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

User Name · 05-02-2013, 07:12 PM

Thanks dudes. I did call a local tuner with the same question, they told me to get a tune or I'd get in trouble. But I dk, they also tried to charge 250$ to install the RJM pedal, which seemed steep to me.

EDIT: Can someone educate me a little bit? Those handheld tuning solutions, will I be able to tune my car with them kind of like someone would on a dyno? Like, will I be able to tell it what mods I have and it'll tune accordingly? Or are they limited in the things they can adjust? What are the advantage of a dyno tune, more power?

scionide · 05-06-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by User Name

Thanks dudes. I did call a local tuner with the same question, they told me to get a tune or I'd get in trouble. But I dk, they also tried to charge 250$ to install the RJM pedal, which seemed steep to me.

EDIT: Can someone educate me a little bit? Those handheld tuning solutions, will I be able to tune my car with them kind of like someone would on a dyno? Like, will I be able to tell it what mods I have and it'll tune accordingly? Or are they limited in the things they can adjust? What are the advantage of a dyno tune, more power?

As far as handheld options for our cars *Cobb only for 09s and Hypertech* they give you canned tunes. With hypertech as far as I know they offer either a tune for completely stock or for CAIs, you cant make custom maps yourself with it. The general reviews aren't so great..very minimal gains and one forum member posted he actually LOST power so...

Go Uprev, or Ecutek if it turns out it kicks as much *** as they say it will.

kfull · 08-05-2013, 04:43 PM

Sorry, old post is old, but wanted to get opinions on whether a warrenty would be voided with a tune. I only have a CBE, and I'm considering either cai or k&n drop ins. With 2 breather I probably wouldn't need a tune, but just in case I did get a tune, does that make dealers much less likely to honor a warrenty with any engine related issues on a car with a tune?

seymore4 · 08-05-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kfull

Sorry, old post is old, but wanted to get opinions on whether a warrenty would be voided with a tune. I only have a CBE, and I'm considering either cai or k&n drop ins. With 2 breather I probably wouldn't need a tune, but just in case I did get a tune, does that make dealers much less likely to honor a warrenty with any engine related issues on a car with a tune?

No, and if you're worried about it just make sure you purchase Osiris standard so you have the cable and are able to reflash back to stock before you go in for any warranty related issues (PM me)

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.

05-02-2013, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
User Name Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte Posts: 19 Drives: 2008 G37 Rep Power: 13	Thanks dudes. I did call a local tuner with the same question, they told me to get a tune or I'd get in trouble. But I dk, they also tried to charge 250$ to install the RJM pedal, which seemed steep to me. EDIT: Can someone educate me a little bit? Those handheld tuning solutions, will I be able to tune my car with them kind of like someone would on a dyno? Like, will I be able to tell it what mods I have and it'll tune accordingly? Or are they limited in the things they can adjust? What are the advantage of a dyno tune, more power? Last edited by User Name; 05-02-2013 at 07:46 PM.

08-05-2013, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 15	Sorry, old post is old, but wanted to get opinions on whether a warrenty would be voided with a tune. I only have a CBE, and I'm considering either cai or k&n drop ins. With 2 breather I probably wouldn't need a tune, but just in case I did get a tune, does that make dealers much less likely to honor a warrenty with any engine related issues on a car with a tune? __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

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08-05-2013, 07:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
JVerge5363 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Manahawkin NJ Posts: 105 Drives: 12' Roadster Sport M Rep Power: 13	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.