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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 08:46 PM
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So I was originally going to go to Brenspeed for LT’s, CAI, O/R H pipe and Dyno tune. But financially looks like I can only manage $1K now due to a vacation to DR . The Brenspeed package would have been around $3.5K with install for about 70HP according to their site but maybe a little more due to Dyno tune vs. e-mail tune. Now I guess I’m left with a basic e-mail Tune and O/R H-pipe package. I know the CAI will add next to nothing in terms of power so should I just save the $300 instead? I would really like a Cammed Tune as well. So other than the Lethal Performance Power pack for $799 which includes an SCT, Lethal H-pipe and tune(cammed available), any other good vendors that due a cammed tune?
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 11:41 PM
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Just do it a piece at a time as you have the $$$.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
Just do it a piece at a time as you have the $$$.

Yea, I figure I’lldo the tune and H-pipe now with the LT’s next year.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 10:26 AM
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There is always this:

http://www.steeda.com/store/manual-b...pack-555-3939/

Expect peak power gains in excess 50 horsepower over a stock GT on stock exhaust, but peak gains don't tell the whole story. With the Boss intake top end power never falls off, giving you a car that just keeps pulling hard shift after shift. It is an intoxicating feeling you will enjoy over and over again.
Just throwing another option out there.

The Steeda CAI is not worthless in terms of gains ...

http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-2...take-555-3155/

On the dyno we typically see 9 to 12 horsepower over the stock airbox.

Best Regards,

TJ
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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70 horsepower from a tune and longtubes with an off road mid pipe? Not going to happen.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GrabberBlue5.0
70 horsepower from a tune and longtubes with an off road mid pipe? Not going to happen.
I was thinking the same thing.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by tj@steeda
There is always this:

http://www.steeda.com/store/manual-b...pack-555-3939/



Just throwing another option out there.

The Steeda CAI is not worthless in terms of gains ...

http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-2...take-555-3155/

On the dyno we typically see 9 to 12 horsepower over the stock airbox.

Best Regards,

TJ

For track use I would agree but the loss of torque down low might not be worth it. The Steeda CAI is at the top of my list though.

Originally Posted by GrabberBlue5.0
70 horsepower from a tune and longtubes with an off road mid pipe? Not going to happen.

To clarify its 70 crank not wheel, it is weird how they label it.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 07:32 AM
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Are you going with a cam tune just for sound? It offers no performance gain over a non cam lope tune. As a VMP dealer I know Justin won't do them because he feels they're a little on the dangerous side.

Keep in mind with Lethal's power pack includes an aluminum mid pipe as well, I would personally go with stainless. I would be very close to that 799 price with a VMP tune, SCT tuner and Stainless works 304 stainless mid pipe.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay@Hypermotive
Are you going with a cam tune just for sound? It offers no performance gain over a non cam lope tune. As a VMP dealer I know Justin won't do them because he feels they're a little on the dangerous side. Keep in mind with Lethal's power pack includes an aluminum mid pipe as well, I would personally go with stainless. I would be very close to that 799 price with a VMP tune, SCT tuner and Stainless works 304 stainless mid pipe.
VMP, stainless works, and a tuner? Seems like a no brainer OP.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay@Hypermotive
Are you going with a cam tune just for sound? It offers no performance gain over a non cam lope tune. As a VMP dealer I know Justin won't do them because he feels they're a little on the dangerous side.

Keep in mind with Lethal's power pack includes an aluminum mid pipe as well, I would personally go with stainless. I would be very close to that 799 price with a VMP tune, SCT tuner and Stainless works 304 stainless mid pipe.
Yes just for the sound, I have not heard anything about them being dangerous. Can you elaborate? I agree I will probably go stainless H.

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VMP, stainless works, and a tuner? Seems like a no brainer OP.
I'll look into that as well.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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Also I see I can get new or slight used SCT X3 for $300 on Ebay or Amazon. Should I jump on these?
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
To clarify its 70 crank not wheel, it is weird how they label it.
Still doesn't matter. You're not getting 70 horsepower from those mods whether it be crank or wheels. Don't believe everything you read.

And I'd jump all over that VMP deal from Jay. You'll be very happy with it.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
Also I see I can get new or slight used SCT X3 for $300 on Ebay or Amazon. Should I jump on these?

That doesn't include a tune, by then you'll be at or over 400 for a tuner and tune.

As far as VMP not offering cam lope tunes, I really can elaborate on his decision not to offer them other than its his decision.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 04:39 PM
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OP, call vmp and Justin will explain in extreme detail why he doesn't do those tunes.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Thamac15
OP, call vmp and Justin will explain in extreme detail why he doesn't do those tunes.
I might just do that. Thanks
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