newbie question: Does Steve Kan offer tuning sessions in SOCAL? TIA!

 

Yes, only if you set things up and get the 5 car minimum requirement, collect the deposits, secure a local dyno shop and work out pricing, set a date....pretty much, he'll come out if you properly organize it.

 

tentative schedule - I know everybody has a busy schedule, just trying to make it work for all of us.


Sat - Nov 12

10am - primerGrey

1pm - cymfc3s

3pm - TG888


Sun - Nov 13

10am - SHPNOUT

12pm - chrismore

2pm - clawhon

4pm - fingerlock

6pm - stormclad

 

The schedule looks good. Thanks for putting this together.

Guy

 

The new owner of the car was driving it home and the turbo caught fire and caused the engine to detonate so looks like he will not be making the tuning session. You can keep my deposit though.

 

wow, sorry to hear about that, I hope the new owner is ok. The car can always be fix/replace.

There is another person expressing interest in joining us, but we are booked tight. If it works out, I'll have them take your spot and I'll then send you a refund. I'll update you once they confirm back.

 

Schedule is good for me... thanks for the effort!

 

MAGIC_RED7 -- check your PM if you're following this thread

 

I just notice I didn't post the address to the dyno shop:

Tech 3
70 Pullman Way,
San Jose, CA 95111

 

Great, thank you. See you at 10AM on Sat.

 

Just one more week guys, please remember to bring an extra set of plugs, change out your oil, do a thorough inspection making sure nothing is leaking, if so, please try to address it before hand.

Also show up earlier than your time slot if possible (30-60mins), to let the car cool a bit. Sometimes we do finish sooner with certain cars, and we can get started right away with the next person. I'm going to PM everyone on the group my cell number, so you guys can call me in case something arise. Please reply back with your contact number as well.

Please don't call the shop, as they will not be able to help you because we'll be renting their facility.
Bring your own tools, just in case you need to wrench or make adjustment that require tools.
Map out the shop's location before heading out, so you have an idea of your travel route.

Tech 3
70 Pullman Way,
San Jose, CA 95111

Bring cash to pay the remaining balance to the tuner and shop.

Other than that, I'll see everyone next weekend.

 

Anyone have a recommendation for a shop in the San Jose/Santa Clara/Sunnyvale general area who can weld in the second O2 bung for me?

 

It's nice to have it done to get more accurate reading, and you can also hook up a wideband down the road, but if you can't, it's not a show stopper.

 

I won't have an extra o2 bung with stock twins, but I do have a test pipe on the car now and the existing o2 bung is easy to get to. I don't have time to do anything different.

 

I just changed the oil and checked all of the fluids last weekend. No leaks and the new engine (and new everything else) finally has 1,000 miles on it.

 

Anecdotally, I'm not having a extra bung welded onto my dp. Car is mostly oem running factory boost levels, it'll be fine.

 

Phong, you are the man. Thank you again for setting this up. Sorry I missed you before I left. Awesome job organizing this!!

 

@cymfc3s, your silver FD is super clean!

Adding to the positive feedback shared by cymfc3s, thank you Phong for making the arrangements with Steve Kan and Tech 3. I had a great time talking about cars with Phong, Steve and the crew at Tech 3 (especially with the owner of the R32 GTR).

I've waited since June to have Steve tune my FD and the wait was well worth it! My car has never ran smoother. I was smiling like a kid during Christmas on the entire drive home!

Thanks!

 

Just wanted to add my thanks Phong and Steve for making the day work so well. I especially appreciate the experience and advice on mid-pipes - was just reviewing the options you both suggested.

I've already had the car out for some road WOT reference logs - it has never run better, and I'm looking forward to the extra performance at the track!

 

So what did you guy's get for rwhp #'s from the Kan tune?

 

I also wanted to thank Phong for setting this up at Tech3. As always, Steve did a great work on my car and I look forward to getting it back on the track.

Guy

 

On my 94 FD (my friend Nick G. brought it to the end for me) with stock twins, Steve got it up to 340hp and 295tq, which is right where I wanted to be at with the stock twins. I just need to upgrade my cooling as the twins and the iron exhaust manifold quickly overheats the engines. Eventually, I will go up to a single turbo, but I am happy with the power for now.

The car drives and idles so much better than before, thus I am happy.

Thanks Phong for making this happen!

Chris

 

Hi
Congrats. is it rear wheel horse power number and what boost level?
Thanks

 

Good to hear another Steve Kan's successful tunes. I was planning to stop by Tech3 in the weekend but something came up.

 

Thanks everyone that was part of this tuning session, special thanks to Steve, Tech 3 and crew. Sorry I didn't get to meet everyone, but I'm glad to hear about all the positive results. Enjoy the tune, on and off the street, and those track cars.


Stormclad - I'm going to issue you a refund because of the special circumstances. I'm hoping you get it to the new owner to help with the repairs.