Any Advantages to Tuning Stock M8???
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There's probably room for improvement with just a 3rd party tune. Better intake another incremental increase, and hi-flow exhaust a bit more.
Being a new engine, new frame, new everything, I'm playing it safe and have ordered the components for Stage I & II (torque cam), having the dealer install it during the first 60 days, and having the dealer register the upgrades so that they're all covered by warranty.
I hope it won't suck. I don't expect radical results, but I hope I'll be satisfied enough. The motor is already very strong. I'm hoping this wakes it up fully.
I think though, if it were disappointing, that swapping-in a 3rd-party tuner later would likely make a world of difference. But hopefully I'll be happy, the MoCo will be happy, the EPA will be happy, and the wallet will stay in my pocket once this is done.
Being a new engine, new frame, new everything, I'm playing it safe and have ordered the components for Stage I & II (torque cam), having the dealer install it during the first 60 days, and having the dealer register the upgrades so that they're all covered by warranty.
I hope it won't suck. I don't expect radical results, but I hope I'll be satisfied enough. The motor is already very strong. I'm hoping this wakes it up fully.
I think though, if it were disappointing, that swapping-in a 3rd-party tuner later would likely make a world of difference. But hopefully I'll be happy, the MoCo will be happy, the EPA will be happy, and the wallet will stay in my pocket once this is done.
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If its totally stock leave it alone
It's a total waste of money to tune an M8 with stock pipes and intake. I know some of you dont care about your warranty I get that but the stock M8 runs soo good. Now put on catless pipes and a intake sure you will need to tune and you will pick up a few horse power as well (up to 10 hp 10ft torque).
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It's a total waste of money to tune an M8 with stock pipes and intake. I know some of you dont care about your warranty I get that but the stock M8 runs soo good. Now put on catless pipes and a intake sure you will need to tune and you will pick up a few horse power as well (up to 10 hp 10ft torque).
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