Ed Wright tuning, etc
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Ed Wright tuning, etc
I've had my mods for almost a year, but my car has never been tuned. Would it do me much good at this point to get it tuned?
[Modified by Pigface1, 10:13 AM 10/16/2001]
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Re: Ed Wright tuning, etc (kewlbrz)
Longtube headers, Vortex ram air, exhaust, x pipe, 180 t stat, plugs and wires. . 332rwhp 351rwTq
. . done at Speedworks. :)
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. . done at Speedworks. :)
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Re: Ed Wright tuning, etc (Pigface1)
At this point, Id say you could squeeze a few more ponies out with some custom PCM programming, or using a MAFT with Autotap. Mabey not worth the trouble and money. Id save for a cam or cam/heads. Or mabey even a 3.73:1 rearend.
A cam will get you 25 to 30 plus HP. for under a grand.
A cam will get you 25 to 30 plus HP. for under a grand.
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Re: Ed Wright tuning, etc (kewlbrz)
A cam will get you 25 to 30 plus HP. for under a grand.
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Re: Ed Wright tuning, etc (leanhtuan)
I agree with Kewlbrz. You could probably do about 90% of what custom tuning will get you with a MAFT and using someone's autotap. I have a feeling all that would need to be done is have your car richened up a bit to make up for the extra air you have entering your engine.
A heads/cam package or cam only would be my next step down the mod path if I was you.
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A heads/cam package or cam only would be my next step down the mod path if I was you.
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Re: Ed Wright tuning, etc (MattG)
Thanks all ..
Heads/cam stage is what I'm going for next, but that won't be until next spring hopefully, but probably next summer.
Heads/cam stage is what I'm going for next, but that won't be until next spring hopefully, but probably next summer.
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Re: Ed Wright tuning, etc (Pigface1)
I've heard the waiting list for Ed is up to 6 months. If I were you I would get on the waiting list around 5 months before you plan to get the heads/cam. After you get it all done you should give me a ride :D
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Re: Ed Wright tuning, etc (99 Corvette)
The waiting list for ed wright pcm programming is more like 6 days turnaround and not 6 months. Gives great customer service also. I think you thinking about the powerloader with that 6 month projection!
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The waiting list for ed wright pcm programming is more like 6 days turnaround and not 6 months. Gives great customer service also. I think you thinking about the powerloader with that 6 month projection!
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Re: Ed Wright tuning, etc (Pigface1)
I've had my mods for almost a year, but my car has never been tuned. Would it do me much good at this point to get it tuned?
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[Modified by Pigface1, 10:13 AM 10/16/2001]
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Re: Ed Wright tuning, etc (Pigface1)
I’m in the same situation and I decided to save my $$$ and wait until after I do heads/cam & gears. Then I’ll do a dyno tune with Ed. IMO the performance gain on a stock motor is not worth the $$$.
I noticed that you live in OKC and have almost exactly the same mods as me. Let me know if you would like to hook up and run our vettes on the street and/or highway. I’d be curious to see how my LT4 would do against a similarly equipped 2001 LS1. If you’re interested my mods are:
K&N Air Filer w/ open air lid
NGK plugs & MSD Wires
160 thermostat
Flowmaster cat-back exhaust
DRM long tube headers (no cats)
Stock everything else (including tires) :sad:
BOOMER SOONER :cheers:
I noticed that you live in OKC and have almost exactly the same mods as me. Let me know if you would like to hook up and run our vettes on the street and/or highway. I’d be curious to see how my LT4 would do against a similarly equipped 2001 LS1. If you’re interested my mods are:
K&N Air Filer w/ open air lid
NGK plugs & MSD Wires
160 thermostat
Flowmaster cat-back exhaust
DRM long tube headers (no cats)
Stock everything else (including tires) :sad:
BOOMER SOONER :cheers:
