Dyno tune, worth it?
Dyno tune, worth it?
So my 06' Street Bob is all stage one, Vance & Hines Short Shots, Screaming Eagle Stage 1 intake, and V&H Fuelpak. So my question is; without having cams or anything else major, is a dyno tune worth the money? And typically, what's the average price for a good dyno tune?
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I don't know that you can tune a fuelpak so I would say that a dyno "tune" would kind of be pointless unless I guess you call vance and hines and have them adjust the settings. You could try dyno runs to see which map works the best for power output. With a different tuner a dyno tune would make a difference and actually I have been wondering the same thing about the fuelmoto branded tuner by dynojet
I don't know that you can tune a fuelpak so I would say that a dyno "tune" would kind of be pointless unless I guess you call vance and hines and have them adjust the settings. You could try dyno runs to see which map works the best for power output. With a different tuner a dyno tune would make a difference and actually I have been wondering the same thing about the fuelmoto branded tuner by dynojet
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That all depends on your goals...If you are going to do major changes in the future, my vote would be no. Do the dyno after. If you aren't and want your bike to run optimally, then yes...If you are OK with how it runs now, keep it like it is...
Most I'm thinking is doing some cams later in the future, but still not sure. I'd just like a bit more power out of it, specifically mid-upper rpm range.
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If you're not going to have any other major engine mods done, then do it now. If you're going to do cams in the future then wait...no need in having to have it done twice like I did.
And yes, a good dyno tune is definately worth it, but you need a good tuner first...TTS, SEPST, PV.
My dyno tune was $350, that's in addition to the $459 for the SEPST tuner.
And yes, a good dyno tune is definately worth it, but you need a good tuner first...TTS, SEPST, PV.
My dyno tune was $350, that's in addition to the $459 for the SEPST tuner.
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A lot of good advice. Here's my take from a budget perspective.
First, every shop is different. Some charge just a Dyno fee, other's charge by the hour (my shop is $75 per hour and they say 3 - 4 hours.)
If your bike runs good with your current map and you don't have deceleration popping, you run the risk of spending money for fine tune adjustments that may give you a small amount of added power, or may not have much effect at all 9depending on how accurate your current map is.)
If your current tune feels rich (boggy feeling on acceleration) or your getting decel popping, by all means, dyno that thing.
At the end of the day, a good dyno tune will optimize your tune and will make your bike run "better." How much better depends on how good your current map is.
First, every shop is different. Some charge just a Dyno fee, other's charge by the hour (my shop is $75 per hour and they say 3 - 4 hours.)
If your bike runs good with your current map and you don't have deceleration popping, you run the risk of spending money for fine tune adjustments that may give you a small amount of added power, or may not have much effect at all 9depending on how accurate your current map is.)
If your current tune feels rich (boggy feeling on acceleration) or your getting decel popping, by all means, dyno that thing.
At the end of the day, a good dyno tune will optimize your tune and will make your bike run "better." How much better depends on how good your current map is.
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That's how it all starts, you do cams just for a little more power next thing you know you end up with a stage 4 motor lol.
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So my 06' Street Bob is all stage one, Vance & Hines Short Shots, Screaming Eagle Stage 1 intake, and V&H Fuelpak. So my question is; without having cams or anything else major, is a dyno tune worth the money? And typically, what's the average price for a good dyno tune?
I upgraded cams and am still running the FuelPak. My bike runs great and has lots of power. No pinging or popping. Is it optimal? Am I getting every ounce of power out of it? NO. At this time, I am happy how it is running.
When extra $ is available, I will upgrade then. Getting it dyno'd with the FuelPak to achieve optimal power is a waste of your hard earned $ due to what the FuelPak is meant to achieve.
my 2 cents