How much do custom tunes go for? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LSXBumblebee · 01-22-2015, 01:02 AM

I just had an E-Force kit installed and looking for a custom tune, trying to compare dyno tune prices vs getting a custom tune made and sent.

What kind of price should I expect on a good custom tune online?

JANNETTYRACING · 01-22-2015, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericsysmin

I just had an E-Force kit installed and looking for a custom tune, trying to compare dyno tune prices vs getting a custom tune made and sent.

What kind of price should I expect on a good custom tune online?

I would be happy to quote you a price, please email me with all of your vehicle info, mod list and octane burned to tedj@jannettyracing.com

Thank you
Ted.

CamaroCracka · 01-22-2015, 03:46 PM

Depends on what you want. If you want a generic tune for similar cars in your area, its a bit cheaper. I have an Autocal that allows me to email scans taken while the vehicle is cruising, at WOT, etc. This gives the tuner a much better picture of what is going on. The tune for my Camaro was around $300. If your going to do a lot of mods, you want the tune based off scans done after the initial tune is installed. Having a local tuner is convenient, but if you're like me and would have to drive over an hour to get to one, mail order works just fine. In fact, I find it easier because if I make a change or think there is a problem, I just take a scan and email my tuner. I've even started reading the files myself for specific parameters.

MLAZ1990 · 01-22-2015, 03:50 PM

RBL · 01-23-2015, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericsysmin

I just had an E-Force kit installed and looking for a custom tune, trying to compare dyno tune prices vs getting a custom tune made and sent.

What kind of price should I expect on a good custom tune online?

where are you located?

sscamaro · 01-23-2015, 10:12 AM

A dyno tune by a good tuner is always better than a mail order tune. A dyno tune will cost you between $400 & $500.

JANNETTYRACING · 01-23-2015, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sscamaro

A dyno tune by a good tuner is always better than a mail order tune. A dyno tune will cost you between $400 & $500.

Not necessarily true.

Your fortunate to have a great tuner near by not everyone has that luxury.

JRE custom remote tunes with logging will rival most any dyno tune.

With todays technology we can collect all the data we need on the street.

Custom tuning is way more than just a number on the dyno, driveability, fuel economy, cold starts, idle quality transmission shifts are all as important as the peak numbers.

Nothing against anyone but most shops dyno a variety of cars and don't' necessarily have the experience to provide a great tune on this platform.

They might do 6-10 gen 5 Camaros a year, I tune that many or more every week.

Experience makes the difference, not whether it is on a dyno or not

Ted.

LSXBumblebee · 01-23-2015, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBL

where are you located?

California, in the South Bay. So far for Dyno Tunes I am seeing around $500.

RBL · 01-23-2015, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericsysmin

California, in the South Bay. So far for Dyno Tunes I am seeing around $500.

Yeah that's a pretty normal price. You should be able to find a good shop around there to tune the car for you with out doing a generic mail order tune.

11syn3rgy · 01-23-2015, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Not necessarily true.

Your fortunate to have a great tuner near by not everyone has that luxury.

JRE custom remote tunes with logging will rival most any dyno tune.

With todays technology we can collect all the data we need on the street.

Custom tuning is way more than just a number on the dyno, driveability, fuel economy, cold starts, idle quality transmission shifts are all as important as the peak numbers.

Nothing against anyone but most shops dyno a variety of cars and don't' necessarily have the experience to provide a great tune on this platform.

They might do 6-10 gen 5 Camaros a year, I tune that many or more every week.

Experience makes the difference, not whether it is on a dyno or not

Ted.

+1 for Ted's remote tune.

I live in WI and he has done all of my custom tunes for my Magnacharged Camaro the past 2 years. Couldn't be happier with his results or customer service. Thanks Ted.

CamaroSS sleeper · 01-23-2015, 03:31 PM

+1 for Ted's tunes

FI tunes can be tricky... not for him do... log, mail, load, & go!

01-22-2015, 01:02 AM	#1
LSXBumblebee LSX Bumblebee Drives: 2014 LSX Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 434 View My Garage	How much do custom tunes go for? I just had an E-Force kit installed and looking for a custom tune, trying to compare dyno tune prices vs getting a custom tune made and sent. What kind of price should I expect on a good custom tune online?

01-22-2015, 03:46 PM	#3
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,735	Depends on what you want. If you want a generic tune for similar cars in your area, its a bit cheaper. I have an Autocal that allows me to email scans taken while the vehicle is cruising, at WOT, etc. This gives the tuner a much better picture of what is going on. The tune for my Camaro was around $300. If your going to do a lot of mods, you want the tune based off scans done after the initial tune is installed. Having a local tuner is convenient, but if you're like me and would have to drive over an hour to get to one, mail order works just fine. In fact, I find it easier because if I make a change or think there is a problem, I just take a scan and email my tuner. I've even started reading the files myself for specific parameters. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes. Last edited by CamaroCracka; 01-22-2015 at 04:25 PM.

01-22-2015, 03:50 PM	#4
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	__________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

01-23-2015, 10:12 AM	#6
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	A dyno tune by a good tuner is always better than a mail order tune. A dyno tune will cost you between $400 & $500. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

01-23-2015, 03:31 PM	#11
CamaroSS sleeper Drives: Sleeper_NOT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ventura Posts: 184 View My Garage	+1 for Ted's tunes FI tunes can be tricky... not for him do... log, mail, load, & go!