CTE Ice box or stock for KTuner
#1
CTE Ice box or stock for KTuner
So I just got around to installing my HFPC!!! Now I'm going to get a tune done (I have KTuner software)... I purchased and installed the CTE Ice box a while back, and I'm not sure if I should leave it in and get the tune done, or switch back to the stock intake before getting a tune done.
Thoughts from those who have done the tune?
Current mods are HFPC, j-pipe, HF 3rd cat, ATLP cat back.
Thanks in advance.
Thoughts from those who have done the tune?
Current mods are HFPC, j-pipe, HF 3rd cat, ATLP cat back.
Thanks in advance.
#2
Drifting
Once you have the car tuned by a professional it hardly matter whether you run your current set up or switch to the stock intake.
The tuner will do MAF calibrations,adjust your timing,RPM limit, A/F ratios etc to ensure that all your parameters are as they should be and that you are making safe power. I have heard that the stock intake will slightly outflow the aftermarket intakes so it may offer a slight advantage. However Imo,it would be minimal at best.
The car needs to get tuned, once you install and run the K Tuner software you will see some issues (running rich,knock etc) pop up on the data you record.
Of course, many people would like to get their hands on an IceBox so you could put it up for sale and run the stock intake if you wish.
That said, I am tuned with the CTE and I am happy with the performance of the car.
The tuner will do MAF calibrations,adjust your timing,RPM limit, A/F ratios etc to ensure that all your parameters are as they should be and that you are making safe power. I have heard that the stock intake will slightly outflow the aftermarket intakes so it may offer a slight advantage. However Imo,it would be minimal at best.
The car needs to get tuned, once you install and run the K Tuner software you will see some issues (running rich,knock etc) pop up on the data you record.
Of course, many people would like to get their hands on an IceBox so you could put it up for sale and run the stock intake if you wish.
That said, I am tuned with the CTE and I am happy with the performance of the car.
#6
Drifting
What "Heart" said. Initially there was some mention of inconsistencies with the size of the MAF housing on the IceBox. Once you have a tuner that can calibrate the MAF you will be fine. That's where having a professional tune the car will be worthwhile.
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