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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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EMS tuners in WA

Anyone know of some GOOD EMS tuners around WA?
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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Depending on the type:

You have John Reed for AEM, Autronic and I am sure probably also the stock ECU. There is also Lucas English who can tune alot of the systems from the old DSM days on up to stock ECUs and AEMs. I have been known to use the ECUflash once in awhile as well

Alot depends on location and what you have as I am sure there are lots of others qualified and knowledgeable enough when it comes to 4G63's. I wouldnt trust just anyone with a cable and a dyno for ECUflash as there are a few around here that seem to be less talented than others.

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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Thank you much for the good info.

I do plan on getting the EMS for sure... I just wanted to see what guys around the Tacoma/Seattle area are good at tuning and what you guys have experienced from them in the past.

I was actually thinking about going up to PINA Motorsports and doing it there as Andre has an AWD Dyno and seems to be pretty good about the 4G63's. Has anyone else ever used his services?
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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I think John Reed is the best choice. I've personally spoken to Andre about EMS tuning last summer and he basically said he wasn't very comfortable with it.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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how do you get ahold of John Reed? Sounds like the man I need to talk to.

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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Try contacting him at RRev Phone: (503) 289-4020
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Thank you. I really appreciate you guys pointing me in the right direction.

I'll be calling him in the next couple weeks when I get my EMS and GT35R kit.
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Fly me out there and I'll tune it for you
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Andre doesnt tune cars, he has people tune cars. Are you switching to an AEM or something for your 35R or are you intending to use the stock ECU?
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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Depending on the type:

You have John Reed for AEM, Autronic and I am sure probably also the stock ECU. There is also Lucas English who can tune alot of the systems from the old DSM days on up to stock ECUs and AEMs. I have been known to use the ECUflash once in awhile as well

Alot depends on location and what you have as I am sure there are lots of others qualified and knowledgeable enough when it comes to 4G63's. I wouldnt trust just anyone with a cable and a dyno for ECUflash as there are a few around here that seem to be less talented than others.

JB
Lucas is extremely good with AEM and knows our motors real well. In my opinion is a plus when tuneing
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Andre doesnt tune cars, he has people tune cars. Are you switching to an AEM or something for your 35R or are you intending to use the stock ECU?

I'm planning on buying a gt35r kit in the next few weeks and will be using the AEM EMS to tune it. I think that would be a much better choice than the stock ECU, right? Just seems easier than the other options, and also alot better as far as tuning capabilities and options included with the EMS. My main goal is to hit 450awhp with this. I think it will be a pretty easy goal to meet with the right tuner and parts. And if anyone has some advice for me I am more than open to hear it. I am new to Evo's/ DSM's, but had a couple of boosted Honda's in the past.
Thanks again guys for the good input and help.
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Lucas is extremely good with AEM and knows our motors real well. In my opinion is a plus when tuneing
From what I read on the forum and seen on his website it does seem to be that way fro sure. Where in WA is he located?

Also, has anyone heard about Horsepower Freaks or Torque Freaks, whatever it's called in Portland, OR? I have heard they are good at tuning, but I'd like some input from folks who have actually been there and used their services.
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Lucas is outta the Camas/Washougal area. Great mechanic and tuner.
TorqueFreaks went outta business and Horsepowerfreaks doesnt work on cars.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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Some of John Reed's most recent accomplishments:

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=277794

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=277899

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=261678

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=239088
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ifarted2
Lucas is extremely good with AEM and knows our motors real well. In my opinion is a plus when tuneing
Was your car tuned by John or Lucas?
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