[Official] "Do I need a tune with bolt-ons?" thread

JVerge5363 · 08-05-2013, 07:23 PM

Just installed Berk CBE and Motordyne ART pipes. No CEL,s. Hoping to Supercharge over the winter. Tune now or wait??? Million dollar question hmmmm.

seymore4 · 08-05-2013, 07:39 PM

Buy the tuner version, tune it now, and learn how to mess with it while you're waiting to supercharge it. Save yourself a lot of hassle & $$ in the long run

Voice59 · 08-08-2013, 12:01 AM

I just purchased z1 headers and HFC's. And I'm currently running G3's and MXP True Dual exhaust. I plan on getting the car tuned, no doubt. My question is...would it be ok to drive the car after the installation. Or should I get it installed at the tuner shop?

DEpointfive0 · 08-08-2013, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voice59

I just purchased z1 headers and HFC's. And I'm currently running G3's and MXP True Dual exhaust. I plan on getting the car tuned, no doubt. My question is...would it be ok to drive the car after the installation. Or should I get it installed at the tuner shop?

You'll be fine

Dsphoto · 08-08-2013, 07:31 AM

I installed an invidia cat back, berk test pipes and a stillen gen 2 cai.

Max:
Stock: 269 rwhp, 205 ftlb@5100 rpm
Pre uprev: 304 rwhp, 230 ftlb @ 5000rpm
Post Uprev tune: 337 rwhp, 254 ftlb @ 5000rpm

More important than the max numbers is area under the curve which increased substantially.

4000 rpm:
Stock: 150rwhp, 200 ftlb
Pre uprev: 170rwhp, 220 ftlb
Post uprev tune: 200rwhp, 242ftlb

3000 rpm:
Stock: 110 rwhp, 190 ftlb
Pre uprev: 112 rwhp, 210 ftlb
Post uprev tune: 145 rwhp, 239 ftlb

As most driving in in the lower rpm the tuning made a huge difference in daily driving. During max acceleration the tuning increased total power (area under the curve) dramatically resulting in a substantial increase in acceleration as well as smoothing out all the bumps in the power delivery curve. Huge difference.

Dialed afr to between 12.7 and 13.2, dialed in more advance. In NY we can get 93 octane gas.

Sh0velMan · 08-08-2013, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsphoto

I installed an invidia cat back, berk test pipes and a stillen gen 2 cai.

Max:
Stock: 269 rwhp, 205 ftlb@5100 rpm
Pre uprev: 304 rwhp, 230 ftlb @ 5000rpm
Post Uprev tune: 337 rwhp, 254 ftlb @ 5000rpm

...

Uhhhhh.... Yeah, I'm sorry, what kind of dyno? What correction factors? Sheet?

Dsphoto · 08-08-2013, 11:10 AM

Pre uprev:

I will scan the post tune dyno in a few minutes.

Dsphoto · 08-08-2013, 11:31 AM

Why are you sorry?

the numbers speak for themselves. Tuning made a huge difference.

Sh0velMan · 08-08-2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsphoto

Why are you sorry?

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the numbers speak for themselves. Tuning made a huge difference.

No doubt...

I'm not trying to rain on your parade, but your pre-tune numbers and post tune don't add up at all. Something weird is going on with that "after" dyno, as I've never seen a mustang dyno report read that high on torque for any N/A 370Z.

Also, your mod list doesn't jive with the power you're seeing, if that dyno is correct. Would have been nice to see a before and after on the same dyno, as your pre-tune dynos seem to have torque numbers in the correct range, depending on the correction factor and all. You have to understand that so many factors can effect what the chart shows, particularly the dyno's weather station readouts and what CF settings are used at that particular shop. That's why dyno testing on the same dyno in the same weather conditions is so important.

Anyway, glad you are enjoying the car!

NickBaragona · 08-19-2013, 07:06 AM

I have Gen 3 CAI, FI Exhaust and LTH and have never had a tune done. I never realized I could be harming the car?

Sh0velMan · 08-19-2013, 07:36 AM

It is more likely that you are running really rich (and down on power) but it's tough to say without data.

NickBaragona · 08-19-2013, 07:38 AM

I always realized I could get more out of my mods with a tune, just never thought I could be doing long term damage to the car?

seymore4 · 08-19-2013, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickBaragona

I always realized I could get more out of my mods with a tune, just never thought I could be doing long term damage to the car?

Without some datalogging or dyno pulls to check the Air/Fuel ratio its impossible to say.. but whether you're running rich or lean neither is good for the engine

NickBaragona · 08-19-2013, 11:23 AM

Are there any symptoms to running too lean? Car seems to drive fine...

Maduro · 08-31-2013, 09:52 PM

Hey can anyone explain to me why cant I get over 300 whp with an uprev tune on my 2013 370z and the set up I have - want to stay N/A

Stillen G3 CAI, Berk test pipes, Stillen CBE

Am I missing something ??

