Where to get good tune in New England?

cvalois1 · 09-08-2006, 02:25 PM

Can anyone from New England recommend a place to get a good tune? A lot of members mention in other forums to go to Dan at Pro Dyno, but he's in SC. I live in MA. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

mrpork · 09-08-2006, 03:35 PM

i think their is a place called mpe or mpc racing in mass. i have been told that they are pretty good

**cobrabitn** · 09-08-2006, 09:22 PM

Craig,

We are having a Show/Dyno day on the 16th of September at MPE Racing. That's a great opportunity to meet SCMC members and show/dyno your Cobra.

For a registration form, go to www.svtcobraclub.com

Ram77mus · 09-10-2006, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvalois1

Can anyone from New England recommend a place to get a good tune? A lot of members mention in other forums to go to Dan at Pro Dyno, but he's in SC. I live in MA. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

I would call SCT and ask them for the closest tuner that they would recommend.

cvalois1 · 09-11-2006, 02:32 PM

I just e-mailed SCT for their recommendation. I currently have a tune with the Predator DiabloSport Power Programmer for my 2001 Cobra Convertible. My car is stock, with the exception of 3.73 gears and a K&N filter. I'm just not 100% sure I got the best tune I can get.

One month prior to swapping the gears and air filter I had a baseline run done on a Mustang Dyno and got 278.9 rwhp and 274.4 rwtq, which from what the shop tells me is in the right range for a stock 2001 Cobra Convertible (260 - 280 rwhp & rwtq). Then, I swapped the gears, air filter, motorcraft plugs, fuel filter, oil change and 93 octane and had another run done and the car only did 262.6 rwhp and 274.1 rwtq before doing the Predator DiabloSport Power Programmer. After several runs and some adjustments to the timing and a safe air/fuel mixture, gear update and program for 93 octane the shop was only able to bring the peak rwhp up to 270.2 (almost 9 hp less than my baseline run 1 month ago) and the peak rwtq increased by 3 to 277.4. This was not exactly the outcome I had hoped for.

I was thinking I'd get at least 10 rwhp and rwtq (on the conservative side) on top of the 278.9 and 274.4 baselines I ran 1 month earlier. Has anyone had similar experiences with their 2001?

Out of curiosity, is it possible that the tune I have with the Predator is most I can get out of my current set-up / mods? Or do you think it is possible that a better tune, more rwhp and rwtq with SCT (assuming one is available for the 2001 Cobra)? I guess I'm not sure what the differnces are between the SCT and Predator units. Are my expectations too high for a car that basically has no engine or exhaust modifications?

I'd like to get the car up to a solid 300/300 car without doing a supercharger or headers. Would the addition of a JLT Cold Air Intake, an X-Pipe with high flow cats (keep the stock cat-back system) and a re-tune get me alot closer? Are there any other relatively inexpensive mods that I can do to get to the 300/300 level?

**PMad** · 10-13-2006, 12:14 AM

Craig, Did you have the car retuned? If so, who did it and what were the results? I've recommended Chris and MPE to a lot of people. He is very accurate as to what to expect from mods.

cvalois1 · 10-18-2006, 08:28 PM

Hey Pat - no, I haven't had a re-tune since. I'm fairly comfortable with the tune I got, just the end results were a little disappointing. The tuner confirmed with a printout that my car was running fairly lean on the baseline (no mods) prior to the tune. The A/F never got any higher than 11.3 at it's peak and dipped way down to 10 and under for a good portion of the RPM range, 4000 - 6250. The tune I have now keeps the A/F safely between 11 and 13.1 pretty much throughout the RPM range.

The shop told me that adding the 3.73 gears and new gear oil and dyno'ing the same day may have affected the results too, as it didn't have time to wear itself in. Plus, it was a different day for the baseline compared to the day the gears and tune were done. The slightly warmer temperature could have been a factorr. The day I did the baseline was slighly cooler (maybe 5 - 10 degrees), plus the car had been cooled down. When the car had the gears put in, the car was test driven a little bit and brought in to the dyno already warm, maybe even a little hot. The shop did approximately 10 more pulls on the dyno, tweaking the timing, 93 octane and the A/F to finally get the best last result. It's hard to say, because it was not exactly comparing apples to apples. Bottom line is the car still runs well and feels like it has woken up with the new gears, so I'm happy.

