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What are some of the best tuners in the SB, LA area for FI?

Old Jul 13, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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I am thinking about either supercharging or turboing my 06 350z, and I am wondering where I should go to have it installed and tuned at. I live around Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles for reference.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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www.gtmotorsports.com , Sam puts up some great numbers
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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GTM is THE place to go on the West Coast.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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^ from what I've heard GTM takes a very long time since they are so busy.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dspiel
^ from what I've heard GTM takes a very long time since they are so busy.
I think they're worth the wait.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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If you DONT DD your car (luckily I dont) then take it to Sam at GTM, he's busy 24/7 but a good tuner and a VQ specialist. Turn around time....mmm... No comment

SP engeneering is good but they only specialize with HKS EMS.

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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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ME!
i tune Z's (and subarus and evos and more) too in OC
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by carfi179
If you DONT DD your car (luckily I dont) then take it to Sam at GTM, he's busy 24/7 but a good tuner and a VQ specialist. Turn around time....mmm... No comment

SP engeneering is good but they only specialize with HKS EMS.

G/L

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Sam and his guys do great work, but they definitely are always busy.

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Originally Posted by unchi
ME!
i tune Z's (and subarus and evos and more) too in OC
What type of dyno do you use for your tuning?
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by carfi179
What type of dyno do you use for your tuning?
Its a Dynomite Dynamometer. Load based dyno that tunes like a mustang but reads more similar to a dynojet ( the way i have it setup, numbers sell )
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Yup, Sam@GTM like everyone mentioned.
You'll need an EMS and I'll be selling my UTEC soon so let me know!
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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SR Motorcars, Steve Rodgers out in Gardena...


i also heard good things about GTM, SP-Engineering and XS Engineering as well...
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