The tuning checklist:

• Does the vehicle run? Is the vehicle drivable?

• Can you provide a complete list of modifications?

• Does the vehicle have instrumentation? If so, what gauges are present?

• Does the vehicle have any known mechanical issues?

• Does the vehicle have any fluid leaks?

• Does the vehicle have any electrical issues?

• What fuel do you plan to run in the vehicle?

  Drivable
  

It should go without saying that the vehicle needs to be in running condition and drivable. I'm currently only doing street tuning while I set up for another dynamometer and the vehicle needs to be roadworthy. Tyres, alignment, suspension, seat belts, and lights need to be working. If you've got a special case, drop me an email and let's chat.

Modifications

It's more than helpful to know what's been done to the vehicle. Most of the time, I'm not the builder of your set-up nor have I spec'd the set up. I need to know if there's been modifications to engine displacement, compression ratio, camshaft profiles, cylinder head ports, intake, exhaust, or power adders installed. I need to know if equipment such as harmonic balancers, fuel injectors, fuel pumps, throttle body, or sensors have been changed, upgraded, or modified. Even something as simple as a non-stock thickness in head gasket can change how the tuning process will go, they're all important to make sure the calibration is accurate and to help identify problems along the way.

Gauges and Instruments

This is about protecting your investment. The last thing you want is for your oil pressure to drop out and keep operating the vehicle. At a minimum, I'd like to see oil pressure and coolant temperature as gauges and not dummy lights. Speedometer and RPM are helpful, as it boost gauge if you're running forced induction. If your vehicle is equipped with a wideband oxygen sensor, then I can usually pull this data through the software. If not, let me know and I can bring a wideband set-up with me.

Mechanical/Electrical issues, & Fluid leaks

If your vehicle has got an issue you can't sort out, it's highly likely we won't make it to tuning. I'm happy to help you sort through them, but we're going to have to get it right before we get to recalibrating. This means the valves need to be adjusted, the spark plugs need to be gapped, the vehicle needs to be to base timing, your belts are tight, your fluids are topped up, and that you're running the correct fluids. Fuel leaks are an absolute 100% no go. Intake/exhaust/boost leaks need to be sorted before we start tuning. If your vehicle has mechanical issues, we will need to authorise more time / an additional charge. Some things are corrected with the tune itself, such as check engine lights reporting for removed equipment. Drop me a line if there's something you need help or advice with: tuning@todspeed.co.nz.

Fuel/Petrol/Diesel

It's imperative that your vehicle has a full tank of the type of fuel you plan to run. If you're running pump gas, but need a tune for e85, we don't have the equipment to sort this for you. The calibration will be done to the type of fuel you've got in the vehicle.

Currently running street tunes while I decide on a dynamometer. I'm currently pricing tuning services accordingly -- 350$ - 550$ depending on the scope of your needs and whether the vehicle requires licensing. Sometimes, I can get a printout of your HP and Torque figures. Right now, I'm doing these after hours and weekends only. Send an email with your vehicle details and what you've modified, and we can make a booking that works for both of us. It is sometimes necessary to leave your vehicle with me overnight to make sure we cover cold-start and idle tuning; In which case, it will be stored inside a locked and alarmed garage.