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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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I have a 2000 Coupe MN6 with no mods nothing right down to the airbox. Would a tune benefit my car in stock form? I was told that with a stock setup you're only getting 85% of what the car has. Is this true?
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I have a 2000 Coupe MN6 with no mods nothing right down to the airbox. Would a tune benefit my car in stock form? I was told that with a stock setup you're only getting 85% of what the car has. Is this true?
IMO, the gains (maybe 5-10hp?) from tuning on a 100% stock car is not worth the expense (~$500). I'd hold off until you do some other bolt-ons such as CAI and headers. Then, I'd say it would be worthwhile.
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I was thinking of doing the same thing (only with a Blackwing and cat back exhaust) and the shop told me to save my money until I added something like headers. Hate so spend $500 for only very minimal gains.
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If you gas mileage is holding at a good level for the way you drive, then just keep a clean air filter on it and enjoy.
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