U7146-2001 Cobra...Only one pre-installed tune?

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TomKohout
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U7146-2001 Cobra...Only one pre-installed tune?

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Hello, I have an 01 Cobra and just purchased the u7146 for it a week ago. Version 9r09. - On my unit i only have one Pre-programed tune *93 octane* and thats it. When browsing forums it seems like there should be 3 tunes (87,91,93 octane). Is it only supposed to come with one tune? . I have a JLT fender cai and I didn't notice any way to compensate for it aside from ordering a 60$ tune. On many forum posts it appears there is pre-installed support for multiple cai's. Thank you for your time. Any help is appreciated.
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RE: U7146-2001 Cobra...Only one pre-installed tune?

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I have two tunes: 87 and 93,
U7146 with 9r09
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RE: U7146-2001 Cobra...Only one pre-installed tune?

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Is the 01 Cobra a premium only vehicle? my Mach 1 is and I only have a 93 octane tune.
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RE: U7146-2001 Cobra...Only one pre-installed tune?

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yes... you should not run anything less than 91 octane gas in that car... 93 octane would be even better if you can get it in your area...
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RE: U7146-2001 Cobra...Only one pre-installed tune?

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The CAI specific tunes generally are made available only when you purchase the intake and the programmer in a bundle pack. The same is done when you buy certain superchargers and exhaust systems. They come with a canned tune that will help to compensate for the added horsepower...

although, the canned Diablo Tunes are nothing compared to what a $60 tune can do. That intake by itself won't net much of a difference, as your intake was not your restriction to begin with. The increased timing for a 93 tune and the ability to set different preferences are really all you can do by yourself.

Get some more mods, then pay the $60 bux for a custom tune. You won't be disappointed...
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RE: U7146-2001 Cobra...Only one pre-installed tune?

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Actully, CAI tunes are only required for 05+ cars, the earlier cars do not react with failsafes as soon as you install a CAI like the 05+ cars do ;)

ANd yes, the 4V Cobra motors were Never designed for 87 octane use, thus there is just a premium fuel tune for use with a minimum of 91 octane.
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