Is it worth getting a tune?
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Start with picking up a KTuner. Run the basemaps. If you are still wanting, Purchase the TSP Stage 1 or Phearable tune (no god mode).
Both OTS tunes will support bolt ons.
Custom tune if going beyond the basics, bigger turbo, etc.
Don’t waste your money on a custom tune on a stock car.
Both OTS tunes will support bolt ons.
Custom tune if going beyond the basics, bigger turbo, etc.
Don’t waste your money on a custom tune on a stock car.
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Thanks for the input. Just picked up the prl intake and waiting for the Prl front pipe and down pipe to be available
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Did you go race or street maf?
Also, I would have done it differently. Tuner/base tune first and then more if needed. Especially since you said you have never performance modded before.
With adding the dp, fp along with the intake you're almost forcing your hand in terms of needing a custom tune. You'll be spending a couple grand total. Plus you asked about reliability in your first post and FBO's can add more stress.
Instead, for less than $500, get a V1.2 and a TSP or Phearable ots tune combo. Along with your Cobra you'd have sizeable power gains.
Also, I would have done it differently. Tuner/base tune first and then more if needed. Especially since you said you have never performance modded before.
With adding the dp, fp along with the intake you're almost forcing your hand in terms of needing a custom tune. You'll be spending a couple grand total. Plus you asked about reliability in your first post and FBO's can add more stress.
Instead, for less than $500, get a V1.2 and a TSP or Phearable ots tune combo. Along with your Cobra you'd have sizeable power gains.
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Agree with above. Ktuner or Hondata first. I did my downpipe after self tuning it with a ktuner and they were both worth it. Remember to have fun and do your best!
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@Roachfacekilla before you do anything, i would HIGHLY recommend defining a goal for your car. What do you want to DO with this car? Track toy? Show car? A slightly sportier daily driver? This is probably the most important thing you should do, because those three very common goals require planning in order to be done economically. Its easy to unnecessarily dump a LOT of money into modding, because you dont have a plan or direction set.
That being said, what is your wrench level? How proficient are you with doing repairs/maintenance? If the answer is "not much" and you're not really interested in learning AND you were planning on letting Honda do all the maintenance, then that is something you should consider as well before you go tuning the car or adding bolt ons.
That being said, what is your wrench level? How proficient are you with doing repairs/maintenance? If the answer is "not much" and you're not really interested in learning AND you were planning on letting Honda do all the maintenance, then that is something you should consider as well before you go tuning the car or adding bolt ons.
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