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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Hi, I was told to post here looking for recommendations for mail order programming for my 2000 FRC. Any suggestions?
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let us know where you are from. there may be a tuner available in your area that you are unaware of.
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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I'm in Portland, OR area. Am I better off going with a local tuner?
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an experienced local tuner can give you a more personalized tune and its fun to go and watch.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by QuickSeeFive
Hi, I was told to post here looking for recommendations for mail order programming for my 2000 FRC. Any suggestions?
any mods?

The more modifications, the tricky'er the tune... and (with a lot of mods) you'll want it dyno tuned.
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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VERY Fair priced mail order tune by a Pro............

If I'm not mistaken, Charlie does Andy of A&A fame's tunes. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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There's a guy in the Seattle area who does mail order tunes, dyno tunes, and ride-alongs. I've used him before and he's very knowledgable. The best part about his mail order tunes is that you don't have to remove your PCM - he'll send you a handheld with a custom program. Check out his website: http://www.trifectaperformance.com
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Looks like Charlie just sells the file for $100. Does that mean I have to buy some software?

Trifecta looks like a good way to go. I won't have to take my wheel off to get to the PCM. I'll ping them.

Thanks for the help
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I can HIGHLY recommend Tom Wong (Wong's Performance Engineering) in Vancouver WA. He has a loaded Mustang Dyno and is an excellent tuner with years of experience. He did an awesome job on my 03 A4.

It would't hurt to call him and chat about your wants and needs. Here is his biz # 360-695-9433
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Originally Posted by QuickSeeFive
Looks like Charlie just sells the file for $100. Does that mean I have to buy some software?

Trifecta looks like a good way to go. I won't have to take my wheel off to get to the PCM. I'll ping them.

Thanks for the help
Yes - you need to buy software AND a cable if you want to use Charlie. Trifecta's offering is much simpler. They'll send you EVERYTHING you need in the mail. Just plug it in and go. Using the handheld couldn't be any easier.
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Yes - you need to buy software AND a cable if you want to use Charlie. Trifecta's offering is much simpler. They'll send you EVERYTHING you need in the mail. Just plug it in and go. Using the handheld couldn't be any easier.
You don't need to buy any software for a Mail order tune. All you need to do is send your PCM to the tuner. Charlie (@RPM) has mine right now.

The only downside is that your PCM is out of the car for a week or so. For me it's no big deal because the driveline is sitting on jackstands waiting for the new 402/L92 combo.

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