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Anyone Have Issues with their Tunes?
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All great feedback, thanks for the responses. I don’t have any current drivability issues that I’m trying to correct, but something about the ST doesn’t feel as robust as other performance SUV’s and I’m worried the increase in power may wreak havoc on the powertrain. That said, I’m still leaning towards a tune.
I have run into issues with the ST since tuning it and I have taken it to the dealership to get some of those issues fixed with no problem. These ST’s do have odd kinks that need to be worked out and the build quality can be improved for sure. It seems like the engine and transmission are stout but I have encountered problems with stock throttle body, stock exhaust, random rattling x part.
The only thing I spent my $ on was exhaust. My tuner (GHT) has identified all the little minor things which been helpful. It’s always hard to take the plunge and tune an expensive new vehicle! It was a bit easier for me since GHT has tuned another vehicle for me and I trust the their ability.
Regardless of the tuner -these vehicles are so much fun to drive in the mid 500whp range!
Even though it’s blacked out with aggressive exhaust nobody really expects it to accelerate so hard even at higher rolls.
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The only thing I spent my $ on was exhaust. My tuner (GHT) has identified all the little minor things which been helpful. It’s always hard to take the plunge and tune an expensive new vehicle! It was a bit easier for me since GHT has tuned another vehicle for me and I trust the their ability.
Regardless of the tuner -these vehicles are so much fun to drive in the mid 500whp range!
Even though it’s blacked out with aggressive exhaust nobody really expects it to accelerate so hard even at higher rolls.
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Nothing caused by the tune.
First problem was a flextube that was rattling/vibrating which caused false KR, then I had a problem a the front wheel hitting the fender which caused false KR.
Some of these ST’s get false knock under light loads which is kind of alarming when you first see it. Apparently it’s from either the intake or the throttle body, I can’t remember.
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First problem was a flextube that was rattling/vibrating which caused false KR, then I had a problem a the front wheel hitting the fender which caused false KR.
Some of these ST’s get false knock under light loads which is kind of alarming when you first see it. Apparently it’s from either the intake or the throttle body, I can’t remember.
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No worries. It really comes down to your expectations/goals. I personally like to run down every detail and push the vehicle to its limits. Our goal is to eventually run a 10.9 1/4 mile.
You could also run a canned tune and get up too 100 hp and never have to really worry about anything. Any time you start tuning anything you enter the rabbit hole, it’s up to you how deep you go.
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You could also run a canned tune and get up too 100 hp and never have to really worry about anything. Any time you start tuning anything you enter the rabbit hole, it’s up to you how deep you go.
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I'm where you are TexaST. Keep reading. A lot of good people with good perspectives here and on this topic. I'm allowing my ST to age a little so any bugs can be worked out without any dealership hassle. One thing to consider before a tune is how far down that rabbit hole you are going to go. Get all the pre work done first then tune to that. Last thing on my list is a whipple intercooler. Once installed I'll call up Adam at ZFG and I'm done. Best of luck.
