Do I need a tune??

Wiggins3377 · 05-05-2014, 06:45 AM

Hey guys, Im sure there are threads similar to this on the forum, but to be honest everyone has different parts. So I'm wondering whether or not my parts list would require a tune. I currently have Top Secret intakes and a Fast Intentions 18" exhaust (don't know if that matters) and am planning in installed Fast Intentions LTH very soon as well as Z1s Plenum mod. Will I need a tune after the new parts are installed, what if I just go with the headers for awhile?

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One_Quick_Z · 05-05-2014, 07:41 AM

Yes

DAN

JARblue · 05-05-2014, 07:53 AM

Honestly, I got a tune when I had intakes only and noticed a significant different in throttle response alone. Fan control is good, too, if you are in a hot climate. If you have the $$ for a tune, I would recommend one as soon as your schedule allows. Then you can update it as you add mods

For intake and exhaust, the consensus is you don't absolutely need one, but you will be better off and should see decent gains depending on the ones you get. Adding headers and the intake plenum, you will definitely want to have it tuned.

A tune is all about dialing in the car. While Nissan does a pretty good job (there is little/no hp gains tuning a stock NA Z), there are definitely some things a tune can improve from the start. Not to mention it will take advantage of those bolt-ons much better than the stock tune. I'm of the mindset that anything to improve my driving experience is a good thing (I don't really care about #'s). My tune did just that, so I'm quite happy

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jwick · 05-05-2014, 10:34 AM

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You live in Austin, why wouldn't you just take it to UpRev? Unless that's the tuner left unnamed.

JARblue · 05-05-2014, 10:51 AM

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You live in Austin, why wouldn't you just take it to UpRev? Unless that's the tuner left unnamed.

Because I didn't go with UpRev (see sig). At the time, I wasn't even looking for a tune (after all, I was stock except intakes). But I came across an opportunity to get one at very little cost to me, so I jumped on it. I don't have a problem giving the name of the tuner, I just didn't think it would be relevant to the thread. The disclaimer was more to explain that while I got my tune very cheap, I now have more insight into what's involved in tuning - I would pay full price for a tune without question now, whereas before I never would have considered a tune until my mods made it necessary.

theDreamer · 05-05-2014, 10:57 AM

To the OP, yes I would advise a tune after the LTH & intake manifold.
Things to also consider while they are adjusting your tune includes, fan speed on/off, VVEL if they are capable.

SouthArk370Z · 05-05-2014, 11:08 AM

Since you are modding, getting better control of the radiator fans alone is worth the cost of a tune (not a bad idea for a stock setup, as hot as these cars run).

Plus you need a tune to get the most out of any mods. Why pay for a mod and only get a fraction of what it can do?

IMNSHO, you'd be crazy not to get a tune.

Chuck33079 · 05-05-2014, 11:24 AM

Just the fan tables and the throttle tables are worth the tune. Any power you gain is a bonus. And while you may only gain a few hp at peak, there's a lot of area under the curve improvements.

jcosta79 · 05-05-2014, 11:25 AM

Yes.

jwick · 05-05-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Because I didn't go with UpRev (see sig). At the time, I wasn't even looking for a tune (after all, I was stock except intakes). But I came across an opportunity to get one at very little cost to me, so I jumped on it. I don't have a problem giving the name of the tuner, I just didn't think it would be relevant to the thread. The disclaimer was more to explain that while I got my tune very cheap, I now have more insight into what's involved in tuning - I would pay full price for a tune without question now, whereas before I never would have considered a tune until my mods made it necessary.

Duh....reading is fundamental

ANMVQ · 05-05-2014, 03:21 PM

agree with dreamer,. after the headers and intake mani for sure!

Wiggins3377 · 05-05-2014, 10:15 PM

Thanks for all the info guys!!

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05-05-2014, 06:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 77	Do I need a tune?? Hey guys, Im sure there are threads similar to this on the forum, but to be honest everyone has different parts. So I'm wondering whether or not my parts list would require a tune. I currently have Top Secret intakes and a Fast Intentions 18" exhaust (don't know if that matters) and am planning in installed Fast Intentions LTH very soon as well as Z1s Plenum mod. Will I need a tune after the new parts are installed, what if I just go with the headers for awhile? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

05-05-2014, 07:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Yes DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

05-05-2014, 07:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Honestly, I got a tune when I had intakes only and noticed a significant different in throttle response alone. Fan control is good, too, if you are in a hot climate. If you have the $$ for a tune, I would recommend one as soon as your schedule allows. Then you can update it as you add mods For intake and exhaust, the consensus is you don't absolutely need one, but you will be better off and should see decent gains depending on the ones you get. Adding headers and the intake plenum, you will definitely want to have it tuned. A tune is all about dialing in the car. While Nissan does a pretty good job (there is little/no hp gains tuning a stock NA Z), there are definitely some things a tune can improve from the start. Not to mention it will take advantage of those bolt-ons much better than the stock tune. I'm of the mindset that anything to improve my driving experience is a good thing (I don't really care about #'s). My tune did just that, so I'm quite happy Disclaimer ( Click to show/hide ) While some of you know that I received a good deal for being my tuner's first stock Z to drive tune, I now understand the cost of a tune. Down the road, when I do more mods (exhaust, intake plenum, etc...), I am ready and willing to shell out the money for proper tuning. I suspect I will wind up using the same tuner, even though some have been having communication problems with him - I have the option of scheduling a time to drive my car to him instead of e-tuning. Wiggins3377 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 05-05-2014 at 07:59 AM.

05-05-2014, 10:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	To the OP, yes I would advise a tune after the LTH & intake manifold. Things to also consider while they are adjusting your tune includes, fan speed on/off, VVEL if they are capable. ANMVQ likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-05-2014, 11:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Since you are modding, getting better control of the radiator fans alone is worth the cost of a tune (not a bad idea for a stock setup, as hot as these cars run). Plus you need a tune to get the most out of any mods. Why pay for a mod and only get a fraction of what it can do? IMNSHO, you'd be crazy not to get a tune. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-05-2014, 11:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Just the fan tables and the throttle tables are worth the tune. Any power you gain is a bonus. And while you may only gain a few hp at peak, there's a lot of area under the curve improvements. SouthArk370Z and JARblue like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-05-2014, 11:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	Yes. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

05-05-2014, 03:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	agree with dreamer,. after the headers and intake mani for sure! __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

05-05-2014, 10:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 77	Thanks for all the info guys!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

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