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Old 03-08-08, 10:38 AM
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Steve Kan in Denver on May 17th / 18th

For the last 4 years now, we have brought a tuner to Colorado to tune. I myself do not need a tune on my car, howeverpd I have been asked by a few members here in Colorado to try and set up a Steve Kan tuning session this time. This will be the first time Steve will hold a tuning session here but he is no stranger to tuning at elevation as Albuquerque is similar to Denver.

Here is Steve's prices for tuning....(prices already include plane ticket....dyno charges additional

$350 - Stock turbo up to 12psi of boost (pump gas only) 1 map
$400 - aftermarket turbo up to 16psi of boost (pump gas only) 1 map
$450 - aftermarket turbo from 16psi - 25psi of boost (race gas and/or auxiliary injection only) 1 map
$600 - aftermarket turbo up to 25psi of boost (pump gas and race gas tune) 2 maps

Here is the estimated time frame allocated for each type of tuning.

stock turbo - 45 mins - 1.5 hrs
aftermarket turbo (pump gas) 1hr - 2.5 hrs
aftermarket turbo (race gas and/or auxiliary injection) 2 - 4hrs
aftermarket turbo (2 maps) 3-6 hrs


We are shooting to schedule a tuning date sometime in late spring. The quicker we can come up with 7 people who are interested the quicker I can set a date and get $50 deposits from people.

Name / Type of Engine Management / Time Frame you will be ready

Status of Confirmed for tuning

1. MichaelB145 / Power fc / Paid $50 deposit for $600 up to 25lbs 2 maps
2. James / Power Fc / Paid $50 deposit for $350 stock turbos
3. Glen from WY / RTEK7 / paid $50 via paypal/ not sure what kind of tune
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1. MichaelB145 / Power fc / May
2. Glen / RTEK7 2.1 / May is good, let me know when you know.
3. John Davis / Power FC / May (I should be ready)
4. Doug / Power FC / May (Maybe)
5. Rich / Power FC / (Maybe)
6. Miguel Greddy / RX-8 w/ single turbo (as long as Steve can tune it)
7. Chance TII / not sure what EMS
8. Matt TII / HKS F-con (maybe)
9. Akina303 maybe if he gets wiring harness
10. Cohbra (maybe but unlikely)
11. Wankle7 (not sure if May 16th - 19th will work for him)
12. John Red R1 w/ Power FC


Things to do before you get tuned!

- Put new spark plugs in. Most cars will use BUR9EQ's all the way around.
-If over 14 lbs of boost, then buy B10EGV or BR10EIX - You can also use 11's if very high boost.
-Replace your fuel filter as it should be replaced every year to be safe
-Oil change before tune wouldn't hurt
-Make sure you don't have any vacume leaks

Call me if you need someone to do the work for you.

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Old 03-11-08, 03:29 PM
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I'd love to.... but I still don't have my motor, it's still at precision... hopefully soon they'll finish it and I can put my car together.
Anyhow I might be down for some low boost tuning, unless he comes out in the summer then my motor will be broken in and I'll go for a high boost tune with a/i using a pfc.
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Hey guys,
its been a good 5-6 yrs since I was in Denver area (last time I raced there). It would be fun to go back again sometime this year.
Like Mike said, I will be available in May time frame. This should give you guys plenty of time to get your car ready.

If any of you have any questions, feel free to PM me. I'll try my best to answer your questions.

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Old 03-12-08, 02:56 PM
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To get more people in here, I will send out an email to the entire club. Thanks for responding Steve!
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Old 03-15-08, 11:30 PM
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Where are all these people who said they wanted Steve Kan out here so bad! LOL I'm guessing I'm going to have to get on the phone and start calling everyone. I'm going to have to wait till I have more time!


I'm almost positive Glen from WY will be in, same with Matt with FC, and Matt Emmi from Boulder with his FD. If we end up being short on people, I will probably also jump in for a tune as it couldn't hurt!
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Steve can tune my car, I'm ready to go on May, just name when and where.

John Davis / Power FC / May (I'm ready now)
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Originally Posted by venge_x
Steve can tune my car, I'm ready to go on May, just name when and where.

