2.3L ('83-'97) 2.3 Dyno Tuning

[bathtub.toaster]

Has anyone here dyno-tuned a stock N/A 2.3?
I've got a 97 daily that I've been modding into a fun track-style build. I've upgraded the intake, clutch, exhaust, and suspension. I know the next step for most people is a turbo swap, but I was wondering if there's any way of getting a little more horsepower out of the stock engine without having to to that just yet. Would a tune with bigger injectors work, has anyone tried that?
I guess I just want to know if it'll be worth it to take it to the dyno lol.

 

[SenorNoob]

The factory tune is a compromise for reliability and emissions already. So I'm gonna say if you focus solely on power a completely stock truck could gain at least a little. Would it be worth it? No idea. I wouldn't think you'd need bigger injectors unless you had serious changes (think bored and stroked) or the turbo.

 

[bathtub.toaster]

The factory tune is a compromise for reliability and emissions already. So I'm gonna say if you focus solely on power a completely stock truck could gain at least a little. Would it be worth it? No idea. I wouldn't think you'd need bigger injectors unless you had serious changes (think bored and stroked) or the turbo.

Yeah, I've thought about maybe getting a big bore throttle body for higher air flow. But I mostly wanted to see if anyone has actually run a stock on the dyno and how much of a horsepower gain they got after a tune. Just looking for ballpark estimates to see whether I should or whether I should wait until I get the stuff I need for at T swap.

 

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[SenorNoob]

Best of luck and let us know what you do and how it turns out. Lots of 4cyl guys here.