off the track. All tho some on this forum don't believe it.

 

[ARRESTmeRed04]

Dyno tuning will always give you an edge....On and Off the track. All tho some on this forum don't believe it.

I don't have a dyno tune....just a mail order tune

 

[NVR2OLD]

I don't have a dyno tune....just a mail order tune

Thats the only way they can develop a tune is by putting our trucks on the dyno and test, and the best over all tune is to dyno tune your own truck. Ask any good tuner.

 

[ZCx]

Thats the only way they can develop a tune is by putting our trucks on the dyno and test, and the best over all tune is to dyno tune your own truck. Ask any good tuner.

for sure for sure:rock:

i had Torrie's "can" tune, was good. then James, got the dyno day set up & could tell more of a difference after the dyno. seemed "smoother":rock::burnout::rock:

 

[spdrcrj]

I think that's why I liked the B&G tune so much. They have so much experience that they could nail it on the money. Of course every truck is different so a custom tune is always prefered from a reputable tuner. With that being said, anybody know a good tuner for these trucks in/near Vegas?

Wait...B&G is still in business. Anybody use them recently? http://www.bgperformance.com/tuning-srt10.aspx

 

[hawk02]

I sent my Stage2 PCM to them to have my vin flashed on it and check the tune(about 6 months ago), had it back in about 1 1/2 weeks. They combined with Arrington but I believe Dave Kasper is still there, thats who did mine.......

 

[RagunCajun]

You can datalog with your hand held and a laptop using email tuning. That's the best way to do it. A good tuner should be able to read and write revisions from datalogs.

A generic email tune will work but it's more on the safe side so it works on a broader range of mods. Also usually a little more safe which isnt a bad thing.

Plus with datalogs, a tuner can see if anything is wrong. Lets say an very tiny air leak, exhaust leak, bad injector etc.

 

[vipertank]

It may just be my "seat dyno" but after I got a tune from torrie I really thought it helped my truck out.

Yeah I could tell, I also gained some power after torrie's tune.

 

[vipertank]

Going catless really was a good bang for the buck mod.

 

[vipertank]

I've never installed my 172 t-stat when I added tune will that help some?

 

[ICPREY]

You can datalog with your hand held and a laptop using email tuning. That's the best way to do it. A good tuner should be able to read and write revisions from datalogs.

A generic email tune will work but it's more on the safe side so it works on a broader range of mods. Also usually a little more safe which isnt a bad thing.

Plus with datalogs, a tuner can see if anything is wrong. Lets say an very tiny air leak, exhaust leak, bad injector etc.

Will the handheld data log A/F? No tuner will adjust the map without it.