Is tuning a stock car on 93 worth it?

[Joe_Stang]

Just received my tune today from palm beach dyno. Will post results when i get it all squared away and have time to play around without traffic.

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[sloww5ohh]

I just bought one, after hearing all of your recommendations. Will probably solve my main performance gripe without needing a tune nor boost, and at a fraction of the price.

I searched the internet and YouTube videos for promo codes and found 2 that worked and I only got 5% off with each, even though they were both advertised as 10% off. I guess Soler decided to "throttle" them down.

Let me know how you like it!

 

[sloww5ohh]

Just sent Shoemaker Performance my stockfile and will let you know my honest opinions. I am out in AZ so only 91 octane available but I have no doubt the Tunemaker will do good things. Totally stock car except for higher flowing air filters (which won't do much/anything).

Can’t wait to hear your experience!

 

[ChitownStang]

Just received my tune today from palm beach dyno. Will post results when i get it all squared away and have time to play around without traffic.

Tuned in!
You going to run 93 and e85?

 

[Joe_Stang]

Tuned in!
You going to run 93 and e85?

Once I get 93 dialed in I'll probably give e85 a try. I keep hearing how much better it is lol

 

[Ducatti20]

In the time since I sent my last message I received my initial tune, data logged, received my second revision and sent another data log to Shoemaker.
All testing done with IAT close to 120 degrees and AZ 91 octane. All pulls done in "normal" drive mode.
First tune revision - Power increase detected on butt dyno. Not a ton, but there. Immediately noted better throttle response and an apparent curing of low down lag (beyond throttle response lag... my car has always had a small hesitation down low). Shifts were VERY smooth... like hardly could feel shifting in traffic heavy driving. Power was there, but did not affect driving in traffic.
0-magic number pull completed on deserted straight near me, traction control struggled and pulled power in 1-4. Sent log to SP. Asked for a little more throttle tip-in.
90 minutes later I had revision 2. SP asked for pulls with traction control all the way off.
Power increase again across power-band. Feels pretty good everywhere now. Definitely added more tip in per my request. Repeated drive I did before and was able to safely get 2 solid WOT pulls for them. Sent file (after they would be closed so no response expected).

Ran car around for a few errands, traffic driving on city streets. Good pickup, drivability of the A10 is a lot nicer (super smooth). No lag now, tip in very nice.

This weekend I am making a Vegas run to meet up with a friend who has a GT350 and we are headed for a little rip out in Nevada. Will see how it feels with spirited driving but right now I'm pretty pleased.

Earth shattering power gain? No... but I didn't expect much of any power gains with 91 octane and high AZ temps. Every car I've ever had out here pulls timing due to the heat and I'm sure my logs show nothing different from that. There is a gain for sure, but it isn't insane for me.

Drivability gain? Absolutely.

Will continue to post if any further revisions come in. Mind you this is a 100% bone stock car so pretty basic tune vs a heavily modified car. I don't expect more than 2-3 revs to dial in the tune.

 

[ChitownStang]

Once I get 93 dialed in I'll probably give e85 a try. I keep hearing how much better it is lol

Cool,
What ethenol level can you get in your area?

 

[Mr Hyde]

Got my car running on the p1 93 tune feels like the way it should have been from the factory. No more dragging a boat anchor feel and sloppy throttle. Got a few more data logs to do and then on to the e85. Only place i seem to find it is Thorntons here in Florida and not too many around here so e 85 would be a bit dodgy. Edited to add Base 301a GT 6 Speed

 

[Joe_Stang]

Cool,
What ethenol level can you get in your area?

I can get e85 i just have to go out of my way a little for it. Im in maryland

 

[ChitownStang]

Wish I knew which of you all have manual or auto and if you have GT or DH.

 

[sloww5ohh]

In the time since I sent my last message I received my initial tune, data logged, received my second revision and sent another data log to Shoemaker.
All testing done with IAT close to 120 degrees and AZ 91 octane. All pulls done in "normal" drive mode.
First tune revision - Power increase detected on butt dyno. Not a ton, but there. Immediately noted better throttle response and an apparent curing of low down lag (beyond throttle response lag... my car has always had a small hesitation down low). Shifts were VERY smooth... like hardly could feel shifting in traffic heavy driving. Power was there, but did not affect driving in traffic.
0-magic number pull completed on deserted straight near me, traction control struggled and pulled power in 1-4. Sent log to SP. Asked for a little more throttle tip-in.
90 minutes later I had revision 2. SP asked for pulls with traction control all the way off.
Power increase again across power-band. Feels pretty good everywhere now. Definitely added more tip in per my request. Repeated drive I did before and was able to safely get 2 solid WOT pulls for them. Sent file (after they would be closed so no response expected).

Ran car around for a few errands, traffic driving on city streets. Good pickup, drivability of the A10 is a lot nicer (super smooth). No lag now, tip in very nice.

This weekend I am making a Vegas run to meet up with a friend who has a GT350 and we are headed for a little rip out in Nevada. Will see how it feels with spirited driving but right now I'm pretty pleased.

Earth shattering power gain? No... but I didn't expect much of any power gains with 91 octane and high AZ temps. Every car I've ever had out here pulls timing due to the heat and I'm sure my logs show nothing different from that. There is a gain for sure, but it isn't insane for me.

Drivability gain? Absolutely.

Will continue to post if any further revisions come in. Mind you this is a 100% bone stock car so pretty basic tune vs a heavily modified car. I don't expect more than 2-3 revs to dial in the tune.

Excellent write up. I’m eager to get the tune now lol

 

[ZXMustang]

We've been doing these like 2 a day. Ive got maybe 50 done now since release. We perfected the ghost cam drivibility and its PERFECT. Even on the auto cars. If you guys have tiktok, I have my page just loaded with pop flame, ghost cam cars and tons of driving videos with my stuff on it so you can see what it looks/sounds like. ****NOT SELLING ANYTHING**** Just showing what it sounds/looks like. Lots of ghost cam videos from stock exhaust to full headers X and aftermarket exhaust. Lots of good stuff.

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[MustangMitch69]

Can’t wait to hear your experience!

Looks like my earlier reply got deleted. If it shows up at some point, I'll delete this one for being duplicative. Basically, I installed the Soler throttle controller today and love it. Installation was very easy. After a 10 minute drive down some back roads, so far I like Sport 3 mode because it provides quick power delivery when I hit the gas without being too jerky. Might adjust over time as I experience different driving conditions and experiment with more different modes. Definitely don't need a tune nor a supercharger now, as this throttle controller addressed my only issue about performance (other than the dead steering if you consider that performance).

 

[Joe_Stang]

I drove my car today (24 GT auto) a good bit after installing my tune (93 octane) from pbd and its definitely a little quicker. The throttle response is better along with improved shifting. I have to send data logs in and will likely get a revised tune so I may get a few more hp yet. My next step will be e85 or headers or both. The tune on a pretty much stock car doesnt pin you back in the seat so if your expecting that just hold off until you get headers or more modifications in general.

 

[sloww5ohh]

Thanks for letti

I drove my car today (24 GT auto) a good bit after installing my tune (93 octane) from pbd and its definitely a little quicker. The throttle response is better along with improved shifting. I have to send data logs in and will likely get a revised tune so I may get a few more hp yet. My next step will be e85 or headers or both. The tune on a pretty much stock car doesnt pin you back in the seat so if your expecting that just hold off until you get headers or more modifications in general.

Thanks for letting us know!

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