Thanks for asking.

I've come to the realization that I'm happy with the way it is for now, but I have started saving up for the 9psi intercooled Kenne Bell supercharger they make for the 99 - 01 Cobra. If all goes as planned, I'll be in and slightly over the 400 rwhp range next summer

, so long as I don't break down and just charge it before then. I feel like it will be easier to save up the money during the winter while the car is put away for 5 months. I guess we'll have to see.

mrpork · 10-18-2006, 10:09 PM

well when you save the money i suggest you go see the boys down south at PRO-DYNO. they will work magic on your ride and you will leave them with a smile on your face trust me on that one.

**PMad** · 10-19-2006, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvalois1

I've come to the realization that I'm happy with the way it is for now, but I have started saving up for the 9psi intercooled Kenne Bell supercharger they make for the 99 - 01 Cobra. If all goes as planned, I'll be in and slightly over the 400 rwhp range next summer

, so long as I don't break down and just charge it before then. I feel like it will be easier to save up the money during the winter while the car is put away for 5 months. I guess we'll have to see.

The Kenne Bell set up is pricey but I assume you've done your homework and it will work for what you're going to do with your car.

My car will probably be retired from any track duty once the FFR Coupe is on the road next year. I'm considering installing a blower, probably a centrifugal unit, once that happens. Because I won't be looking to set and track records with it I'm looking for a reliable unit that I can just get in and drive. I won't need any particular HP number just a little more punch when I step on the gas.

09-08-2006, 02:25 PM	#1
cvalois1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Holden, Ma Posts: 53	Where to get good tune in New England? Can anyone from New England recommend a place to get a good tune? A lot of members mention in other forums to go to Dan at Pro Dyno, but he's in SC. I live in MA. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

09-08-2006, 03:35 PM	#2
mrpork SCMC Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rhode island Posts: 408	i think their is a place called mpe or mpc racing in mass. i have been told that they are pretty good __________________ ENGINE:2.3whipple 3.25pullie,60lb injectors,spec 3+clutch,fidanza aluminum flywheel,liberty 26 splineinput shaft,fiore firewall adj.clutch quadrant kit,4lb lower, upgraded h/e,upgraded intercooler,k&n cold air kit,hyperflex ploy motor mounts. FUEL SYSTEM:fore fuel hat,twin gt40 pumps, fore fuel rails,upgraded fpdm(stage2) INTERIOR:cdc light bar, mgw shifter. SUSPENSION:h&r race springs,brembo big brake kit up front,poly thru out the irs,billet flow irs brace/irs brackets. EXTERIOR:fr500 anthracite, kdw'2(275front,295rear) cobra billet hood vents,black out tail light tint,hid plate light. AS ALLWAYS MORE MOD'S TO COME

09-08-2006, 09:22 PM	#3
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Craig, We are having a Show/Dyno day on the 16th of September at MPE Racing. That's a great opportunity to meet SCMC members and show/dyno your Cobra. For a registration form, go to www.svtcobraclub.com __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

10-13-2006, 12:14 AM	#6
PMad NE Representative Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 183	Craig, Did you have the car retuned? If so, who did it and what were the results? I've recommended Chris and MPE to a lot of people. He is very accurate as to what to expect from mods. __________________ Pat Madigan Factory Five Type 65 Coupe NE Representative

10-18-2006, 10:09 PM	#8
mrpork SCMC Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rhode island Posts: 408	well when you save the money i suggest you go see the boys down south at PRO-DYNO. they will work magic on your ride and you will leave them with a smile on your face trust me on that one. __________________ ENGINE:2.3whipple 3.25pullie,60lb injectors,spec 3+clutch,fidanza aluminum flywheel,liberty 26 splineinput shaft,fiore firewall adj.clutch quadrant kit,4lb lower, upgraded h/e,upgraded intercooler,k&n cold air kit,hyperflex ploy motor mounts. FUEL SYSTEM:fore fuel hat,twin gt40 pumps, fore fuel rails,upgraded fpdm(stage2) INTERIOR:cdc light bar, mgw shifter. SUSPENSION:h&r race springs,brembo big brake kit up front,poly thru out the irs,billet flow irs brace/irs brackets. EXTERIOR:fr500 anthracite, kdw'2(275front,295rear) cobra billet hood vents,black out tail light tint,hid plate light. AS ALLWAYS MORE MOD'S TO COME

