I'm thinking of selling my 2011 Journey Coupe 7AT with custom Ecutek tune for a 6MT. Currently have mods but kept my OEM parts in case a situation like this would occur. I have a few questions:

1)Would having my OEM parts installed have an issue with the current tune?
2)Would it be necessary to go back to stock tune before selling/trading it?

 

1) yes
2) car will probably run a bit poorly until you retune for the stock parts. It'll run rich, I think.

 

I'm confused. Was your car tuned for a manual trans instead of an auto? I didn't know that was even a thing. An engine tune, at least on other cars, should have nothing to do with what gear you're in, just load % in a specific RPM with air/fuel blended in. I know you can flash the auto trans for better shift points etc but..

 

He means that he is selling his 7AT car which has an Ecutek tune because he wants to buy a car with a 6MT. His question is about whether or not he needs to have the tune adjusted once the stock parts are back on the car and he goes to sell it.

Quick answer- The stand up thing to do is have the car flashed back to stock once the stock parts are back on. It would be kind of scummy of you to sell someone a car that's tuned for different parts and not running its best. IF you don't mind taking advantage of someone who knows less that's your decision.

 

Ahh I see now, must've left my thinking cap at home today..

 

Yea I definitely don't wanna be the bad apple lol. I talked to my tuner and they will flash back to stock for a small fee.

 

I plan on going completely stock including tune if I decide to sell. I've decided if possible, I'd rather go the 6MT route before I go further into modding. If not then I'll stick with my 7AT and ride it out.

 

Haha sounds good. I saw your other thread asking about Supercharging. Are you going to 6MT for the stronger trans?

 

Mainly because I've always wanted the manual. But that too