Added New Tune....what should I do next?

[20ducks]

Bought and installed (quite painless) a Bama Rev-X Tuner by SCT. Throttle response is much more reactive which is very nice. Although I belong to a local Mustang club they members are more interested in the 60's and 70's Mustangs than my S550. Question is, what do I do next? I have eliminated a supercharger due to cost. So, without going bankrupt or getting a divorce what are my options including this tuner?

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[NGOT8R]

Nitrous - The poor man’s supercharger.

 

[tj@steeda]

With the added power ... are you having any issues with wheel hop?

https://www.steeda.com/2015-2019-mu...hc-fW8RB0KN-U4alrWjYbo8CSrZToIhUaAn6OEALw_wcB

 

[20ducks]

With the added power ... are you having any issues with wheel hop?

No.

 

[20ducks]

btw, baseline dyno was done 4/22, new dyno scheduled for next Wednesday. At that point we shall see what gains were achieved. Only engine performance related upgrade has been the Roush CAI.

 

[ice445]

Why are you trying to impress people? The real question should be what do you want next?

 

[The Demon]

Why are you trying to impress people? The real question should be what do you want next?

Agreed.

 

[20ducks]

Why are you trying to impress people? The real question should be what do you want next?

What the hell gave you that opinion?? I want to maximize my money spent. When I put my gas pedal down I want to feel I spent my money well. Since having a tuner is new to me I want to know what else (if anything) I can do to augment this tuner. My question is simple and to the point. Is there something you can contribute?

 

[SSG 5.0]

To maximize your money spent is to save for a supercharger.
Maybe tire is next to maximize your power would be my suggestion next

 

[ice445]

What the hell gave you that opinion?? I want to maximize my money spent. When I put my gas pedal down I want to feel I spent my money well. Since having a tuner is new to me I want to know what else (if anything) I can do to augment this tuner. My question is simple and to the point. Is there something you can contribute?

You literally made it a point to say how members of your mustang club prefer 60's and 70's Mustangs over yours. Maybe you didn't intend for it, but stating that and then asking what you can do to the car made it seem like standing out is what's important.

 

[AZ18yote]

Ditch the Bama canned tune, but can use the device itself to load a custom tune from a reputable tuner. Specifically tune for e85/flex if available in your area. Add long tubes at the same time you go e. Then look at rotational weight reduction like lighter wheels, brakes, drive shaft etc. Then sure up the suspension to help put the power down like cradle lockouts etc.

 

[JakeLethal]

Bought and installed (quite painless) a Bama Rev-X Tuner by SCT. Throttle response is much more reactive which is very nice. Although I belong to a local Mustang club they members are more interested in the 60's and 70's Mustangs than my S550. Question is, what do I do next? I have eliminated a supercharger due to cost. So, without going bankrupt or getting a divorce what are my options including this tuner?

Have you already done exhaust? That can be a great option to free up some more flow and possibly help with power? Outside of that; different intake manifold, fueling etc.. could contribute to your build!

Feel free to reach out to me here at Lethal Performance and I'll be glad to assist!

 

[tdstuart]

Save for boost. Trust me as a broke boy who started off just trying to increase power a little bit at a time.

The only other mods that I would do would be exhaust and long tube headers. Gives the car a good noise and will help when boosted.

Get the base ESS supercharger kit and fuel upgrades (LU47 injectors, upgraded pump).
$5,150 - https://esstuning.com/mustang-s550-gt-g2-tuner-kit-wholesale-direct/

Then go with a custom tuner. For this, I would recommend Lund. The link includes the RTD+ tuning device and credits along with the tune.
$1300 - https://lundracing.com/hp-tuners-rtd-with-2018-2023-mustang-gt-bullitt-mach1-custom-tune

Or you can try and find a tuner that uses your current device and save some money.

In total, you will be down $6,500 and have a car making around 650+whp.

 

[20ducks]

Dyno done yesterday and the surprise was: no gains, no change. The chart shows the baseline date of April and yesterdays Baseline VS Tune.pdf dyno. Check out the data:

 

[daSNAK3]

You need a better tune from a better tuner.

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