Used Tuners

[blownbyyou]

So I was thinking about purchasing one of the used tuners that are currently for sale on the board and was kind of wondering what I would have to do to make them work on my car (2011 SHO btw).

Here is what I have gathered so far and someone please correct me if I am wrong.

Livernoise- If its an SCT from Livernois as long as I can marry the tuner to my car and I have the same mods as the previous owner I should be okay right ? (atleast with regards to 3- bar map or alky injection?). Or am I way off base?

Unleashed- If its an unleashed I would assume I would also have to spend the 150 on a tuning fee as he custom tunes the vehicle atleast froma  data logging aspect.

Am I right in those assumptions or am I way off base? As a note I am just looking for a little more fun in the car, I barely bring it above 3,000 rpm.



P.s. thanks for the help, quasi new to the SHO world.

[derfdog15]

Livernoise, you have to pay to unlock the tuner, and that includes your tunes as well I believe. Something like $400 or so for that.

SCT tuner (will have to use Unleased or AJPTurbo, a Member on this forum, as livernoise does not support it) - Unless it has been locked (married to 5 different ECMs) once the previous owner unmarries and returns his/her car to stock, you will just need the tune files

AJPTurbo charges $150 for the tunes, and IMO is the best option. I believe the unleashed price is similar, but with less tunes.

Hope this helps.

[blownbyyou]

Please disregard my ignorance....

But if i purchase used livernois tune would it be plug and play?

Sorry just a little confused.

If its unleashed/ajp  I would have to pay 150 for the tunes...

[ZSHO]

If your looking for a basic plug and play tune as you mentioned above then LME would be a great choice and there is a one time re-licensing/transfer fee of 300.00 which includes unlimited lifetime tunes and please due throw an INTRO for yourself simply by following this link,thanks.  Z   http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/board,14.0.html

[blownbyyou]

If your looking for a basic plug and play tune as you mentioned above then LME would be a great choice and there is a one time re-licensing/transfer fee of 300.00 which includes unlimited lifetime tunes and please due throw an INTRO for yourself simply by following this link,thanks.  Z   http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/board,14.0.html

Thank you sir!

So at this point it really makes no sense to buy a a used tuner based on this math...

Used tuner 200 bucks....
Retune/liscense fee 150-300.

Brand new unleashed tune 400....

Kind of is a no brainer isn't it?

Also will be posting in the noob section soon, want to get a pic of the car...

Also why do I have to keep doing the verification after each post?

[ZSHO]

If your looking for a basic plug and play tune as you mentioned above then LME would be a great choice and there is a one time re-licensing/transfer fee of 300.00 which includes unlimited lifetime tunes and please due throw an INTRO for yourself simply by following this link,thanks.  Z   http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/board,14.0.html

Thank you sir!

So at this point it really makes no sense to buy a a used tuner based on this math...

Used tuner 200 bucks....
Retune/liscense fee 150-300.

Brand new unleashed tune 400....

Kind of is a no brainer isn't it?

Also will be posting in the noob section soon, want to get a pic of the car...

Also why do I have to keep doing the verification after each post?

Its a security feature that will go away after 5 posts,sorry about that.  Z

[SHOdded]

Ya, blame the spambots that plagued the forum a while back for our "beefier" drawbridge.

[derfdog15]

If your looking for a basic plug and play tune as you mentioned above then LME would be a great choice and there is a one time re-licensing/transfer fee of 300.00 which includes unlimited lifetime tunes and please due throw an INTRO for yourself simply by following this link,thanks.  Z   http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/board,14.0.html

Thank you sir!

So at this point it really makes no sense to buy a a used tuner based on this math...

Used tuner 200 bucks....
Retune/liscense fee 150-300.

Brand new unleashed tune 400....

Kind of is a no brainer isn't it?

Also will be posting in the noob section soon, want to get a pic of the car...

Also why do I have to keep doing the verification after each post?

While it may cost almost the same, it does save some money, and in my opinion, I would rather save the little bit and get a tune from AJP. He sells the tuners as well. Also that unleashed price is just One type of tune I believe, if you want other fuels, etc. you will have to pay more.

[blownbyyou]

First off wahoo the verification thingy is gone!


Second, I talked to Torrie a while ago and he said that the 400.00 covers any minor updates to your tune. i.e. new 3 bar, downpipes, etc.


Might as well go that way...

[derfdog15]

First off wahoo the verification thingy is gone!


Second, I talked to Torrie a while ago and he said that the 400.00 covers any minor updates to your tune. i.e. new 3 bar, downpipes, etc.


Might as well go that way...

That is correct. But I was referencing fuel types etc.

For instance, I currently have a full 93 octane tune, and an E20 tune. With torrie I would have had to pay for a second tune to get the E20 tune I believe.

If I wanted an 87 tune, I could get one, whereas again that would be another charge.

But it is your car, and your choice, and no matter the route you go a tuned SHO is a world of difference from stock, and much more fun.

[blownbyyou]

In all honesty I barely ever get on this thing, but I want to get a tune so I can have some fun when I do.

There is a guy selling a used tuner and 3 bar in FS section so I am going to try and pick that up.... I had to pm him because I can't post in the for sale area. Guessing I have to get some more posts in...

[SHOdded]

I don't think you have to pay for a second tune for E20 with Torrie.  It is not a major change in the scheme of things.  FoMoCo can confirm tho.

[blownbyyou]

I don't think you have to pay for a second tune for E20 with Torrie.  It is not a major change in the scheme of things.  FoMoCo can confirm tho.

I think if you want two tunes you have to pay for an additional, however if you just want a different tune then he will change it for you....

Atleast from what I have seen...

[FoMoCoSHO]

I don't think you have to pay for a second tune for E20 with Torrie.  It is not a major change in the scheme of things.  FoMoCo can confirm tho.

I had multiple E versions and a 93 and I never paid more than the initial cost.

I have 27 29 revisions on my AJPTurbo tune and I am so happy with the service and tunes that I like to fill his collection plate from time to time.

[StealBlueSho]

I don't think you have to pay for a second tune for E20 with Torrie.  It is not a major change in the scheme of things.  FoMoCo can confirm tho.

I think if you want two tunes you have to pay for an additional, however if you just want a different tune then he will change it for you....

Atleast from what I have seen...

If you want to play and save money pick up a used SCT and then PM AJPTurbo... Trust me, it's worth every penny you will save :-D ..He should charge more for his tunes.... But hey, his business..

I have had LMS, Torrie, and AJPTurbo tune mine.. if you haven't already decided I HIGHLY recommend AJP...

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