Do I need to get my Cobra re-tuned?

[Redfire_USMC]

I'm buying a Cobra from Dallas Ga and I'm shipping it here to Quantico, Va. It is currently tuned for 93 in Dallas Ga which is about 1,050ft above sea level. Do I need get it retuned for here in Quantico which is just about sea level? I'm not entirely sure about what formulas go into tuning a car so I was hoping you guys could help me out. Thanks SVTP!

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[Jcobra03]

wouldn't hurt to do some a/f readings once you get back home.

 

[Redfire_USMC]

wouldn't hurt to do some a/f readings once you get back home.

Would it hurt to not do it though? I guess I'm wondering if I could wait until after Valentine's day weekend to take care of it or not. If you guys thinks its best to get it done asap, I'll just be getting a rental car and driving that around. :banana: If you guys think it won't do anything to the engine, then guess who's going to add to the property values of malls all over Va that weekend lol. :coolman:

My Main Objective is to keep the car's engine in Mint condition, if waiting a week to dyno it will hurt it at all, then I'm going to have it delivered straight to the dyno shop.

 

[Jcobra03]

As long as your not hammering on it should be just fine that what a mass air is for.

 

[KINGCOBRA86]

If it's tuned right the maf will adj for the elevation change, but Like buying any used car it would be best to have it dyno with the air/fuel check, for piece of mind

 

[R.D.P.]

Assuming the mods on the car haven't changed since the tune and the tune was done correctly, the elevation change should be of no concern. I'm pretty OCD about stuff like that and I wouldn't be worried about it.

 

[ctgreddy]

x2, elevation changes should be adjusted with the maf, one of the things it's there for. That said since it's a new car I'd still have the tune checked before you go wot. DD'ing the car wouldn't be an issue tho I'd just stay out of it until you can get it somewhere.

 

[1Kona_Venom]

Always, always, get the tune checked out when buying a new vehicle. Ask for an additional $400.00 in the loan amount, tell em its for TT&L.

A $400.00 "cut corner" could be expensive and catastrophic a few miles down the road.:beer:

 

[Eric@HPTuners]

You definitely need to datalog it and check the airfuel. Have someone experienced take a look at it.

 

[c6zhombre]

I'd take the entire paranoia to an even further level and demand a compression test on the motor before buying.....if that checks out, your elevation change should not cause you to lose any sleep for a few days until you get your local tune. I'd be more paranoid something is already damaged from the previous owner

 

[whitedevil95]

Its always a good idea to throw it on a dyno just to check. When i got my vert it was chipped and pullied. Put it on a dyno and A/F was mid 12s throughout. Much to lean for my taste so i had it retuned.

 

[UncleSAm]

just do it

 

[SpectorV]

save bet to get it checked on a dyno and go from there

 

[Redfire_USMC]

Thanks a lot you guys, it's getting shipped directly to my tuner. I'll post pics of her as soon as possible!

 

[YuGneLrn2Day]

When i was stationed in Quantico, I drove my car to GA and back when i took leave and it did fine. Also, did a few pulls on I-95....lol If you had the car previously tuned then you should be ok. Also go to the hobby shop and talk to Lewis and Dave tell them mike sent you. They're very knowledable about these cars. Dave has the Sonic Blue terminated 4-eyed foxbody that was just recently in the 5.0 Mustang magazine.

 

[1Kona_Venom]

Thanks a lot you guys, it's getting shipped directly to my tuner. I'll post pics of her as soon as possible!

Im glad you were able to find something. :thumbsup: