Tweecer & Strokers

[DonMaximo]

I've read some extremely helpful information in this forum regarding the tweecer. I don't yet own one, I'm torn between a Dyno tune chip burn and a tweecer.

It's now my understanding that the Tweecer will allow you to change the settings, but it's most important to understand the PCM first.

Most, if not all, threads I've read on this subject relates to people performing modifications to their engines, but I've yet to hear people with Stroker applications providing feedback. It could be that I missed them, but they seem to be quiet or have no input.

I have a 347 stroker...with custom cam, no power adders, and an assortment of other modifications.

I could provide the list of components that I'll use in this engine, but let's keep my question simple...

Is the tweecer a valuable tool and does it justify the cost for use on and engine which is very different from the stock 5.0 ??


thanks in advance.

-D

 

[vristang]

I have a stroker, and I'm sure you've seen a couple of posts from me lol

My 408w ran fairly well on the stock X3Z tune, but things improved dramatically when I started making changes to
MAF Transfer
CID Scalar
Injector Slopes

Is it worth the cost?
That is a question that can only be answered by the cars owner...

Would I buy the tweecer again?
Yes.
The only thing I would do differently is buy the tweecer sooner...


jason

 

[Flo331]

*****If you don't know how to PROPERLY tune you mustang.....I would advise against it.***** Just take it to a good mustang shop (look around) get a good dyno tune and save yourself the hassle and time if something should go wrong.

 

[patrickmx2]

You have to go with that your interests are. If you are not interested in learning how to tune and spending the months and years interacting with others in the tuning world getting tips and testing, then just go get a chip and be done with it.

Its like being convicted of a crime, do you want to learn how to be a lawyer, or do you just get one? It's not about the cost of the chip.

 

[vristang]

*****If you don't know how to PROPERLY tune you mustang.....I would advise against it.***** Just take it to a good mustang shop (look around) get a good dyno tune and save yourself the hassle and time if something should go wrong.

I would modify this slightly...

If you are not willing to learn how to tune, then go to a professional shop.

I enjoy the learning process, no matter what I am learning. That is part of the reason I enjoy the tweecer...

If you just want to get in the car and have it run perfect...
then start looking for a shop.


There is a learning curve, but it isn't impossible to learn how to tune.

jason

 

[cobradvm]

What sort of problems are you having with the car that you feel it needs a better tune? Have you had it on the dyno and checked A/F etc. That would be where I would start before getting a chip/Tweecer etc. From my own experience, I went the Tweecer route (actually a PMS), rather than the chip route. The quality of the chip tune is dependent on the tuner - some are better than others. If you know that the tuner is skilled with mustangs, and you have no plans on adding anything else to the car, and you don't want to spend the time and effort to learn how to tune (which is not that difficult - it does take time though - depends on what you are trying to accomplish), then a chip would be a good option. If you answered no to any of those questions, then a Tweecer would be a good option. Just get yourself an AF gauge, and find a quiet stretch of road and have at it.