D40 V6 Tuning

[Blue22]

Originally Posted by nhb006

worth the $$$? - Better economy?

it's not just about economy for the $$$$ when you get a tune done. It's the over all improvement, power, throttle response, transmission shifts, anti abuse mods removed and also economy generally. But usually the added power and drivabilty of a tuned car makes it easier to push the loud peddle a bit harder more often thus economy takes a hammering. It's a case of you can have your cake and eat it too. $$ per KW(HP) probably the best mod you can do.

[nhb006]

Ive owned (& still own) several modded cars now including a BA XR6 Turbo ute, A VW Golf GTI, A R33 GT-R v-spec & in the early days, I even a Datsun 1200 ute with a CA18det in it. - All posted better fuel economy after a tune than they did before it. - BUT, they are all turbo charged. - This thing isn't (yet), hense the question.

So, any Aussies have a tune in the Nav yet??

[bigdog]

So it turns out there is another option for our trucks. There is a new thread Unichip that is discussing this product from Unichip. It looks like it is more readily available then Uprev and about $100 cheaper. Does not seem to have mail in tunes though. But at least it is another option to consider.

[nhb006]

Live tuning of the factory ECU via the diagnostics port will be available shortly in Adelaide for VQ series engines. - I'll let you know more after mine is done..

[Blue22]

Originally Posted by nhb006

Live tuning of the factory ECU via the diagnostics port will be available shortly in Adelaide for VQ series engines. - I'll let you know more after mine is done..

For sure on that.

[firebir2]

UpRev is working with a tuner in NZ and they are looking for someone in Australia.

I too will be very interested to here how you truck goes.

Cheers

[Blue22]

An update, this is a reply yesterday from LS1edit, Street Tuna from LS1 forum fame.

"Originally Posted by Street_Tuna
Our Hitachi/Denso development is moving along at a rapid rate now shootoboy so we will definitely be able to flash your VQ40 within the next couple of months "

"David
We are well onto the Nissan process used in this series currently, having just 'cracked' the 4800 Patrol ECU for the UAE market, which is a direct relation to the VQ40 (we have also begun directly programming 350Z as well). Keep in touch here and I will let you know when we come across our first VQ40 "

He just released a mail order tune for the I30 diesel, results are very cool. Check the dyno results.
DW Tuning: Hyundai i30 Turbo Diesel happens.... - Page 4 - Australian LS1 and Holden Forums

Worth waiting for their VQ40 tunes these guys do great work.

[nhb006]

2 deg timing advance on Saturday, will let you know driving impressions after it's done.

[Blue22]

Originally Posted by nhb006

2 deg timing advance on Saturday, will let you know driving impressions after it's done.

Who's doing it for you?

[nhb006]