Bama Chips Race Tune

[rw0640]

I got the Bama race tune from AM and HOLY CRAP the best tune I've ever run. I haven't tried it on the track yet but I'm tempted to try running it daily. Anyone else running this tune?

 

[NYstang]

I have a performance tune in mine right now(havent done race, want to finish the mods it was designed for first...)

i LOVE it. except i feel like im going to drop the tranny on the 1-2 and 4-3 shifts. shifts HARD, enough to spin a bit even on 315's

 

[Timspony]

^^ +1 I've been in Alex's car with the new tune!! ...Snappy!!!

 

[rw0640]

Both tunes shift real hard. It's awesome. The performance tune is more manageable for daily though. It's work trying to keep my tires from spinning.

 

[Aetos]

What's so bad about running the race tune as a daily?

 

[rw0640]

What's so bad about running the race tune as a daily?

AmericanMuscle suggests that you shouldn't because its so aggressive.
I'm not sure other than it's kind of jerky when trying to drive slow. Maybe it kills mileage?

 

[Aetos]

AmericanMuscle suggests that you shouldn't because its so aggressive.
I'm not sure other than it's kind of jerky when trying to drive slow. Maybe it kills mileage?

Could AM be saying that just to protect their asses?

How aggressive could it actually be on a near stock/lighty modded v6, that probably won't be pushing anything over 230-240 on boltons??

 

[rw0640]

It could be AM covering their asses also it may be more dramatic in a gt. The most noticeable negative thing is the quirkiness of the automatic when driving slow. that combined with a much more sensitive throttle response makes it uncomfortable for slow driving.

"Race (91 - 93 octane) - The race tune will ensure the largest increase in vehicle performance. Using the highest grade of fuel available in your area is mandatory. This file is designed for "Race only Use" as the timing, fuel, and throttle response settings are very aggressive. in fact, the adjustments are 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. Finally, with the automatics, we implement entirely new shift points and firmness settings to further enhance the all-out performance of the vehicle." -AM

 

[boostmaster21]

I got the Bama race tune from AM and HOLY CRAP the best tune I've ever run. I haven't tried it on the track yet but I'm tempted to try running it daily. Anyone else running this tune?

how much..

 

[NYstang]

Could AM be saying that just to protect their asses?

How aggressive could it actually be on a near stock/lighty modded v6, that probably won't be pushing anything over 230-240 on boltons??

youd be surprised- especially on an auto

 

[Aetos]

youd be surprised- especially on an auto

So, you're telling me it adds so much torque and low end power that it makes the race tune undrivable on the street from a 200ish hp car? Comeon dude, that's just unbelievable. I shouldn't even be able to touch the throttle on my car!

I'm guessing it has more to do with the added strain it adds on the tranny from the aggressive shifting and that sort of longevity stuff...

 

[NYstang]

So, you're telling me it adds so much torque and low end power that it makes the race tune undrivable on the street from a 200ish hp car? Comeon dude, that's just unbelievable. I shouldn't even be able to touch the throttle on my car!

I'm guessing it has more to do with the added strain it adds on the tranny from the aggressive shifting and that sort of longevity stuff...

2nd part.

basically slams the tranny from gear to gear- will wear it out, Ujoints, etc.

and i hope you can touch the throttle on that wee lil' 346

 

[rw0640]

So, you're telling me it adds so much torque and low end power that it makes the race tune undrivable on the street from a 200ish hp car? Comeon dude, that's just unbelievable. I shouldn't even be able to touch the throttle on my car!

I'm guessing it has more to do with the added strain it adds on the tranny from the aggressive shifting and that sort of longevity stuff...

I wouldn't say that. it's just an uneven, inconsistent feel. I think because its a race tune they didn't spend much time working out the shift points for mild throttle, so it kinda shifts whenever. That and it's probably a longevity thing.

 

[Aetos]

So, what if you're using this tune on a manual car?

 

[NYstang]

So, what if you're using this tune on a manual car?

then there obviously wont be problems...

but again, its AM covering their asses- so they wont get blamed if somebody fries their engine running a race tuned DD

 

[rw0640]

So, what if you're using this tune on a manual car?

Yea, no problems and you could opt for the 2 step launch controller

 

[larquitte]

I have run the race tune on my daily for a few yrs now. It is not only my daily but my work vehicle as well since its the only car i have. I drove it all over the place all day every day with the race tune. Too aggressive? Hell some days i wish she were a bit more aggressive lmao.

 

[rw0640]

I have run the race tune on my daily for a few yrs now.

Same here! I have been since I originally posted this. I love it.