ThunderMax w/AutoTune
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ThunderMax w/AutoTune
After doing some research, I'm really starting to like the sound of the ThunderMax w/ AutoTune for my new Softail Custom. I'd like to know how others feel about the ThunderMax. Pros/Cons? I'd especially like to hear from those are running one now or have run one, rather than those who have "heard" things about them. However those opinions are welcomed as well. I have a SERT on order now but have no idea when it will be out for the '08s. Of course, with the SERT, I'm gonna have to get it Dyno tuned and anytime I make a new mod, I'm gonna have to get it tuned again. At $300 for each Dyno tune, that get's expensive after a while. The ThunderMax doesn't require a Dyno tune, so even though it's more expensive up front, it could save money in the long run. Not to mention the AutoTune feature sounds awesome. Oh and the fact that it works for the '08s is a big plus too. 
So how do you guys like the ThunderMax?
So how do you guys like the ThunderMax?
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RE: ThunderMax w/AutoTune
I got it on my bike, Love it! it does everything they claim it does. Their customer service/support is outstanding as well!
Don't hesitate to contact them with question,They will be glad to talk to you. Zipper's has a excellent rep. here in the northeast.
installation is a breeze as well!
Don't hesitate to contact them with question,They will be glad to talk to you. Zipper's has a excellent rep. here in the northeast.
installation is a breeze as well!
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RE: ThunderMax w/AutoTune
I just installed one three days ago on my 2007 Heritage Classic. Have a Ness Big Sucker and Rush 1.75 pipes, for now everything else is stock. I have no pinging, no popping, plugs are perfect color. I have put 300 miles on the unit and it keeps running better. Installation was straight forward, although I had to buy a USB to RS 232 converter cable. I would get the one from Zippers, it is cheaper than Radio Shack and works better. Price from Shooter64 was $687 to my door. He also is great with answering questions. Bike seems to be running color, that is not based on any measurement other than my thighs at the stop light. Idles much smoother. Can't really say it runs that much better, then again I did not think my 96 ran poorly at all. Any gains in HPI would have to say came from the AC and pipes. Glad I did it and would recommend it to anyone. It is pricey, but then I am getting all the use of the O2 technology. In fact, I plan to get the Zippers speedo that compliment to Tmax.
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Sorry about the hijack, but does this use replacement o2 sensors? I have read about open and closed band, or something...
There is really no need to have it tuned, it just uses the O2 sensors to figure it all out?
There is really no need to have it tuned, it just uses the O2 sensors to figure it all out?
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RE: ThunderMax w/AutoTune
Narrow and wide band. Open and closed loop. HD uses narrow band O2 sensors. Tmax comes with wide band sensors. It's a lot to take in at first. Just read the manual, install the device, and ride for a while. When you need to learn more you will.
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RE: ThunderMax w/AutoTune
ORIGINAL: IsurvivedNMU
Sorry about the hijack, but does this use replacement o2 sensors? I have read about open and closed band, or something...
There is really no need to have it tuned, it just uses the O2 sensors to figure it all out?
Sorry about the hijack, but does this use replacement o2 sensors? I have read about open and closed band, or something...
There is really no need to have it tuned, it just uses the O2 sensors to figure it all out?
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RE: ThunderMax w/AutoTune
I have it on my bike (about 1,500 miles now) and it is great!
Took me about an hour to install it and run the wires to the sensors all nice and neat.
I've run the bike in 80 degree heat at sea level and at 50 degree high altitude and it never skips a beat.
They are also adding features so it's an evolving product. I love it.
Took me about an hour to install it and run the wires to the sensors all nice and neat.
I've run the bike in 80 degree heat at sea level and at 50 degree high altitude and it never skips a beat.
They are also adding features so it's an evolving product. I love it.
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RE: ThunderMax w/AutoTune
ORIGINAL: Mark g
Don't hesitate to contact them with question,They will be glad to talk to you. Zipper's has a excellent rep. here in the northeast.
Don't hesitate to contact them with question,They will be glad to talk to you. Zipper's has a excellent rep. here in the northeast.
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RE: ThunderMax w/AutoTune
Sorry to hear that.
I had a problem with set up, that's why I contacted them. they got back to me right away. They also seemed very concerned that all of my question were awnsered. I even got a e-mail just asking how I made out.
I would try calling Zipper's direct about your problem, I'm sure they will stand behind their product. It also came with a 3 year warrenty,So they have to!
Good luck
I had a problem with set up, that's why I contacted them. they got back to me right away. They also seemed very concerned that all of my question were awnsered. I even got a e-mail just asking how I made out.
I would try calling Zipper's direct about your problem, I'm sure they will stand behind their product. It also came with a 3 year warrenty,So they have to!
Good luck
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RE: ThunderMax w/AutoTune
The ThunderMax doesn't require a Dyno tune, so even though it's more expensive up front, it could save money in the long run. Not to mention the AutoTune feature sounds awesome. Oh and the fact that it works for the '08s is a big plus too.
As for dyno tuning, you no longer need a dyno for the fuel delivery, but for max performance you'd still have to get the timing dyno tuned.