Dyno Tune...worth it?
12-01-2005, 01:08 PM
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Dyno Tune...worth it? I'll have a lid and Pacesetter Longtubes soon, AIR is removed, along with rear 02s and the catalytic converters. I'll need a computer tune to remove these and get the most power out of my car. But my question is, is it worth it to get a "dyno tune"? Can they really get a lot out of your car in the short time they have or will you get a lot better results tuning yourself?
After seeing what HPTuners can do i'm curious how long it really takes to get things right.
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After seeing what HPTuners can do i'm curious how long it really takes to get things right.
Opinions?
12-01-2005, 01:47 PM
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Yes it's worth it, but it depends if a shop is going to tune it or you. If you can get a Dynotune special (~$300) from a sponsor then I'd say it would be worth it for you since there isn't a whole lot to tune until you get a cam.
If your close to me I'd tune your car.
Buy either HP Tuners or EFI Live and do it yourself, that way you'll always have the equipment, but it will cost more up front and a lot of learning time.
If your close to me I'd tune your car.
Buy either HP Tuners or EFI Live and do it yourself, that way you'll always have the equipment, but it will cost more up front and a lot of learning time.
12-01-2005, 02:22 PM
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Yes, I agree, a dyno tune is only worth the money if you take it to a shop that knows what they are doing. Research and happy customers posts are about the best thing you can look for.
Also, with your mods and changing a couple tables in efilive software you can tell the computer to Automatically adjust your wot fuel to a specified a/fuel value you select.
It is suprisingly very accurate. Especially for using the factory o2s.
Also, with your mods and changing a couple tables in efilive software you can tell the computer to Automatically adjust your wot fuel to a specified a/fuel value you select.
It is suprisingly very accurate. Especially for using the factory o2s.
12-01-2005, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Billiumss
If you can get a Dynotune special (~$300) from a sponsor then I'd say it would be worth it for you since there isn't a whole lot to tune until you get a cam.
The last 4 stock or bolt on Z28's i've had on the dyno picked up 18rwhp or more. The most I got out of one was 24rwhp (dynojet) w/stock exhaust + flowmaster muffler, intake, and 4.10' gears.
12-01-2005, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by wait4me
Yes, I agree, a dyno tune is only worth the money if you take it to a shop that knows what they are doing. Research and happy customers posts are about the best thing you can look for.
12-02-2005, 12:52 PM
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The local shop here is DynoSport. The guy says he uses TC unless you have a 98, then he uses HP. Something about keeping costs for the customer down?
I basically want to get the most out of my setup and get the car running as good as it can. It's basically a bolt-on car at this point. I'm assuming either program will do what I need?
I basically want to get the most out of my setup and get the car running as good as it can. It's basically a bolt-on car at this point. I'm assuming either program will do what I need?
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12-02-2005, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rooster433
I don't agree with this..
The last 4 stock or bolt on Z28's i've had on the dyno picked up 18rwhp or more. The most I got out of one was 24rwhp (dynojet) w/stock exhaust + flowmaster muffler, intake, and 4.10' gears.
The last 4 stock or bolt on Z28's i've had on the dyno picked up 18rwhp or more. The most I got out of one was 24rwhp (dynojet) w/stock exhaust + flowmaster muffler, intake, and 4.10' gears.
12-02-2005, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackHawk T/A
I won't be running catalytic converters so I won't worry about that 
12-03-2005, 06:59 PM
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No one-size-fits-all... ...answer...
More of a sliding scale thing. If you are swapping enough components to seriously alter the air/fuel tables, then yes, it's definitely worth it. It's worth it at that level to invest in some tuning/diagnostic software for yourself.
Owning LS1_Edit, but having seen how much friendlier and easier HP_Tuners is, I'd go that route. (It wasn't out when I bought into mine.)
If yer doing a big enough cam, big enough heads, swapping intake and exhaust, then you are definitely wasting a lot of hp 'cause that PCM ain't got that kind of learning capability.
More of a sliding scale thing. If you are swapping enough components to seriously alter the air/fuel tables, then yes, it's definitely worth it. It's worth it at that level to invest in some tuning/diagnostic software for yourself.
Owning LS1_Edit, but having seen how much friendlier and easier HP_Tuners is, I'd go that route. (It wasn't out when I bought into mine.)
If yer doing a big enough cam, big enough heads, swapping intake and exhaust, then you are definitely wasting a lot of hp 'cause that PCM ain't got that kind of learning capability.
12-05-2005, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackHawk T/A
Not sure why the price is different, he mentioned something about HPT costing more for the customer...
if you ask me.
12-05-2005, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by wait4me
lol, if anything he should charge more for tc tuning. It takes 5 times as long....
I tried to navigate through their demo version & I found it just wasnt user friendly. And their scanner is still in beta & only available to a handful of people. & I think when it does come out they(monodox) is going to charge extra for it. 