I am looking into getting a tune in the near future and was wondering which is the best way to go...
I was told that a Dyno tune is better than a street tune and then another guy told me a street tune is better than a Dyno tune... which is it?
Dyno tune or street tune
I am looking into getting a tune in the near future and was wondering which is the best way to go...
I was told that a Dyno tune is better than a street tune and then another guy told me a street tune is better than a Dyno tune... which is it?
2014 GMC Sierra Crew Cab
-5.3
-Gibson Exhaust
Just get rid of your superchips and get a nelson mail order tune FTW
2000 Silverado ECSB- 5.3 CAI, Pacesetter LTs, ORY- Pipe, Magnaflow XL, E-fan, Ported T/B , Nelson Tuned, Built 4l60e, Circle D Stall, 3.42s G80, 2-4 Drop, Hertz Highs, Rockford 501s
2004 Buell XB12s
Originally Posted by LamboDoNoMo
Dyno tune is just for max HP. You still need a street tune to make sure it will drive ok. I've never done a dyno tune only street.
2006 Superior Blue Trailblazer SS AWD, Stock as a rock
Sold: 2002 GMC Sportside Denali front end with a 2002 LS1, FLT level 5, Yank 2600, Trick Turbo, T76, Nelson intercooler, 60LB injectors, Warbro fuel pump, Eaton locker, Magnaflow, 3.42, Nelson Performance Tuning (speed density).
Sold: 1981 GMC LB RC 1500 2002 4.8L 4L60E 12 bolt 3.73 Richmond Lock Right AC PS Nelson Performance tuning
+1
Dyno tune brings you to peak HP in ideal situations and not driving situations like you would if your at the track or on the street IMO
when i had my Nelson tune we went out and did my tune and it was damn near instant how noticeable the truck felt....
same thing when i had to switch tuners up here in DFW, went out and found some seldom used roads and tested it out in a driving enviroment
sprayedenali: i like catching, but not fishinglol...I wish you would never paint your truck...I bet it bugs them that much more that a primered up truck just soggied his Wheaties. good job buddy
DBTBSS: bring Tyler... we need someone to make fun of
MidnightRider: your right im gay
DamnYankee: my nana failed
DamnYankee: confused...if it can't keep up to begin with, how can it keep up
mitch cobb racing: ya, allen played with it for a while, HUGE difference
When I decide to get a tune... If it is Nelson I choose; which I am leaning toward, I will do it while I am on Air Force Reserve weekend there in San Antonio since I travel there once a month anyhow from Houston... There is no since in waiting on mail order... right? Then I can play with it too...lol
So back on the subject it sounds as if I need to start with a street tune since it is my everyday driver.
Last edited by timber74wolf; 04-22-2009 at 04:02 PM.
2014 GMC Sierra Crew Cab
-5.3
-Gibson Exhaust
Make sure to make an appointment. Allen is a busy man
2004 Buell XB12s
True true... an appointment is always the way to go.
Any suggestions when it comes to tuning? Here is what I have heard so far to begin with or what I would want: I want to run a 180 degree t-stat so it will run a bit cooler and reduce the chances of pre-detonation. Reduce the Torque Management by 75 to 85% and on the towing side 50% reduction since I do not tow anything but a trailer with 2 streetbikes it weighing approximately 1,500# and maybe an antique car trailer weighing a lot more. Delete the rear O2 sensors for future longtube headers. Increase the top end speed limiter too: 150 plus ... and increase the RPM range. And adjust the transmission for the vette servos and possibly a future shift kit. And possibly a cam... Any suggestions? Someone mentioned an "Old Man Cam". I also read about the 98 to 2000 year model cam or possibly a Z06 cam. Which would be the better all purpose cam; plus some playing on the streets at night and weekends?
Then which will give you the better MPG, horsepower and rear wheel torque using the 87 or 93 octane tune?
Last edited by timber74wolf; 04-22-2009 at 04:25 PM.
2014 GMC Sierra Crew Cab
-5.3
-Gibson Exhaust
Street tune makes the most sense...unless you are just looking for a dyno queen. Dynos can be calibrated to show a lot of things that aren't real.
IMO, street tune & strip times are the only reliable gauge.
Gone, but not forgotten!
Street tune w/wideband tuning is the best IMO
Vortec Performance Tuned
LQ9 built 4L60 LTs and a billion miles on the speedo!
street w/b tune,im running a nelson mail tune and yea ditch the programmer
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