Is this Trifecta "canned" tune worth $200?
11-17-2012, 08:28 PM
#11
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Join Date: 09-17-2012
Location: North East PA
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Thanks for the input and info. Just a few more things before I call/email to order:
I currently also have a V8 powered 1998 Ford taurus SHO sation wagon (the SHOwagon) which I have a tuner for that was professionally programmed but can also be "tweeked" from my computer. The best way I can describe the difference from stock is that the vehicle is more responsive on the performance tune. Throttle response seems better. Can I expect similar results from the Trifecta budget tune?
How about fuel economy? With the SHO programmer, I can upload 3 different prestored tunes. So one I have is for performance, while another maximizes fuel efficiency. I can get an extra 2 or 3 mpg using this tune. Does the Trifecta affect milage?
How do most people set us the Trifecta as far as switching to the performance tune ... through he cruise control or traction control switch? What are the advantages/disadvantages of either?
Any info you can provide will be appreciated. Thanks.
I currently also have a V8 powered 1998 Ford taurus SHO sation wagon (the SHOwagon) which I have a tuner for that was professionally programmed but can also be "tweeked" from my computer. The best way I can describe the difference from stock is that the vehicle is more responsive on the performance tune. Throttle response seems better. Can I expect similar results from the Trifecta budget tune?
How about fuel economy? With the SHO programmer, I can upload 3 different prestored tunes. So one I have is for performance, while another maximizes fuel efficiency. I can get an extra 2 or 3 mpg using this tune. Does the Trifecta affect milage?
How do most people set us the Trifecta as far as switching to the performance tune ... through he cruise control or traction control switch? What are the advantages/disadvantages of either?
Any info you can provide will be appreciated. Thanks.
11-18-2012, 01:02 AM
#12
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Join Date: 09-20-2009
Location: Hayward, Ca.
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The regular Trifecta tune[not budget] is a real ripper. You will definately tell the difference.
I use the cruise control button to switch from stock tune to Trifecta tune.
Difference between the two Trifecta tunes, is with the budget tune, you get no datalogging to fine tune your tune. I'd go with the regular tune from the get go. "Moon"
I use the cruise control button to switch from stock tune to Trifecta tune.
Difference between the two Trifecta tunes, is with the budget tune, you get no datalogging to fine tune your tune. I'd go with the regular tune from the get go. "Moon"
11-26-2012, 09:07 PM
#13
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11-27-2012, 07:36 PM
#16
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Location: Portland, OR
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Nazgul, did you get the 3bar sensors? Or just Trifecta on stock & K&N?
03-15-2014, 09:11 AM
#20
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Join Date: 01-20-2014
Location: iowa
Posts: 83
I'm also looking at what tune to get, I can get a Superchips cortex for $250-$300 or the trifecta for $565+shipping I haven't seen Any recent activity confirming if Vince is still tuning hhr's though and my big worry is dropping $600 and not being able to have my tune customized
I want something capable of running low to mid 13 second 1/4 miles with my stock 2008 hhr as auto and just the tune
I'm really struggling on which to buy
I want something capable of running low to mid 13 second 1/4 miles with my stock 2008 hhr as auto and just the tune
I'm really struggling on which to buy