Running Turbo Tune or UnTune
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Running Turbo Tune or UnTune
Just want to know weather you are running your car tune it or not. I am installing my turbo next weekend. I just want to know how many of you guys are running untune?
If you got it Dyno tune, how much and how long???
If you got it Dyno tune, how much and how long???
Dyno tuning can cost a pretty penny, it just depends on were you go. But dont be like redchirp and blow your engine, have it towed to the dyno asa you get it all put together. No use of wasting extra time and money. When i got my car tuned it was 30 a pull or 100 for an hour. Dyno tuned is the way to go.
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Lol, alot more than a few. Guns was running lean, and gained over 20hp after tuning. Running an untuned turbo setup is just asking for trouble.
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Rep Power: 336 Definitely get your car dyno-tuned. Not only will you see a major increase in horsepower, but you also make your car run safer and better.
It'll save you a lot more money in the long run.
It'll save you a lot more money in the long run.
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Rep Power: 326 It's been almost a year and I have still yet to get it tuned!!!! I am waiting for Dezod's kit at the moment. Once that comes in (bout 2-3 weeks) then I will be heading straight to the dyno and getting this baby setup for some powa...
but yeah, untuned at 7psi with my system in the trunk i ran a 14.5 at 96. This was with an 8lb flywheel. With tuning, traction, and weight reduction, you can def hit a high 13 on about 7-7.5psi.
but yeah, untuned at 7psi with my system in the trunk i ran a 14.5 at 96. This was with an 8lb flywheel. With tuning, traction, and weight reduction, you can def hit a high 13 on about 7-7.5psi.
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mine didn't blow up because it was untuned... it was because i was stupid about not having Fuel yet, and figured i could just wait drive it home till 2 days from them when i got my fuel pump and FMU, and then get it tuned, but i made the costly mistake of driving it home at only 2800 RPMS, and still managed to **** the HG up, so take my word, take the time and money and get it tuned and don't drive it to the tuner without everything installed and ready...
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Originally Posted by gearbox
Isn't it bad for the motor to run lean? Or maybe you were running okay, but just not optimal.
of course it is bad to run lean..........but lean = more power
btw.......i am running untuned.........just waiting for more funds to pick up a emange.
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