tuning
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Just wondering since I don't know all that much and i'm considering getting a turbo. How much would a "good tune" cost.
Also, I'm having trouble convincing my parents that a turbo would be reliable and not shorten the life of my vehicle. Any words of wisdom on convincing them?
Also, I'm having trouble convincing my parents that a turbo would be reliable and not shorten the life of my vehicle. Any words of wisdom on convincing them?
formerly aryiman98civic
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RE: tuning
depends if you can find someone near you who knows how to tune. i would say around 100 bucks for a good street tune. it just depends on the people that you know. also the reason why engines are shorter on a turbo is A) because people run too much boost on the stock internals B) people dont have a good tune. so if you ran 5-8 psi on your stock motor, you would be fine. but anything over that i would recommend to build the internals (forged pistons and rods).
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thanks, i dont want to run much more than that, just looking to get up to like 180 hp or so. I just need help convincing my parents that it wont decrease the reliabilty and life span of my engine.
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From: Jim Thorpe, PA
RE: tuning
tuning a car properly (both on the dyno and on the street) will cost u 300.00 or more depending on where u go. It is the best money u will ever spend though. Ur car car will run stronger, longer, and will bring a smile to ur face every time u drive it!! If u r paying for it then tell ur parents just that "i'm paying for it, so why not!" Good luck!!
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^Nice! Yeah, a good tuner will charge around $150 an hour and it takes 2-3 hours to get it right so your looking at 300-450, but its worth it to squeeze out all those ponies and it still be safe and nice on your motor
