SCT x4 7015 question
01-16-2015, 08:01 AM
#52
This is probably a dumb question, but what is involved in a custom tune? Does this mean when i put a CAI, and and exhaust system, or other accessories that I can get a custom tune that will enhance the affects of the mods? So if my tuck is stock, the canned tunes are the way to go? Just wondering what I should expect from a custom tune, or why I would want one or more.
The bang for the buck list is as follows:
Custom tune (significant increase from stock in both hp and tq)
CAC (this is something I'd do anyway - the stock CAC will heatsoak very quickly meaning hot air is going to the intake)
Downpipe (not a necessity, but will give an appreciable bump in power)
170* T-stat (essentially helps the engine run cooler which protects against detonation)
I recommend the following tunes:
SSi - all around the best tunes there are to run in your truck. Whether it is performance, towing, economy, SSi has figured out the platform like no other. Even if you choose another company's tune, which I think a good idea for comparison sake, it is worth the small investment to try SSi. You will be blown away at how far ahead his tunes are.
5* - a bit on the milder side, but are stable and a bump over canned tunes that come with a programmer.
To answer your questions specifically:
1. So if my tuck is stock, the canned tunes are the way to go?
2. Just wondering what I should expect from a custom tune,
3. or why I would want one or more."
1. The EB with a custom tune is unlike anything you might imagine until you try it. The right custom tune will turn the EB into a pavement ripping monster capable of low 12s passes at near or over 100mph. This is comparable with sports cars ... in a 6000b truck. Additionally, at least with SSi, you will also most likely - depending on whether you can stay off the accelerator - realize a bump in MPG.
2. Expect to wear a ****-eating-grin otherwise known as perma-grin from the moment you hit it for the first time.
depends when you first get on the accelerator.
3. The stock tune has to do it all while custom tunes are built for a subset of operating parameters and can more specifically address the drivers needs/wants. If you tow, you will want a tow tune. If you drive in ice and snow, you will want a very tame tune. If you want to rip it up, you will want a performance tune, etc.
Hope that helps!
Last edited by jwanck11; 01-16-2015 at 10:35 AM.
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doug77house (01-16-2015)
01-16-2015, 12:22 PM
#53
Senior Member
A CAI and exhaust will not do anything in terms of performance - especially the CAI. You would be buying them for looks and sound only. If you do put them on, the stock tune will adjust without issue.
The bang for the buck list is as follows:
Custom tune (significant increase from stock in both hp and tq)
CAC (this is something I'd do anyway - the stock CAC will heatsoak very quickly meaning hot air is going to the intake)
Downpipe (not a necessity, but will give an appreciable bump in power)
170* T-stat (essentially helps the engine run cooler which protects against detonation)
I recommend the following tunes:
SSi - all around the best tunes there are to run in your truck. Whether it is performance, towing, economy, SSi has figured out the platform like no other. Even if you choose another company's tune, which I think a good idea for comparison sake, it is worth the small investment to try SSi. You will be blown away at how far ahead his tunes are.
5* - a bit on the milder side, but are stable and a bump over canned tunes that come with a programmer.
To answer your questions specifically:
1. So if my tuck is stock, the canned tunes are the way to go?
2. Just wondering what I should expect from a custom tune,
3. or why I would want one or more."
1. The EB with a custom tune is unlike anything you might imagine until you try it. The right custom tune will turn the EB into a pavement ripping monster capable of low 12s passes at near or over 100mph. This is comparable with sports cars ... in a 6000b truck. Additionally, at least with SSi, you will also most likely - depending on whether you can stay off the accelerator - realize a bump in MPG.
2. Expect to wear a ****-eating-grin otherwise known as perma-grin from the moment you hit it for the first time.
depends when you first get on the accelerator.
3. The stock tune has to do it all while custom tunes are built for a subset of operating parameters and can more specifically address the drivers needs/wants. If you tow, you will want a tow tune. If you drive in ice and snow, you will want a very tame tune. If you want to rip it up, you will want a performance tune, etc.
Hope that helps!
The bang for the buck list is as follows:
Custom tune (significant increase from stock in both hp and tq)
CAC (this is something I'd do anyway - the stock CAC will heatsoak very quickly meaning hot air is going to the intake)
Downpipe (not a necessity, but will give an appreciable bump in power)
170* T-stat (essentially helps the engine run cooler which protects against detonation)
I recommend the following tunes:
SSi - all around the best tunes there are to run in your truck. Whether it is performance, towing, economy, SSi has figured out the platform like no other. Even if you choose another company's tune, which I think a good idea for comparison sake, it is worth the small investment to try SSi. You will be blown away at how far ahead his tunes are.
5* - a bit on the milder side, but are stable and a bump over canned tunes that come with a programmer.
To answer your questions specifically:
1. So if my tuck is stock, the canned tunes are the way to go?
2. Just wondering what I should expect from a custom tune,
3. or why I would want one or more."
1. The EB with a custom tune is unlike anything you might imagine until you try it. The right custom tune will turn the EB into a pavement ripping monster capable of low 12s passes at near or over 100mph. This is comparable with sports cars ... in a 6000b truck. Additionally, at least with SSi, you will also most likely - depending on whether you can stay off the accelerator - realize a bump in MPG.
2. Expect to wear a ****-eating-grin otherwise known as perma-grin from the moment you hit it for the first time.
depends when you first get on the accelerator.
3. The stock tune has to do it all while custom tunes are built for a subset of operating parameters and can more specifically address the drivers needs/wants. If you tow, you will want a tow tune. If you drive in ice and snow, you will want a very tame tune. If you want to rip it up, you will want a performance tune, etc.
Hope that helps!
01-31-2015, 02:18 AM
#55
Senior Member
That is a question you should ask your tuner. They may even build you an e85 tune.
Last edited by vozaday; 01-31-2015 at 05:39 AM.
01-31-2015, 07:30 AM
#57
Senior Member
I would still fire him an email or something. Not sure how much it affects timing on the truck, it probably is fine though.
02-02-2015, 06:27 PM
#58
The ethanol question was one I had initially when ordering my custom tunes and they, 5* said that they don't write tunes with E85 or any concentration of it in mind as it is handled by the stock programming, was also told to just make sure what ever octane I was running be higher or at the same level of tune eg: 93 octane fuel run any tune they make but never run a higher octane tune with lower octane fuel.