About how much does it run for a pro tune? I just got quoted 800, 500 for the tune 150 for the precheckup and 150 for a solenoid + install.

 

going rate by our local evo guru, Sean at FFtec, is $500 for a basic dyno tune(2hrs @ $250/hr), and i believe their pre-dyno inspection/boost leak test runs $55 additional(i could be wrong, but i think i remembered correctly)

your quote sounds about right including a EBCS+install

 

Yeah tune at fftec

 

I have only been to the same tuner twice, but have never been quoted that much. 500 for the tune itself, and 150 for a "pre-inspection" just seems like alot.

 

$500. My tuner installed my Grimmspeed 3-port, leak-down test, and tune.

 

Why not just do the boost leak test yourself and save $150?

 

I'm going to say $100 an hour at most shops.

 

Well I guess its because FFTec is the only reputable tuner in NorCal so they can set the price. It is pretty pricey

 

How do I do a boost leak test? I tried doing a search but didn't come up with any good guides for an Evo X

 

i do remember a time when i paid $3xx out the door.... those times are long gone tho.

 

800 is way too much for a tune

 

ya unfortunately their is no more tuners in the bay area that is reputable Sean@fftec is one of the last and i took my ex girlfriends evo x to him and he did an excellent job.... so as of now until we have more tuners show up $800 is what were are left to pay for.

 

have u consider driving down to south cali ?

 

ecuteck tune needs $250 license fee+ the tuner price. Open source are cheaper. I like ecuteck better then open source.
I would say around $600 on stockish car with stock ECU.

 

500 sounds right... but all other stuff besides the tune should be extra