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Originally Posted by DexnBlair

Called National Speed. They sounded really knowledgeable and I feel pretty comfortable with them doing the tune. Said they have done may similar to the MOD's I am looking to make. Told me the price for a dyno tune is about $1000 which includes licensing credits via Hp tuners, full HD video from the tune on the dyno, and graphs associated. It will also include a pre-dyno inspection to make sure the vehicle is safe to dyno!

This sound reasonable?

These ecotec engines are extremely unconventional to tune. You really need to have experience with them and know exactly how they work. There are all kinds of bazaar tables in the ECU to adjust. Wook could explain it, but it would just go over everyone's head.

Does HPTuners have the ability to read the e85 kit?

$1000 is $400 more than everyone else is charging even with the dyno session. Trying to justify it with a video you can simply film yourself with your own phone is just silly.
That extra $400 can go towards a bigger turbo or other mods you want to do.

If they are your only option with a dyno I guess your hands are tied. Just study everything you can about this engine. Know what hp and tq numbers to expect. Tell them, if they blow up your engine, they are going to supply and install aftermarket rods and pistons from ZZP.

Make sure to have these supporting mods installed before you go.

E85 Kit
Intake Tube
K&N Style Air Filter
Recirculation Valve
Downpipe
Larger Throttle Body
Charge Pipes

WAIT TILL BLACK FRIDAY TO BUY THIS STUFF!!!

Also, I would check on black Friday tuning specials from Trifecta. You might be able to parlay the savings with their turbo upgrade and save money on the combo.