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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2013 23:26:35 GMT -6
Fellow member, Madtuner has confirmed that he can properly, and successfully provide PCM tunes for the 96-99 and 01-03 Oldsmobile Aurora. The tune can/will increase fuel mileage, along with power. Gains have NOT been dynoed, yet.
I will let madtuner better explain this, but from my understanding, the tune can change shift points, fan turn on temps, and timing. He has offered a 50 dollar discount per customer for 6+ orders. Or 75 dollars per customer for 12+ orders. (an additional 20 if you choose to send money order, rather than paypal.)
Respond in this thread if you are in deed interested. I will post more information as Madtuner informs us.
After speaking with Madtuner, I can share with you what he shared with me. Keep in mind, the pricing listed below is only with the group buy of 12 or more. So add 25 to the price for <12.
He has not been able to test an adjustment to shift firmness. Which is something he is still planning on doing.
Once we have an estimated group turn out. we will set a due date.
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Post by lkraft92 on Apr 14, 2013 23:52:46 GMT -6
i am definitely interested, but i just dont have the money for it right now. i would be better off doing it over the summer. the mpg gains would definitely help driving to and from school.
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Post by 98redaurora on Apr 15, 2013 6:03:11 GMT -6
I am interested. The fan change alone is worth it.
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Post by awehlage on Apr 15, 2013 7:16:53 GMT -6
I am in
Sent from my XT901 using proboards
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Post by Kersh on Apr 15, 2013 11:45:39 GMT -6
As am I (2G '01)
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Post by sall on Apr 15, 2013 14:28:37 GMT -6
There needs to be a cut-off date established. I am in I just don't know how soon.
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Post by madtuner on Apr 15, 2013 16:34:30 GMT -6
Let's set the cutoff time for May 15th. You don't have to send in your PCM by that date, you just need to make the payment by then. If a number is reached before then, we can start early.
I guess I should list one restriction - no E85 tuning.
Since this will be an ACNA GP, if your tuned vehicle is not an Aurora, you would have had to be a member of the forum on April 1st to participate.
Everyone involved will need to specify the method of tune delivery. Available options:
Mailing in my original PCM
Mailing in spare
Purchasing spare PCM from Madtuner (+75.00)
Cable deposit (+250.00 refundable deposit). Benchtop harness needed for 2nd generation 4.0Ls. Software requires Windows XP/Vista/7/8 PC with .NET Framework 4.0 installed.
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Post by renaldo0613 on Apr 15, 2013 18:02:23 GMT -6
Let's set the cutoff time for May 15th. You don't have to send in your PCM by that date, you just need t. make the payment by then. If a number is reached before then, we can start early. I guess I should list one restriction - no E85 tuning. Since this will be an ACNA GP, if your tuned vehicle is not an Aurora, you would have had to be a member of the forum on April 1st to participate. Everyone involved will need to specify the method of tune delivery. Available options: Mailing in my original PCM Mailing in spare Purchasing spare PCM from Madtuner (+75.00) Cable deposit (+250.00 refundable deposit). Benchtop harness needed for 2nd generation 4.0Ls. Software requires Windows XP/Vista/7/8 PC with .NET Framework 4.0 installed. So would you like us to email you or PM you with details. And also could you post a head count in this thread of when we reach our goals seeing how you will be the one were payin |
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Post by lkraft92 on Apr 15, 2013 18:04:05 GMT -6
if its by may 15, i cant do the group buy. by then, i am just getting out of school and havent started a job yet. i would be more comfortable doing it later in the summer, like around july.
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Post by madtuner on Apr 15, 2013 18:52:31 GMT -6
So would you like us to email you or PM you with details. And also could you post a head count in this thread of when we reach our goals seeing how you will be the one were payin Yes, good idea. Please PM me your delivery method as well as year, make and model and any type of special tuning requests you might have (in the event that I might not support something at the moment and I need to prioritize it). I would appreciate solid commitments only, since other members may depend on your decision. |
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Post by Rocinante on Apr 15, 2013 21:18:58 GMT -6
IIRC, a tune for the 3.5L will be available. I'm interested to know more about what will be gained/changed by the tune.
Is there any way we can make our own cable?
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Post by madtuner on Apr 16, 2013 7:45:32 GMT -6
IIRC, a tune for the 3.5L will be available. I'm interested to know more about what will be gained/changed by the tune. Is there any way we can make our own cable? The tune for a 3.5L will be a flat $150.00 + shipping if we have a minimum of 6 purchases. Any changes such as shift points/firmness, fans, limiters are available. The 3.5L gained about 7 front wheel horsepower on the dyno with premium gas, which is about 9 HP. The cable is not something you would be able to build yourself and the software is licensed to each cable separately. |
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Post by renaldo0613 on Apr 16, 2013 10:30:00 GMT -6
Sounds good to me. Now as far as options for tuning. Some of us may not know aol the basic options for a tune. Is there somewhere on your website that shows what a basic tune consist of for our PCM?? Or could you list them here for folks, so when there ready to order they can include all that information when they PM you.
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Post by madtuner on Apr 16, 2013 12:01:07 GMT -6
Sounds good to me. Now as far as options for tuning. Some of us may not know aol the basic options for a tune. Is there somewhere on your website that shows what a basic tune consist of for our PCM?? Or could you list them here for folks, so when there ready to order they can include all that information when they PM you. Once the group purchase is finished, everyone will be asked to fill out and submit one of these: www.madtuner.com/order.phpYou don't have to worry about the intricacies of the power or economy tuning. I will do the best I can for either of those, I just need to know the octane you run. Other offered options are included on the sheet. If you have a request that is not on the sheet, it should be placed in the comments box. For example "I want the low speed fans to turn on at 200* F and high speed fans to turn on at 210*F." |
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Post by renaldo0613 on Apr 16, 2013 12:32:42 GMT -6
Good stuff. Now I'm just gotta wait for my fellow aurora brothers to get this ball rolling.
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Post by Kersh on Apr 17, 2013 8:58:33 GMT -6
Considering the number of people who might be interested in this who might not frequent the "performance" section (Maybe from a gas mileage standpoint only), does anyone think it might be a good idea to make a reference to this in some of the other sections?
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Post by renaldo0613 on Apr 17, 2013 9:04:51 GMT -6
Considering the number of people who might be interested in this who might not frequent the "performance" section (Maybe from a gas mileage standpoint only), does anyone think it might be a good idea to make a reference to this in some of the other sections? No not really. When you first come to the website and log in, at the top of the screen you will see a tab with a star next to it that says "new topics" that's the tab you press to see the latest updated or trending threads. |
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Post by RCA1186 on Apr 17, 2013 11:11:21 GMT -6
Considering the number of people who might be interested in this who might not frequent the "performance" section (Maybe from a gas mileage standpoint only), does anyone think it might be a good idea to make a reference to this in some of the other sections? No not really. When you first come to the website and log in, at the top of the screen you will see a tab with a star next to it that says "new topics" that's the tab you press to see the latest updated or trending threads. I actually agree with kersh. Maybe collins can stick it at the top of the site like he does with the calendar. I myself never even noticed that tab until you said it just now lol |
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Post by renaldo0613 on Apr 17, 2013 11:15:13 GMT -6
No not really. When you first come to the website and log in, at the top of the screen you will see a tab with a star next to it that says "new topics" that's the tab you press to see the latest updated or trending threads. I actually agree with kersh. Maybe collins can stick it at the top of the site like he does with the calendar. I myself never even noticed that tab until you said it just now lol Well if that's the case rca then you guys are right. U have over 2,000 post and never noticed it then I'm pretty sure the newbs don't see it lol. That is a good idea tho! |
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Post by RCA1186 on Apr 17, 2013 11:16:43 GMT -6
I can't believe I never noticed it in almost 4 years lol
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Post by Kersh on Apr 17, 2013 11:24:43 GMT -6
There are a lot of forums that I simply never look in, regardless of whether new posts are there. For example I rarely go to Products and Services. If the thread about the PCM was in there, I'd never see it.
Personally, I don't have time to look at every new thread. I go to the main topics that interest me (i.e. "Performance", "General Discussion", "2nd Gen. Maintenance) and get out.
I'm sure there are many others who do the same thing only "Performance" isn't one of their "favs".
My reason for suggesting it in the first place was to try and get as many people interested as possible....maybe get the add'l price discount due to more orders...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 12:17:22 GMT -6
It's been posted at the top of every sub forum. For the time being that should suffice.  |
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Post by Randy T. on Apr 17, 2013 15:20:29 GMT -6
Considering the number of people who might be interested in this who might not frequent the "performance" section (Maybe from a gas mileage standpoint only), does anyone think it might be a good idea to make a reference to this in some of the other sections? No not really. When you first come to the website and log in, at the top of the screen you will see a tab with a star next to it that says "new topics" that's the tab you press to see the latest updated or trending threads. That's interesting, for some reason I have not used that button before. When I log in I scroll down to "50 most recent posts" and that's how I see the latest info. Here and there I check all sections to move threads that are out of place. Now back to our story.... |
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Post by madtuner on Apr 18, 2013 10:14:07 GMT -6
Just to update everyone, here is the current count:
98redaurora
awehlage
kersh
renaldo0613
If you would like to purchase your tune before the GP deadline and you have posted in this thread, you may do so directly on my website and the GP discount will be issued to you on the 15th in the form of a refund on your payment. This applies to those who want to use a card or Paypal.
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Post by awehlage on Apr 18, 2013 12:14:47 GMT -6
Just to update everyone, here is the current count: 98redaurora awehlage kersh sall (unconfirmed) renaldo0613 If you would like to purchase your tune before the GP deadline and you have posted in this thread, you may do so directly on my website and the GP discount will be issued to you on the 15th in the form of a refund on your payment. This applies to those who want to use a card or Paypal. And if we want to pay by money order to reduce costs by $20? How do you want to handle that? Sent from my XT901 using proboards |
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Post by madtuner on Apr 18, 2013 18:55:20 GMT -6
And if we want to pay by money order to reduce costs by $20? How do you want to handle that? Sent from my XT901 using proboards Since you wanted to do the cable option, I'd have to mail you a refund check anyway for the cable deposit so I can include the refund into it. If you are mailing in your PCM or a spare, you can just send in the discounted amount for 6 people and I will mail a check for the difference in case it goes over. You can send me an e-mail at support@madtuner.com directly for more details. |
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Post by stvgitz on Apr 19, 2013 21:25:06 GMT -6
I would be interested, but I have some questions.. I use mine as a daily driver, so is there a way it can be done without sending it in? Also if you have a spare, must it have (or not have)the autobahn package like the one to be used? Then can this tune be reversed into stock again? One more, if there is an optimal tuning for horsepower and shifting, why doesn't it get tuned that way from the factory?
-Thanks
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Post by Kersh on Apr 20, 2013 6:40:09 GMT -6
I would be interested, but I have some questions.. I use mine as a daily driver, so is there a way it can be done without sending it in? Also if you have a spare, must it have (or not have)the autobahn package like the one to be used? Then can this tune be reversed into stock again? One more, if there is an optimal tuning for horsepower and shifting, why doesn't it get tuned that way from the factory?
-ThanksWhen GM designed the "tune" for this driveline. they were worried about two things: 1) Durability. reducing warranty claims while still providing "some" performance. 2) Emmissions. They don't care how much power an engine can produce. They only care how much it can produce while fitting with-in the regulations the EPA sets for the automakers.   |
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Post by sall on Apr 21, 2013 18:26:07 GMT -6
Very interested just not ready to commit just yet. I was just trying to knock cost down cost to interest more people. I have some questions I will PM you within the next couple of days madtuner.
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Post by Kersh on Apr 25, 2013 8:50:46 GMT -6
So based on the slowed activity in this thread, are we to assume that the 5 people listed are all that are ready to commit at this time?
It's hard to believe that's it.
With the number of people who have griped and complained at the lack of availability, you'd think more people would want to jump at the option, now that it's available.
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