Ghost Cam tunes utilize the Mustang’s Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (TiVCT) to make the engine sound and feel race-ready 130 seconds have elapsed since the engine coolant temperature reached 170 °F (77 °C) while the engine is running
Do I need a tune after cam swap?
That cam is too different to not need any change in tune The low-end will be pig rich and mid-top will be much leaner I’d suggest getting to the tuner early and swapping the cam at the dyno If things don’t go well, you can always swap it back
Can you ghost cam a Hemi?
Exactly You can adjust the cam in the VVT Hemi but it will not get the cam sound you are looking for You need 2 separate cams for intake and exhaust
Can you drive a cam car without a tune?
yeah, you can drive it Just don’t rip on it too much, and you may stall here and there
Is Bama and SCT the same?
Revvv Infinity Poster Established Member The BAMA tuner is nothing more than a rebadged SCT You can load Steeda, VMP, or any other tune you would like
Does a cam increase horsepower?
Performance cams increase the duration and timing of the valve openings during the engine stroke, increasing horsepower and making your car accelerate more quickly You’ll idle slightly rougher with a performance cam, but get a throaty rumble that’s desirable for some gearheads, depending on your vehicle
How much does it cost to Cam a Mustang?
Registered Just cams and degree without changing springs $600 Cams, degree, springs $1000 That’ll about be the average
How much horsepower does a Bama tune add?
When switching from a 91 octane tune to a 93 octane tune you can expect to see an increase of 5 to 6 more horsepower on top of the gains you are already getting from an 87 octane Bama tune
Is camming a car bad?
An aftermarket cam will more than likely ‘not’ increase gas mileage Depending on the cam, it will not hurt nor shorten the lifespan of you vehicle only the driver and his/her driving habits can do that My suggestion: If you want great gas mileage, buy a toyota or honda
Is a ghost cam tune bad?
There’s nothing wrong with a ghost cam tune, plenty of people running it with no problems Unless you’re auto, then it’s probably not a good idea due to the effect it has on drivability
Do cams ruin your engine?
Worn Cam Lobes (also called “wiped out” or “flogged”) refers to cam lobes that have been worn down Worn cam lobes won’t open the valves as much as intended, leading to poor engine performance and cylinder misfiring In interference engines, a broken camshaft could damage the cylinder head, valves, or pistons
What does it mean when a muscle car is cammed?
Camming a car refers to increasing the duration and timing of the valve openings Or in automotive terms, increasing the lift and timing Lift, or valve lift refers to how far the cam opens the valves Once these lobes are retracted due to the continuous rotation of the camshaft, they then close the valve
What does a 93 octane tune do?
What the tune does is remove a little torque management and lets you adjust the throttle response making the car feel faster than it really is When you get a custom tune from one of the good Hemi tuners, they will remove a bunch of torque management and add a little more power to the car
How do I contact Bama performance?
If you still have doubts, please give us a call at 1-888-226-9764!
What is popcorn tuning?
A popcorn limiter basically changes the way a diesel car behaves when the engine hits the rpm limiter Most stock diesel vehicles will hit the pre-set rpm limiter and will stay at that exact rpm point until the driver intervenes (soft cut limiter)
What is a Stage 3 cam?
The Stage 3 cam is designed to work with some larger valves, port work, and upgraded carburetor or EFI system This cam starts moving the power band a little higher in the RPM range (2500-6000) This is the biggest cam we recommend for a street application It is used commonly in the race and hot street applications
Do you need a tune for a camshaft?
Registered Rule of thumb: don’t swap cams until you are willing to tune it A cam swap alone will not benefit you much if you keep the stock tuning, period If you want to get the most out of a cam swap and keep driveability, a tune is necessary
What is nGauge?
nGauge is a fully-configurable tuner-gauge and has some pretty serious datalogging capabilities We have gone through the entire datalogging setup to walk you through getting your nGauge set up the way you need, and allow you to use it to its potential
Can you ghost cam a V6?
Ghost Cam calibrations are available for both Off-Road and Catt’ed exhaust systems Some 2011-2017 V6 Mustangs are not capable of producing the Ghost Cam effect, this is dependent on the strategy code Some strategies do not have all of the information to produce the Ghost Cam effect
Does Bama do nitrous tunes?
Yes you can run it all the time You will be down on power bc they pull timming for a nitrous tune Your brave running a bama tune for spray
How long does it take to get a tune from Bama?
Our current turn-around times are 3-5 business days for all tunes to be created If you currently have a device, all tunes will be emailed once they are completed New device orders take an additional 1-2 business days to program at our warehouse before shipping
Can you run 87 octane on a 93 octane tune?
Can I use the 93 Octane Tune on my SCT Tuner if I use 87 Octane gas? No, this can potentially cause harm to your engine
What tunes do Bama offer?
The Bama Performance Tunes for Life offers support for your common bolt on items for most Mustangs This covers most performance parts like Cold Air Intakes, Throttle Bodies, Intake Manifold, Exhaust Mods, Gears and Tire size changes
Is the Diablo tune the 93 octane tune?
The diablo tune is the 93 octane tune It requires 93 octane or 91 with aces IV