(rockon)(cryhard) we have come along way guys... i'm finallly gettin dynotuned this month, hope it goes good!!!(drinks)(2thumbs).. CP-E RULES!!(rockon)
(rockon)
Excellent!! I wish you the best of luck, but if you need any tips/advice/troubleshooting don't hesitate to give us a call (301-576-6142). Most importantly, if something seems funny before the dyno run DON'T GO! Often times I'll see people going to the dyno despite a CEL or weird quirk, which is not smart. If the Standback isn't installed properly, or not working as expected call us immediately and we'll talk about it.
Advice if this is a daily driven car:
Tune AFR to 11.5:1-12:1 as early as you can manage in the powerband (you will be limited by closed-loop control). That'll give you some power over the stock tune as well as keep temperatures under control.
Do not exceed 18psi boost pressure. A lot of people like to run 19, or even 20psi, and it'll feel great in the low end when the boost hits, but the boost tapers off up top, and you're really stressing the turbo. We've experimented with different boost pressures, and the gains you get from exceeding 18psi are negligible in our opinions. So stick to 18psi or under.
You can add a little timing as necessary. Most SPEED3's can tolerate 2-3 degrees over the stock map on 93 octane, but understand that timing is a double-edged sword. You can make great power by adding timing to a forced induction motor, but its also a great way to blow one up! If you're running anything less then 93 octane then you might just skip the timing adjustments.
So resist the urge to follow the "More is better" adage and tune smart. You may lose 2-3hp across the powerband by not adding that one last degree of timing, but it could also be the difference between a successful dyno run and renting a tow truck back home. But I think if you're patient and conservative you'll be rewarded with a wickedly fast car that you can beat on and not worry about.
Good luck, and have fun! (nana)