are the 5.0s easy to tune? and is it expensive?86mm is awfully big. 10-12 and you probably will be ok. Really depends on the tune.
Kurt
alright thanks manThey are reasonable to tune now depending on what tuning system you use. You can only go so big on the injectors with a stock computer before you have to switch to a complete stand alone system, but it won't be an issue with 12 psi. I think SCT offers a dynotune setup for around $600, mail order for under $300.
When I say it will probably be ok, don't expect miracles. Blown head gaskets and such do happen.
Kurt
who tuned your car?Yeah that turbo is huge! It's going to be slow to spool but once it's starts spinning hang on... will be like Supra sling shots I see on Youtube all the time!!
As far as your motor it will be just fine IF it's tuned properly. I can't stress this enough, TUNE TUNE TUNE!!! I am running 15 psi through a stock long block and haven't lifted a head gasket yet. It's because my tuner is one of the best in the country and is probably THE BEST at tuning 94/95's in my part of the country.
Self tuning is something I'd like to get into myself but I don't fully understand it yet. Until I do I'll leave the tuning to a professional. If this is your first go round with boost, I recommend you take it in somewhere and have it dyno tuned. Once/if you decide to tune yourself you can get the tune pulled off the SCT chip and made available for you to tweak with a Quarter Horse or other similar tuning system.
i live in texas so would i have to drive all the way to florida or is there other ways to get it tuned?His name is Tony Gonyon of Tuners Inc, Orange Park FL.
You have your standards, we have our's. We are not approaching our 25th anniversary while many other companies have gone out of business by accident. A car that age can have all kinds of hidden issues that once you get into them people expect you to deal with for next to nothing or simply can't deal with because they did not plan for it in their budget, then the car ends up tying up your shop for a lot longer than planned dealing with the little issues that need to be handled to get the job right in the first place.Are you serious? They refused him for 104,000 miles? That motor is just broken in!! If it's not smoking or knocking put some boost on it. My car loves the 15 psi I'm pushing through it and it's just fine because it's tuned right. A tuner that is afraid to tune an 8 psi kit on a 104,000 car doesn't need to be in business. That is NOT high mileage!!!!
And if you sign a waiver, you waive all rights to compensation if something breaks. That's the entire point. And a Vortech kit on our cars really is just "slapped on". A turbo is a bit more involved I'll give you that!
You have your standards, we have our's. We are not approaching our 25th anniversary while many other companies have gone out of business by accident. A car that age can have all kinds of hidden issues that once you get into them people expect you to deal with for next to nothing or simply can't deal with because they did not plan for it in their budget, then the car ends up tying up your shop for a lot longer than planned dealing with the little issues that need to be handled to get the job right in the first place.
We've seen that too many times, and it is simply not a pleasant experience for us or the customer, so sometimes we choose to avoid certain jobs because of it and concentrate on those things that keep us around and in business.
Yup, I was very surprised Steeda told him no. I won't mention the other Companies but you would know them. The waiver does dismiss the tuner. Guess the shops are tired of the consequences of home installed parts.
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