Hi Jason,
Unfortunately I didn't know there would be a tuning session until it was already underway. I assumed the laptop plugged into the OBD port was for monitoring engine parameters, but it wasn't until Seb mentioned adjusting fuel tables (half way in) that I found out. I asked if there would also be timing changes but the answer was "No." If I knew you intended a full tuning session that day it would have given me a chance to think about what a proper testing procedure would be for both sets and what to look for in the curves. The baseline could have been tuned flat and then the post could have been tuned the same threshold. If I knew tuning was part of the procedure, yes, I could have asked all kinds of questions and would have been looking closely at the state of each tune.
And yes, when the car was running on the dyno you mentioned you had a tune just two weeks prior and had the M370 swap, but I wasn't aware of the base tunes relation to the manifold change or that a only a fuel tune was part of the post test.
I was my mistake for not having asked more questions but none of this is what I would call slanted on anybody's part.
If I knew you intended a full tune it would have been possible.
It certainly can but testing is the only way to really know.
Not necessarily, it depends on the reason why it was pinging. Not enough fuel and/or too much spark advance. Testing is the only way to really know.
It may be but when the data shows pre and post dyno runs are at different thresholds, controlled testing is the only way to know.
Would you like to see if your Z can make additional power from where it is now by going with a more complete tune? I know it was a long drive for you but if you like, Church Automotive is a shop that is very local to you and they can do the tuning. Motordyne will pick up the tab. Church Auto is literally on the other side of the Vincent Thomas bridge from you. In Wilmington.
Thank you,
Tony