REMOTE vs. DYNO TUNING

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 03-14-2022, 05:03 PM

Hey team, I am late to the remote tuning tech, and will soon need to make a decision on what to do with my car.
I am about to install a RotoFab, Soler 95mm TB, ARH full system + HF cats + AWE catback + Flexlink E85 kit + Colder NGK plugs, wires etc...

I have heard amazing things from JRE and others for remote tuning.
and wanted everyone's 2 cents on if remote tuning makes sense for the mods i have or should i wait to find a local dyno tuner...

Let the debate begin?

Joshinator99 · 03-14-2022, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

Hey team, I am late to the remote tuning tech, and will soon need to make a decision on what to do with my car.
I am about to install a RotoFab, Soler 95mm TB, ARH full system + HF cats + AWE catback + Flexlink E85 kit + Colder NGK plugs, wires etc...

I have heard amazing things from JRE and others for remote tuning.
and wanted everyone's 2 cents on if remote tuning makes sense for the mods i have or should i wait to find a local dyno tuner...

Let the debate begin?

Bolt on tuning is pretty straightforward no matter how you slice it. Nothing wrong with a street tune in your case.

cjperformance · 03-14-2022, 09:55 PM

Or... you could pick up a new skill?

Trochoidal · 03-15-2022, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cjperformance

Or... you could pick up a new skill?

I agree with CJ!

JSH · 03-15-2022, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

find a local dyno tuner...

You'll end up with a faster car if you tune it based on logs made from pulls on the road versus on a dyno.

Puddin · 03-15-2022, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JSH

You'll end up with a faster car if you tune it based on logs made from pulls on the road versus on a dyno.

I don't know about faster but possibly better all around drivability sure.

17camaroSS · 03-16-2022, 05:21 PM

I personally like to do a dyno tune first then go to remote tuning to clean it up where it needs it, if it needs it.

MakCamaro · 03-17-2022, 03:13 AM

Initially I was planning to do a remote tuning, but then I found out that I absolutely need to use a wideband AFR gauge and this includes fitting the gauge itself inside the car and adding a bung to my exhaust pre-cat for the wideband O2 sensor. I am not going to need the gauge for my daily driving and I don't like the looks of having a gauge in my car. Therefore I decided to avoid all this unecessary hassle (and additional costs) and I will go with a local tuner.

s346k · 03-20-2022, 08:36 AM

i think: the more complex it is, the more important it is to be on a dyno. i think you will be fine with a remote tune. also consider, just because something is dyno tuned does not automatically mean it's going to run good.

my car was dyno tuned and then verified on the street afterward.

JANNETTYRACING · 03-30-2022, 07:49 PM

The saying goes a Hammer does not make a carpenter.

Whether you dyno tune or street tune, it is the experience and attention to detail by the tuner that makes the difference.

I can get exacting results in either situation.

I used the exact same process whether the car is on the street or on the dyno.

In a production atmosphere I can do a lot more in a shorter amount of time on the dyno due to not dealing with traveling to a spot and traffic, finding a place to pull over to make changes.

Street tuning takes longer but the end results can be better in many cases just due to real situation tuning.

Ted.

JANNETTYRACING · 03-30-2022, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MakCamaro

Initially I was planning to do a remote tuning, but then I found out that I absolutely need to use a wideband AFR gauge and this includes fitting the gauge itself inside the car and adding a bung to my exhaust pre-cat for the wideband O2 sensor. I am not going to need the gauge for my daily driving and I don't like the looks of having a gauge in my car. Therefore I decided to avoid all this unecessary hassle (and additional costs) and I will go with a local tuner.

Any tuner worth his salt will be welding a bung in your exhaust before the cat.

Ted.

JANNETTYRACING · 03-30-2022, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 17camaroSS

I personally like to do a dyno tune first then go to remote tuning to clean it up where it needs it, if it needs it.

Proper tuning is done from Idle up, Not Full throttle down.

Ted.

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 03-31-2022, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Any tuner worth his salt will be welding a bung in your exhaust before the cat.

Ted.

