To tune or not

hustleman222 · 01-05-2017, 06:59 AM

I don't know about you, but I don't buy Z for gas mileage 🤐

mults · 01-05-2017, 08:08 AM

Thanks for all of the input...you've told me what I probably wanted to hear. While I do like the way the Z drives and the great mileage it's been getting

, I feel that there is something missing, especially on the few occasions that I track it. It seems that there is at least a little bit more that can be squeezed out of the few mods that I already have.

If I can get the better driving experience that most of you have talked about, it is probably worth the $$$ to make it happen. I am probably leaning more towards Ecutek, but with the limited tuners in the area, it may be harder to "get er done".

JARblue · 01-05-2017, 08:19 AM

I got my EcuTek tune when I was fully stock except for R2C intakes. Absolutely I would do it again. Go with an e-tune from Seb at Specialty Z if you can't find a knowledgeable and experienced local tuner.

The throttle response alone is worth it. It is very prominent. And the 3rd gear rolls from 20-80 mph are noticeably quicker. I also noticed better gas mileage on the highway (when I'm not driving on the 85 mph toll road). OP doesn't live in the south really, but the tune can adjust the fans to come on earlier which is helpful in hotter environments. Just my experience - I've had my EcuTek tune since May 2013

mults · 01-05-2017, 03:45 PM

I did find a Ecutek tuner in Louisville, KY which is about a 6 hours drive for me. They are called Dynosty and seem like they know their stuff. Now, all I have to do is wait for Spring

BBQdDude · 01-06-2017, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mults

I did find a Ecutek tuner in Louisville, KY which is about a 6 hours drive for me. They are called Dynosty and seem like they know their stuff. Now, all I have to do is wait for Spring

I am slated for January 13th with Logan. Can't freaking wait!!!!!

JARblue · 01-06-2017, 11:11 AM

Dynosty has done good work for a number of forum members

Jhill · 01-06-2017, 12:17 PM

Everyone keeps listing peak numbers (which did gain) but really I saw the biggest jump at mid rpm torque and hp. I think I was about 20 hp and torque more over stock at 5500rpm and saw gains as low as about 3000. So real world drivability and usable power was a gain. I was hesitant to do the ecutek tune at first but after having done by Seb it really is nice.

P.s. If you don't already have a scan tool for full vehicle codes then the ecutek is pretty dang nice as it doubles as a vehicle wide scan tool (not just obd2).

TreeSemdyZee · 01-06-2017, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

I did find a Ecutek tuner in Louisville, KY which is about a 6 hours drive for me. They are called Dynosty and seem like they know their stuff. Now, all I have to do is wait for Spring

They DO know their stuff. They are serious car guys and are into what they are doing.
They did my exhaust install and UpRev a little over a year ago.
I just got a quote from them to add headers and switch over to Ecu Tek at the same time.
I'm seriously excited about it.

mults · 02-20-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

They DO know their stuff. They are serious car guys and are into what they are doing.
They did my exhaust install and UpRev a little over a year ago.
I just got a quote from them to add headers and switch over to Ecu Tek at the same time.
I'm seriously excited about it.

I finally bit the bullet and scheduled a tune with Dynosty...

Since I don't get to Louisville too often, I asked Logan if they had anything available on the Wednesday before ZdayZ. So, I plan on driving from Cleveland on May 16, spend the evening in Louisville and then on Wednesday morning at 8:00AM, Dynosty will perform the EcuTek tune. When they are finished, I can head over to Fontana for ZdayZ...

TreeSemdyZee · 02-20-2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

I finally bit the bullet and scheduled a tune with Dynosty...

Since I don't get to Louisville too often, I asked Logan if they had anything available on the Wednesday before ZdayZ. So, I plan on driving from Cleveland on May 16, spend the evening in Louisville and then on Wednesday morning at 8:00AM, Dynosty will perform the EcuTek tune. When they are finished, I can head over to Fontana for ZdayZ...

