What tune to use. - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

03Shadow Grey · 07-23-2016, 08:33 PM

I am leaning towards this. Bama 4-Bank Eliminator Chip w/ 3 Custom Tunes .
After a lot of reading the options to remove a 02 mil popping up are.

Mil eliminators 50 $ may or may not function.

SCT tuner $399 or used and unmarried and a dyno run at $500 per hour.

or a Bama 4-Bank Eliminator Chip w/ 3 Custom Tunes $269.

I only have a JTL rai and off road H so Im thinking a dyno tune would be a waste of money. The only thing I am worried about is if there is a possibility the bama tune can hurt my engine , like being too lean or,,,,.
Any advice would be great.

I did find this statement funny. Race Tune ! It is so aggressive that we do not recommend it for daily driving as it may cause your vehicle to try to jump out from a stop and easily spin the tires.

311-420 · 07-23-2016, 10:32 PM

Keep the stock tune unless you want to get it tuned correctly. Mil eliminators work, I ran them with no issues.

Fwiw- i ran ported lower, lt's, o/r x etc on the stock tune and it ran great. of course, it ran better after a dyno tune.

NastyNate · 07-24-2016, 06:49 AM

I wouldnt be using a BAMA tune!

DSG2003Mach1 · 07-24-2016, 08:33 AM

1) I'd never run a bama tune on anything

2) I wouldn't use a chip. Updates require mailing it back, can't data log etc...

sutyak · 07-24-2016, 12:33 PM

Stock tune and MILs.

03Shadow Grey · 07-24-2016, 06:51 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. If I didnt have doubts about it already I wouldnt have posted it in the first place. Looks like Eliminator's it is.

96gt02 · 07-25-2016, 07:34 AM

If your not looking to go crazy and spend a bunch of money, i would suggest finding a used sf3/x3 3015 model with strategy tunes and just use the preloaded tunes and shut off your 02s with that and gain a little power at the same time, these usually go for around $200, and preloaded tunes are extremely safe and allow you adjust many options yourself.

matthayn · 07-30-2016, 10:51 AM

I'm late to the party but - forget a Bama tune. I friend put a wideband on his stockish mach getting ready for an Eaton swap, ran a canned Bama tune that came with his tuner just for kicks - it ran so rich it would smoke a bit running down the track at times. Stock tune ran better even with basic bolt ons...

Custom/dyno tune always seem to be the best option (from a reputable tuner).

03Shadow Grey · 07-30-2016, 02:47 PM

Thanks for all the info guys. I have decided to take the advice from all of the above , which includes eliminators for now.

07-23-2016, 08:33 PM	#1
03Shadow Grey Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Theodore Alabama Posts: 282	What tune to use. I am leaning towards this. Bama 4-Bank Eliminator Chip w/ 3 Custom Tunes . After a lot of reading the options to remove a 02 mil popping up are. Mil eliminators 50 $ may or may not function. SCT tuner $399 or used and unmarried and a dyno run at $500 per hour. or a Bama 4-Bank Eliminator Chip w/ 3 Custom Tunes $269. I only have a JTL rai and off road H so Im thinking a dyno tune would be a waste of money. The only thing I am worried about is if there is a possibility the bama tune can hurt my engine , like being too lean or,,,,. Any advice would be great. I did find this statement funny. Race Tune ! It is so aggressive that we do not recommend it for daily driving as it may cause your vehicle to try to jump out from a stop and easily spin the tires.

07-23-2016, 10:32 PM	#2
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: What tune to use. Keep the stock tune unless you want to get it tuned correctly. Mil eliminators work, I ran them with no issues. Fwiw- i ran ported lower, lt's, o/r x etc on the stock tune and it ran great. of course, it ran better after a dyno tune. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁 Last edited by 311-420; 07-23-2016 at 11:47 PM.

07-24-2016, 06:49 AM	#3
NastyNate Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,349	Re: What tune to use. I wouldnt be using a BAMA tune!

07-24-2016, 08:33 AM	#4
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: What tune to use. 1) I'd never run a bama tune on anything 2) I wouldn't use a chip. Updates require mailing it back, can't data log etc... __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

07-24-2016, 12:33 PM	#5
sutyak it's soo-tack Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 2,082	Re: What tune to use. Stock tune and MILs. __________________ mark 2004 DSG Mach 1. Built motor. Turbo. 667whp 2006 Sonic Blue Focus. Built motor. Turbo. 12.4 @ 115mph (sold) 2003 DSG Mach 1. 12.65 @ 106 (sold)

07-24-2016, 06:51 PM	#6
03Shadow Grey Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Theodore Alabama Posts: 282	Re: What tune to use. Thanks for the advice guys. If I didnt have doubts about it already I wouldnt have posted it in the first place. Looks like Eliminator's it is.

07-25-2016, 07:34 AM	#7
96gt02 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 442	Re: What tune to use. If your not looking to go crazy and spend a bunch of money, i would suggest finding a used sf3/x3 3015 model with strategy tunes and just use the preloaded tunes and shut off your 02s with that and gain a little power at the same time, these usually go for around $200, and preloaded tunes are extremely safe and allow you adjust many options yourself. __________________ 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

07-30-2016, 10:51 AM	#8
matthayn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 308	Re: What tune to use. I'm late to the party but - forget a Bama tune. I friend put a wideband on his stockish mach getting ready for an Eaton swap, ran a canned Bama tune that came with his tuner just for kicks - it ran so rich it would smoke a bit running down the track at times. Stock tune ran better even with basic bolt ons... Custom/dyno tune always seem to be the best option (from a reputable tuner). __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Aluminator // Eaton @ 10lbs // T56 Magnum // E85 Build thread: http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-Picture-Heavy IG: boostedmach

07-30-2016, 02:47 PM	#9
03Shadow Grey Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Theodore Alabama Posts: 282	Re: What tune to use. Thanks for all the info guys. I have decided to take the advice from all of the above , which includes eliminators for now.

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