Hahn (BSR) Auto Tune installed.
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That's what I was gathering, so it's like the Hypertech I had for my S-10, but it seems this is programmed only 1 way, so you can't make adjustments like you could with the Hypertech. Still cool, pricey, but cool. The Hypertech was only like $350, and you change your wheel/tire size for the speedo, tire rating for top speed limiter adjustment, change shift points for the AT, etc...
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From: Warrington PA
Thanks for the continued updates...this is something I'm considering as a post-Christmas present to myself if I manage to pull in enough money in the mean time and I think it will be a safe enough investment on the car.
A couple probably dumb questions - when you say you had the trans loaded at 1k RPM, what does that mean?
How does the I setting help eliminate wheelspin?
A couple probably dumb questions - when you say you had the trans loaded at 1k RPM, what does that mean?
How does the I setting help eliminate wheelspin?
The "I" setting does not eliminate wheelspin, it's just the way I was playing around with the runs, there was no set pattern, just experimenting...
the TC is off, and I always use "LAUCH CONTROL" for any tests
That's what I was gathering, so it's like the Hypertech I had for my S-10, but it seems this is programmed only 1 way, so you can't make adjustments like you could with the Hypertech. Still cool, pricey, but cool. The Hypertech was only like $350, and you change your wheel/tire size for the speedo, tire rating for top speed limiter adjustment, change shift points for the AT, etc...
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To be honest with you, I want the best product with the best gains, regardless of price. If I have to pay more I would rather do that than buy something else b/c it is cheaper and feel like I could have had more if I just spent a little more. It would be nice to have a side-by-side comparison of each of the tuners, what they are each available for, what gains you should expect from each, and what options each comes with.
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To be honest with you, I want the best product with the best gains, regardless of price. If I have to pay more I would rather do that than buy something else b/c it is cheaper and feel like I could have had more if I just spent a little more. It would be nice to have a side-by-side comparison of each of the tuners, what they are each available for, what gains you should expect from each, and what options each comes with.
The SS drives as normal as it did w/o the tune, but when you get into it, it is a whole 'nother vehicle....
Some of the guys do have HP, but I haven't heard of any SS owners getting Wester's yet. It would be a good comparison, and I am sure more companies will be coming out with their software products soon...
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things are getting more interesting now that GM has included the SS w/auto in the upgrade kit, anxious to see what it entails.....
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To be honest with you, I want the best product with the best gains, regardless of price. If I have to pay more I would rather do that than buy something else b/c it is cheaper and feel like I could have had more if I just spent a little more. It would be nice to have a side-by-side comparison of each of the tuners, what they are each available for, what gains you should expect from each, and what options each comes with.
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From: Grand Blanc, MI
Automatic with lauch control? Someone please explan.
I read the whole first post like he was driving a manual tranny..and then to **** my pants to see he is driving an automatic!
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!
I need more info on these little rockets!!
Can the auto's now keep up with the 260hp manuals?
-Mike
I read the whole first post like he was driving a manual tranny..and then to **** my pants to see he is driving an automatic!
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!
I need more info on these little rockets!!
Can the auto's now keep up with the 260hp manuals?
-Mike
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From: Houston, Texas
Yes, automatics have launch control. You engage the brake to use it, if I remember correctly. They'll light 'em up off the line too. I did it on a test drive. But don't bother asking your salesman about it, because most don't know that launch control exists.
Welcome to the boards, by the way.
To answer your question, I would think a tuned automatic would definitely keep up with a stock MT nicely, and maybe take the kill. They're only down 10hp in 3rd gear stock for stock. The 235hp in first and second is what's advertized and talked about, but it's not so bad really.
Welcome to the boards, by the way.
To answer your question, I would think a tuned automatic would definitely keep up with a stock MT nicely, and maybe take the kill. They're only down 10hp in 3rd gear stock for stock. The 235hp in first and second is what's advertized and talked about, but it's not so bad really.
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Yes, automatics have launch control. You engage the brake to use it, if I remember correctly. They'll light 'em up off the line too. I did it on a test drive. But don't bother asking your salesman about it, because most don't know that launch control exists.
Welcome to the boards, by the way.
To answer your question, I would think a tuned automatic would definitely keep up with a stock MT nicely, and maybe take the kill. They're only down 10hp in 3rd gear stock for stock. The 235hp in first and second is what's advertized and talked about, but it's not so bad really.
Welcome to the boards, by the way.
To answer your question, I would think a tuned automatic would definitely keep up with a stock MT nicely, and maybe take the kill. They're only down 10hp in 3rd gear stock for stock. The 235hp in first and second is what's advertized and talked about, but it's not so bad really.
I'm going to drive one of these! Tomorrow if I can!!
At least when I roll in with the TBSS they'll know I mean business!
Time for a MPG upgrade! hah.
-Mike
