B5 Models Please discuss all 1996 - 2001 B5 A4 topics here...

custom tune cost?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-14-2008, 08:45 PM
Ericp501's Avatar
1st Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location:
Posts: 212
Default custom tune cost?

My audi has all the stuff listed below, and once I get the new ECU water/meth is going on next.. I decided the best way for me to go is have a local shop custom tune. I loved the car with the chip before the ECU took a dump on me, but I'm thinking I'll get way more out of a custom tune with the water/meth. I'm trying to get an Idea on the cost, they said its about $120 an hour.. does that sound good? and how long does a tune take? (they have the dyno and all that jazz, autospeed) Thanks for any info you can give
 
  #2  
Old 05-14-2008, 09:33 PM
mr.cAp's Avatar
1st Gear
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location:
Posts: 468
Default RE: custom tune cost?

why would you pay for a custom tune for a k04, the pc-16 file pretty much maxes out the k04, save your money and go BT, w/m on the other hand is always a good idea just don't expect to see hudge gains.justmy two cents,
 
  #3  
Old 05-14-2008, 09:37 PM
Jeff's Avatar
Zombie Defense Force
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dallas
Posts: 7,782
Default RE: custom tune cost?

ORIGINAL: mr.cAp

why would you pay for a custom tune for a k04, the pc-16 file pretty much maxes out the k04, save your money and go BT, w/m on the other hand is always a good idea just don't expect to see hudge gains.justmy two cents,
just get a tune for 100 octane. run 93 octane in your car with the meth and you will be around 100 oct in the motor. this will help out. you can advance timing alot more, have lower iat's and run more boost.
 
  #4  
Old 05-14-2008, 09:43 PM
mr.cAp's Avatar
1st Gear
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location:
Posts: 468
Default RE: custom tune cost?

ORIGINAL: Jeff

ORIGINAL: mr.cAp

why would you pay for a custom tune for a k04, the pc-16 file pretty much maxes out the k04, save your money and go BT, w/m on the other hand is always a good idea just don't expect to see hudge gains.justmy two cents,
just get a tune for 100 octane. run 93 octane in your car with the meth and you will be around 100 oct in the motor. this will help out. you can advance timing alot more, have lower iat's and run more boost.
More boost? are you mad? lol..he was running 22psi according to his sig, how much more could he tax the turbo (safely)until it craps out
 
  #5  
Old 05-14-2008, 11:21 PM
A4speed's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Orem, UT
Posts: 2,646
Default RE: custom tune cost?

ORIGINAL: mr.cAp

ORIGINAL: Jeff

ORIGINAL: mr.cAp

why would you pay for a custom tune for a k04, the pc-16 file pretty much maxes out the k04, save your money and go BT, w/m on the other hand is always a good idea just don't expect to see hudge gains.justmy two cents,
just get a tune for 100 octane. run 93 octane in your car with the meth and you will be around 100 oct in the motor. this will help out. you can advance timing alot more, have lower iat's and run more boost.
More boost? are you mad? lol..he was running 22psi according to his sig, how much more could he tax the turbo (safely)until it craps out
dude, the turbo can make a lot more boost just fine, you just have to have the right tune to make sure your engine doesn't blow. and thats what the 100 octane program is for, to advance the timing, and of course the correct mixture of air/fuel.
 
  #6  
Old 05-14-2008, 11:44 PM
Jeff's Avatar
Zombie Defense Force
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dallas
Posts: 7,782
Default RE: custom tune cost?

ORIGINAL: mr.cAp

ORIGINAL: Jeff

ORIGINAL: mr.cAp

why would you pay for a custom tune for a k04, the pc-16 file pretty much maxes out the k04, save your money and go BT, w/m on the other hand is always a good idea just don't expect to see hudge gains.justmy two cents,
just get a tune for 100 octane. run 93 octane in your car with the meth and you will be around 100 oct in the motor. this will help out. you can advance timing alot more, have lower iat's and run more boost.
More boost? are you mad? lol..he was running 22psi according to his sig, how much more could he tax the turbo (safely)until it craps out
in short yes! remember me i ran 40psi on stock internals haha
 
  #7  
Old 05-15-2008, 12:51 AM
feerocknok's Avatar
2nd Gear
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Bend, OR
Posts: 705
Default RE: custom tune cost?

I remember! And I are jealous [&o]
 
  #8  
Old 05-15-2008, 10:34 PM
mr.cAp's Avatar
1st Gear
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location:
Posts: 468
Default RE: custom tune cost?

ORIGINAL: Jeff

ORIGINAL: mr.cAp

ORIGINAL: Jeff

ORIGINAL: mr.cAp

why would you pay for a custom tune for a k04, the pc-16 file pretty much maxes out the k04, save your money and go BT, w/m on the other hand is always a good idea just don't expect to see hudge gains.justmy two cents,
just get a tune for 100 octane. run 93 octane in your car with the meth and you will be around 100 oct in the motor. this will help out. you can advance timing alot more, have lower iat's and run more boost.
More boost? are you mad? lol..he was running 22psi according to his sig, how much more could he tax the turbo (safely)until it craps out
in short yes! remember me i ran 40psi on stock internals haha
sorry dude that was before my time in AF, but i have heard storys.
 
  #9  
Old 05-21-2008, 12:42 PM
Ericp501's Avatar
1st Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location:
Posts: 212
Default RE: custom tune cost?

So the only 100 oct programI found was APR's and its like $500.. thats for 1 program, and I'd have to send my ECU away so I'd be atleast 4 days without the car. If I can get a custom tune for $600 it would be totally worth it. How long can a custom tune really take? even if it took 4 hours thats pretty much the same price, but perfect to my car and without the wait. Any thoughts?
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GWerks
Archive - Engine/Performance Parts
0
05-04-2011 10:54 PM
arnold (mn)
Archive - Vehicles for Sale
0
05-29-2009 11:01 AM
Sicknasty
S Car Model Line
19
03-23-2008 03:26 PM
dan
Audi A4
3
07-29-2007 10:49 PM
eipracing
S Car Model Line
2
05-12-2005 04:11 PM



Quick Reply: custom tune cost?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:25 PM.