To those waiting for a Tune
10-17-14, 02:28 PM
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This will be fine for bolt on cars, but doesn't really do much for pushing the platform forward with FI options.
The syvecs on the other hand would be a great option to have. I know Proefi had one of their boxes working on an ISF but the trans was uncontrollable at that time. Don't think they felt there was enough interest in it to keep R&D'ng the project.
Funny that a proefi with all sensors, flex fuel, rolling antilag, etc is less than the Novel/Sard flash..lol
The syvecs on the other hand would be a great option to have. I know Proefi had one of their boxes working on an ISF but the trans was uncontrollable at that time. Don't think they felt there was enough interest in it to keep R&D'ng the project.
Funny that a proefi with all sensors, flex fuel, rolling antilag, etc is less than the Novel/Sard flash..lol
10-17-14, 03:37 PM
#19
i bet this tune is going to be the price of a used 90s honda civic lol.
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10-17-14, 04:04 PM
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10-17-14, 10:27 PM
#25
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anyways the gtr has a large aftermarket support and tons of choices and they have allowed it to be tuned. For under 7K I got my car to add another 125hp to the wheels! Next I am going to do flex fuel, ported intake manifold and larger intercooler which should add another 75whp.
The ISF is a fun car but since there is no tune, IMO enjoy it for what it is and spend a few bucks to make it sound mean if you want that v8 growl otherwise most of the aftermarket mods are not worth it.
10-17-14, 11:03 PM
#26
if you have a chance to drive in a new gtr you will see and understand the difference
anyways the gtr has a large aftermarket support and tons of choices and they have allowed it to be tuned. For under 7K I got my car to add another 125hp to the wheels! Next I am going to do flex fuel, ported intake manifold and larger intercooler which should add another 75whp.
The ISF is a fun car but since there is no tune, IMO enjoy it for what it is and spend a few bucks to make it sound mean if you want that v8 growl otherwise most of the aftermarket mods are not worth it.
anyways the gtr has a large aftermarket support and tons of choices and they have allowed it to be tuned. For under 7K I got my car to add another 125hp to the wheels! Next I am going to do flex fuel, ported intake manifold and larger intercooler which should add another 75whp.
The ISF is a fun car but since there is no tune, IMO enjoy it for what it is and spend a few bucks to make it sound mean if you want that v8 growl otherwise most of the aftermarket mods are not worth it.
Whether something is worth it or not is subjective. If all I'm interested in is straight line acceleration, I'm not going to buy a GTR for the money...I'm going to buy a fox body mustang and make it horrifically fast for the money invested (just an example, I don't really like them). I love GTRs, but enthusiasts at all levels have fun modifying their cars. ISF owners could scoff at owners of the next lower performance level spending money on minor power increasing mods, but each group has fun with their vehicle of choice.
...BTW, after that quick rant, I must admit I would love to have a GTR. Now if I had my choice I would take a 911 turbo over one in a second because I like the size and looks much more, but the GTR is definitely a crazy force to be reckoned with...and cheaper.
10-17-14, 11:21 PM
#27
Lexus Test Driver
^ totally understand I really loved the isf when I had it and it got tons of looks it was just a shame that there was no way to really develop HP other than a few choice bolt ons as mentioned and it seems like so many people have issues with headers so that is why I never added them to my car. I am not sure why Toyota made it so difficult to tune I think it really limits the market.
I would have loved a porshe turbo or GT3 too lol I actually think my next car will be a GT3 hopefully in a few years
I just know these "tune" threads keep going and never come to realization it seems like. I would just hate to see a $4K price tag for 20hp
I would have loved a porshe turbo or GT3 too lol I actually think my next car will be a GT3 hopefully in a few years
I just know these "tune" threads keep going and never come to realization it seems like. I would just hate to see a $4K price tag for 20hp
10-17-14, 11:22 PM
#28
While we all know there are much bigger/easier gains to be had from tuning F/I cars, it doesn't mean it is pointless to modify N/A cars. Taking an ISF and spending 6-7k on I/H/E & (hopefully) a tune and getting 80-90whp from it is far from menial. We take the car we love and give it more of what we all crave...more power. I don't think there are many ISF owners that have the misconception that our cars will ever be the fastest but making them faster is always nice.
Whether something is worth it or not is subjective. If all I'm interested in is straight line acceleration, I'm not going to buy a GTR for the money...I'm going to buy a fox body mustang and make it horrifically fast for the money invested (just an example, I don't really like them). I love GTRs, but enthusiasts at all levels have fun modifying their cars. ISF owners could scoff at owners of the next lower performance level spending money on minor power increasing mods, but each group has fun with their vehicle of choice.
...BTW, after that quick rant, I must admit I would love to have a GTR. Now if I had my choice I would take a 911 turbo over one in a second because I like the size and looks much more, but the GTR is definitely a crazy force to be reckoned with...and cheaper.
Whether something is worth it or not is subjective. If all I'm interested in is straight line acceleration, I'm not going to buy a GTR for the money...I'm going to buy a fox body mustang and make it horrifically fast for the money invested (just an example, I don't really like them). I love GTRs, but enthusiasts at all levels have fun modifying their cars. ISF owners could scoff at owners of the next lower performance level spending money on minor power increasing mods, but each group has fun with their vehicle of choice.
...BTW, after that quick rant, I must admit I would love to have a GTR. Now if I had my choice I would take a 911 turbo over one in a second because I like the size and looks much more, but the GTR is definitely a crazy force to be reckoned with...and cheaper.
10-18-14, 06:25 AM
#30
While we all know there are much bigger/easier gains to be had from tuning F/I cars, it doesn't mean it is pointless to modify N/A cars. Taking an ISF and spending 6-7k on I/H/E & (hopefully) a tune and getting 80-90whp from it is far from menial. We take the car we love and give it more of what we all crave...more power. I don't think there are many ISF owners that have the misconception that our cars will ever be the fastest but making them faster is always nice.
Whether something is worth it or not is subjective. ISF owners could scoff at owners of the next lower performance level spending money on minor power increasing mods, but each group has fun with their vehicle of choice.
Whether something is worth it or not is subjective. ISF owners could scoff at owners of the next lower performance level spending money on minor power increasing mods, but each group has fun with their vehicle of choice.
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