Is a custom tune or handheld better for me?
03-24-2006, 12:19 AM
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Is a custom tune or handheld better for me?
As the title says, I want opinions. I had a W4M tune on my 03 and was quite happy with the set-up I chose. Now I'm debating on how to go with my 06. I've been looking at the Predator Diablo and it seems to do what I'm interested in, i.e-TM removal, shift firmness, rev limiter, shift points, etc. How will going with a tune from W4M, Nelson, or Westers differ? I like the idea of a handheld because I can play with it. And no, I don't want to go with HP tuners or EFI live because I don't want to have to get a laptop. Thanks.
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03-24-2006, 11:11 AM
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Custom tunes are the best thing in the world. Only thing is if you need to change anything it would be slightly expensive and difficult. Ex:going from towing mode to performance mode to economy mode is impossible with a custom tune. But eveybody's different. As for me, I already have a laptop and I am going to buy hptuners. Then have two or three different tunes built for me so I can change back and forth if needed.
03-24-2006, 01:11 PM
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You know the ol' saying...."diffrent strokes for diffrent folks"......so only you can decide what's best for you.
As far as the better functionality and quality of a program....then by far the custom tune, dyno or street tune or mail order tune is miles ahead of a programmer. When I first got into performance-modding my trucks and cars a few years ago....I had a Diablosport programmer (it's now a dust covered code scanner).....but I tuned with it....and was not happy with the whole 9 horsepower it added...(yes I dyno'd after the tune).
So I contacted Allen @ NelsonPerformance.com and his tune put down 3 times more HP, and a lot better functionality and drivable fun!
As far as the better functionality and quality of a program....then by far the custom tune, dyno or street tune or mail order tune is miles ahead of a programmer. When I first got into performance-modding my trucks and cars a few years ago....I had a Diablosport programmer (it's now a dust covered code scanner).....but I tuned with it....and was not happy with the whole 9 horsepower it added...(yes I dyno'd after the tune).
So I contacted Allen @ NelsonPerformance.com and his tune put down 3 times more HP, and a lot better functionality and drivable fun!
03-24-2006, 01:22 PM
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westers aint a sponsor so no one will tell you to go to him but the other 2 (w4m & nelson) are a much better route to go i wish i had never purchased a Hypercrap PP3 go mail order if there is no reputable dyno tuners in yur area.
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