Bama X4 Custom Tunes - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

SouthKak_Mach1 · 08-20-2016, 11:29 AM

So I received my Bama X4 Tuner from American Muscle a couple days with 3 custom tunes (93 octane - Street, 93 octane - Performance, and 93 octane - Race). Instructions were pretty simple and straight forward. So far I've tried out the Street and Performance custom tunes. Both tunes really woke up the Mach. Only mods that I have are Borla Stingers and C&L CAI. Tune increased throttle response and really helped with firming up the shifts since it's an auto transmission. So far I've haven't noticed any error codes, rough idle, smoke, etc...Very smooth power delivery across the power band. Can't wait to test out the 93 octane Race tune! Next mods will be 3.73 gears and Magnaflow catted X-pipe or maybe offroad Prochamber depending db levels. Don't want it to be obnoxiously loud. What are you guy's experience with Bama's X4 custom tunes?

96gt02 · 08-22-2016, 07:55 AM

Bamas tunes really suck for these cars, i would recommend just about any reputable tuner over bama and you would be better off

01yellerCobra · 08-22-2016, 12:09 PM

Supposedly my 04 had a Bama tune when I bought it. The PO never gave me the tuner. The car ran fine when with it. I even stayed ahead of my buddies Charger SRT8. But it was a soft tune. The timing was low and A/F was a little lean for me. So I retuned my car myself.

ab_mach1 · 08-22-2016, 01:08 PM

I had mine tuned by Bama in 2012 and I had to have them redo it 5 times to get it right. I had pinging really bad at first. They had me switch to Autolite 104 copper plugs and it helped a little, but I made them datalog for the last few iterations. I didn't like how the other tunes ran, so I just made them focus on getting one right. I hear they are better at tuning now, but I still went with someone else. I got a base tune from LaSota Racing for $50. He will have you datalog and make more performance adjustments for another $50, so it's actually pretty cheap IMO, especially for one from someone with so much experience. I've also been able to switch back to stock plugs. It runs smoother and no problems with any acceleration now and I was able to keep my X3 tuner. He can handle the newer X4 tuners as well. I'm not saying you will have problems, but they just don't have a very good track record, especially with the 4.6L 4v engines.

SouthKak_Mach1 · 08-23-2016, 07:17 PM

Thank for you input guys! Once I add a few more bolt ons I will look into getting the Mach dyno tuned. For now the Bama custom tunes are okay.

08-20-2016, 11:29 AM	#1
SouthKak_Mach1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 132	Bama X4 Custom Tunes So I received my Bama X4 Tuner from American Muscle a couple days with 3 custom tunes (93 octane - Street, 93 octane - Performance, and 93 octane - Race). Instructions were pretty simple and straight forward. So far I've tried out the Street and Performance custom tunes. Both tunes really woke up the Mach. Only mods that I have are Borla Stingers and C&L CAI. Tune increased throttle response and really helped with firming up the shifts since it's an auto transmission. So far I've haven't noticed any error codes, rough idle, smoke, etc...Very smooth power delivery across the power band. Can't wait to test out the 93 octane Race tune! Next mods will be 3.73 gears and Magnaflow catted X-pipe or maybe offroad Prochamber depending db levels. Don't want it to be obnoxiously loud. What are you guy's experience with Bama's X4 custom tunes? __________________ 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (DSG), Borla Stingers Catback, C&L CAI, SCT X4 Custom Tune, Black Chrome Rovos Durban Wheels (18x9 F, 18x10.5 R) on Nitto NT05s (275/35/18 F, 295/35/18 R), Pioneer AVH-4200NEX Receiver, MM C/C Plates, Rolled Rear Fenders, Eibach Sportlines/Struts/Shocks, Raxiom Smoked Taillights/Third Brake Light/LED Bulbs, Clear Headlights w/ Black Housing, Polished Aluminum Interior Accents, 30% Window Tint, Tinted Side Markers, Carbon Fiber Valve Stem Caps, Black Shorty Antenna

08-22-2016, 07:55 AM	#2
96gt02 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 442	Re: Bama X4 Custom Tunes Bamas tunes really suck for these cars, i would recommend just about any reputable tuner over bama and you would be better off __________________ 03 Mach 1 JLT Next Gen CAI (fenderwell), VAP 5/8 Plenum Spacer, 10" Ported Short Runner Intake (Roy), Bassani Mid Length Headers, Bassani O/R X Pipe, Mac 3" Catback, March Fluid Dampener, Hydro-boost and WP Pulleys, FRPP Aluminum DS, Ported Throttle Body, 4.10 Gears, 315/35/17's Tuned by Wicked Motorsports

08-22-2016, 12:09 PM	#3
01yellerCobra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,104	Supposedly my 04 had a Bama tune when I bought it. The PO never gave me the tuner. The car ran fine when with it. I even stayed ahead of my buddies Charger SRT8. But it was a soft tune. The timing was low and A/F was a little lean for me. So I retuned my car myself. __________________ New Ride: 2004 Mystichrome Cobra-Accufab SBTB and plenum, Steeda 2.8" upper, Bassani X, Borla Stingers, Mcleod RXT, MGW shifter, Level 5 halfshafts, chrome FR500's, Stiffler's FIT system and DS safety loop, GT pumps, BA3000, tuned by owner

08-22-2016, 01:08 PM	#4
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Re: Bama X4 Custom Tunes I had mine tuned by Bama in 2012 and I had to have them redo it 5 times to get it right. I had pinging really bad at first. They had me switch to Autolite 104 copper plugs and it helped a little, but I made them datalog for the last few iterations. I didn't like how the other tunes ran, so I just made them focus on getting one right. I hear they are better at tuning now, but I still went with someone else. I got a base tune from LaSota Racing for $50. He will have you datalog and make more performance adjustments for another $50, so it's actually pretty cheap IMO, especially for one from someone with so much experience. I've also been able to switch back to stock plugs. It runs smoother and no problems with any acceleration now and I was able to keep my X3 tuner. He can handle the newer X4 tuners as well. I'm not saying you will have problems, but they just don't have a very good track record, especially with the 4.6L 4v engines. __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

08-23-2016, 07:17 PM	#5
SouthKak_Mach1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 132	Re: Bama X4 Custom Tunes Thank for you input guys! Once I add a few more bolt ons I will look into getting the Mach dyno tuned. For now the Bama custom tunes are okay. __________________ 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (DSG), Borla Stingers Catback, C&L CAI, SCT X4 Custom Tune, Black Chrome Rovos Durban Wheels (18x9 F, 18x10.5 R) on Nitto NT05s (275/35/18 F, 295/35/18 R), Pioneer AVH-4200NEX Receiver, MM C/C Plates, Rolled Rear Fenders, Eibach Sportlines/Struts/Shocks, Raxiom Smoked Taillights/Third Brake Light/LED Bulbs, Clear Headlights w/ Black Housing, Polished Aluminum Interior Accents, 30% Window Tint, Tinted Side Markers, Carbon Fiber Valve Stem Caps, Black Shorty Antenna

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