Before you even sign up for a baseline
or tuning session there are things that should be addressed on your
vehicle. Below we have compiled a list of recommendations you should
look at to make the dyno sessions a pleasant experience:
- Make sure that the tires are in proper working
condition, the dyno can be cruel to tires as repeated dyno pulls
are needed.
- Check all the coolants on the car and if there is a leak and there
is a over heat issue, be sure to take care of it before the session.
- Inspect that the oil is a good level before the session and that
the filters (air & fuel) are in good shape.
- It is a good idea to inspect the spark plug wires and if needed
replace them for a new set.
- Please be conscious to the fact that an old clutch will &
could fail in a baseline/tuning session. If the clutch fails, session
is over.
- Make sure there are no check engine light or codes present before
the tune.
- On turbo systems, if we/you are tuning a turbo system, make sure
all pipes are secured so they do not blow off during the tuning
session.
- Make sure that proper compression is present in the engine. A
healthy engine is vital to a proper tuning experience.
8:1-8.5:1 compression: 150-170 psi per cylinder
8.5:1~9.5:1 compression: 170-210 psi per cylinder
9.5:1~11:1 compression: 210-275 psi per cylinder
11:1+ compression: 250+ per cylinder
- Please DON'T make an appointment if there is
a 20psi variance between cylinders. 3 good cylinders do not make
up for one that is bad.
If you are coming in for a
tuning session whether shop tune or customer tune here are some things
to consider:
- Please bring your own tools if you are self tuning your vehicle,
the shop is not responsible for supplying tools.
- Make sure you bring a correct set of extra plugs to change before
the tuning session.
- If you are changing from pump gas to race gas during the session,
make sure that you tell the dyno operator ahead of time.
- If your vehicle spills excessive fluids on the shop floor, you
may be charged a clean up fee.
- Any damage to the dyno, the shop, shops equipment, or any person
caused by your vehicle is your responsibility.
- Lastly the dyno operator will always be driving the vehicle and
operating the dyno controls.
