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Old 08-05-2020, 11:06 PM   #1
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Hey all I was thinking of getting a flash tuner for my ba xr8.
Has cold air intake 2.5 inch x-force exhaust with extractors.
Will a flash tune make a difference and which is best?
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Old 09-05-2020, 09:11 AM   #2
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If you are going to tune, use PCMTec, you don't need a flash tuner.
Tunes are stored in your PCM (ECU) and can be changed on the fly.
I have four tunes in the PCM on my Ute, 91,E10(94), 95 & 98.
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Old 09-05-2020, 01:27 PM   #3
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My understanding (may be wrong) is that a tune doesn't make a big difference to the 8. Still go for it if you want.

The Turbo though could get massive gains cheaply compared to the 8.

The BA 8s sound great.
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So.they provide a flash tuner with preset tunes?
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Old 09-05-2020, 02:42 PM   #5
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My understanding (may be wrong) is that a tune doesn't make a big difference to the 8. Still go for it if you want.

The Turbo though could get massive gains cheaply compared to the 8.

The BA 8s sound great.
I read you can get up to 40kwts. ?
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I read you can get up to 40kwts. ?
Mate I'm only passing on what I remember being told (years ago when exploring tuning the BA-T.

It may well be that figure, but best to ask ratter or another pro to get the right (and more accurate) advice.
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So.they provide a flash tuner with preset tunes?
As Burnout said . PCM tech is loaded onto the factory ECU . There is no need for an extra tune box .
PCM has a lot of nice functions .

Your best bet would be to select a tuner you trust and they will give you more details
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