Hello,
I recently purchased a Roush Phase 1 SC. While I am awaiting my shipping date, I have a few questions around it in regards to an aftermarket tune. I hear the Roush stock tune is mediocre and that an aftermarket tune/e-tune is highly recommended. My problem is I am unsure which shop to go with it. The top 3 that come up are Brenspeed, VMP and Lund.
I will be moving to CA in September for 2-3 years then back to VA/NoVa for the more long term. Because I am going to be in CA for at least 2 years I went with Roush as their phase 1 kit is 50 state legal.
Here are my goals:
-The tune needs to be capable of running 91 and 93 octane. Given it is in VA currently 91 isn't all too common and once moving to CA it needs to be capable of 91 octane safely.
-I know once going SC "safety" is a relative term, but a lot of these units are pretty safe from what I have read up on and I would like my tune to be "safe" while adding extra power.
-In addition to the point above the tune needs to handle daily driving smoothly as well as some local track days here and there. Track days would be 1/4 mile and Leguna Seca would be my local course once moved.
-The tuning box used would be my X4/SC4 unit that came with my Bama tune back in 2015 for my Mustang. Idea would be to store the Roush tune onto the box for potential emission reasons.
-I am hoping to have this wrapped up in late April to mid May at the latest. My Mustang stays in NoVa in my parents garage bay as I don't have space for it down where I live currently from a garage perspective. All in all it is a 6-8 hour round trip for me pending driving.
Questions:
-Does anyone have any positive or negative feedback in regards to these tuners?
-Does anyone think one tuner would be better than the other in terms of my goal for my car and in providing quick response times?
-What power figuers could I expect? I ask as I am wanting to buy an exedy mach 500 stage 3 clutch. It seems to be the right feel, engagement point and a good all around clutch for my needs. My only concern will be the tq rating.
I look forward to everyone's responses!
I recently purchased a Roush Phase 1 SC. While I am awaiting my shipping date, I have a few questions around it in regards to an aftermarket tune. I hear the Roush stock tune is mediocre and that an aftermarket tune/e-tune is highly recommended. My problem is I am unsure which shop to go with it. The top 3 that come up are Brenspeed, VMP and Lund.
I will be moving to CA in September for 2-3 years then back to VA/NoVa for the more long term. Because I am going to be in CA for at least 2 years I went with Roush as their phase 1 kit is 50 state legal.
Here are my goals:
-The tune needs to be capable of running 91 and 93 octane. Given it is in VA currently 91 isn't all too common and once moving to CA it needs to be capable of 91 octane safely.
-I know once going SC "safety" is a relative term, but a lot of these units are pretty safe from what I have read up on and I would like my tune to be "safe" while adding extra power.
-In addition to the point above the tune needs to handle daily driving smoothly as well as some local track days here and there. Track days would be 1/4 mile and Leguna Seca would be my local course once moved.
-The tuning box used would be my X4/SC4 unit that came with my Bama tune back in 2015 for my Mustang. Idea would be to store the Roush tune onto the box for potential emission reasons.
-I am hoping to have this wrapped up in late April to mid May at the latest. My Mustang stays in NoVa in my parents garage bay as I don't have space for it down where I live currently from a garage perspective. All in all it is a 6-8 hour round trip for me pending driving.
Questions:
-Does anyone have any positive or negative feedback in regards to these tuners?
-Does anyone think one tuner would be better than the other in terms of my goal for my car and in providing quick response times?
-What power figuers could I expect? I ask as I am wanting to buy an exedy mach 500 stage 3 clutch. It seems to be the right feel, engagement point and a good all around clutch for my needs. My only concern will be the tq rating.
I look forward to everyone's responses!
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