turbo tuning.

[recci03]

hey guys. this might not be the right section, but ive been wondering what type of tuning should be used if im going to boost my car this summer. Intense Racing is about an hour away from me, and i know they do dyno tunes, so would that be a good place to do it, or what? ive also heard of people using the HPtuners, but would professional be better? thanks

[pocket-rocket]

It depends on your knowledge of tuning vs. theres, or if you want to eventually pick up tuning down the road or not.

[RedZMonte]

HPT and DHP both are capable of tuning your car. HPT is more $ then a used DHP, DHP is unlocked but there is more support for HPT. I have DHP and it does what i need it to do..

[timg]

If you have a good understanding of how an engine works and are willing to spend lots of time tinkering, do it yourself with HPTuners.

If you just want it to work, then go to a professional.

HPTuners plus a wideband O2 sensor will cost quite a bit more than having a professional tune, but also means that you don't have to spend money to get retuned every time you change your setup.

Tim

[recci03]

im def getting a wideband for it. but im just a bit hesitant for tuning by myself, i know whats going on with everything, its just the fact that i cant mess it up lol.

[RedZMonte]

Tuning does take alot to learn how to do ive had my tuner for a few months and messing around with it off and on and i don't really know much about it... It takes time to get everything figured out... I would say if intense is close and they are reasonable $$ then i would say have them do it and save yourself some frustration....

S

[recci03]

yeah, like i think the dyno tuning they do is like 300, so i might go there first, just so its tuned right. then move on the an HPT later and mess with that. i just need it to run right lol.

[Schmieder]

I was a noob to tuning when I turboed my Grand Prix. As long as you don't go too lean you will be fine. After some time you will figure it out and that is the best option for you and your turbo. So as long you don't blow your motor but if you are smart/patient about it that will not happen.

Don't hit the rev limit while under boost so set the rev limit further beyond your shift points. Spend the time to read many tutorials online, browse HP Tuners forum, ect.

Just BE SURE you know what your doing first. Any question you can have is answerable online, especially in this forum. The people here are great and very knowledgable.

If you do tune yourself you can have a file for each season/condition, i.e. Winter Tune, Summer Tune, 12psi Tune for racing, 8psi tune for Daily, Tune File for Fuel Economy, Tune File for Power, Tune File for Emissions Testing, ect. SOme people even have a tune file for each 10 degree range, ie 40degree tune, 50 degree tune, ect. This way, if you run a 1/4 mile you can have a tune for the weather conditions. In such circumstances you can optimize your engine all year round.