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Old Jul 27, 2010, 08:37 AM
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Engine Tune?

Hi guys,

I recently installed a Turbo XS turboback exhaust system and a ETS intake system. I live in NM so I dont have as many great tuning opportunities. Just wondering what you suggest. There is a local shop that has an awd dyno now, but they havent worked on an EVO X yet. I think they'd do a fine job, but not sure if I should do something like that or buy a product online from say AMS? Thanks for any suggestions!
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If you trust them go for it. Do they at least have Evo IX/MIVEC tuning experience?
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Originally Posted by Kracka
If you trust them go for it. Do they at least have Evo IX/MIVEC tuning experience?
Ya actually one of the tuners has a IX MR so he's dealt with the engine before. I guess a dyno tune would be better than any ecu reflash from a company right?
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Not always. You may be dealing with a shop that has no experience with tuning a dual mivec system (such as the difference between 8/9 & X's) and you are essentially the guinea pig. The remote tuning options from various well known tuners are a better option as long as you have an AFR gauge that allows logging and a tactrix cable. They can send you a safe tune and have you run it and log everything, then ship them the logs and they will update the tune... rinse and repeat till done.
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Thanks alot for the imput guys! Ill contact AMS I really liked them when I had my Evo IX.
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we can help you out we offer a few different tunes
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/e...d=8&class_8=41

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Originally Posted by VividRacing.com
we can help you out we offer a few different tunes
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/e...d=8&class_8=41

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Thanks! Im definitely going to look into this stuff. Id need your help though with the entire process im kinda a newbe with the ecu stuff?
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Originally Posted by dpavlakos91
Thanks! Im definitely going to look into this stuff. Id need your help though with the entire process im kinda a newbe with the ecu stuff?
ok just send me a pm for any questions you have and Phil will help you with anything you need help with, he's the evo expert and sales guy
we are also offering $50 off orders over $500
http://www.vividracing.com/blog/rand...product-video/

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