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H8S FORD · 08-02-2013, 02:14 PM

What is a reasonable price for a dyno tune? I realize this may differ slightly by region, but what are you guys seeing?

I was quoted $800 by one shop in town and $500 by another. Both equally reputable, so why a $300 swing? Both do the work in house, so I'm a little confused.

Thanks in advance,
Dave

SemperGumby · 08-02-2013, 02:16 PM

One is trying to rip you off, the other is just trying to make some money.

HarryNW · 08-02-2013, 02:37 PM

My local speed shop (in-house tunes) is offering a special Camaro or Vette tune for $350...

Sounds like $500 is high but within the ballpark, but I am sure many folks can weigh in on other regional prices.

13BlackCamaroSS · 08-02-2013, 02:59 PM

My personal tuner gives me a sweet deal at $250 but charges others $400-$500.

tonyko1 · 08-02-2013, 03:26 PM

For the tech savvy, can't the "tuner" send over said tune code via internet and you can do it yourself for about $200 or so?

Ajdin@A2BMotorsport · 08-02-2013, 03:30 PM

My tuner does the following (prices are in Canadian and Retail prices I pay much less):
Base - 450
Boltons - 550
Boost - 650

It all depends on the tuner.

ddunerider · 08-02-2013, 03:35 PM

$500-600 in So-Cal

H8S FORD · 08-02-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyko1

For the tech savvy, can't the "tuner" send over said tune code via internet and you can do it yourself for about $200 or so?

Is this a competent tune though? Am I going to have to worry about something being slightly out of proper tune and ending up with engine damage, as each engine is slightly different?

pyr0b0y · 08-02-2013, 04:12 PM

$650 for a boosted car

SSMickey · 08-02-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyko1

For the tech savvy, can't the "tuner" send over said tune code via internet and you can do it yourself for about $200 or so?

It's called remote tuning, but you still have to have a way to flash the tune into the PCM, and that's going to cost too. Plus you then need to data log and go back and forth to perfect the tune. Best just to pony up and get a custom dyno tune. It will take less time and hassle and will most likely cost about the same in the long run.

Tampa Tuning · 08-04-2013, 06:00 PM

Those are crazy prices. Its much cheaper in Florida.

JANNETTYRACING · 08-05-2013, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H8S FORD

What is a reasonable price for a dyno tune? I realize this may differ slightly by region, but what are you guys seeing?

I was quoted $800 by one shop in town and $500 by another. Both equally reputable, so why a $300 swing? Both do the work in house, so I'm a little confused.

Thanks in advance,
Dave

Dyno Tunes are billed at 225.00 Per hour, It can range from 1-4 Hours depending on the Severity of the build, the more stuff you change the more stuff needs to be changed in the tune.

Proper tuning Takes time, Time X Labor rate.

The bigger question you should be asking is What is the Tuners Experience, background, and Reputation.

Just don't ask his Friends.

Talk with Customers that have no connection to the shop, see if they are 100% satisfied or if there are any

Quote:

Runs great but it stalls answers.

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Sometimes it is hard to start but it makes great powers on the dyno

There is a lot more to tuning than the Peak numbers.

If you not satisfied with the answers Don't Lay down your Cash, Hold off and do more research.

Ask around about JRE custom Remote Tuning, I have tuned over 1400 Gen5 Camaros and thousands of other makes and models in my career.

Purchase an SCT tuner from me and the first tune for simple bolt ons is FREE.

Then continue to purchase your Parts from JRE and All Tuning for the parts purchased are FREE.

Ted.

OHIOSS · 08-08-2013, 02:00 AM

Mine cost me $800 but the tuner guy is a real pro at it.
He first dyno'ed the car, then made changes to the tune then dyno'ed again. Repeated this process for total of 4 times it was on the Dyno.

376LS3 · 08-08-2013, 05:48 AM

I just got mine retuned for 91 gas, (was tuned on 93) and he charged me $250 and then I paid the shop $50 for dyno time. My first tune was $450. Most of the time, its all in who you know! My car runs significantly better on the $250 tune!

08-02-2013, 02:14 PM	#1
H8S FORD Head Ford Harasser Drives: '10 IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fair Oaks, Ca Posts: 202	Good Dyno Tune Price What is a reasonable price for a dyno tune? I realize this may differ slightly by region, but what are you guys seeing? I was quoted $800 by one shop in town and $500 by another. Both equally reputable, so why a $300 swing? Both do the work in house, so I'm a little confused. Thanks in advance, Dave

08-02-2013, 02:37 PM	#3
HarryNW HarryNW Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Black (LS3) Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 151 View My Garage	My local speed shop (in-house tunes) is offering a special Camaro or Vette tune for $350... Sounds like $500 is high but within the ballpark, but I am sure many folks can weigh in on other regional prices. __________________ More Pics \| Build Thread \| Garage

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SemperGumby I'll probably offend you Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: WV Posts: 257 View My Garage	One is trying to rip you off, the other is just trying to make some money.

08-02-2013, 03:26 PM	#5
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	For the tech savvy, can't the "tuner" send over said tune code via internet and you can do it yourself for about $200 or so?

08-02-2013, 03:30 PM	#6
Ajdin@A2BMotorsport Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Waterloo Posts: 609	My tuner does the following (prices are in Canadian and Retail prices I pay much less): Base - 450 Boltons - 550 Boost - 650 It all depends on the tuner.

08-04-2013, 06:00 PM	#11
Tampa Tuning Account Suspended Drives: TAMPA TUNING FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 3,044	Those are crazy prices. Its much cheaper in Florida.

08-08-2013, 02:00 AM	#13
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Mine cost me $800 but the tuner guy is a real pro at it. He first dyno'ed the car, then made changes to the tune then dyno'ed again. Repeated this process for total of 4 times it was on the Dyno.

08-08-2013, 05:48 AM	#14
376LS3 Eh, that'll happen Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,841	I just got mine retuned for 91 gas, (was tuned on 93) and he charged me $250 and then I paid the shop $50 for dyno time. My first tune was $450. Most of the time, its all in who you know! My car runs significantly better on the $250 tune! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 - No Modz