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cmoore74 Enthusiast

cmoore74

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I've been wanting to get a performance tune for some time, but I also want to get a corsa cat-back.

 

My question is does anyone know if the mail-order tuners (Wait4Me, Westers, PCMForLess, etc.) account for minor modifications such as cat-back exhausts and intakes or only major modifications such as superchargers, cams, headers, etc.?

 

Just wondering if I should get the cat-back prior to ordering the tune.

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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I've been wanting to get a performance tune for some time, but I also want to get a corsa cat-back.

 

My question is does anyone know if the mail-order tuners (Wait4Me, Westers, PCMForLess, etc.) account for minor modifications such as cat-back exhausts and intakes or only major modifications such as superchargers, cams, headers, etc.?

 

Just wondering if I should get the cat-back prior to ordering the tune.

 

CAI and Exhaust first, then tune. The tuner will need to know what mods you have so he can tune accordingly.

cmoore74 Enthusiast

cmoore74

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I thought I read on a Wester's tune form that they only adjust for major modifications (i.e. superchargers, turbos, cams, headers, etc.), not for minor mods like CAI and cat-back exhausts. Not saying that the intakes and cat-back exhausts don't compliment the tune, but it's not clear that they change anything in the program for these minor modifications.

 

OK, I guess I'll send out some inquiries to the tuners. I'll let you know what I hear.

 

The Corsa exhaust I want is pretty expensive. I could hide the cost of the tune from the wife, but I don't think I could hide the cost of the tune plus the exhaust.

Green_Monster Enthusiast

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I am about to put on a Magnaflow cat-back. So I called Jesse (Wait4Me) and asked if I need to send my SCT back to have it retuned and he said: "No, the computer will learn over time and performance will get better over time" He said the computer is now smart enough to make the changes on its own now.

 

Hope this helps.

brad@JBAHEADERS Enthusiast

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its usually best to actually discount the negative battery cable from your battery wait 45 seconds and then re attach and then restart your truck - the ECU parameters will start to re-set them selves and read the new exhaust system/headers/cold air - this trick is really only good with simple bolts ons

 

having a good custom tune done is the more ideal way to go but is really best after you are done with modifications - you can easily reveal more HP and Torque from your truck going this route - this is especially necessary if you guys do a super charger or turbo install or if you do a major upgrade i.e. cams, head work fuel enhancements - bigger injectors which usually goes along with upgrading to a supercharger or turbo charger

cmoore74 Enthusiast

cmoore74

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Ben (aka Green Monster),

 

How do you like the SCT with the 3 tunes from Wait4Me? I'm thinking that is the route to go with:

 

- performance tune

- economy tune

- towing tune

 

All at 91-93 octane.

 

I like the idea of the SCT for 3 different tunes, ease of switching back to stock tune, and no crank relearn required.

 

Sounds like Wait4Me does not make any program specific adjustments for minor mods just like I thought.

omegafiler Senior Enthusiast

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Just get the tune, most of them (including Wait4Me) aren't going to make any changes for minor mods like exhaust/CAI. The PCM does that all by itself.

 

SCT is the way to go. Jesse's tunes are already all setup for dual fuel as well.

Green_Monster Enthusiast

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Ben (aka Green Monster),

 

How do you like the SCT with the 3 tunes from Wait4Me? I'm thinking that is the route to go with:

 

- performance tune

- economy tune

- towing tune

 

All at 91-93 octane.

 

I like the idea of the SCT for 3 different tunes, ease of switching back to stock tune, and no crank relearn required.

 

Sounds like Wait4Me does not make any program specific adjustments for minor mods just like I thought.

 

I love the tunes. Honestly, I don't run the Economy tune much right now, as I am loving the performance tune way too much :cheers: I may have Jesse reprogram a tune for towing instead, as i would use that more than economy. The issue with the economy tune (it's this way with anybodys economy tune) is that it takes up to 500 miles for it to completely take effect. This is what Jesse told me. So switching back and forth isn't always an option with this tune. If i program economy, I have to leave it for a while for it to be worth it.

 

I love the daily driver tune. Fun but no too harsh. And the MAX performance is a LOT of fun.

 

Side note: Raced a guy with a 2wd Hemi Quad Cab today (had a scoop on the hood???) and beat him to 80 mph by a 1+ truck length.

 

Good Luck!

:cheers:

2k05Z71 Enthusiast

2k05Z71

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Ben (aka Green Monster),

 

How do you like the SCT with the 3 tunes from Wait4Me? I'm thinking that is the route to go with:

 

- performance tune

- economy tune

- towing tune

 

All at 91-93 octane.

 

I like the idea of the SCT for 3 different tunes, ease of switching back to stock tune, and no crank relearn required.

 

Sounds like Wait4Me does not make any program specific adjustments for minor mods just like I thought.

 

I love the tunes. Honestly, I don't run the Economy tune much right now, as I am loving the performance tune way too much :cheers: I may have Jesse reprogram a tune for towing instead, as i would use that more than economy. The issue with the economy tune (it's this way with anybodys economy tune) is that it takes up to 500 miles for it to completely take effect. This is what Jesse told me. So switching back and forth isn't always an option with this tune. If i program economy, I have to leave it for a while for it to be worth it.

 

I love the daily driver tune. Fun but no too harsh. And the MAX performance is a LOT of fun.

 

Side note: Raced a guy with a 2wd Hemi Quad Cab today (had a scoop on the hood???) and beat him to 80 mph by a 1+ truck length.

 

Good Luck!

:cheers:

 

Nice work. I am yet to try my tune out (by racing a guy) yet. :gmc:

cmoore74 Enthusiast

cmoore74

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Ben (aka Green Monster),

 

I was curious as to why you chose Magnaflow over Corsa for your cat-back. Magnaflow looks to be cheaper, but only by about $100-200.

 

Thanks,

Chris

2k05Z71 Enthusiast

2k05Z71

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Just get the tune, most of them (including Wait4Me) aren't going to make any changes for minor mods like exhaust/CAI. The PCM does that all by itself.

 

SCT is the way to go. Jesse's tunes are already all setup for dual fuel as well.

"SCT" what is this? Thanks. :cheers:

Green_Monster Enthusiast

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Ben (aka Green Monster),

 

I was curious as to why you chose Magnaflow over Corsa for your cat-back. Magnaflow looks to be cheaper, but only by about $100-200.

 

Thanks,

Chris

 

For the prices I found, I was going to pay nearly double for the Corsa. I got the Magnaflow to my door for $400 vs $800+

 

After listening to some sound clips of the Corsa Sport and Magnaflow I liked the sound of the magnaflow. Don't get me wrong! I loved the sound of the Corsa! Just not the price difference. To me the corsa sport would be a little to loud (I have heard just the opposite from Corsa owners) for towing. According to other opinions the Touring wasn't much louder than stock. I never got to hear a Touring system.

 

You never know what the future may bring. Down the road I may sell the Magnaflow and throw on a Corsa. Only time will tell. Overall I couldn't pass up the price...plain and simple.

 

If you want a sharp aggresive sound, go Corsa (if you can find the right price). The magnaflow is a little more subdued, based on my ears.

 

By the way it looks like we have nearly identical trucks. On the outside anyway. :cheers:

 

:cheers:

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