Question regarding Custom Tune

[SafetyGuy]

I have recently installed the Cobb Stage 1 Kit. With a stock Fiesta ST, and with only this installed, would I benefit from a custom tune from Adam? Tune+ And if so, what kind of power gain should I expect? I understand most here on the forum feel stopping at Stage 2 with a protune would be the best choice. Assuming I don't go that route yet, would I see a difference? Thanks.

 

[J2FoRS]

There will be a difference. Cobb OTS is very tame, and not vehicle specific. Adam can tune you based on your driving habits, your wants and needs, your specific fuel available, and optimize overall drive ability. Personally I would wait until you decide to go to Stage 2 to opt for an E-tune or Pro tune, but if you're going to get the lifetime tune anyways then he will just redo it once you get an FMIC and go to 2. This car can have alot unleashed just via tune, but the "staged" upgrades will help increase efficiency and longevity and reduce workload on the turbo and engine etc. There are many tuners available as well and some with other flash tunes a little more aggressive than OTS.

That's my two cents. And also a word of caution, be careful what you read and don't take all posts for truth. While some may feel Stage 2 with a pro tune is the "best choice" as you said, everyone has their own motivations for what may be the "best choice." Be it their budget, bang for buck, value vs cost, HP per dollar, engine life, drive ability, efficiency, road or track etc. So yes while SOME are under this "Etune Stage 2 or bust" mindset, I would most certainly not say "most people on the forum" have concluded as such.

So ya that's my Monday morning little blurb. Again just my opinion, which as I've cautioned, is not really worth anything on its own. Research and take in all there is to take in


PS. Nice to see more from Canada. There's some Facebook local groups if you aren't already on them!

 

[frankiefiesta]

There are other tuners to consider as well. Check out stratified for reflash maps

 

[dyn085]

A pro-tune will always net you the most bang for your buck on this platform, regardless of your mechanical setup. How much of a gain is dependent on the tuner.

 

[jeff]

Welcome. I had the same questions a few months ago. There is some decent discussion on the first few pages of a thread titled "the merits of stopping at a stage 2 setup" that I started recently. In my case I ended up installing a Cobb FMIC and having Mr. Adam Brunson of Tune+ do my custom tune. I thought things out logically in terms of how much I wanted to spend and how I wanted the car to feel. It's now beyond my expectations and I am very happy with my current setup.

Good luck and enjoy your car.

 

[nickstewartroc]

I went from the Cobb OTS to Adam's Tune+, big difference, I love it!

 

[SafetyGuy]

I appreciate everyone's responses. Sold on the lifetime e-tune. Have to wait a month for some "play money".

 

[LilPartyBox]

My AP arrives Thursday. Supporting mods for stg 3 arriving before or soon after. I got it all at once cuz spending 300 on a lifetime tune? Money was better spent on hard parts. In addition to the IC i bought a cat back for the gurgle. Otherwise, I'm done with power mods. We all know intakes and downpipe don't add up too much. Imo, the smart move, in my case, is to then spend 75 on a one time tune.