i want a tune
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
i want a tune
Tuning for higher boost
2004 Evo 8
upgrades-
4 inch FMIC
Mishimoto radiator
Evo 9 turbo (68mm)
injen turbo piping
Cold air intake (forgot which brand, its a good one though)
HKS blowoff valve
Megan Racing headers
turbo back HKS exhuast
Hi-Power HKS muffler
Guages galore
.26 spark plug gap
The guy 2 owners before me had it DYNO'd and he was only doing 262HP and 252 lb/ft even though I've seen many Evo's with similar builds or even less put in it that are pushing 300-350HP. If i were to get it tuned, would it help me have a higher power output?
Second, the car has a mechanical boost controller that's a bit busted, doesn't go below 20 PSI, we have it at 21-22 PSI right now but it boost cuts at full throttle around 5-6k. I'm convinced the car is boost cutting because it's a warning system for the car so you don't put too much pressure through it and blow the engine. If that is the case and the car is boost cutting as a prevention system, what would it hurt to tune it to handle 25 PSI? If that isn't the case, what the heck is wrong with my car? New to the turbo world and only had the car for a few months, so i can use all the advice and help i can get. Thanks in advance!
2004 Evo 8
upgrades-
4 inch FMIC
Mishimoto radiator
Evo 9 turbo (68mm)
injen turbo piping
Cold air intake (forgot which brand, its a good one though)
HKS blowoff valve
Megan Racing headers
turbo back HKS exhuast
Hi-Power HKS muffler
Guages galore
.26 spark plug gap
The guy 2 owners before me had it DYNO'd and he was only doing 262HP and 252 lb/ft even though I've seen many Evo's with similar builds or even less put in it that are pushing 300-350HP. If i were to get it tuned, would it help me have a higher power output?
Second, the car has a mechanical boost controller that's a bit busted, doesn't go below 20 PSI, we have it at 21-22 PSI right now but it boost cuts at full throttle around 5-6k. I'm convinced the car is boost cutting because it's a warning system for the car so you don't put too much pressure through it and blow the engine. If that is the case and the car is boost cutting as a prevention system, what would it hurt to tune it to handle 25 PSI? If that isn't the case, what the heck is wrong with my car? New to the turbo world and only had the car for a few months, so i can use all the advice and help i can get. Thanks in advance!
#2
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What are all of your gauges telling you?
Seriously bring it somewhere to get tuned. Check out this thread. He is located somewhere in NC
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...o-results.html
Or you can get a remote tune from TSComptuned.
Yes, you should get more out of it with a tune, and yes you may be cutting out.
In the mean time go easy on it.....
Seriously bring it somewhere to get tuned. Check out this thread. He is located somewhere in NC
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...o-results.html
Or you can get a remote tune from TSComptuned.
Yes, you should get more out of it with a tune, and yes you may be cutting out.
In the mean time go easy on it.....
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redaplatr (Mar 23, 2017)
#5
Newbie
Thread Starter
Did you reach 310 just with a tune? or did you have parts installed, too? I really want to tune it but need help convincing my dad (I'm 18 but its in his name for insurance savings, technically my car though) because he thinks the car is already "fast enough" and so he wont let me get it tuned.
As I said before I'm new so I have tons of questions, sorry.
#6
Newbie
Thread Starter
What are all of your gauges telling you?
Seriously bring it somewhere to get tuned. Check out this thread. He is located somewhere in NC
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...o-results.html
Or you can get a remote tune from TSComptuned.
Yes, you should get more out of it with a tune, and yes you may be cutting out.
In the mean time go easy on it.....
Seriously bring it somewhere to get tuned. Check out this thread. He is located somewhere in NC
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...o-results.html
Or you can get a remote tune from TSComptuned.
Yes, you should get more out of it with a tune, and yes you may be cutting out.
In the mean time go easy on it.....
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#9
Evolving Member
I say go with a gm or aem 3 port EBC. you will love it. I have an AEM on my car and I can not complain. Also, before wasting time and maybe still not getting good tune results, look for vacuum / boost leaks. Make a boost leak tester and get some soapy water out. Spray all connections and I know the throttle body shaft seals like to leak. New plugs before tune also. Stock fuel pump? Could you be running out of fuel? Hence not throwing much boost at it? There is basically a huge checklist before going to get a tune you need to address. You want to make sure everything is up to par considering it's about to cost some coin for dyno time.
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