Tune for a stock motor?

zx9rmal · 12-21-2017, 02:02 PM

Please forgive my lack of knowledge here. Is there a noticeable benefit to doing a tune on a 100% stock motor? Thanks.

Soleil · 12-21-2017, 02:27 PM

What do you expect. A tune on a gas motor doesn’t bring as much as on a diesel. The tune give you maybe a better throttle response more efficiency he can delete the top speed limiter which is for the US ridiculous but that’s about it.

TunaMelt · 12-21-2017, 02:55 PM

Yes and it's probably the only worthwhile mod that's easy to do but don't expect 25hp or anything absurd. You'll pick up some measureable power and torque management can be removed as well. Surefire way to void your warranty if you happen to care.

marknagy13 · 12-21-2017, 02:58 PM

I would say that the small HP gain is not worth the warranty void. Do e85 flex fuel at least if you're going to tune it. Tunes are there to adjust the engine when you add mods. If you aren't going to add mods then it wouldn't be worth it.

MP3BOOSTED · 12-21-2017, 03:26 PM

Yeah i would not even bother, if anything your getting a better throttle response or so but not worth the money.

zx9rmal · 12-21-2017, 03:30 PM

Thanks guys. I thought as much.

Redlinez · 12-21-2017, 04:51 PM

If it dramatically reduces the awful throttle delay/response, I say it's worth it. That changes the car completely. Not to mention, with a SCT BDX, you can have custom tunes emailed as you make changes to the car.

marknagy13 · 12-21-2017, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Redlinez

If it dramatically reduces the awful throttle delay/response, I say it's worth it. That changes the car completely. Not to mention, with a SCT BDX, you can have custom tunes emailed as you make changes to the car.

You can get a throttle controller to fix that and not void the warranty.

Redlinez · 12-21-2017, 05:54 PM

Just about everyone who's had them has sold them or said they make little difference and said just get a tune. The SCT BDX is quite affordable and comes with custom tunes from RDP.

MAGAUSA · 12-21-2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Redlinez

If it dramatically reduces the awful throttle delay/response, I say it's worth it. That changes the car completely. Not to mention, with a SCT BDX, you can have custom tunes emailed as you make changes to the car.

Does your car have the adjustable settings? The throttle is very different in tour, sport and track. I drive in sport all the time.

Tenfive · 01-02-2018, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGAUSA

Does your car have the adjustable settings? The throttle is very different in tour, sport and track. I drive in sport all the time.

And I might add when the engine is cold my Jenny6 burps a bit on throttle resp. Also

BlaqWhole · 01-02-2018, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Redlinez

Just about everyone who's had them has sold them or said they make little difference and said just get a tune. The SCT BDX is quite affordable and comes with custom tunes from RDP.

Well most of them upgraded to mods that actually required a tune. I won't be tuning my cars any time soon. So I added a throttle controller and it really opens these cars up. I prefer it over tuning...for now.

7speed · 01-03-2018, 01:32 AM

I gained 16hp and at least 10tq from 93 tune.

slick3 · 01-03-2018, 10:54 AM

Leave the tune alone. IF you have the mod bug start buying up stuff that can be run in stock config. PRAY IM/TB and a RF Dry would be a good start. At that point, pick yourself up a flex fuel kit and THEN get the car tuned.

12-21-2017, 02:02 PM	#1
zx9rmal Drives: '20 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: FT. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 731	Tune for a stock motor? Please forgive my lack of knowledge here. Is there a noticeable benefit to doing a tune on a 100% stock motor? Thanks. __________________ Mal Ft. Lauderdale, FL '20 Camaro ZL1 M6 '22 Kawasaki ZX-14R

12-21-2017, 02:27 PM	#2
Soleil Drives: Camaro 50th anniversary edition Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 2,203 View My Garage	What do you expect. A tune on a gas motor doesn’t bring as much as on a diesel. The tune give you maybe a better throttle response more efficiency he can delete the top speed limiter which is for the US ridiculous but that’s about it. __________________ Soleil _____________________________________________ A car is fast enough, if you fear to unlock it in the morning." (Walter Roehrl)

12-21-2017, 02:58 PM	#4
marknagy13 Markoon13 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 853	I would say that the small HP gain is not worth the warranty void. Do e85 flex fuel at least if you're going to tune it. Tunes are there to adjust the engine when you add mods. If you aren't going to add mods then it wouldn't be worth it. __________________ Making Camaro Videos Great Again! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWS...TrnPTnKAfJgouQ

12-21-2017, 03:26 PM	#5
MP3BOOSTED Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (F1A-94 FBO H/C) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 844	Yeah i would not even bother, if anything your getting a better throttle response or so but not worth the money. __________________ Performance Mods: F1A-94, DSX Flex Fuel Kit, MSD Spark Plug Wires, KOOK 2" off road headers, MBRP Race catback exhaust, Pray Performance Custom Boost Cam, Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade Kit, 7.850" Hardened Chromemoly Length Pushrods and Johnson Racing 2110R Lifters, TSP CNC'd Heads, Ported MSD intake manifold, 103mm Katech Throttle body, Forged Pistons/Rods, RPM Meth kit, DSX Aux Fuel system, AEM Failsafe and banks gauge, LT4 HPFP, LT4 injectors, BMR motor mounts, Hurst Short Throw, Manley SS exhaust valves Videos of my car? Check here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNi...Qy1OL4NVGlPogw

12-21-2017, 03:30 PM	#6
zx9rmal Drives: '20 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: FT. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 731	Thanks guys. I thought as much. __________________ Mal Ft. Lauderdale, FL '20 Camaro ZL1 M6 '22 Kawasaki ZX-14R

12-21-2017, 02:55 PM	#3
TunaMelt Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 110	Yes and it's probably the only worthwhile mod that's easy to do but don't expect 25hp or anything absurd. You'll pick up some measureable power and torque management can be removed as well. Surefire way to void your warranty if you happen to care.

12-21-2017, 04:51 PM	#7
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	If it dramatically reduces the awful throttle delay/response, I say it's worth it. That changes the car completely. Not to mention, with a SCT BDX, you can have custom tunes emailed as you make changes to the car. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

12-21-2017, 05:54 PM	#9
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	Just about everyone who's had them has sold them or said they make little difference and said just get a tune. The SCT BDX is quite affordable and comes with custom tunes from RDP. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

01-03-2018, 01:32 AM	#13
7speed Drives: 21 SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 367	I gained 16hp and at least 10tq from 93 tune. __________________ FBO, E85 11.1@123

01-03-2018, 10:54 AM	#14
slick3 Drives: Garnet Red - 20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,010	Leave the tune alone. IF you have the mod bug start buying up stuff that can be run in stock config. PRAY IM/TB and a RF Dry would be a good start. At that point, pick yourself up a flex fuel kit and THEN get the car tuned.

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