Do I need to tune my Z after Berk HFC install?

Stino · 06-20-2011, 08:45 PM

Hello,

Will I have to tune my Z after installing Berk HFCs? I'm getting mixed results on this topic when searching forums. Some say you do and some say you don't. If so, what tune software/equipment should I buy. Any help would be much appreciated. Especially if you've installed Berk HFCs and CBE.

Glokwork · 06-20-2011, 08:57 PM

I'm wondering the same thing. My ERZ HFCs just arrived today and I'm hoping to have them on in a couple days.

AlphaSnacks · 06-20-2011, 09:39 PM

Yes, absolutely.

Stino · 06-20-2011, 09:45 PM

Arnold K. Thanks!

Can you recommend tune equipment and/or software?

Thanks again!

AlphaSnacks · 06-20-2011, 09:55 PM

I personally use UpRev's Osiris.

When I had bolt-ons on my 350Z, my AFR was way off and a tune did wonders to really brighten up the car.

Stino · 06-20-2011, 09:58 PM

Thanks!

370Z JT · 06-20-2011, 10:38 PM

You don't really know until it's on the dyno. With ART pipes, exhaust, intake manifold, my tuner said my AFR did not warrant a tune.

AlphaSnacks · 06-21-2011, 12:19 AM

Where was your AFR that your shop said it wasn't worth it?

bradz · 06-21-2011, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT

You don't really know until it's on the dyno. With ART pipes, exhaust, intake manifold, my tuner said my AFR did not warrant a tune.

aadosx · 06-21-2011, 08:06 AM

HFC and Cat-back alone you probably wont NEED a tune. But it will help get some extra ponies out of her for sure.

ChrisSlicks · 06-21-2011, 09:03 AM

My AFR was surprisingly on the money with Stillen G3, Berk HFC and CBE. Tuner was unable to extract any more top-end power but did lean out the tip-in a bit.

Glokwork · 06-21-2011, 04:30 PM

So far all I have right now are drop ins and the HFCs should be on this weekend, would that require a tune? My FI TDX CBE arrives in August what about then?

aadosx · 06-21-2011, 05:58 PM

I wouldn't worry about it.

But you drive a nice car. If you can afford the tune, it will definitely help and only make the car more enjoyable (as long as a good tuner tunes it).

b1adesofcha0s · 06-21-2011, 06:02 PM

From what I hear, you don't need a tune until you get HFCs, an exhaust, and intakes. If you get the tune now and then get any other bolt-on mod later, you may need to have it re-tuned.

tranceformer · 06-21-2011, 07:20 PM

Strap it on a dyno and see how the AFR's are after the install. Every car is different, some might need a tune and others might not.

06-20-2011, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stino Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 159 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 14	Arnold K. Thanks! Can you recommend tune equipment and/or software? Thanks again! __________________ 10 370Z Sport\|Berk CBE & HFC\|NISMO R-TUNE CAI\|Z1 Oil & PS Coolers\|Mishimoto Radiator\|UpRev\|Nismo S-Tune\|SEIBON Spoiler\|Eibach Sways, Springs, Spacers\|SPC Camber\|RJM Clutch Pedal\|Enkei Wheels\|StopTech Rotors & Pads\|SS Brake/Clutch Lines\|Alpine W900BT, PDX5, Rear Camera, Boston SR60, S35 & 10" G3 Sub\|3M Ceramic Tint

06-20-2011, 09:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stino Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 159 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 14	Thanks! __________________ 10 370Z Sport\|Berk CBE & HFC\|NISMO R-TUNE CAI\|Z1 Oil & PS Coolers\|Mishimoto Radiator\|UpRev\|Nismo S-Tune\|SEIBON Spoiler\|Eibach Sways, Springs, Spacers\|SPC Camber\|RJM Clutch Pedal\|Enkei Wheels\|StopTech Rotors & Pads\|SS Brake/Clutch Lines\|Alpine W900BT, PDX5, Rear Camera, Boston SR60, S35 & 10" G3 Sub\|3M Ceramic Tint

06-20-2011, 10:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	You don't really know until it's on the dyno. With ART pipes, exhaust, intake manifold, my tuner said my AFR did not warrant a tune. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

06-21-2011, 08:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
aadosx Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 172 Drives: 2007 Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 14	HFC and Cat-back alone you probably wont NEED a tune. But it will help get some extra ponies out of her for sure. __________________ 2007 350Z HR :: 3.7 Final Drive : Injen Long-Tube Intakes : TurboXS Cat-Back : Eibach Sportline : Enkei RPF1 18x9.5/10.5 +15

06-21-2011, 09:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	My AFR was surprisingly on the money with Stillen G3, Berk HFC and CBE. Tuner was unable to extract any more top-end power but did lean out the tip-in a bit. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

06-20-2011, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 21	I'm wondering the same thing. My ERZ HFCs just arrived today and I'm hoping to have them on in a couple days.

06-20-2011, 09:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	Yes, absolutely.

06-20-2011, 09:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	I personally use UpRev's Osiris. When I had bolt-ons on my 350Z, my AFR was way off and a tune did wonders to really brighten up the car.

06-21-2011, 12:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	Where was your AFR that your shop said it wasn't worth it?

06-21-2011, 04:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 21	So far all I have right now are drop ins and the HFCs should be on this weekend, would that require a tune? My FI TDX CBE arrives in August what about then?

06-21-2011, 05:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
aadosx Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 172 Drives: 2007 Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 14	I wouldn't worry about it. But you drive a nice car. If you can afford the tune, it will definitely help and only make the car more enjoyable (as long as a good tuner tunes it). __________________ 2007 350Z HR :: 3.7 Final Drive : Injen Long-Tube Intakes : TurboXS Cat-Back : Eibach Sportline : Enkei RPF1 18x9.5/10.5 +15

06-21-2011, 06:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	From what I hear, you don't need a tune until you get HFCs, an exhaust, and intakes. If you get the tune now and then get any other bolt-on mod later, you may need to have it re-tuned. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-21-2011, 07:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 267	Strap it on a dyno and see how the AFR's are after the install. Every car is different, some might need a tune and others might not. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

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