Cool.

I guess if I'm going to have them do work on mine, I'd better get it scheduled if I want it done before Summer's over.

When you go in the first door I believe you'll turn right. If not, you'll be going to a Crossfit gym with some really scary "chicks".

Z-Girl 12 · 02-20-2017, 08:54 PM

Throttle response if anything is worth every freaking dime.

mults · 02-21-2017, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Cool.

I guess if I'm going to have them do work on mine, I'd better get it scheduled if I want it done before Summer's over.

When you go in the first door I believe you'll turn right. If not, you'll be going to a Crossfit gym with some really scary "chicks".

You had better hurry...they are scheduling about 4-6 weeks in advance...

mults · 02-21-2017, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BBQdDude

I am slated for January 13th with Logan. Can't freaking wait!!!!!

@BBQdDude

So, how did your tune work out? I am psyched to be getting mine done in May

Zay370z · 02-22-2017, 10:26 PM

Does an uprev tune improve MPG at all?

jchammond · 02-23-2017, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Zay370z

Does an uprev tune improve MPG at all?

I would definitely say yes; as it will put your Air/Fuel ratios in check...as you are more than likely running rich.
Before adding my heavier wheels/Tires...avg was 24/25 & 28/29cruising 70-75 on a trip.

01-05-2017, 06:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
hustleman222 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Louisiana Age: 39 Posts: 250 Drives: 15 Nissan 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 3365	I don't know about you, but I don't buy Z for gas mileage 🤐 Ramage likes this. __________________ 316whp/262tq 12.38 @ 110mph on 3.91 gears 336whp/273tq Didn't push it hard enough. Turbo Time

01-05-2017, 08:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16885	Thanks for all of the input...you've told me what I probably wanted to hear. While I do like the way the Z drives and the great mileage it's been getting , I feel that there is something missing, especially on the few occasions that I track it. It seems that there is at least a little bit more that can be squeezed out of the few mods that I already have. If I can get the better driving experience that most of you have talked about, it is probably worth the $$$ to make it happen. I am probably leaning more towards Ecutek, but with the limited tuners in the area, it may be harder to "get er done". __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

01-05-2017, 08:19 AM	#18 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I got my EcuTek tune when I was fully stock except for R2C intakes. Absolutely I would do it again. Go with an e-tune from Seb at Specialty Z if you can't find a knowledgeable and experienced local tuner. The throttle response alone is worth it. It is very prominent. And the 3rd gear rolls from 20-80 mph are noticeably quicker. I also noticed better gas mileage on the highway (when I'm not driving on the 85 mph toll road). OP doesn't live in the south really, but the tune can adjust the fans to come on earlier which is helpful in hotter environments. Just my experience - I've had my EcuTek tune since May 2013 God-Speed, mults, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

01-05-2017, 03:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16885	I did find a Ecutek tuner in Louisville, KY which is about a 6 hours drive for me. They are called Dynosty and seem like they know their stuff. Now, all I have to do is wait for Spring JARblue, Hotrodz and Memphis370Z like this. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

01-06-2017, 11:11 AM	#21 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Dynosty has done good work for a number of forum members __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

01-06-2017, 12:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 846 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3384	Everyone keeps listing peak numbers (which did gain) but really I saw the biggest jump at mid rpm torque and hp. I think I was about 20 hp and torque more over stock at 5500rpm and saw gains as low as about 3000. So real world drivability and usable power was a gain. I was hesitant to do the ecutek tune at first but after having done by Seb it really is nice. P.s. If you don't already have a scan tool for full vehicle codes then the ecutek is pretty dang nice as it doubles as a vehicle wide scan tool (not just obd2).

02-20-2017, 08:54 PM	#26 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Throttle response if anything is worth every freaking dime. TreeSemdyZee, mults and bmstitt like this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

02-22-2017, 10:26 PM	#29 (permalink)
Zay370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Portland Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 8	Does an uprev tune improve MPG at all?

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