dyno tuning

**97LaserRed** · 03-24-2008, 04:51 PM

Hey im new to the forum and I procharged my car this winter. I wanted to know where the best place to go for a dyno tune. I heard speednation in castle shannon got bought out and the new owner doesnt know how to tune. I called strope speed in washington and they dont have there dyno in yet. So if you guys could help me out I would appreciate it. Thanks

**Rio94gt** · 03-24-2008, 05:24 PM

Locally your kinda screwed. I get mine at SGS but thats out near harrisburgh. Ohio has some good tuners but they are also kinda far away. How far you willing to go?

**97LaserRed** · 03-24-2008, 05:30 PM

It doesnt really matter I Just want a good tune lol. I actually just talked to the guy at speednation and he said I cant tune my car with the x cal 2 that I have. will that work?

**somethingclever** · 03-24-2008, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by Rio94gt

. How far you willing to go?

In my opinion that's a bad question....you can't put a mileage limit on getting a good tune.

I've had EXCELLENT experiences with my stuff and friends stuff at SGS. I hear street lethal is good as well and they are board sponsors. I think they're near butler but check out the "ask a vendor" forum.

Count your blessings that "Stroke's Screw Shop" isn't tuning your car.

You cannot tune your car solely with an x-cal 2....you need the "pro racers package" as well.

**Killercanary** · 03-24-2008, 05:42 PM

I recommed:
Don LaSota at LaSota Racing in Ohio
or
Dave Guy at SGS in Dillsburg PA (near Carlisle)

I don't have their websites handy but I'm sure you can find them with a google search or someone else may have them and be able to post them up here.

**97LaserRed** · 03-24-2008, 06:08 PM

well if I go to sgs will I be fine to drive it around for a week or so and drive it all the way out there. I have a base tune. I didnt know how long I can drive without a dyno tune. I just dont wanna get screwd I dont know to much about dyno tuning.

**Troll** · 03-24-2008, 06:57 PM

just don't go high-rpm and get into the boost too much and you should be fine.

Dave Guy at SGS knows his chit, but that is/was a long ride. Maybe I'm just a sissy???

I think Big Shot Dyno in Hudson, OH tunes Fords, too. They're about 1/2 way from Pittsburgh to Cleveland, I think?

**97LaserRed** · 03-24-2008, 07:08 PM

So basically as soon as I get my Car up n running drive it to the dyno? Lol. Its gonna be hard no to go into high boost imma want to Lol

**Troll** · 03-24-2008, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by 97LaserRed

I have a base tune.

Originally Posted by 97LaserRed

So basically as soon as I get my Car up n running drive it to the dyno? Lol. Its gonna be hard no to go into high boost imma want to Lol

where is the 'base' tune from? did you get the s/c as a package somewhere that came with a tuner's base tune or is it just a canned tune from the s/c company?

Either way, it's probably pig rich and you shouldn't do much damage, but why take that chance?

**97LaserRed** · 03-24-2008, 07:35 PM

I got the tune from a guy that specializes in sct software and sixers (vmptuning.com). My car is a 6. He said I should be lookin close to 300 to the wheels with all my mods.

**Troll** · 03-24-2008, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by 97LaserRed

I got the tune from a guy that specializes in sct software and sixers (vmptuning.com). My car is a 6. He said I should be lookin close to 300 to the wheels with all my mods.

ask him what he thinks you should do.

**97LaserRed** · 03-24-2008, 08:45 PM

he said to def go to a dyno and get a real tune.

**gmkillr** · 03-25-2008, 02:33 AM

www.LasotaRacing.com
There about 20 minutes from Summit in OH.

**97LaserRed** · 03-25-2008, 11:12 AM

How far is sgs from Jefferson area I tri finding it on map quest but it won't find. I'd like to drive about a hour n half. Max but if I have to drive farther I will

**Rio94gt** · 03-25-2008, 11:15 AM

Its near Carlisle. Mapquest to there.

**97LaserRed** · 03-25-2008, 02:02 PM

I searched it. Its about 3 hours and 30min drive for me that's pretty far. Is there anywhere closer?

**Rio94gt** · 03-25-2008, 02:20 PM

Check those places in Ohio. I know Columbus is about 3 hours as well.

**somethingclever** · 03-25-2008, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by 97LaserRed

I searched it. Its about 3 hours and 30min drive for me that's pretty far. Is there anywhere closer?

I think street lethal is closer.

**Rodeheaver's** · 03-25-2008, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by somethingclever

I think street lethal is closer.

X2 Terry should be able to do it..

**Rio94gt** · 03-25-2008, 02:54 PM

As long as it aint stalling and crap you should be able to get it somewhere. I know itll be hard but you gotta have a light foot and keep it outta boost. Are you in Jefferson by Pleasant Hills and West Mifflin?