09-11-2006, 02:32 PM	#5
cvalois1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Holden, Ma Posts: 53	I just e-mailed SCT for their recommendation. I currently have a tune with the Predator DiabloSport Power Programmer for my 2001 Cobra Convertible. My car is stock, with the exception of 3.73 gears and a K&N filter. I'm just not 100% sure I got the best tune I can get. One month prior to swapping the gears and air filter I had a baseline run done on a Mustang Dyno and got 278.9 rwhp and 274.4 rwtq, which from what the shop tells me is in the right range for a stock 2001 Cobra Convertible (260 - 280 rwhp & rwtq). Then, I swapped the gears, air filter, motorcraft plugs, fuel filter, oil change and 93 octane and had another run done and the car only did 262.6 rwhp and 274.1 rwtq before doing the Predator DiabloSport Power Programmer. After several runs and some adjustments to the timing and a safe air/fuel mixture, gear update and program for 93 octane the shop was only able to bring the peak rwhp up to 270.2 (almost 9 hp less than my baseline run 1 month ago) and the peak rwtq increased by 3 to 277.4. This was not exactly the outcome I had hoped for. I was thinking I'd get at least 10 rwhp and rwtq (on the conservative side) on top of the 278.9 and 274.4 baselines I ran 1 month earlier. Has anyone had similar experiences with their 2001? Out of curiosity, is it possible that the tune I have with the Predator is most I can get out of my current set-up / mods? Or do you think it is possible that a better tune, more rwhp and rwtq with SCT (assuming one is available for the 2001 Cobra)? I guess I'm not sure what the differnces are between the SCT and Predator units. Are my expectations too high for a car that basically has no engine or exhaust modifications? I'd like to get the car up to a solid 300/300 car without doing a supercharger or headers. Would the addition of a JLT Cold Air Intake, an X-Pipe with high flow cats (keep the stock cat-back system) and a re-tune get me alot closer? Are there any other relatively inexpensive mods that I can do to get to the 300/300 level?

10-18-2006, 08:28 PM	#7
cvalois1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Holden, Ma Posts: 53	Hey Pat - no, I haven't had a re-tune since. I'm fairly comfortable with the tune I got, just the end results were a little disappointing. The tuner confirmed with a printout that my car was running fairly lean on the baseline (no mods) prior to the tune. The A/F never got any higher than 11.3 at it's peak and dipped way down to 10 and under for a good portion of the RPM range, 4000 - 6250. The tune I have now keeps the A/F safely between 11 and 13.1 pretty much throughout the RPM range. The shop told me that adding the 3.73 gears and new gear oil and dyno'ing the same day may have affected the results too, as it didn't have time to wear itself in. Plus, it was a different day for the baseline compared to the day the gears and tune were done. The slightly warmer temperature could have been a factorr. The day I did the baseline was slighly cooler (maybe 5 - 10 degrees), plus the car had been cooled down. When the car had the gears put in, the car was test driven a little bit and brought in to the dyno already warm, maybe even a little hot. The shop did approximately 10 more pulls on the dyno, tweaking the timing, 93 octane and the A/F to finally get the best last result. It's hard to say, because it was not exactly comparing apples to apples. Bottom line is the car still runs well and feels like it has woken up with the new gears, so I'm happy. Thanks for asking. I've come to the realization that I'm happy with the way it is for now, but I have started saving up for the 9psi intercooled Kenne Bell supercharger they make for the 99 - 01 Cobra. If all goes as planned, I'll be in and slightly over the 400 rwhp range next summer , so long as I don't break down and just charge it before then. I feel like it will be easier to save up the money during the winter while the car is put away for 5 months. I guess we'll have to see.

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