5 Years and Still No Tune on the 5.0????

[Turboba6]

Guys,

Last May I bought a Low Mile (5400mi) 2013 Equus Ultimate, was going to buy a 2016 Genesis R-Spec, but after Chewing the Dealer down on the Equus it was Too good of a deal to
Pass up at Only 35K. Anyhow, First thing I did was take it to the Track, (Maple Grove in PA), where it ran a 13.90@101.45 mph....Not Bad for a 4800Lb Vehicle, plus beating a Slow 2010 Camaro on that pass was Fun too......

But Come on now, Someone Needs to get a Tune on these 5.0's, they run Pig Rich!!

 

[stogge]

Amen, I wish something was available too!

 

[Youseethefight]

reach out to BTR racing and tell em to hurry up. I suspect they may have given up altogether on this. Its a shame because now people can buy genesis v8's for low prices because of a few years of depreciation.

 

[jmac]

Saturday I saw a post by Diablo looking for interest in a Tuner for the 5.0.. The post said "not visible to members." Did not have time to post but I will soon. I have a 2012 5.0 at the Dealer, courtesy of CarMax. Said to be a booster but I think the master cylinder is also a problem. We'll see. Oh yeah, the controller wheel has been a problem for months. Hope they fix it .

 

[Turboba6]

Diablo has NO Tune listed on their Website....!

 

[shagnat]

*sigh*.....

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I'm pretty sure we're going to see some major big tunes - for the 3.3 liter twin turbo v6 - before we see anything for the naturally aspirated 5.0 liter V8.

 

[landtuna]

The 5.0 doesn't need a tune.

 

[DavidHanLee]

The 5.0 doesn't need a tune.

To each their own, some will agree some will disagree. The 4.6 tune may have a hefty price tag but it increase HP and torque. The butt dyno may not feel the gains but increased throttle response is a big deal. Personally for me I'd love to use a tune to fix throttle response as opposed to a sprint booster.

 

[landtuna]

To each their own, some will agree some will disagree. The 4.6 tune may have a hefty price tag but it increase HP and torque. The butt dyno may not feel the gains but increased throttle response is a big deal. Personally for me I'd love to use a tune to fix throttle response as opposed to a sprint booster.

You do know about the spacer under the air cleaner flapper, right?

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[dareckibmw]

G2 5.0 doesn't have a flapper.

 

[Turboba6]

The 4.6 picks up 2 tenths and 2-3mph with a Tune, so would the 5.0 as it runs Pig Rich from the Factory...!

 

[landtuna]

I'm an old drag racer (60/70 gas rails) and I am trying to understand why anyone would want to tune a 4,000 lb 4-door luxo-cruiser. I understand the hilarity one feels when surprising a Benz or <gag> Lexus in front of the Dairy Queen but it seems a lot of money must be applied to get a modicum of performance. Besides, I can't force myself to treat my lovely Genny that way.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I'm an old drag racer (60/70 gas rails) and I am trying to understand why anyone would want to tune a 4,000 lb 4-door luxo-cruiser. I understand the hilarity one feels when surprising a Benz or <gag> Lexus in front of the Dairy Queen but it seems a lot of money must be applied to get a modicum of performance. Besides, I can't force myself to treat my lovely Genny that way.

Many people even tune cars like the E63 AMG, M5, CTS-V, RS7... They're already fast - but if you like fast - then there's a good chance you'll like faster even more.

 

[DavidHanLee]

Many people even tune cars like the E63 AMG, M5, CTS-V, RS7... They're already fast - but if you like fast - then there's a good chance you'll like faster even more.

This^

 

[landtuna]

Many people even tune cars like the E63 AMG, M5, CTS-V, RS7... They're already fast - but if you like fast - then there's a good chance you'll like faster even more.

I've been from gas rails to drag bikes to crotch rockets so I think I know street fast anyway. But as time marches on you have to recognize your physical limitations and I think I know mine. What passed for fast years ago will now scare the betweets out of me because I know should something evil happen I probably could not react fast enough to save my crazy butt. The Genny runs at the ragged edge of very quick for a street car and seldom do I get the urge to show my rear license plate to the 20-something knothead in his hotrod. The power is useful for passing, hill climbing and assorted getaways from bad guys and that is what I use mine for. I remember the adrenaline rush one gets when hammering the throttle but I value my insurance rates and my Genny too much these days to try it out again. I will leave that to you young guys.

P.S. The above confession does not prevent me from occasionally hitting the gas on a vacant piece of good highway just to wake the back seat passengers up. Which reminds me......I need to waterproof the leather back there one day.

 

[Aquineas]

I'm an old drag racer (60/70 gas rails) and I am trying to understand why anyone would want to tune a 4,000 lb 4-door luxo-cruiser. I understand the hilarity one feels when surprising a Benz or <gag> Lexus in front of the Dairy Queen but it seems a lot of money must be applied to get a modicum of performance. Besides, I can't force myself to treat my lovely Genny that way.

I am not being pedantic, but this car with a 5.0 is more like 4600 pounds. Only pointing it out because it's not at an insignificant difference.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I've been from gas rails to drag bikes to crotch rockets so I think I know street fast anyway. But as time marches on you have to recognize your physical limitations and I think I know mine. What passed for fast years ago will now scare the betweets out of me because I know should something evil happen I probably could not react fast enough to save my crazy butt. The Genny runs at the ragged edge of very quick for a street car and seldom do I get the urge to show my rear license plate to the 20-something knothead in his hotrod. The power is useful for passing, hill climbing and assorted getaways from bad guys and that is what I use mine for. I remember the adrenaline rush one gets when hammering the throttle but I value my insurance rates and my Genny too much these days to try it out again. I will leave that to you young guys.

P.S. The above confession does not prevent me from occasionally hitting the gas on a vacant piece of good highway just to wake the back seat passengers up. Which reminds me......I need to waterproof the leather back there one day.

I notice that as I get older I have much less desire to see what a car is capable of because I've grown to learn that anything can happen. I see kids flying through parking lots and I probably did the same when I was younger - and even though my reflexes are still excellent - I don't do it because somebody could quickly pull out of a parking spot and change my life (and theirs) forever. Or perhaps that could be our last moment. Part of your problem is most likely the same as mine: common sense...

 

[Turboba6]

I'm 56 and a Drag Racer to the Core, the BS about being Too Old anymore is Just That! And there is NO Greater Rush, than Spanking a Newer Camaro with a 4800Lb Luxury Car!!
And seeing the Looks on the faces of folks when they see a Beautiful, Loaded 4800lb Equus Ultimate with a Hood Ornament do a Low 13 is Priceless...lol!

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I'm 56 and a Drag Racer to the Core, the BS about being Too Old anymore is Just That! And there is NO Greater Rush, than Spanking a Newer Camaro with a 4800Lb Luxury Car!!
And seeing the Looks on the faces of folks when they see a Beautiful, Loaded 4800lb Equus Ultimate with a Hood Ornament do a Low 13 is Priceless...lol!

I know how you feel. I beat one of "these" once (see image below) in a midsize family sedan.