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  1. 30th September 2021, 07:04 PM #1
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    Difference between tunes?

    Hi all,

    I recently bought my old mans 2002 D2 TD5 off him and back in 2006 he had a Davis Performance tune done. It was an exchange ECU even though it has the NNN ECU. Its now 2021 and I feel the car is a bit of a pig. I haven't driven a non tuned TD5 so I have nothing to compare it to. I have just ordered an EGR delete and Terrafirma Cat delete pipe to get it breathing a bit easier. Nanocom should be arriving in the mail tomorrow so i'll see what it's boosting to and go from there. I've seen TD5Zilla get mentioned a new times and started speaking to Ben with a view of getting him to do a tune that might wake the car up a bit more.

    My question is - should I really bother with another tune or is the Davis tune from back then as good as they kind of get?

    I like the idea that TD5Zilla can customise something for me to help towing etc but would still like some input from you guys to see if its worth it.

    Thanks in advance!
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  2. 30th September 2021, 07:24 PM #2
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    Have a chat with 'Shack' who is a member on here. He's great to deal with and will customise the tune to suit you.
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  3. 30th September 2021, 07:25 PM #3
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    I don't know of the tuner you mentioned.

    I do however tune them myself and I know that the more modern methods of tuning-- Avoiding duration map hacks for instance, is far superior on many fronts, it is however probably a longer job to get right.

    So I'd say if he/she is tuning with more modern techniques, it will be an order of magnitude better than the one you mentioned you are running.

    The early ones were often really laggy, then straight to full power, not very nice to drive at all.

    I'm not trying to audition for work...

    Just make sure who ever you get is using more modern techniques and you should be happy!

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    I have a Davis tune also ( just mild I think) and mine is really good. Engine in strong and reliable at 330k km. Exhaust is standard.

    Most significant impact on performance is when boost is low, such as incorrect waste gate rod adjustment or a faulty wastegate modulator, so check these first.
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    Quote Originally Posted by simonmelb View Post
    I have a Davis tune also ( just mild I think) and mine is really good. Engine in strong and reliable at 330k km. Exhaust is standard.

    Most significant impact on performance is when boost is low, such as incorrect waste gate rod adjustment or a faulty wastegate modulator, so check these first.
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    I have td5inside map and alive and td5zilla and td5zilla is the best, with the knowledge and performance and price is fantastic
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kaaaiju View Post
    I have td5inside map and alive and td5zilla and td5zilla is the best, with the knowledge and performance and price is fantastic
    Re Td5Zilla I just went to his web page for info - and it has no content to speak of Difference between tunes?
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    Re Td5Zilla I just went to his web page for info - and it has no content to speak of Difference between tunes?
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    Quote Originally Posted by SPROVER View Post
    Have a chat with 'Shack' who is a member on here. He's great to deal with and will customise the tune to suit you.
    I've also had very recent dealings with Shack .. and having a TRS tune in mine(done by previous owner) ... Shacks has transformed mine into an awesome engine now.
    Mine's auto too.

    The more I drive it(been about a week and a bit now) the more it reveals itself.
    This arvo coming home 'a different way' I was in 3rd (locked) coming up a slight incline.
    Before Shacks mods to the TRS tune, I know it would have lagged then kicked down into 2nd from an unlocked 3rd.(been there done that).
    But his tune now pulls immediately effortlessly from down into the 1400rpm range, stays locked(thanks to the V8 Trans ECU) and just pulls like a freight train .. no fuss!

    Had to catch up with brother early in the week, and he drove it and .... .... massive smile on his face.
    Arthur.

    All these discos are giving me a heart attack!

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    '03 D2 Td5 Auto
    '03 D2a Td5 Auto
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