08-08-2013, 07:31 AM	#110 (permalink)
Dsphoto Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk cty New York Posts: 159 Drives: 10 BC 370ZR S/T M6 Rep Power: 14	cat back, test pipes and cai I installed an invidia cat back, berk test pipes and a stillen gen 2 cai. Max: Stock: 269 rwhp, 205 ftlb@5100 rpm Pre uprev: 304 rwhp, 230 ftlb @ 5000rpm Post Uprev tune: 337 rwhp, 254 ftlb @ 5000rpm More important than the max numbers is area under the curve which increased substantially. 4000 rpm: Stock: 150rwhp, 200 ftlb Pre uprev: 170rwhp, 220 ftlb Post uprev tune: 200rwhp, 242ftlb 3000 rpm: Stock: 110 rwhp, 190 ftlb Pre uprev: 112 rwhp, 210 ftlb Post uprev tune: 145 rwhp, 239 ftlb As most driving in in the lower rpm the tuning made a huge difference in daily driving. During max acceleration the tuning increased total power (area under the curve) dramatically resulting in a substantial increase in acceleration as well as smoothing out all the bumps in the power delivery curve. Huge difference. Dialed afr to between 12.7 and 13.2, dialed in more advance. In NY we can get 93 octane gas. __________________ 78 Z1R, '08 ZX10R, 2010 BC Roadster S/T, 6M, Stillen G2 CAI, Invidia CBE, Berk test pipes, Painted headlights (180˚Custom), JDM rear fog, B&M short shifter, Stillen front plate mount, stubby antenna, setrab oil cooler, uprev. 337rwhp 254ft/lb corrected!

08-08-2013, 11:10 AM	#112 (permalink)
Dsphoto Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk cty New York Posts: 159 Drives: 10 BC 370ZR S/T M6 Rep Power: 14	Pre uprev: I will scan the post tune dyno in a few minutes. __________________ 78 Z1R, '08 ZX10R, 2010 BC Roadster S/T, 6M, Stillen G2 CAI, Invidia CBE, Berk test pipes, Painted headlights (180˚Custom), JDM rear fog, B&M short shifter, Stillen front plate mount, stubby antenna, setrab oil cooler, uprev. 337rwhp 254ft/lb corrected!

08-08-2013, 11:31 AM	#113 (permalink)
Dsphoto Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk cty New York Posts: 159 Drives: 10 BC 370ZR S/T M6 Rep Power: 14	post uprev dyno Why are you sorry? the numbers speak for themselves. Tuning made a huge difference. __________________ 78 Z1R, '08 ZX10R, 2010 BC Roadster S/T, 6M, Stillen G2 CAI, Invidia CBE, Berk test pipes, Painted headlights (180˚Custom), JDM rear fog, B&M short shifter, Stillen front plate mount, stubby antenna, setrab oil cooler, uprev. 337rwhp 254ft/lb corrected!

08-19-2013, 07:06 AM	#115 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 353 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 13	I have Gen 3 CAI, FI Exhaust and LTH and have never had a tune done. I never realized I could be harming the car? __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

08-19-2013, 07:36 AM	#116 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	It is more likely that you are running really rich (and down on power) but it's tough to say without data. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

08-05-2013, 07:23 PM	#106 (permalink)
JVerge5363 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Manahawkin NJ Posts: 105 Drives: 12' Roadster Sport M Rep Power: 12	Just installed Berk CBE and Motordyne ART pipes. No CEL,s. Hoping to Supercharge over the winter. Tune now or wait??? Million dollar question hmmmm.

08-05-2013, 07:39 PM	#107 (permalink)
seymore4 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West coast Age: 41 Posts: 555 Drives: 2010 nismo Rep Power: 6726	Buy the tuner version, tune it now, and learn how to mess with it while you're waiting to supercharge it. Save yourself a lot of hassle & $$ in the long run

08-08-2013, 12:01 AM	#108 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	I just purchased z1 headers and HFC's. And I'm currently running G3's and MXP True Dual exhaust. I plan on getting the car tuned, no doubt. My question is...would it be ok to drive the car after the installation. Or should I get it installed at the tuner shop?

08-19-2013, 07:38 AM	#117 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 353 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 13	I always realized I could get more out of my mods with a tune, just never thought I could be doing long term damage to the car? __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

08-19-2013, 11:23 AM	#119 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 353 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 13	Are there any symptoms to running too lean? Car seems to drive fine... __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

08-31-2013, 09:52 PM	#120 (permalink)
Maduro Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 94 Drives: Nissan 2013 370z Rep Power: 13	Hey can anyone explain to me why cant I get over 300 whp with an uprev tune on my 2013 370z and the set up I have - want to stay N/A Stillen G3 CAI, Berk test pipes, Stillen CBE Am I missing something ??

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