What does tune mean in Viper language

[Viper Fever]

Was reading the post about the Vec 2 and have read other post about
needing to tune. My question is do you have to have the Vec-2 to tune
is it all done on computer cards. I have never done any sort of tuning to
my vipers just thought the computer took care of that. Outside of the
computer is there anything that can be done or should be except for plugs.
Would like the Viper to run its very best.
Please excuse my 60's mentality.

 

[CitySnake]

Was reading the post about the Vec 2 and have read other post about
needing to tune. My question is do you have to have the Vec-2 to tune
is it all done on computer cards. I have never done any sort of tuning to
my vipers just thought the computer took care of that. Outside of the
computer is there anything that can be done or should be except for plugs.
Would like the Viper to run its very best.
Please excuse my 60's mentality.

Didn't they have "timing" in the 60's?

 

[Viper Fever]

Yes------------but I'm sure they go about it differently on the Viper I really don't know.

 

[KenH]

With a stock viper, there really isn't anything to tune other than just making sure that everything like the plugs are working correctly.

If you add a controller like the VEC2, that allows you to adjust timing and fuel delivery to the engine in order to optimize it for power. On a near stock engine this might gain you a little power or smoother running, but not really necessary. On a heavily modified engine, you need a way to 'tune' the engine to compensate for things like larger fuel injectors which are outside the range of the stock PCM to handle.

 

[Viper Fever]

Ken--Thanks for the answer,so when I get the roe blower
then I will need to do some tuning.

 

[CitySnake]

With a stock viper, there really isn't anything to tune other than just making sure that everything like the plugs are working correctly.

Ken's generally correct, to the extent that a stock "factory tuned" Viper is properly tuned. Depending on the Viper, you could pick up 0 HP or 50 HP with the proper tuning of a stock set-up. The factory is less concerned with maximizing output than "safety" for the purposes of warranty. The tuning becomes exponentially more important with HP/TQ modifications as he stated.

 

[VIPR GTS]

VF-the Roe SC comes with the Vec2 as part of the package

 

[Mopar Steve]

Points, condensor, rotor, cap. Set dwell, gap, and timming. Rotate tires.

 

[NOTV8]

Points, condensor, rotor, cap. Set dwell, gap, and timming. Rotate tires.

Rotate tires??? On a viper?

 

[KenH]

With a stock viper, there really isn't anything to tune other than just making sure that everything like the plugs are working correctly.

Ken's generally correct, to the extent that a stock "factory tuned" Viper is properly tuned. Depending on the Viper, you could pick up 0 HP or 50 HP with the proper tuning of a stock set-up. The factory is less concerned with maximizing output than "safety" for the purposes of warranty. The tuning becomes exponentially more important with HP/TQ modifications as he stated.

Yeah, I was speaking in the context that there is nothing that needs occasional tuning to keep the car running at factory performance like you used to have to do on the older cars.

 

[hemibeep]

Dodge will tend to have a conservative tune.
1. to pass emissions.(leaner around idle)
2. to make the motor last through warranty(fat on top)
There is no adjustments without VEC/VECII or similar.
There is a cam position sensor in timing cover, as well as a crank position sensor for timing/fuel adjustment by PCM.

Basic and simple maint. to keep car running well.
air filter,plugs,plug wires(8-9 yrs old!),fuel filter and fresh tranny and diff lube. Brake fluid may need a freshen up. Oh, also with mileage o2 sensors (X 4)

 

[Mopar Steve]

I'm glad you noticed the "rotate tires" because you cannot do the rest either.