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Running 91, 93 tunes from Torrie at unleashed on 2015 PP

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I've watched the video on how to data log but I don't remember seeing anything about how hard to run the car when data logging... Some clarification would be appreciated


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I haven't seen anyone address this question. Basically, data logging is simply doing a zero to 80-100ish run at wide open throttle while using the device to record. When I did mine I simply stopped at the beginning of an interstate on ramp (in the country), started recording, floored it, and then let off around 80. Then I would have my wife email that data log to Torrie while I went to the next exit to turn around. By the time I got there (12 miles) Torrie got me the next tune revision. I repeated the process a few times and was done, it was super easy.
 

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I haven't seen anyone address this question. Basically, data logging is simply doing a zero to 80-100ish run at wide open throttle while using the device to record. When I did mine I simply stopped at the beginning of an interstate on ramp (in the country), started recording, floored it, and then let off around 80. Then I would have my wife email that data log to Torrie while I went to the next exit to turn around. By the time I got there (12 miles) Torrie got me the next tune revision. I repeated the process a few times and was done, it was super easy.
Man, I really appreciate u answering me!!! U did use a pc right? Not just the data log feature on sct x4? The data logging option that's in the x4 menu's? Thanks again


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I haven't seen anyone address this question. Basically, data logging is simply doing a zero to 80-100ish run at wide open throttle while using the device to record. When I did mine I simply stopped at the beginning of an interstate on ramp (in the country), started recording, floored it, and then let off around 80. Then I would have my wife email that data log to Torrie while I went to the next exit to turn around. By the time I got there (12 miles) Torrie got me the next tune revision. I repeated the process a few times and was done, it was super easy.
Oh and was the difference BIG? In other words were you simply convincing yourself of the difference, because of your efforts or was it obvious ?


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I used a laptop for the data logging.

It's hard for me to get a solid reading from start to finish. On the stock tune it wasn't shifting well at all. Under WOT when it shifted into 2nd it felt like it was slipping. It would shift at 6k rpm, drop down to about 5,500 rpm, hold there for about a second while still accelerating (seemed like it was slipping), and then the rpms would start climbing. So in my data logging he increased performance and worked out that issue. I never timed the stock tune or the final tune, but it feels faster by the seat of my pants. It could be a placebo, I don't know. But I think others have timed their tunes and they got a decent amount quicker.
 

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It's worth seeing if you can work a deal to get that tuner for a lower price. I believe I found mine used for $175 shipped and after paying the $300 to get it activated for my car, I bought SP534 spark plugs and a 3-bar sensor from Rockauto.com as well as a 170 thermostat from stage3motorsports.com all for about $615 IIRC. I'm currently running the stage 4+X 93 race tune from LMS and yeah, it MOVES out. I'll eventually find out how it runs against a 2016 Chevy SS 6-speed (stock).
I have a $100 deductible extended waders m warrantee that covers almost everything to 144,000 miles. Is it hard to set back to stock for warrantee work?
 

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If you are warranty worried, you should do no more than:
Tune - return to stock
3-bar - return to stock
Plugs - Leave in
TStat - Leave in

Always carry the tuner & 2 bar MAP & the appropriate-sized Torx/security tool with you just in case. 5 min to return to stock.
 

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127k left on mine and I do what SHOdded said. It's my daily driver for work.
Plus I keep 1 oil change in Trunk as never know where I might be when it's time for a amsoil change.

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I haven't seen anyone address this question. Basically, data logging is simply doing a zero to 80-100ish run at wide open throttle while using the device to record. When I did mine I simply stopped at the beginning of an interstate on ramp (in the country), started recording, floored it, and then let off around 80. Then I would have my wife email that data log to Torrie while I went to the next exit to turn around. By the time I got there (12 miles) Torrie got me the next tune revision. I repeated the process a few times and was done, it was super easy.


So to data log with the sct do you just hit record then stop after the pull or? And do you have to have a laptop in the car or?
 

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So to data log with the sct do you just hit record then stop after the pull or? And do you have to have a laptop in the car or?
Laptop is required ...Torrie from unleashed tuning has videos on YouTube


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So to data log with the sct do you just hit record then stop after the pull or? And do you have to have a laptop in the car or?
Lap top is needed but not in the car unless your trying to do different tunes and need to clear previous log. Other than that it can sit home. Once your done on the handheld just plug it in to the computer, import log save and then delete files from sct. top two leave the bottom ones Alone those are your log configuration. and email . Once you receive you revision. Use sct updater to put it on the device. Then run the tune over the other tune you don't have to return to stock.. do a good relearn let me know if you need instructions I have instructions for a kam reset. Cars gonna slam some gears after fresh program.


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Lap top is needed but not in the car unless your trying to do different tunes and need to clear previous log. Other than that it can sit home. Once your done on the handheld just plug it in to the computer, import log save and then delete files from sct. top two leave the bottom ones Alone those are your log configuration. and email . Once you receive you revision. Use sct updater to put it on the device. Then run the tune over the other tune you don't have to return to stock.. do a good relearn let me know if you need instructions I have instructions for a kam reset. Cars gonna slam some gears after fresh program.


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1b7bbe8279382dce12a488af54489c58 I'll just put that here.



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