Tune or not to tune

[ts cobra 04]

Just picked an 04 terminator with 11000 miles , she is bone stock . i plan on putting on either a jlt or kn induction and two chamber flowmasters . should i have the car tuned.

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[hj16]

You dont need to....but if you do you'll pick up some good power as well as making the car run safer.

 

[Flatliner]

Welcome to the club +1 to Hank above... make it out to our meets sometime when spring comes!

 

[Blood on Blood]

Do your research, select the appropriate mods, install them and then immediately get a tune.

Besides increasing horse power, also reinforce the car to handle the power.

Dave

 

[Maniak]

i wouldnt tune it untill you start puting on smaller pullies. go with the JLT, those look awesome!!

 

[Dewalt03cobra]

Welcome!!!!

Is this your full time ride or a summer toy?

If it's your full time ride, be careful in the winter. These don't grip well on cold and wet or snowy pavement.

 

[doug@performance]

You dont need to....but if you do you'll pick up some good power as well as making the car run safer.

+2

 

[Wiked03]

You dont need to....but if you do you'll pick up some good power as well as making the car run safer.

+3.333

 

[SLASH]

+ whatever comes after that.

pm me for some "light" mod ideas!

 

[joes03cobra10thann]

I'd wait till you get a pulley befor u get a tune. :biggthump

 

[Bob_Kurgan]

any time you increase the airflow of the motor, chances are you are going to lean it out a bit.. the stock cobra tunes are lean in bad spots already... if you ever look at a stock graph, peak torque is really lean... this is one spot that needs work... if you put a JLT cold air on it, THEORETICALLY the MAF should compensate... but this isnt always the case... my suggestion is spend the extra couple bucks and pulley it at the same time so the tune is worthwhile... OR , just save the JLT install until you can afford a pulley and tune..

thanks

 

[cobraj]

Just picked an 04 terminator with 11000 miles , she is bone stock . i plan on putting on either a jlt or kn induction and two chamber flowmasters . should i have the car tuned.

Welcome, what color is your car??? Ill keep an eye out for ya in the spring. im in McHenry.

 

[ts cobra 04]

Welcome!!!!

Is this your full time ride or a summer toy?

If it's your full time ride, be careful in the winter. These don't grip well on cold and wet or snowy pavement.

summer toy

 

[ts cobra 04]

Welcome, what color is your car??? Ill keep an eye out for ya in the spring. im in McHenry.

Torch red hard top

 

[cobravenom39]

Torch red hard top

Torch Red, Nice!!!!!

Do a 2.93 pulley with that stuff and then do a pro tune. Get it all out of the way first, don't nickel and dime your way up, b/c you'll waste money on 5 tunes eventually.

 

[ts cobra 04]

Thanks for all the advice , looking forward to getting out on the streets this spring

 

[Blood on Blood]

Torch Red, Nice!!!!!

Do a 2.93 pulley with that stuff and then do a pro tune. Get it all out of the way first, don't nickel and dime your way up, b/c you'll waste money on 5 tunes eventually.

Or, go straight for the juggular and get the Kenny Bell right off the bat...

No pinche around....

 

[Since 1964]

Torch Red, Nice!!!!!

Do a 2.93 pulley with that stuff and then do a pro tune. Get it all out of the way first, don't nickel and dime your way up, b/c you'll waste money on 5 tunes eventually.

+1. Cat Back or new mufflers, 2.93, CAI and a tune and it's Instant ANIMAL, and safe as all hell since the the rest of the car will not suffer at this point, but from here on out you have to beef up a lot more.

 

[ts cobra 04]

If a go with the flowmasters, jlt, pulley and a pro tune will i feel a difference in the car

 

[Ear Rak]

If a go with the flowmasters, jlt, pulley and a pro tune will i feel a difference in the car

should, will probably be making around 450ish to the wheels

 

[hj16]

If a go with the flowmasters, jlt, pulley and a pro tune will i feel a difference in the car

Considering you will have gained about 100rwhp/100rwtq...yes, yes you will feel a HUGE difference.

 

[Since 1964]

If a go with the flowmasters, jlt, pulley and a pro tune will i feel a difference in the car

Which part of instant ANIMAL don't you get?

The difference between a Tune and NO Tune can be difficult, but THAT depends on the tuner, because a TUNE will enable you to shut off traction controll FOR EVER, and there are many thing that will keep your car in better shape than the factory settings.

I was so scared the first time, and I don't mind admitting it. I couldn't imagine a "tuner" being able to get better performance from my car, but it's true, and you will be happy.

Don't waste your money like I did. First I got a tune to go with CAI, and Cat Back, then a 2.93 pulley, and then a ported blower and a 2.93, and then a 2.76, and YES I wasted money on all 3 prior tunes @ like 300.00 ea.

You'll be REAL happy with that combo, and remember, your drive line will be able to live with it. It's when you go further that you get into the needs to do more.

 

[Bob_Kurgan]

If a go with the flowmasters, jlt, pulley and a pro tune will i feel a difference in the car

Hell ya!!!!!!!!!

 

[sfkarp]

Just a tune with an air intake makes a big difference. The car will feel like it should have from the factory. Fords stock tune is very lazy.

 

[390HP-MD]

I'm new to the COBRA world as well. Don't mean to rob the thread... but it's a similar question. I just bought the 03 COBRA w/the following mods:
2.93 Billetflow w/Idler
Upr cai
prochamber
Flowmaster c/b
MGW shifter
Gords H.E
M\M subframes
H&R ss springs
17x9 17x10.5 cobra R wheels
Ngk tr6's
Diablo chip

It has a Diablo Chip... but do you guys recommend me getting a tune?

Thanks a lot!

Manny