In order to better facilitate a successful tune, the following should be checked prior to visiting our dyno. Failure to ensure that the following items are in proper working order will cause your tune to be inaccurate and/or unsafe. Repairs that need to be made while on the dyno are NOT part of your quoted tuning rates and will be billed at our normal hourly rate, which is $125 per hour.
Mechanical Check List:
Fuel System:
Driveline:
Electrical:
Paperwork:
A full tune is for vehicles that have undergone performance upgrades such as; a camshaft swap, long tube headers and exhaust, cold-air intake kit, or any kind of forced induction. This process entails strapping the vehicle down on our 2WD chassis dyno to tune and optimize the performance for that configuration, followed by street driving for a complete and thorough calibration. A dyno graph printout will be provided after the service showing the horsepower and torque values of the final product.
2017 and newer have changes that make licensing and tuning process more expensive and difficult than previous years
2017+ GM 8-speed and 10-speed T 87A TCMs require being mailed to HP Tuners
We would charge an extra $50 for TCM removal and reinstall
Some 2019+ GM PCMs need mailed into HP Tuners for an unlock service
$100 to remove PCM
$150 to remove PCM and TCM
2015+ Dodge requires HP Tuners PCM modification service before tuning
Price would include PCM removal and install but does not include the cost for PCM modification service
2018+ Dodge requires an additional HP Tuners smart access cable install
Price includes PCM removal install and along with the smart access cable removal and install. The cost for PCM modification service from HP Tuners is not included
**HP Tuners credits are not included nor PCM/TCM unlock service**
When additional performance upgrades are installed any time after a HPT full tune, a re-tune is required to return the vehicle to it's optimum performance level. HPT will make those adjustments to the original tune as part of ongoing support.
A dyno pull is performed to read the horsepower and torque on a vehicle. We offer three pulls for $200.
*Labor ONLY price*
Cam only + supported mods
Cam only + supported mods
Cam only + supported mods
*Labor ONLY price*
Cam only + supported mods
Cam only + supported mods
*Labor ONLY price*
**THESE PRICES ARE A GENERAL ESTIMATE. FINAL COST IS DETERMINED AFTER WORK COMPLETED**
Dyno tuning will push the vehicle to its mechanical limits. It is the car owner's responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is in proper working order and capable of handling the stresses incurred. Any additional work necessary to bring the vehicle to this condition will be billed at $125/hr+parts.
Unfortunately at this time, we are not doing tunes for Ford vehicles.
If you are wanting a tune done to your vehicle on the dyno, and your wheels are above average size, bring extra wheels for the tune!!
During the tuning process, an unknown amount of miles will be added to the car. This comes from the car being driven on the dyno, which can add miles quickly.
Dealership warranties could be voided after your tune is done.
I hereby acknowledge and understand that I am aware of the potential risks involved with dyno tuning and waive any and all claims against Nichols Paint and Fab LLC for any damages to my vehicle as a result. I have also read the Pre-Dyno Tuning Information and acknowledge that my vehicle meets the requirements
Justin Nichols and the crew apply some hillbilly boost to the old trash truck to test out the dyno.
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