Tune for a stock Evo -- worth it?
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Tune for a stock Evo -- worth it?
I’m thinking about getting a tune or a base flash for my Evo 9. I have no immediate plans to do any major mods.
Will the difference in power after the tune be noticeable from a seat-of-the-pants standpoint? I understand that the power increase will be moderate, but wonder if it’s really worth it. All advice is welcome, but I’m especially interested in those who got a tune or even a base flash as their first mod.
Also – if I’m tuned in the dead of winter with 30 degree temps, will the tune still be fine in the summer, with high humidity in the 90’s, or will I need a re-tune? Thanks
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Will the difference in power after the tune be noticeable from a seat-of-the-pants standpoint? I understand that the power increase will be moderate, but wonder if it’s really worth it. All advice is welcome, but I’m especially interested in those who got a tune or even a base flash as their first mod.
Also – if I’m tuned in the dead of winter with 30 degree temps, will the tune still be fine in the summer, with high humidity in the 90’s, or will I need a re-tune? Thanks
(I searched but didn’t find any recent threads on these specific topics)
Last edited by modetm; May 27, 2009 at 11:06 AM.
alright get a mbc a drop in and a used TBE you wont spend but 350 and then tune it and plus tunning it gives you better gas mileage
i have an 8 with RSR TBE intake all the ic pipes and ic plus bigger j pipe mbc tuned on 93 pump with 21.5psi runin 311
i have an 8 with RSR TBE intake all the ic pipes and ic plus bigger j pipe mbc tuned on 93 pump with 21.5psi runin 311
Last edited by gixxerman11; Jan 16, 2008 at 10:57 AM. Reason: 8
I’m thinking about getting a tune or a base flash for my Evo 9. I have no immediate plans to do any major mods other than a mbc and maybe a fuel pump.
Will the difference in power after the tune be noticeable from a seat-of-the-pants standpoint? I understand that the power increase will be moderate, but wonder if it’s really worth it. All advice is welcome, but I’m especially interested in those who got a tune or even a base flash as their first mod.
Also – if I’m tuned in the dead of winter with 30 degree temps, will the tune still be fine in the summer, with high humidity in the 90’s, or will I need a re-tune? Thanks
(I searched but didn’t find any recent threads on these specific topics)
Will the difference in power after the tune be noticeable from a seat-of-the-pants standpoint? I understand that the power increase will be moderate, but wonder if it’s really worth it. All advice is welcome, but I’m especially interested in those who got a tune or even a base flash as their first mod.
Also – if I’m tuned in the dead of winter with 30 degree temps, will the tune still be fine in the summer, with high humidity in the 90’s, or will I need a re-tune? Thanks
(I searched but didn’t find any recent threads on these specific topics)
Most tuners will account for varying seasons and different temperatures in the tune i.e. a margin of safety. Some tuners also request that you make back to back runs without a cooling down period so that you get readings when the car is really getting pushed.
I wouldn't be surprised if you got 20hp from just a tune since our cars are set so rich from the factory. Most dyno graphs I've seen show the A/F ratio down to 10:1 towards redline.
Most tuners will account for varying seasons and different temperatures in the tune i.e. a margin of safety. Some tuners also request that you make back to back runs without a cooling down period so that you get readings when the car is really getting pushed.
Most tuners will account for varying seasons and different temperatures in the tune i.e. a margin of safety. Some tuners also request that you make back to back runs without a cooling down period so that you get readings when the car is really getting pushed.
If you get the drop in filter, MBC, and TBE with a dyno tune at AMS your car would pull like a freight train! AMS tuned my car and its an absolute beast. Great customer service and quick work. Great tune in summer and winter. No Knock and am very pleased. I think there doing $400 for tune and $900 for TBE with test pipe. You'll be satisfied with power for a long time!
Don't really need a pump on a IX till you start making close to 350awhp+. MBC and a tune you'll be scootin. MBC + TBE + tune, even more gains. Stock Evo's are so **** poor rich so at the LEAST on top of power gains, you'll see noticeable MPG gains esp at WOT.
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I think this is an excellent question. I'm still stock and have no intention of doing any major mods. But I'm interested in a tune just to give a bit more zip and better mpg.
Most of you have mentioned getting a dyno tune. Is a mail-in worth it? or is a waste of money?
Most of you have mentioned getting a dyno tune. Is a mail-in worth it? or is a waste of money?
If you don't have a drop in yet, I'm selling my k&n filter. I'm in Chicago, let me know if you want to buy it. I just got tuned and full exhaust put on this weekend. Car is totaly diffierent. Go for it.
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if your staying stock or just adding an exhaust, i think its better to just tune it yourself. its cheap and you get to fiddle around and learn a lot. its not rocket science and just takes time and patience. You will see a pretty good increase in power.
But to answer your question, yes a tune will give ya a great feel in the seat of your pants!
But to answer your question, yes a tune will give ya a great feel in the seat of your pants!