John Davis / Power FC / May (I'm ready now)
Well, I may have to upgrade some fuel parts before I get it tune, so I will put myself on the maybe list
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I'm in for sure Mike. Put me on the list.
Glen / RTEK7 2.1 / May is good, let me know when you know.
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Old 03-20-08, 01:15 AM
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I updated the list......I know Matt with FC said he would be down when his motor is done and same with Cody so there is a possible of 2 more.

If we are going to bring him out we need to get people to let us know soon so we can schedule something quickly!
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if i get my harness situation out of the way ill be down too. with a power fc.
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I'm in if I can get my car done in time but i seriously doubt it.

I wanted Steve to do my last tune but I guess we couldn't get him out here last year. I ended up with a blown motor about 3 weeks after having it done last year.

Anyone know how long it takes to get a new motor from Pineapple?
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Old 03-26-08, 12:52 PM
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Ok guys.....let me know your status so we can schedule this. I just added Doug with the Red FD w/ power FC.


I got my motor is 2 weeks from Atkins Rotary. Call them up at 1-215-848-7776
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What are your thoughts on the projected dates? I might be down but I don't know my schedule yet.

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I'm thinking the end of May to be safe. We still need others to chime in and let us know they are in. I have 2 people that are building there engine now that need to get done before I schedule something.
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I should know my may schd soon. I will post it up and see what you are thinking. Thanks!

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I have been talking to most of you about Steve comming out here. For those that do not know, our schedule is....

Fri May 16th Steve Flys in
Sat May 17th Dyno tuning at Import Sports (10am - 5pm)
Sun Day May 18th Street tuning
Sun Evening Rotary meet from 5pm - 7:00pm, then Hamburger stand from 7 - 9pm
Mon Steve leaves


For those who have not got me a $50 deposit for tuning to secure your spot, please call me to meet up with me or paypal me at MichaelB145@aol.com.

Mike B 303/929-1998
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Old 04-14-08, 02:35 PM
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I just updated the list of deposits I have in hand. Please call me if you are for sure in to discuss where to meet up or how to paypal me.
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Just sent you my deposit Mike. Going to need a dyno tune for aftermarket turbo on pump gas, 1 map. $400.00 Looking forward to it.
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I'm still looking for 2 others to give their deposits to secure a spot. Send $50 to MichaelB145@aol.com via paypal with your full name, phone number, what type of ECU you have, and what car.

I will contact you for more details on the tune!
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I just got my new site running. If anyone have tuning questions, scheduling, and FAQ on what to do prior to the tuning session. Please register yourself and ask me on my forum. I'm trying to make this easier for every group to schedule tuning session and also provide a place for EFI specific tuning questions.


http://www.kantuning.com/forum

Also, I booked my flight a few weeks ago. Here is my schedule

Thu, May 15, 2008
Departs 8:15pm, Arrives 9:15pm
American Airlines 1069
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX to Denver, CO


Mon, May 19, 2008
Departs 6:55am, Arrives 9:50am
American Airlines 1515
Denver, CO to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

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Old 04-29-08, 01:20 AM
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Ah man! That sucks! That means I'm getting up damn early to get you to the airport on Monday morning! LOL J/K

I will pick you up from the airport on Thursday night.
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Well damn, no tune for me. But welcome back to CO Steve.
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Nice pic! It has been a while since he was out here!
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[QUOTE=MichaelB145;7954488]For the last 4 years now, we have brought a tuner to Colorado to tune. I myself do not need a tune on my car, howeverpd I have been asked by a few members here in Colorado to try and set up a Steve Kan tuning session this time. This will be the first time Steve will hold a tuning session here but he is no stranger to tuning at elevation as Albuquerque is similar to Denver.

Here is Steve's prices for tuning....(prices already include plane ticket....dyno charges additional

$350 - Stock turbo up to 12psi of boost (pump gas only) 1 map
$400 - aftermarket turbo up to 16psi of boost (pump gas only) 1 map
$450 - aftermarket turbo from 16psi - 25psi of boost (race gas and/or auxiliary injection only) 1 map
$600 - aftermarket turbo up to 25psi of boost (pump gas and race gas tune) 2 maps

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Are the above boost levels (psi), quoted for sea level - absolute psi,, or relative psi for us in denver? \


Note:In Denver we are about 2.8psi absolute lower than sea level
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Steve will be here in a few more days! If anyone wants to get a tune from one of the most well known Rotary tuners in the Country, call or text me ASAP!

Mike B 303/929-1998
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