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Old Apr 23, 2020 | 06:10 PM
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I have a 2016 RGS I just upgraded my engine to the 110 stage 4 kit I know I have to break it in but was wondering how long before I can have it dyno tuned.
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Old Apr 23, 2020 | 06:13 PM
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I think about 500 miles for break in and not over 3,000 rpm.....see what other say.
 
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Immediately...your dyno guy can do the break in right on the dyno. Why risk running your nice new motor with a tune thats not right for it? Do your heat cycles and bring it to the dyno.
 
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Immediately...your dyno guy can do the break in right on the dyno. Why risk running your nice new motor with a tune thats not right for it? Do your heat cycles and bring it to the dyno.
If you don't do it this way, you're pretty much a dumbass!
 
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
If you don't do it this way, you're pretty much a dumbass!
I don't disagree its just finding a place in my area.
 
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Where are you? Im sure someone on here knows a guy lol
 
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Originally Posted by Screamin beagle
Where are you? Im sure someone on here knows a guy lol
I live in Rhode Island i have direct link tuner I have had it done before in Massachusetts from where I live its a 2 hr ride. The problem is right now with all this Corona **** I'm considered essential personal and can't take a day off and I'm pretty sure he doesn't do dyno tuning on Saturdays. I'll find someone
 
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