That 113.63 hp/92.11 ft/lbs of torque is not with "just a slip-on." It also includes K&N filter, snorkel removal and a TFI box that changes fuel settings. While the TFI box isn't a remap, it does allow for adjustments to fuel flow.
True enough... I didn't mention the K&N or the snorkel, those are minor details that anyone could do, and with very little expense.. Not to mention plugging the breather hose to block the PAIR system.
The TFI box I deliberately didn't mention because the person I was talking to doesn't understand the complexities of digital fuel injection or knows the difference between simple A/F adjustments using a TFI box, and an ECU re-map. But you are correct, the results are due to more tweaking than "just a slip-on". But the slip-on is a significant investment $$$-wise.
A remap may give more power still, but I'd be surprised if it was significant or else I'd think Dale would be going that route.
Well, given that Dale sells TFI boxes with his settings, I wouldn't doubt that he considers a re-map an unprofitable direction to follow. That along with the fact that your average owner doesn't have the time or expertise, or access to a dynomometer... and most folks prefer the convenience of just plugging a box in.
Personally, I believe a re-map is a much more thorough and efficient way to go, since it covers the entire system including sensor inputs, timing advance, temperature, air flow, atmospheric pressure, humidity, etc. instead of just changing the air/fuel mixture. Horsepower gains would be significantly higher.
Dale is expecting 7-10 more ponies with a full header due to the restrictive nature of the OEM header with the catalytic converter. That's a much bigger jump than what the 1200 gets from going to a slip-on to a full system.
Gotta admit, those torque numbers are SWEET!
Yep! Gotta go along with ya there!
