Tuner Pricing

[vafinest25]

I am trying to find the going rate for a tune. I called a shop in stl CBI and they quoted me $500 for a tune of DT Shorties, JBA Mids/hiflow cats, Borla S-type axel back, and K&N CAI. does this sound right? What you guys paying?

[nancygrl]

Shouldn't need a tune with shorties unless the JBA hfc's are throwing a code.

[SGOS252382]

Tune prices can vary.

A full dyno tune can run $500.00 or so. That will usually include the dyno time and the tune. In some shops there is a separate charge for the dyno time. (Tune $350.00 + dyno time $150.00 = $500

A street tune (no dyno) is usually less expensive $200 - $300 or so. It all depends.

Most tuners charge a smaller fee for re-tunes. It the first/original tune that is the most expensive. And most tuners adjust or fix a tune that isn't working perfectly at no cost.

[vafinest25]

Ok I got that, I'm not throwing a code I have defoulers on my midpipes. But I was looking for a dyno to see what I'm pushing hp wise, as I thought that was called a tune. Is that not it?

[brianko]

Originally Posted by vafinest25

Ok I got that, I'm not throwing a code I have defoulers on my midpipes. But I was looking for a dyno to see what I'm pushing hp wise, as I thought that was called a tune. Is that not it?

No, that's just a dyno pull. Don't know what the going rate is where you live, but 3 pulls will cost you anywhere from $60-$100. Make sure you get air/fuel logged as well.

If you're planning to mod, go to a dyno you think you'd like to go back to. That way, you can compare apples to apples when you do your mods. Trying to compare dyno charts from different dynos is an exercise in futility.

[Texas2SS]

[QUOTE=brianko;3450796]No, that's just a dyno pull. Don't know what the going rate is where you live, but 3 pulls will cost you anywhere from $60-$100. Make sure you get air/fuel logged as well.

If you're planning to mod, go to a dyno you think you'd like to go back to. That way, you can compare apples to apples when you do your mods. Trying to compare dyno charts from different dynos is an exercise in futility.[/QUOTE]
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[vafinest25]

Ok i call the place back and asked about a 3Dyno pull and they said $75. so that sounds right?

[vafinest25]

So when do you get a tune then?

[brianko]

Originally Posted by vafinest25

Ok i call the place back and asked about a 3Dyno pull and they said $75. so that sounds right?

That's about right.

[brianko]

Originally Posted by vafinest25

So when do you get a tune then?

When you want more power. Car manufacturers always leave HP "on the table" with their conservative tunes. (One advantage is that they can increase HP numbers over the years without actually changing anything mechanically...it's all about marketing.) If track times are important to you, get a tune. Otherwise, for your mods, I'd say don't worry about it. (Yes, I tell my customers this too...it's all about being honest, not making the buck.)

[vafinest25]

So Brianko you suggest not even getting a tune if im just everyday driving and occasionally putting her on the track, even if it does increas hp?

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by vafinest25

I am trying to find the going rate for a tune. I called a shop in stl CBI and they quoted me $500 for a tune of DT Shorties, JBA Mids/hiflow cats, Borla S-type axel back, and K&N CAI. does this sound right? What you guys paying?

When you purchase an SCT X3 tuner from me the First tune is free for your simple bolt ons, No Dyno Needed for these mods as I have tuned Hundreds of these cars with every combination imaginable.

Continue to purchase your upgrades from me and tunes for those parts are Free.

This Program can save you hundreds to thousands in dyno time.

Ted.

[brianko]

Originally Posted by vafinest25

So Brianko you suggest not even getting a tune if im just everyday driving and occasionally putting her on the track, even if it does increas hp?

No...you asked if you "should" get a tune. I simply suggested that if you're not looking at track time, you probably don't *need* one if you are on the fence. You're looking at maybe 15-20HP over whatever you're making with your mods. If that number is important to you, and it's worth $400-$500, then go for it...otherwise, go drive and enjoy!

One of the questions I always ask my potential customers is "What are you looking for out of a tune?" Sometimes they want a tune for the wrong reasons, and I'm more than happy to point that out to them. Sure, I'm out a potential tune, but I also know I can sleep at night knowing I did the right thing.

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