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Old Jul 31, 2023 | 08:39 PM
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Had anybody used his, from all my reading I’ve read his name is Steve, and he’s done work on the GSF and ISF but wondering if there’s anything for our LS’s?
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Old Aug 1, 2023 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by whytry
Had anybody used his, from all my reading I’ve read his name is Steve, and he’s done work on the GSF and ISF but wondering if there’s anything for our LS’s?

​​​​​​You're correct his name is Steve Abbinanti. He did "tune" a few 4th Gen LS460s (vmax, increased rev-limit, etc.) however I believe Sector7 went out of business some time ago now.

There is little if any performance that can be tuned out of a naturally aspirated engine, especially one as complex and efficient as the 1UR-FSE. You really only see meaningful improvements from tuning with turbocharged engines, or after other performance modifications.

That said there are still some options out there if you want to explore the possibility of tuning.
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Old Aug 1, 2023 | 06:56 AM
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Exhaust system, headers and intake all need changing to justify cost and performance from a tune.
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Old Aug 1, 2023 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by cryptodoni
​​​​​​You're correct his name is Steve Abbinanti. He did "tune" a few 4th Gen LS460s (vmax, increased rev-limit, etc.) however I believe Sector7 went out of business some time ago now.

There is little if any performance that can be tuned out of a naturally aspirated engine, especially one as complex and efficient as the 1UR-FSE. You really only see meaningful improvements from tuning with turbocharged engines, or after other performance modifications.

That said there are still some options out there if you want to explore the possibility of tuning.
thanks for all the info!! I’m going to stay NA, and was trying to see what’s available, she runs great now, just wanted to see if there options for more w/o going supercharger or turbo.

I thought with the selectable options that are built into the car sport, sport+. Eco there might be something else I didn’t know about that’s how I found out about sector7.

thx
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My GS460 was tuned by Steve the first week I got it. Too bad he stopped, he seemed like a good dude.

I ended up doing some more upgrades and needed a tune desperately when I found TunedbyLoi, same name on FB, YT, IG. I would send him a message or email him at Loi@offthelineperformance.com.

I would also recommend some intake and exhaust upgrades, these don't have to be expensive but will help the tune make more power.

Most of the things done to my GS can be done to your LS, so check out my build page on my profile.
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