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      06-27-2016, 04:36 PM   #3
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I am currently running the following power/mod setup:
- BMS Stage 1
- Fabspeed Sport Cat Downpipe
- aFe Magnum Force Intake

I am loving the power that I am putting down so far, but I am noticing that the BMS Stage 1 lags a bit too much from a stop for me. With that in mind, I am curious as to what recommendations you all might have for me.

Things to consider:
1) Want to get rid of 0-60 lag of the Stage 1
2) I do not get a CEL with my DP so I don't NEED the code clearing of the JB4 necessarily
3) I do not plan on doing anything else outside of these mods from a power perspective
4) Price under $800 is ideal (no Dinan essentially)

Appreciate any input!
If you want to stick to a piggyback I would recommend the racechip ultimate or jb4. The racechip is very plug and play, it only has two or three connectors and can be installed removed in literally just a few minutes. It does have a few different settings but is very plug and play. The jb4 is a bit more complex but has loads more features and settings and can require some tinkering to fine tune. If you want to "set it and forget it" I'd go with racechip.

That being said if you're willing to increase your budget slightly I would really recommend an ecu tune over a piggyback any day. I've had great experiences with Enzo Performance in NY but I've also heard great things about Mission and other west coast tuners.
Appreciate the response!

I would kill to do the Enzo, just the effort of removing my ecu and sending to them has me a bit put off. If I still lived in CT I would easily go there and do it but it's harder being in Chicago.

I haven't done much research into the racechip so ill definitely take a look into that.

Any particular reason you'd recommend the racechip over the JB4? Other than installation?
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