jtoddk98 said:
Hey, my car is completely stock right now, I figured that the best first mod to do would be a tune. I see that there are two big players in the SHO world, Livernois, and Unleashed tuning. Livernois is $599 and Unleashed is $399. Which is a better tune regarding performance and reliability of the engine, maybe MPG too. I would most likely add a 170 t-stat and new spark plugs if that helps.
Thanks!
jtodd... People are very passionate about their tunes... and they seek out the major tuner based on what THEY are looking for. Personally, I took delivery of my '13 SHO in Sept of '13 in phoenix where I live... I studied the tunes and tuners for about 5 months before deciding that LMS was best for me. I chose LMS for the combo of simplicity and performance they offer, as I have a DD and will likely only go to the track once or twice just to know what the dyno translates into in real world.... Plus driving it is what I wanted to do beyond making it aesthetically pleasing. Others want something else... vive' la diferance!
Both LMS and Unleashed can make your car seem like a new one. LMS is simpler to do and less cumbersome ongoing... Unleashed has a need for datalogging... neither is bad, they are just purposed differently.
The tune, and the adjustments to it for the common mods (downpipes, 3BAR MAP, etc), are
always canned when you get them.
Unleashed can/will customize your tune using datalogging (you log and send to them). LMS will custom tune your car currently only with a dyno session there at LMS. There is an argument about which is best... and both Torrie and Dan have good arguments for why they do it the way they do.... Many here disagree with one or the other adamantly.... a few have even spoken with these men as have/do I... I do feel compelled to say that the 2 fastest SHOs on the planet for the last 2 years are both tuned by LMS... but this too will likely change from time to time.
Let's don't get this into an Unleashed vs LMS argument Please (there are miles of threads on it).... Thanks... let's try to help jtodd! ... not convince him that our individual choice is the best or the best for him.
So, jtodd, I recommend studying the nuances of the function of the 3.5 TT EB GDI engine and the basis of it's ECU calculations. (the info is here mostly) Then filter that through the opinions you get here (there are a lot of knowledgable guys here!)... Finally begin formulating your questions and talking directly to the tuners. At least that how I did it.
I'd rather give you my answer to some specific question than render an unmakeable judgement for you. You're the one paying for it.
Cheers....
BUT GET TUNED! ...Whatever you decide
