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Old 12-18-2020, 12:43 PM
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Would an after market tuned GT43 match a GT53

I see the various tuning kits/options It appears they add about 40-50hp. Could you not tune a GT43 (if tuning is available) to almost match the engines specs of a GT53? I don't seem to see anything different between the 2 models other than the engine output specs. Am I missing something else that justifies the difference in base price? Happy Holidays to all.
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I see the various tuning kits/options It appears they add about 40-50hp. Could you not tune a GT43 (if tuning is available) to almost match the engines specs of a GT53? I don't seem to see anything different between the 2 models other than the engine output specs. Am I missing something else that justifies the difference in base price? Happy Holidays to all.
I have leased a 53 for my wife to replace her SVR.
Lease payment was not much off the GT43 they had in inventory.
She likes it better then her Lusso that she owned for 2 years.
I leased the 53 for 2 years so I could use the cash (SVR was paid in cash) for renovating our "new" house on the Lake Michigan (built in 1907 by the lead architect for Empire State, Plaza Hotel and Lincoln Memorial)
The plan was to keep it until G73e arrives but now she is having second thoughts and is thinking GT73e instead.
Btw, I talked to Renntech and they have no mods for the 53 at all.
The ECU on their website is withdrawn for now..
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It's not just about the difference in power, but the small electric turbo helps with lag. Plus there is no danger of warranty denial.
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@SALES@OETUNING Should be able to answer

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