Hey Ted... Looking forward to receiving the remote tuning kit and voltage booster you sent me last week... I just got the bung welded yesterday, and had the exhaust quieted down a bit while there... car sounds much better but still runs like crap. Cant wait to get it tuned

JANNETTYRACING · 03-31-2022, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

Hey Ted... Looking forward to receiving the remote tuning kit and voltage booster you sent me last week... I just got the bung welded yesterday, and had the exhaust quieted down a bit while there... car sounds much better but still runs like crap. Cant wait to get it tuned

Thank you for your business.

Looking forward to getting you fixed up.

Ted.

03-14-2022, 05:03 PM	#1
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,041	REMOTE vs. DYNO TUNING Hey team, I am late to the remote tuning tech, and will soon need to make a decision on what to do with my car. I am about to install a RotoFab, Soler 95mm TB, ARH full system + HF cats + AWE catback + Flexlink E85 kit + Colder NGK plugs, wires etc... I have heard amazing things from JRE and others for remote tuning. and wanted everyone's 2 cents on if remote tuning makes sense for the mods i have or should i wait to find a local dyno tuner... Let the debate begin? __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: Katech CNC Ported Blower + Ported Heads + 103mm TB + Oil Pump + C5R Chain + Valve Covers + Coil Relocation TSP VVT and DoD Delete Covers + LME Chain Guide + DSX Billet Lid + ATI Damper + 9.17" Lower + 2.4" Upper + MM Wild CC Coated ARH + AWE Touring + Magnaflow Center X + E85 + MSD Coils + Banks iDash + JMS Booster + Synergy Fender Tank ALL the RED Rear End BMR Goodies + JRE Terminator Cam Package + Remote Tuning and Moral Support from TED @ JRE BMR Motor Mounts + DMS Front HX + FIC 30's + APEX SM.10's + 305/345 R888R's = 770rwhp 785rwtq @E50 13.5psi

03-14-2022, 09:55 PM	#3
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03-16-2022, 05:21 PM	#7
17camaroSS Drives: Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 225	I personally like to do a dyno tune first then go to remote tuning to clean it up where it needs it, if it needs it. __________________ 2017 1SS:Hi-Ram, FBO, OTR ram air, Circle D converter. Previous PB: 11.07 @124 1/4 7.1 @100 1/8 1.6 60’ w/2” longtubes, 95mm hi-ram, OTR ramair, flex fuel

03-17-2022, 03:13 AM	#8
MakCamaro Makis Drives: 2020 Red Hot ZL1 A10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: London - UK Posts: 806	Initially I was planning to do a remote tuning, but then I found out that I absolutely need to use a wideband AFR gauge and this includes fitting the gauge itself inside the car and adding a bung to my exhaust pre-cat for the wideband O2 sensor. I am not going to need the gauge for my daily driving and I don't like the looks of having a gauge in my car. Therefore I decided to avoid all this unecessary hassle (and additional costs) and I will go with a local tuner. __________________ Red Hot 2020 Camaro ZL1 A10 <-- Enjoying the hell out of it Mosaic black 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 (sold)

03-20-2022, 08:36 AM	#9
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	i think: the more complex it is, the more important it is to be on a dyno. i think you will be fine with a remote tune. also consider, just because something is dyno tuned does not automatically mean it's going to run good. my car was dyno tuned and then verified on the street afterward. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

03-30-2022, 07:49 PM	#10
JANNETTYRACING Drives: BLUE CAMARO ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ON THE DYNO WATERBURY CT. Posts: 15,223	The saying goes a Hammer does not make a carpenter. Whether you dyno tune or street tune, it is the experience and attention to detail by the tuner that makes the difference. I can get exacting results in either situation. I used the exact same process whether the car is on the street or on the dyno. In a production atmosphere I can do a lot more in a shorter amount of time on the dyno due to not dealing with traveling to a spot and traffic, finding a place to pull over to make changes. Street tuning takes longer but the end results can be better in many cases just due to real situation tuning. Ted. __________________ www.jannettyracing.com Celebrating 37 years Performance parts, Installation, Fabrication, Dyno tuning, Remote custom tuning, and alignments. 203-753-7223 Waterbury CT. 06705 email tedj@jannettyracing.com

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