Bamachips 87 Octane Performance Tune vs. 91 Octane performance or torque

HellStorm · 10-30-2007

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone is running a Bamachips 87 octane performance tune on their V-6. I am considering purchasing tunes from Bamachips and was looking for feedback on the three turnes they recommend (87 performance, 91/93 performance, 91/93 torque) and which one most users would recommend for daily driving. I currently do not have any other modifications on my stock mustang. I am hoping the tune will add a few more ponies and tighten up my automatic transmission response a little.
Thanks,
Jeff

HellStorm · 10-30-2007

Octane not "Octance" geez where's my spell checker when I need it

**stlwagon** · 10-30-2007

The performance tunes (any grade) are fine for daily driving. Just beware that once you use a 93 tune, you're never going to want to go back to 87.

GA_Ragtop · 10-30-2007

I ran the 87 tune from Bamachips for awhile. But after feeling the difference of the 93 torque tune I haven't gone back to it. The 87 tune will help with the auto tranny, but the 93 tunes make a bigger difference over stock. My stang sees more city driving than highway so the torque tune is my favorite.

Black05Pony · 10-30-2007

Thats whats been keeping me from buying my Bama tune. I want a 91 torque tune, but do much more highway driving and would probably be better suited for a performance tune.

BullMeister · 10-31-2007

I have all 4 of his tunes (87 perf, 91 perf, 91 torque, 91 race) and I've tried them all in my v6 auto. My personal favorite and the one I use all the time is the 91 race tune. The dyno charts show almost a flat line for both the torque and hp with the race tune. It will chirp the tires at the 2nd and 3rd shifts (I think I'm doing around 60 when it hits 3rd).

Here's a dyno chart of the 87 perf tune. Somewhere I have the other ones and I'll throw them up if I find them.

SixBanger4.0 · 10-31-2007

i did the 93 Race Tune And Highly dont not suggest it i cant count how many times i lost control by mistake but my car has never runed like this befor befor the Race 93 i had the 93 Torque Tune That Was Cool but i just wanted more.. Power Period.. next up saving up

ProCharger D1SC Stage II Kit got $800 bucks still a long road ahead of me..

GA_Ragtop · 10-31-2007

I've been thinking of ordering the 93 race tune. Anybody having problems with it for daily use with an auto tranny?

**stlwagon** · 10-31-2007

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Originally Posted by GA_Ragtop

I've been thinking of ordering the 93 race tune. Anybody having problems with it for daily use with an auto tranny?

I ran one for a long time... It's fine.

Jshem746 · 10-31-2007

wat if someone orders a 93 tune and decides to use 89 fuel?

grabber1034 · 10-31-2007

Don't, your car is tuned to use 93, you might get some pinging and popping, I wouldn't suggest it for the overall health of your car. I have the Bamachips 93 custom race tune and I am a daily auto trans driver...go for it! You won't have any regrets!

**stlwagon** · 10-31-2007

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Originally Posted by Jshem746

wat if someone orders a 93 tune and decides to use 89 fuel?

You'd need to retune it to an 89 (or lower) tune.

Black05Pony · 10-31-2007

So just out of curiousity, how much seat-o-pants power difference can I expect to feel between a 91 torque tune and a 91 race tune?

**stlwagon** · 10-31-2007

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Originally Posted by Black05Pony

So just out of curiousity, how much seat-o-pants power difference can I expect to feel between a 91 torque tune and a 91 race tune?

You're off the line performance (0-2000 rpms) is going to be better with the torque tune. The race tune is better in the mid-upper RPM range.

A7X1031 · 10-31-2007

I used a 93 tune when I had my 05 V6 and it worked wonders for my auto tranny. Reduced the throttle lag a ton and the performance was great. Not to mention the way the car jumped into shifts.