hey folks,

I'm trying to line up Brian Cain to come to Charlotte for dyno tuning, probably sometime later in the summer. His fee is $350 + expenses, so of course the more people we line up, the cheaper it will become. Brian is a very sharp guy who has worked on David Garfinkle's car and numerous high hp single turbos. He's considered a Haltech "specialist" but also knows the PowerFC very well, and likes to tune conservatively for reliability, vs. ultimate peak numbers. We will be using the Mustang dyno at P1 Auto http://www.p1auto.com/ Ernst with RX-7 World may also show up if any of you guys have taken your car to him (like me)

let me know....

 

I would be interested I just need to know what the total cost would be so I can start saving money. Plus theres couple more things I need to get for the car.

 

I might be in, I will probably be getting an initial very conservative tune at P1 when I get my car back and put some miles on it. I will need a full tune though once I break the motor in all the way and to tune for slightly higher boost levels. Only limiting factor for me is the date of the tuning session, as soon as I know that I will know if I can attend or not.

 

Guys, make sure your system is free of boost creep. If you're overboosting, tuning will stop.

Also, if you intend to have him tune beyond 13psi, make sure you are running race gas. If you're only running pump gas, Brian will not tune above that. Just wanting to make sure you know what you're dealing with so there isn't any diappointment. We had this issue here in SC last time he came out.

Reese

 

Thanks for the heads up. If I do make it to the tuning session I will probably only be getting my car tuned for 10-12 psi at most.

-Rob

 

I guess we need to settle on a date, so I'm going to throw out July 22nd (Saturday), I'm not sure how many cars Brian can do in one day, but I will ask him

I won't know the full price with expenses until everyone that wans to join in is signed up

 

I can do realistically about 3 cars per day as I tend to spend atleast two hours per car unless it's already very well setup.

Regarding boost limits, I'll explain it in further detail to you guys while I am there, but I have an issue with pump gas and it has to do with is great amount of unreliability under high boost levels. I don't require race gas; I just require that the customer understand the risks once I get to a certain boost level.

B

 

Also, the dyno is not a necessity but rather a luxury. I prefer street tuning under various loads. If we get a dyno, terrific. If not, that is still well within what I can do.

B

 

Hmm...I guess you've changed your personal limits. I know at least one of the guys down here was prepared to have you tune higher. :shrug:

 

That date works for me, any weekend in July except the first one would be good.

-Rob

 

If anyone has any questions, feel free to toss me a PM and I'll do my best to answer them.

Thanks,

B

 

ok, July 22nd....I have WolfpackFD3S...anyone else?

since Brian like to tune on the road, I'm going to go that route...dyno fees would be extra for those interested

Brian, for on-road dyno tuning, all you need is a wideband?

 

if i pick up my new fd this week,count me in.

 

I've got somee people interested in a date in July out in Alabama as well. Plus, on top of that, I've got a friend's wedding to attend in July but I am not exactly sure what the date is. I'll have to get back to you guys to get something more solid.

B

 

Any news about available dates Brian?

I think I might be able to get a hold of one more person. I personaly would like to be tuned on the dyno at P1, not that I wouldn't trust the road tune, I just feel more comfortable with a dyno tune.

 

i'm in for a july date or there abouts. I would do a dyno tune as well.

Dave

 

Has anyone heard anything on what date the tune would happen? I see that BDC is scheduled to be in AL, so what would the NC dates look like?

 

Talked to my friend about his wedding -- I will need July 12 - 17. Otherwise, the dates are open.

B

 

How many people need to be on the list before you will come down? I see that a lot of people wanted the tune, but no one has updated or made a list of how many people are actually going to be in on the tune. Maybe I'm missing something, but could anyone be ready to tune in June? or would this be way to soon?

 

Only three or 4 is fine. I don't require the entire city's population to be there to do work. June is fine by me if you guys want to do it then. Otherwise, we can do it in July but it can't be during the days of the 12 to the 17th.

B

 

or the dates of our AL tune!! JJ To bad we are not closer we could have a big turn out "Cain Week"..

 

Yep that would be pretty cool, Mike

B

 

The later in June the better, don't know when the AL guys are doing theirs so that would be good to know. I guess that the weekend of July 22nd that Improved FD threw out there is still available, and that would be good for me. What does everyone else think? Maybe we should get a list going?

-Rob

 

i prefer in july
thanks

 

Ok, should have done this on my last post. Brian please chime in if July 22nd weekend is the best for you as it seems that is good for most people who have expressed interest. Everyone please add their name to the list so Improved FD can keep track of everyone.


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