Thanks for chiming in on a topic that's been dead for 4 months.

 

This was before I came so its news to me! So how have these tunes been in the long term since you guys have had them for months now?

Worth the money in your opinion?

 

Yup, I'd buy it again. It works even better with full I/H/E. I think that the auto tranny portion of the tune nets the most seat of the pants gains. I think that it's the best performance gain for the dollar that i've purchased.

If you're a tuning whiz or a do-it-yourselfer with a couple months to spare, access to a dyno and a wideband to data log - you could go the trial and error route using HP Tuners.

But I think the best way to go (for those with limited time and/or tuning ability), other than a live tune at Tune Time or Westers, is to buy one of their canned tunes; and then pay for a dyno tune at your local speed shop to dial it in to your particular car and application. This would give you the perfect tune, suited to your particular taste and temperment. The more mods you have, the more important this would be. IMHO

 

I live in MD so I guess a drive to Jersey for a live tune would be the absolute best huh?
Wonder how much that runs? I think I'm giving myself a Christmas present this year.
Thanks man!

 

its $400? i'll just stick to the HP Tuners software that came in the mail the other day...

 

Good luck with your tune. So, I guess you have a wideband, egt guages and access to a dyno cheap? Most of us don't have this luxury, plus ample time to do the job right.

Remember, buying a piano doesn't make you a concert pianist.

Yes, you can learn to play, but I'd rather just buy a CD and listen to a professional.

But that's just me.

 

Well it depends on what he's tuning. If he's tuning the TCM, then he doesn't need any of that. We did my TCM tune ourselves with HPT. Dropped a few tenths off in the 1/4. Woot.

 

Yes, I stand corrected. Removing the torque management controls, changing shift points, rev-limit and governor reset can be done stand-alone. Tuning the ECM is a different matter, however.

Has anyone posted up suggested TCM settings for the cobalt 2.4 - maybe in a hp tuner's forum? Or does everyone have to start from scratch? For instance, if I wanted to compare my Wester's TCM settings to yours; would this be possible?

 

none of you guys has any pre tune 1/4 times? Love to see a before and after insturmented time--rather then, "it feels faster"

Although I suspect it (Wester tune) would help the auto--it did zero for the 5 speed 2.4

 

Ok so why won't Tune Time return my e-mails? And Ludichrist dropped off the face of the Earth too? What gives?

Damn I REALLY want this but I can't get ahold of anyone that can do it! This sucks! You guys know anybody else?

 

As of last month I still couldn't find any TCM tunes for the 2.4L Cobalt posted anywhere. We did my tune back in August and we started from scratch. You can't compare any Wester's, Vector, etc. tune because they lock them.

And to the other guy, I have pre-tune times from the 1/4 and post-tune times for mine as well. But my tune was completely custom. I dropped over half a second in the 1/4 with my tune.

 

post slips please

 

Slips were posted way back over summer in the official timeslips thread. If you really don't believe me and want them, I'll get them back up online later this week.

 

it's not that I don't beleive you...just want to see slips

 

i have matt's number from tune time pm me if u want it.

 

Post-Tune:



I'll have to find a pre-tune slip and scan it. That time above is the 3rd fastest for a 2.4L on this site. It's also the fastest for a 2.4L Auto, period.

 

He finaly answered my e-mail but thanks!

 

I'm still around guys .........Very busy new shop .........

 

I see they support the LE5 on the Ions, should one see the same gains on the Ion 2.4 as the Cobalt 2.4?

 

Yes you will .

 

K guys I live in PA and am very interested in this ECU auto tune. I read the posts and is there a website that offers some more details with how to get the tune, pricing etc?

Thanks
steve

 

How much for the tune on an SS 2.4l auto and is there instructions on how to remove the chip from the car so I can ship it?

 

where can i find info on this ecu tune i got a 2.4 auto and everything u described the lug at low rpm etc i have noticed in my car thanx

 

I would like to know too

 

Tune time performance is a supporting vendor. Look under then supporting vendor section or go to Wester's garage website for more info. If you would like specific info on the 2.4l auto, just pm me and I'll be happy to answer any questions about my 2.4l tune.

I love it, especially the auto tranny part.