Stage 1

STAGE 1 — BASELINE WAKE‑UP
Applies to:
• Turbo / Twin‑Turbo: BMW S58, S55, S68, B58, N55, N54; Chevrolet LT9 (assumed TT); Dodge/Stellantis “Hurricane” 3.0 I6; Ford EcoBoost 2.7L, 3.0L, 3.5L (2010–2022)
• Supercharged V8: Chevrolet LT4, LT5; Dodge 6.2 HEMI Hellcat (all packages), Jeep Trackhawk 6.2
• Naturally Aspirated V8: BMW S65; Chevrolet LT1, LT6 (ECU‑limited); Ford Coyote 5.0

Turbo / Twin‑Turbo (all engines listed above in this category)

• Estimated gains (wheel): +50–100 whp / +70–120 wtq (fuel quality dependent)

• Mods & typical parts‑only prices:

  • ECU performance tune: $700–$1,200

  • Optional TCU tune: $400–$800

  • High‑flow panel filter: $60–$120

Supercharged V8 (LT4/LT5/Hellcat/Trackhawk)

• Estimated gains (wheel): +30–70 whp / +40–90 wtq

• Mods & typical parts‑only prices:

  • ECU performance tune: $700–$1,200

  • Optional TCU tune: $400–$800

  • High‑flow panel filter: $60–$120

Naturally Aspirated V8 (S65, LT1, LT6, Coyote 5.0)

• Estimated gains (wheel): +8–20 whp / +8–20 wtq

• Mods & typical parts‑only prices:

  • ECU tune (or piggyback where ECU is limited, e.g., LT6): $600–$1,100 (piggyback typically $400–$900)

  • High‑flow panel filter: $60–$120