Anyone have experience or know someone that's used a e-tune from Clark turner tuning? I was considering a stage 2 protune from them. Any pros/cons? I know it's not a dyno tune but they seem to be pretty popular on nasioc.
CT seems to have a good rep. And $150 vs 4-500. Just wondering if it's really worth the extra money. I know you do get what you pay for in most scenarios.
every car runs different. every tuner knows that. I would rather have the time and effort put into a tune from a local person versus a e-tune simply based off your mods. If that's the case, then why not just use a "free" OTS tune from cobb?
Plus getting tuned on a dyno is worlds better imho. Unless you have your own private runway you're going to have to make some highish speed runs on a public road to data log and send to an e-tunner to have him refine your tune.
I tried a CT tune once when I upgraded to a 20g and Topspeed was booked for weeks. The cost seemed pretty cheap and the reviews on Nasioc looked promising so I gave it a shot. After multiple times emailing back and fourth logs and maps, CT seemed to never get it right.
I ran two CT maps. Never had any issues but the tunes were conservative. But a protune always was more efficient. I have been tuned by several tuners: Scott Siegel Doug Wilks Clark Turner Robbie Latta Al Friedman Scott's maps were always on par and safe. If I changed something he fixed it for me. Doug's maps were always on par. My ultimate and final setup was Doug tuned....rock solid reliability. Hands down the best....I will recommend him over anyone. Clark's maps were etunes cause he was the first I ever dealt with. No issues. Got me by until I got tuned by Scott. Robbie's maps were rock solid reliable. He got me my break in map on the 2.5L. Tried to get Scott to do it but all the drama was unfolding at that time....Robbie is a personal friend and I would recommend him to anyone closer to Fayetteville NC. Al Friedman was my kill map (drag) tunes.....the man loves boost and the man loves timing. These were ragged edge tunes that were fast as ballz but in no way streetable and smooth. Would not advise if he even does tuning anymore.
Thanks for the info guys. Just seemed like a decent alternative but don't wanna waste the money and end up getting a local protune anyways.
Scott Siegel still tunes and did a phenomenal job on my car! He took a lot of time and answered way more questions than I had any business asking, but it wasn't cheap. If you're trying to mod on a budget, look elsewhere.
There are way too many qualified local tuners to even consider an e-tune. Then you've got local help if anything goes wrong in the future. Plus some take burritos as payment.
Not really a budget. But just bang for buck factor. I've decided against it. Indeed. I have decided to wait it out. However now I'm looking into 35R kits...lol
My 2c -- Etunes are great if you're tuning something that has logged AFR's like a GTR, BMW, Audi, Porsche, etc... NOT a subaru! yes you may get the etune close, but it will never be perfect. Because you can never get the tune perfect is one of the few reasons I refuse to E-Tune subaru's. I will not have my reputation ruined because of it. That being said I only charge $189/hr for dyno tuning at my new shop. If you bring me a good running car it should not take more then 1-2 hours to complete. To me at that price its a no brainer, you should never go with an Etune. https://www.facebook.com/DBWmotorsports