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Is it possible to tune a Turbo car without a Dyno?

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Old 02-17-2013, 09:33 PM
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Like the title says, can you accurately tune a c5 with a newly installed turbo set-up without using a dyno? Can you just log the A/F while you drive it and change the maps accordingly, or something of that nature? (I don't plan on doing it, but just posing the question)

I assume you won't be able to get the last drop of horsepower without a dyno, but can you tune a car so that its daily drivable without using a dyno?
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Yes it is very doable
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Yes...I fixed a tune on a TTiX car on the street in a couple hours. Surprised what some people let out of their shops...
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yep....street tuning is done all the time..
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At the track is we're we do our tuning not the dyno. We just put on the dyno to make sure everything is working
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And dont forget. A dyno is only as useful as the person using it.
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I tune me TT on the street. But if is high RWHP it gets difficult due to lack of traction on the street.
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
And dont forget. A dyno is only as useful as the person using it.
Truer words never said.
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Originally Posted by PhysicsDude55
Like the title says, can you accurately tune a c5 with a newly installed turbo set-up without using a dyno? Can you just log the A/F while you drive it and change the maps accordingly, or something of that nature? (I don't plan on doing it, but just posing the question)

I assume you won't be able to get the last drop of horsepower without a dyno, but can you tune a car so that its daily drivable without using a dyno?
Street tuning is reality.
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Thanks for the info guys
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Yup, mine was street tuned, so was my buddies 1100 whp Gto. IMO it gives you real world tune, just a little more dangerous.

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