Tuner on a 4.0 OHV 5-speed - worth it?
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Tuner on a 4.0 OHV 5-speed - worth it?
There are many posts from SOHC guys praising their tuners, but I'm looking for feedback from those specifically with 95-00 OHV 4.0's and manual transmissions. I'm looking to get either an X-Cal 2 or 3 (probably the 2), but I've heard that the smoother shifting only applies to autos...how about power? I would think that a power increase from a programmer would be more noticeable on a manual but what do I know lol
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It definitely depends on who tunes it. Mine was done by Doug at BAMA. His tune makes a difference even with the 87 octane program. I tested the before and after acceleration and all three programs show an improvement.
I think his programs make the manual transmission more drivable. The rpms drop quicker when shifting and there is much better response when stepping on the accelerator pedal. It also has better use of engine compression deceleration.
I think his programs make the manual transmission more drivable. The rpms drop quicker when shifting and there is much better response when stepping on the accelerator pedal. It also has better use of engine compression deceleration.
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just something i wished for...know wouldn't be cost effective for manufacturers to offer 2 totally different tuners- one for auto and another for manual...seems that where most of the benefit is in altering shift patterns- not much use to us standard guys! lol
anyone with experience with a 4.0 ohv 5 speed with a tuner from doug running 87 octane?
anyone with experience with a 4.0 ohv 5 speed with a tuner from doug running 87 octane?
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