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Old 03-27-2009, 04:34 AM
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Default Re: Choice between Superchips or Nelson's Performance tune?

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Originally Posted by KANE
I've got the same question......I'm about to install my Magnacharger and Magnasun sent me the Superchips Programmer(over $400) and now it seems like Nelson can do a better job?? I don't know if I will start with the Superchips and see how it goes, and then go to Nelson from there......Confusing!!!!!

The problem with Nelson's tuning is it's generic "tune in a can". They dyno a similiar setup at their shop and then use that tune to install in your ECM.

The problem is, since each truck is slightly different, I guarantee you there is probably a 20% safety factor sitting on the table.

The best way to dyno tune is obviously put the truck on a dyno. (hard to find all wheel drive dynos and expensive)

In my opinion, the absolute best way to tune a car is via laptop. It will give you real world driving conditions. A dyno tune is really for race cars that are at WOT in 3rd or 4th gear. (thus usually leaving issues with driveability, etc, etc.)

Mark
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