Experiences from tuners in DFW

theiazn · 02-17-2015, 02:13 PM

Hello all, I'm planning to do some bolt ons and possibly tuning by summer time. I was wondering about everyone's experiences and results from their tuner, what dynos they use and rates! I went down to Alamo Autosports and it was eh, I didn't feel 100% welcomed so I was feeling awkward the whole time. One last thing I'd like to ask from the experience is that, is it somewhat low friendly to get to! Any replies and help are welcomed!

TheBoomSpoon · 02-17-2015, 06:26 PM

Make sure you get a baseline before any parts are installed. Some of us were dumb and never did.

theiazn · 02-17-2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBoomSpoon

Make sure you get a baseline before any parts are installed. Some of us were dumb and never did.

Well I already have Top speed axlebacks and k&n drop ins and sold my OEM axleback so it's a bit too late haha. I plan on getting art pipes, Stillen G3 CAI and whatever power proven brand of cbe that pops up for sale.

MrEous · 02-18-2015, 11:19 AM

I did a tune at PRT in Lewisville on Monday. Steve Kan is a great Tuner and is open to explaining what he's doing as you're getting tuned.

PRT Performance | Lewisville Performance Shop | Dallas Auto Services | Dyno Tuning

theiazn · 02-18-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MrEous

I did a tune at PRT in Lewisville on Monday. Steve Kan is a great Tuner and is open to explaining what he's doing as you're getting tuned.

PRT Performance | Lewisville Performance Shop | Dallas Auto Services | Dyno Tuning

When you got your tune, did you find out how much gains you got or any sort of dyno sheets? I'm just deciding between AWDtuning and PRT ATM. Was is somewhat low friendly to get to/into as well?

KrisL · 02-18-2015, 05:58 PM

I got my tune done at AWDTuning last month. Keith is a really nice guy and seems very knowledgeable about our cars, despite the parking lot being full of WRX's and STI's. I feel that he was very thorough and did a nice job on my car. It's been a blast to drive since I got the tune done.

The area is pretty flat, so should definitely be friendly if you're lowered quite a bit. Can't see my paperwork since I'm at the office right now, but I believe he charged me $650 for the UpRev license, tune and before/after dyno runs.

I, like you, went to Alamo Autosports and didn't get a great vibe from the place or the staff I spoke with. This is my first sports car, the most expensive car I've purchased and the first time having any mods or work done to a vehicle, so I was understandably nervous going into this. I felt in good hands when I went to visit AWD though, so that's why I decided to give them my business. I live like 10 minutes from Alamo, but AWD was totally worth the hour drive.

If you go to AWD, tell Keith that Kris with the 2015 Nismo sent you.

TheBoomSpoon · 02-18-2015, 07:26 PM

Seriously the tune is critically important. I'd look for a shop that specializes in nissan/infinity if you can. Re-tunes are 295 basically, but your first as mentioned earlier expect 600-700 including license.

Ive had mine tuned 3 times now and hopefully 3rd time was the charm and the right person. Signs are good. Good luck

MrEous · 02-18-2015, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by theiazn

When you got your tune, did you find out how much gains you got or any sort of dyno sheets? I'm just deciding between AWDtuning and PRT ATM. Was is somewhat low friendly to get to/into as well?

Yeah...he kept the beginning run file and the end. Gained 14whp from tune alone (Mustang dyno)

It is low friendly there too...a buddy was in his '08 G Sedan on coilovers

Funny y'all brought up Alamo. I know a lot of people that field it was very 'clique'-ish there

02-17-2015, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
theiazn Base Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 87 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 10	Experiences from tuners in DFW Hello all, I'm planning to do some bolt ons and possibly tuning by summer time. I was wondering about everyone's experiences and results from their tuner, what dynos they use and rates! I went down to Alamo Autosports and it was eh, I didn't feel 100% welcomed so I was feeling awkward the whole time. One last thing I'd like to ask from the experience is that, is it somewhat low friendly to get to! Any replies and help are welcomed! __________________ Instagram @theiazn

02-18-2015, 05:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
KrisL Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 129 Drives: 2015 NISMO Tech 7AT Rep Power: 11	I got my tune done at AWDTuning last month. Keith is a really nice guy and seems very knowledgeable about our cars, despite the parking lot being full of WRX's and STI's. I feel that he was very thorough and did a nice job on my car. It's been a blast to drive since I got the tune done. The area is pretty flat, so should definitely be friendly if you're lowered quite a bit. Can't see my paperwork since I'm at the office right now, but I believe he charged me $650 for the UpRev license, tune and before/after dyno runs. I, like you, went to Alamo Autosports and didn't get a great vibe from the place or the staff I spoke with. This is my first sports car, the most expensive car I've purchased and the first time having any mods or work done to a vehicle, so I was understandably nervous going into this. I felt in good hands when I went to visit AWD though, so that's why I decided to give them my business. I live like 10 minutes from Alamo, but AWD was totally worth the hour drive. If you go to AWD, tell Keith that Kris with the 2015 Nismo sent you. theiazn likes this. __________________ 2015 NISMO Tech 7AT Pearl White \| Fast Intentions TDX CBE w/ 18" Res \| Fast Intentions HFC \| Stillen G3 CAI \| UpRev \|

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02-17-2015, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheBoomSpoon Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 223 Drives: 2009 370z 7at Rep Power: 11	Make sure you get a baseline before any parts are installed. Some of us were dumb and never did.

02-18-2015, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
MrEous Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas Posts: 106 Drives: 2011 370z (mb) Rep Power: 11	I did a tune at PRT in Lewisville on Monday. Steve Kan is a great Tuner and is open to explaining what he's doing as you're getting tuned. PRT Performance \| Lewisville Performance Shop \| Dallas Auto Services \| Dyno Tuning

02-18-2015, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheBoomSpoon Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 223 Drives: 2009 370z 7at Rep Power: 11	Seriously the tune is critically important. I'd look for a shop that specializes in nissan/infinity if you can. Re-tunes are 295 basically, but your first as mentioned earlier expect 600-700 including license. Ive had mine tuned 3 times now and hopefully 3rd time was the charm and the right person. Signs are good. Good luck