GenTeq had already given me some good information concerning the difference between canned tune and custom tune. I'm a noob when it comes to this so what's your take on the difference? We both plan to drive up and get the tune together. The installed mods for both will be CBE exhaust and intake.
Jay told me that custom tunes wont be available for some time yet... they still have to see what limits this car/motor can handle before going really crazy
So to be honest, you probably will have to go with the canned tune for now
I will be first in line for Jay when he is ready for the custom tune, so I am sure we will let everyone know when that is ready
Hey Genny...considering custom won't be available for awhile, I say we drive up asap and just get the reflash (for now). Fortunately, it'll learn whatever else we slap on it.
I would like to purchase an ECU... Can't wait to get that modification on my car... I got the ARK exhaust + ARK springs on my 2013 V6. All i'm missing is more power
If Jay can come to Montreal himself that would be great also !!
Curious to know if the car sounds and feels abnormally strained when hitting the 7000-7200 rpm with this tune? As is stands now, when I take it to redline at the stock 6500 rpm the engine sounds like its at max output and a little strained.
Had mine done last month and can tell you that it will be the best money you can spend on performance for your 13! I strictly went down to see Jay to get rid of the bog in between shifts..........man I wasn't let down either! The throttle response is now crazy and couple that with the extra horse and torque and you are driving an entirely new car.
Stop thinking about it and just do it, you won't be disappointed!
The cost after I add shipping into it, along with not being able to drive my car for a few days is kinda holding me back right now....almost $600 with shipping. I wish they would do a tour to CA.
I was one of the first to get the canned tune for 3.8 AT and I'm not as crazy about this mod as others. To say it's the best money you can spend on performance is stretching it a lot. I like Jay and I like what SFR does but for the price and what you get in return............Eh, I'd rather have headers or new wheels and tires.
I love my canned tune and I have an A/T. I came in knowing that it wouldn't be explosive power like other canned tunes for the older models. With the intake and exhaust it definitely has come more alive. Better response is probably the biggest thing you'll notice and the rev hang being reduced. Can't wait for Jay's custom tune to come out for the 2013s.
But just read last week the BTR had some awesome gains on the dyno with their tune for a 2013 A/T. Although I think they said it wasn't proven gains and are waiting to verify it. Definitely interested to see what they can do although I really like Jay's tune and the way he tunes.
I got connections that put SFR and BTR tunes side by side and the BTR tune (can't remember if canned or custom) was an extra 8whp and 18wtq (from what I recall) over the SFR but BTR is pricier so its all about whom you favor, both are great companies.
What I'm calling out is whomever first makes it to Washington state to do custom tunes I will be their loyal customer and refer basis.
Just chiming in to add some additional feedback...
I got the SFR canned tune at the same time with Genny13. His is auto and mine is manual. I had a SFR reflash on my 2010 so I knew what to expect and not to expect. Right off, you will notice much better throttle response. Drivability is the key claim in SFR's tune, but there will also be some decent gains. It does take some time for your ECU to relearn, especially whenever you do boltons. Of course, that is one of the perks of canned vs. custom is that you can indefinitely swap out parts.
Mine dyno'd 302whp/265tq just with catback and the reflash, which I thought was pretty decent. I admit the tune is NOT cheap, but for me it was well worth the improvements. Everyone else has their own budgets and expectations with each and every mod.
I will probably get a custom tune when it's available and when I have finished all engine/exhaust mods. I believe Jay (correct me if I'm wrong) does offer a slight discount when upgrading to custom. And to be very honest, the only issue I ever had is a couple rev hangs, but I was gunning it right after a warmed restart so it might have been an idling issue.
Thanks GenTeq! Also, thanks to you and Genny13 for taking the time to reply to my PM....I'm sure everyone has a busy life and taking the time to reply to questions is very much appreciated. Some good people on this forum.
Your post has bumped my percentage to 95% now...lol. Need something else to fill in the remaining 5%.
lol Excellent! Glad to hear you made the decision. Be sure to really get a feel of the car before you ship out the ECU so you can gauge differences with the tune. We all want honest feedback
Will do. I haven't set expectations too high to avoid being hum-drum about it and I'm very objective by nature so definitely looking forward to it. Thanks to all for your feedback!
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