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You've got a car meant for high performance. You've upgraded stock parts to give you more horsepower. The only way to make sure your car is living up to its upgrades is to get a dyno tune. An average dyno tune runs about $ 400 and can take up to six hours or more to complete. If you do not want to get stuck with extra fees or longer hours on the dynamometer, here are the things the mechanic will want to make sure you've done before you drive in.
Fill 'er up!
The number one pet peeve among dyno tuning mechanics is that the car is brought in without enough gas. You car is going to be pushed over 100 mph and tested for six or more hours. Frankly put, without enough fuel, the dyno tune can not be completed. Technicians will have to halt the test to go out and return with gas for your car. Not only does this add time to the dyno tune, but many mechanics (tired of this recurrence problem) will add on a hefty fee to your total to pay for the gas and inconvenience. One mechanic said he charges $ 5.25 a gallon for any gas he has to go out and get. If your car is running on 3/8 of a tank of gas, the tune will not work correctly. Do you want to waste $ 400? Filling up the tank is a simple task on your part, so make sure you do it before you bring your car in.
Oil Check and Regular Maintenance
You already know your car performances its best with new and clean oil. Make sure you've had an oil change done within the recommended mileage time frame before you get a dyno tune performed. And if you're seriously concerned about the performance of your engine, spend the extra bucks for synthetic oil. You'll also want to have a clean oil filter. While you're at it, all of the components in your car that require regular maintenance and cleaning should be done prior to a dyno tune. Air filters, transmission fluid, coolant system, spark plugs- all of it should be at its top condition to ensure your dyno tune results are accurate. You do not want any leaks, weak parts, or any clogs going into the tune. Much like the gas, a mechanic performing this procedure will have to replace a clogged oil filter (or whatever part is not working properly) in order to perform the dyno tune. Chances are, they do not keep the parts in stock, and will need to order, retrieve and install them to continue the tuning. Expect your final bill to go up.
Tires
Are your tires up to speed … literally? Your car will be pushed to a minimum of 100 mph. Can the tires on your car right now handle that? Check out tire blows during dyno tunes on YouTube. They happen, and the result is the end of the dyno tune until the shredded tire is replaced.
The Right Parts for Your Vehicle
Chances are, you've modified your stock parts with various aftermarket items to enhance your car's overall performance. Let's hope you've gotten the right parts for the job. During the drive for more horsepower, the tension is for car enthusiasts to blindly fit their cars with cam gears, turbo chargers, superchargers, nitrous kits, etc. that are either improperly installed (wiring specifically), or not compatible with their vehicle. All that extra junk under the trunk will not mean a thing to your car's performance if it's not the right stuff. Do your research and work with your mechanic before adding the bells and whistles so you can invest in true improvements to your car's performance.
Having dyno tuning done ensures your car is reaching its performance potential. Just remember to study before the test and have your homework done prior to pulling into the garage. For more information, consult a tuning specialist. If you are in Georgia, Atlanta dyno tuning in Buckhead can answer your questions.
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Source by Stefano Grossi
