How many miles before getting a tune?

[Kracka]

But 300-400 for a tune sounds about the norm for a tune
Agreed. Dyno and tuner time costs money.

[4seasons69]

Plus to me an extra 300-400 to make sure that everything is perfect with a new engine is cheap insurance considering the cost of building the engine

[goodhart]

Last I heard they still have Jordan, unless he just quit or maybe they're looking for another.

Idk, they were taking resume's last week on facebook and looking for another person the way it sounded. Not sure what the deal is, if they are looking for an additional one, or a replacement.



Regarding your "Wat?", just imagine the lawsuit if they were to crash a car while street-tuning. From the car's owner, driver of the car they hit, any passengers they hit, owners of other damaged property, etc. Basically, a good lawyer would put them out of business since I guarantee no business insurance policy covers illegal street tuning, and no tuning waiver will hold up in court if it was performed illegally.

Yea, I understand that. I just know a number of tuning shops around the metro area do some form of road tuning from time to time.


I can see street tuning drive-ability but the high power pulls, take it to a dyno. Not worth risking your life or someone elses.

Yes, this I'm pretty sure is probably what the above mentioned shops do when they take a car out on the street for tuning.

I was charged $320 bucks for tuning after mine was installed, during initial break-in. I assume that's standard practice?

Yep, right around $300ish sounds right.

[turbotalon1g]

Not sure what's going on here, but you can rent dyno time and tune it yourself....

[DVS_DAN]

If you have some sort of built up resentment towards MAP, could you please take it somewhere else other than right here.Woah, this was taken the wrong way... I need to specify that my question was focused on whether or not getting an initial tune was standard practice since I paid for one but 4Seasons' car hadn't had a break-in tune and I wasn't sure if needed one or not? The tuning pricing is what it is and I've actually found MAP's prices for everything to be reasonable, parts and services. Not bad for one of the nicest shops in the midwest.

I just confirmed my car got a break-in tune after coincidentally talking to Nick this morning about something else. A break-in tune is done to keep the engine at a conservative level. The timing and things are set a little rich for break-in. Like he mentioned earlier in this thread, it is also tuned wide open so you can let er buck, but not recommended of course.

Also, talking with him about oil, I'm going to swap out now (600 miles) to a final oil choice like Amsoil Dominator or Z Rod. It would be better to be running a winter blend since Break-In oil is a single weight 30w. I believe that was the jist of the conversation. It's great to get a hold of them and pick their brain once in a while.

[4seasons69]

I hear where you're coming from. Personally my car runs alright as is plus I have a wide band and the aem program so if I need to adjust afrs during break in i can. Also since my car is not tuned that is why I am going to bring it in for a tune as soon as I can

[Kracka]

Not sure what's going on here, but you can rent dyno time and tune it yourself....
Dyno rental time still requires an operator, so in the end it'll probably cost you more than just paying for a tune.

[4seasons69]

Not sure what's going on here, but you can rent dyno time and tune it yourself....

Honestly i would love to tune my car myself but with the power I'm going for and with the money I have invested in this car it just isn't worth the risk. In all seriousness though once I get some of my tool debt paid down going to school for tuning is something I would really like to do

[DVS_DAN]

Honestly i would love to tune my car myself but with the power I'm going for and with the money I have invested in this car it just isn't worth the risk. AGREED, I'm in the same boat. Do it once by doing it right the first time.

[turbotalon1g]

Dyno rental time still requires an operator, so in the end it'll probably cost you more than just paying for a tune.

The rates are usually cheaper, but if you don't know then yes I agree.

Honestly i would love to tune my car myself but with the power I'm going for and with the money I have invested in this car it just isn't worth the risk. In all seriousness though once I get some of my tool debt paid down going to school for tuning is something I would really like to do

Learn!!