Base Tune Question
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Base Tune Question
All,
If I get the A&A kit (which I am REALLY considering), it comes with a "base tune". This fall I would drive the car to ECS and have a custom done but I have an HPDE this summer I would like to run (I know, I know, not the perfect config...etc. Thats another topic all together). My question though...
Would that base tune be safe enough to run that car on a track. Obviously any track time is hard, so really the question is how hard can you run a FI car on a base tune? Is it a matter of getting a few extra horses on the mod tune or is it a matter of keeping the engine together?
Thanks in advance for the input.
Cassidy
If I get the A&A kit (which I am REALLY considering), it comes with a "base tune". This fall I would drive the car to ECS and have a custom done but I have an HPDE this summer I would like to run (I know, I know, not the perfect config...etc. Thats another topic all together). My question though...
Would that base tune be safe enough to run that car on a track. Obviously any track time is hard, so really the question is how hard can you run a FI car on a base tune? Is it a matter of getting a few extra horses on the mod tune or is it a matter of keeping the engine together?
Thanks in advance for the input.
Cassidy
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I personally would not think of running a boosted car on a road course unless the tune was dead on. Also, there are things tune wise that can be done to help it live on track (usually richer up top, and maybe a little less timing).
You are just begging for it without a solid tune.
You are just begging for it without a solid tune.
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I think it depends on how conservative the tune is. If it has lazy timing and is setup on the rich side, you may have to replace your plugs more often, but you'll be ok. You'll need to ask Andy as he will know how conservative the base tune is. If it is in fact conservative, you will be in for a treat when you get it fine tuned.
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If it has lazy timing and is setup on the rich side, you may have to replace your plugs more often, but you'll be ok
You are just begging for it without a solid tune.
Will ask him what to do, lazy timing and all.
Cassidy
