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Old 27-10-2010, 10:35 AM   #1
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Cool dyno tuning???

is getting ya car dyno turned worth it ??? i am not sure how much power gain i will get out of my xr6 bf ute ... if i was to get around 50kwt more out of it i mite get it done not sure .... has anyone got this done yet

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Old 27-10-2010, 11:05 AM   #2
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oh boy, where does one start?

dyno tuning is worth it.

shouldnt just look at a KW gain. of which a 50 kw gain is a bit too much if your engine is half decent running from the start.

Your vehicles engine characteristics will change with more torque/better idle/revs harder/more kw/better fuel consumption (unless you start flooring it!) -just generally better all round better.

An NA xr6 ute will not get 50 kw extra. with just a flash tune. You would also need extractors / full exhaust/ cold air intake/ +

Flash tuning seems to be a popular choice for dyno tuning.
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Old 27-10-2010, 11:33 AM   #3
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all ready got the got pace maker from front to back got a grower intake . but is flash tuning and dyno the same ????
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Old 27-10-2010, 11:35 AM   #4
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i am looking around $1600 to get it done but just nt sure if its worth it
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Old 27-10-2010, 11:46 AM   #5
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Don't hesitate but make sure the tune comes with an X3 device
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Old 27-10-2010, 11:49 AM   #6
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whats an x3?????
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Old 27-10-2010, 11:51 AM   #7
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the dyno is just the device the car is put on that measures horsepower. the flash unit X3 etc is the actual thing that is used to do the tuning. you're not going to pick up huge power but u will definitely see improvements all around, as long as u get the right guys to do it.
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Old 27-10-2010, 12:13 PM   #8
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Ok I Will See How I Go Thanks
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Old 27-10-2010, 02:16 PM   #9
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Is your car egas or is it aftermarket SVI or LI? If it is egas then forget it, waste of money.
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Old 27-10-2010, 08:53 PM   #10
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really bugger yer it a gas only so egas then why it not worth it ????
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Old 27-10-2010, 09:03 PM   #11
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Mate, I'd suggest giving a couple of tuners a call to discuss your options.
Try Herrod or Bluepower in Victoria, or RDP in Brisbane if that suits you.

My discussions to date have been in reference to petrol engines in particular and
running 98RON fuel.... Not sure at all on LPG options.
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Old 27-10-2010, 09:04 PM   #12
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yer i am in perth mate i am hoping to gain as much as poss coz lpg is kind of slow
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Old 27-10-2010, 09:10 PM   #13
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This just came to mind......
See this thread: Egas ute, supercharged.....
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11283622

Gaz would surely know about tune options for the Egas 6...
Just send a PM. Most people here are always pleased to help out with tips and suggestions.
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Old 27-10-2010, 09:43 PM   #14
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This just came to mind......
See this thread: Egas ute, supercharged.....
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11283622

Gaz would surely know about tune options for the Egas 6...
Just send a PM. Most people here are always pleased to help out with tips and suggestions.
Listen to him ^^^ Daz..x..
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