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def67 06-04-2013 09:42 AM


Originally Posted by r3ap3r911 (Post 189898)
Ive been reverting back to stock tune every time I take the car for service without any problems - keeping fingers crossed but I dont think they can tell a tune was put on when I go back to stock. Not 100% positive though.

They can tell that the computer was reset.

Darkhorse 06-04-2013 04:29 PM


Originally Posted by r3ap3r911 (Post 189859)
K im no expert my any means.. and no disrespect but when you say a better tune do you mean a dyno tune or another hand held tuner? Because I was told the SCT x3 was one of the best.. also I was told a CAI compared to the stock intake with a k&n drop in is bad for the 2013 because of hood vents and that a cai would only add 2-3hp over the k&n. And for $300-400 the cai really isnt worth it..

keep the SCT x3 yes, but there are better tunes files out there than whatever came with the handheld. They can also be updated to match your ongoing mods.

The only thing for stock intakes is if you need a stock size (for example boss 302 owners with a red track key) is they use the AIR RAID intake instead because it has a reducer to stock size inlet.

the JLT carbon fibre also takes about 8lbs of weight out of the car too.

The intake and tune combo is worth if you have the right one. But to each their own. You're passing on 2-3 hp but you are worried about the effectiveness of the hood vents? :?

Darkhorse 06-04-2013 04:30 PM


Originally Posted by def67 (Post 189901)
They can tell that the computer was reset.

Yes, 2011+ you can't hide anything, they will know whatever you've done. Still didn't stop me from modding though.

r3ap3r911 06-04-2013 05:20 PM


Originally Posted by Darkhorse (Post 189907)
keep the SCT x3 yes, but there are better tunes files out there than whatever came with the handheld. They can also be updated to match your ongoing mods.

The only thing for stock intakes is if you need a stock size (for example boss 302 owners with a red track key) is they use the AIR RAID intake instead because it has a reducer to stock size inlet.

the JLT carbon fibre also takes about 8lbs of weight out of the car too.

The intake and tune combo is worth if you have the right one. But to each their own. You're passing on 2-3 hp but you are worried about the effectiveness of the hood vents? :?

The tuner I have came with lifetime tunes from UPR so that should be fine for whenever I add new mods. I was told by the guy who does the dyno tunes at UPR that a cold air intake vs just a k&n drop in filter in the 13 GT isnt worth the money due to only gaining a few HP with the cold air. Also he noted that when it rains with an open top cold air intake that the filter will get wet from the hood vents and reduce air intake (not that ill be racing in the rain but who knows it may stay wet for awhile even after the roads dry up).


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