Dyno power gains w/ stock SHO and LMS Stage 4

Just received email from LMS that they are behind on sending out tune files! Needless to say I am a bit pissed I spent a few hundred dollars for a tuner that is completely useless right now. From the email, sounds like it may be at least a week.

Is this normal to receive primary tune?

Is there a problem with existing tune that they are holding off releasing the same tune to others?

It was a simple 89/91 octane tune, that a bunch of you already running.

Who is the competition? I may consider jumping ship because of this. I don't need a company that can't or won't uphold there end of transaction, fully. I understand stuff happens but they could have told me there was an issue when I made purchase. Geez!

Then again, I could just be anxious and upset about lack of communication.
 
As far as I know, there have never been any problems with the 2010-2012 tunes.  Mine have been fine.  I do know that they do get backed up sometimes.  I've heard stories where there are 60-80 tunes waiting to got out.
 
They do get backed up and I believe they have been tweaking.  I never had a problem with the early 2013 SHO tunes in any weather.  I think when they added power and boost to the later versions (upon customers request) some of us started experiencing some minor issues in cold weather on WOT.
 
So, how long to receive you first tune after purchase and sending in strategy code?

I can't even install peripherals as I intend to dyno car before and after tune is installed with all the goodies.
 
Dxlnt1 said:
So, how long to receive you first tune after purchase and sending in strategy code?

I can't even install peripherals as I intend to dyno car before and after tune is installed with all the goodies.
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Give them a break! You do know its the holiday's = employee time off + increased sales. They are not wal-mart, and have a finite number of guys that do this thing. Relax, have a beverage and enjoy the tune when it arrives - because it's a game changer with these cars!!!!

Mark
 
vernonator said:
Dxlnt1 said:
So, how long to receive you first tune after purchase and sending in strategy code?

I can't even install peripherals as I intend to dyno car before and after tune is installed with all the goodies.
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Give them a break! You do know its the holiday's = employee time off + increased sales. They are not wal-mart, and have a finite number of guys that do this thing. Relax, have a beverage and enjoy the tune when it arrives - because it's a game changer with these cars!!!!

Mark
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Good point about the holidays. I clearly did not factor that in. As I staid, it may just be my anxiety to go fast that's making me inpatient.
 
Well good news. I received files today. Gonna instal thermostat first for ease while car cold, then pull baseline dyno.

Then install cai, spark plugs and stage 4 tune.

What is gap on plugs that everyone is using?
 
Dxlnt1 said:
Well good news. I received files today. Gonna instal thermostat first for ease while car cold, then pull baseline dyno.

Then install cai, spark plugs and stage 4 tune.

What is gap on plugs that everyone is using?
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we recommend .030 for plug gap, but do use feeler gauges, don't trust the "gap tool" sold in many auto parts stores.
 
Livernois Motorsports said:
Dxlnt1 said:
Well good news. I received files today. Gonna instal thermostat first for ease while car cold, then pull baseline dyno.

Then install cai, spark plugs and stage 4 tune.

What is gap on plugs that everyone is using?
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we recommend .030 for plug gap, but do use feeler gauges, don't trust the "gap tool" sold in many auto parts stores.
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I got my plugs the other day and plan to put then in. My receipt said ecoboost truck plugs. Are these the correct 1s?
 
For those of you currently running LMS tunes and having the stuttering or similar problems, LMS has apparently got a fix.  Contact them for the winter fuel/cold weather tune.
 
I installed spark plugs, & CAI today. Whew whatta PITA. Will install tune later when able to drive car. Car has been sitting most of time. And had stereo installed. Pix on that to come. Unable to do before and after dyno since I ran outta cash. And trynna find 20" oem wheels. Oh well.
 
It'll be time to update that signature soon, Dxlnt1!  Were any of the plugs seized?  I know the back ones are a bit difficult to remove & replace for sure.
 
None were seized but required a little elbow grease to break the seal. Not sure if they were previously replaced before I bought car but they were in great shape. All gaps were spot on and NO fouling or carbon residue. I considered applying anti seize before re install but some manufacturers recommend against such practice. Any thoughts?

I did notice with Airaid when hard accelerating I can hear a hiss for a brief second. Can't tell if its turbo spinning or just intake sucking air. More to come on it.

Yes signature shall change. How to place a pic in signature?
 
Dxlnt1 said:
None were seized but required a little elbow grease to break the seal. Not sure if they were previously replaced before I bought car but they were in great shape. All gaps were spot on and NO fouling or carbon residue. I considered applying anti seize before re install but some manufacturers recommend against such practice. Any thoughts?

I did notice with Airaid when hard accelerating I can hear a hiss for a brief second. Can't tell if its turbo spinning or just intake sucking air. More to come on it.

Yes signature shall change. How to place a pic in signature?
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I like to use photobucket for the source of my pics.  It's free & easy to use. http://photobucket.com/.. So I would go to photobucket, select my pic and copy it's URL ( a single click)

Then on EBPF.....

1--> At the top of the EBPF page above the logo left click the "Profile" button....
2-->then select "modify profile" button just below the EBPF logo on the left
2-->Scroll down to the "signature" area and paste in the pic URL.  (or other options..I just like PB)

et viola'... an image in your sig. (and hopefully a pin in the map and all that other stuff in your profile filled out)

Other services will work.  DJE624 can offer more advice. If he doesn't chime in soon, you might shoot him a PM.


 
Dxlnt1 said:
None were seized but required a little elbow grease to break the seal. Not sure if they were previously replaced before I bought car but they were in great shape. All gaps were spot on and NO fouling or carbon residue. I considered applying anti seize before re install but some manufacturers recommend against such practice. Any thoughts?

I did notice with Airaid when hard accelerating I can hear a hiss for a brief second. Can't tell if its turbo spinning or just intake sucking air. More to come on it.

Yes signature shall change. How to place a pic in signature?
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I always put a little anti seize on every nut and bolt I remove from any car of mine, including spark plugs. Just remember a little goes a long way. I live in northwest Pa. so we get hammered with snow most every winter and that means lots of salt on the roads which is why I anti seize everything.
 
Dxlnt1 said:
Yes signature shall change. How to place a pic in signature?
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At Photobuctucket, for signatures, use the bottom link.  To add pictures to posts, use the second link down (with image brackets).  PM me if I can be of assistance. 
 
DJE624 said:
Dxlnt1 said:
Yes signature shall change. How to place a pic in signature?
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At Photobuctucket, for signatures, use the bottom link.  To add pictures to posts, use the second link down (with image brackets).  PM me if I can be of assistance. 
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Dave,  educate me..... I've been using the bottom PB link for all my images.  What is the difference between using the bottom and the bracketed one?  :dunno:
 
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This is the image button I use for posts. Clicking it makes the brackets.  Insert link between brackets.

Below is the link to use with this at Phoptobucket.
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For signatures, where there is only a text box,  I use this link.
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There may be other ways of doing this.  It's just the way I figured it out.
 
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