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Need to retune after IC upgrade

Started by DSMtuned, August 05, 2017, 05:36:12 PM

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DSMtuned

August 05, 2017, 05:36:12 PM
Hello.

I upgraded ICs and I'm wondering if there are actually any benefits to retuning after the upgrade.  We are, after all, on an SD platform, so it seems like any changes to airflow and temperature will be accounted for by the ECU anyway.

A return seems like a waste of money.

Thoughts?

Thank you.
2012 F-150 Ecoboost.  SCT Livewire TS+, 5 Star Tunes, Full Race catted downpipe, UPR catch can, Wagner Intercooler.  Uncorrected 6000' above sea level 294 WHP & 449WTQ, before the downpipe and the intercooler.

SHOdded

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August 05, 2017, 06:14:28 PM
IDK if power delivery and trans shifting could be re-optimized.  Certainly, the ECU is seeing everything it needs to, like you said.  And it's not like you have changed fueling, like if you had meth injection installed (cooling + octane).
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

AJP turbo

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August 06, 2017, 12:45:33 AM
There are a couple of things that could be changed regarding IC volume and transient fueling but I wouldn't worry about it....Hell, there are Meth tunes with no changes to the fueling.

I would say your average email tune wouldn't make changes for an IC upgrade
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