My thoughts

[stang77]

I have been asked by a few on here to do a review on the tunes that I have had. Have I had all three major tuners on this forum? Yes and No. The first tune I had on my car was the OTS Stage 1 tune from Cobb. I was not very impressed with that tune. I have no clue how the newer versions are now. Afterwards I decided on taking a look at Torrie with Unleashed. That was a pretty powerful tune. Based on my butt dyno it certainly was nice. Normal driving around town was slightly more aggressive but when you dropped the hammer, she would plant you in your seat. The tq was addicting LOL. After numerous datalogs back and forth Torrie had me running great. His customer service is second to none. While I was running his tune, I noticed the work that Adam was doing at MAP and the great reviews he was getting. I figured what the hell. I contacted Adam while he was still with MAP and got an E-Tune from him. Here is why I say No. I NEVER dataloged his base tune so I cannot comment. Adam is a great guy and knows his stuff. No question about that. On to LMS now. I decided to do this basically in the name of science LOL. I was really curious about the V7. I contacted Jamie and here I am now. The LMS tune is MUCH different than my Unleashed tune. The power comes on smooth and steady. The one for Unleashed just hits you like a ton of bricks. Both pull all the way to redline. But what really amazes me with LMS is how powerful the tune is but boost levels are not far off from stock. I would love to know how Jamie and the rest of the LMS team do their magic lol. This is not intended to bash another tuner. I am simply giving my thoughts on the two tunes that I have the most experience with. This spring I will be getting my car on a dyno and going to the track. I will post my numbers from that. In closing my hat goes off to Torre and LMS. . Thank you Jaime for the revision on my V7 too.

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[ypena02]

So you went from a SCT unit to a Cobb AP and now Livernois?

 

[stang77]

So you went from a SCT unit to a Cobb AP and now Livernois?

No. Cobb AP to SCT to LMS.

 

[EcoSwag1990]

Looks like Cobb to SCT to COBB to Livernois lol

Let me know when you hit the dyno/track Tom!

 

[stang77]

Looks like Cobb to SCT to COBB to Livernois lol

Let me know when you hit the dyno/track Tom!

I am currently on a waiting list with JDM in Freehold for a dyno run. I am eager to see how much I am putting down and to see my 1/4 time.

 

[Busser48]

No. Cobb AP to SCT to LMS.

So how can they increase HP and torque without touching boost? Does anyone have an answer on this?

 

[ypena02]

So how can they increase HP and torque without touching boost? Does anyone have an answer on this?

Timing/Fuel. Probably mostly Timing.

 

[stang77]

So how can they increase HP and torque without touching boost? Does anyone have an answer on this?

I have seen my boost levels at around 19/20psi tops. How they do it is a good question. Only LMS know that lol.

 

[EcoSwag1990]

They make changes to the way boost is applied throughout the rev range and not just the peak boost number, so it may not necessarily show in the peak hp/tq number but the area gained under the curve when compared to stock is probably massive

 

[Busser48]

They make changes to the way boost is applied throughout the rev range and not just the peak boost number, so it may not necessarily show in the peak hp/tq number but the area gained under the curve when compared to stock is probably massive

Gotcha, did you have any other tuners before LMS?

 

[stang77]

Gotcha, did you have any other tuners before LMS?

What are your thoughts on the Cobb OTS stage 2 tune? I am sure Adam is able to gain more though.

 

[EcoSwag1990]

Gotcha, did you have any other tuners before LMS?

No I've never experienced any of the other tuners. Just LMS since last april

 

[Busser48]

What are your thoughts on the Cobb OTS stage 2 tune? I am sure Adam is able to gain more though.

I like it a lot as a daily driver, my plan was never to keep the OTS. I sold my SCT x4, bought the Accessport and now I'm broke. So next round wil be. Tune + life time tune, air raid I met tube, BMR lockout and invos on all 4's

 

[EcoSwag1990]

What are your thoughts on the Cobb OTS stage 2 tune? I am sure Adam is able to gain more though.

Do you still have the SCT and Accessport or did you sell them?

 

[stang77]

Do you still have the SCT and Accessport or did you sell them?

I still have them both. The AP was a great unit. I am currently trying to sell my SCT to a buddy of mine that has a GT.

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