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Who is a good tuner of AEM in Southern California?
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DrivingAmbition.us, bar none. You get one of the origional Comptecth engineers to work on your car, someone that has worked just about eexclusively on NSX's for the last 15-20 or more years in every configuration possible? Can you do better than that?
There is a world of difference when you are dealing with someone that is an engineer, versus a "tuner" with a high school++ education and some certifications.. I am not dissing Bisimoto engineering - I don't know them. When I go to their site - they mention nothing about the staff just about their dragstrip accomplishments with non-NSX's, and 3 forums posts on how much rwhp created with the NSX.
Lastly - what type of insurance does the 'tuner' ship or Bismoto have? DrivingAmbition has (though don't quote me on it... please double check..) has liability insurance in case they get sued. Insurance company has standard for what they can and can't do to get the best rates and that says a lot. When I took my car to a "good Supra tuner" in Portalnd - all I got a big f u when I wasn't happy with the tune. For one, they didn't even test drive the car after their tune...
Just saying - weight your options. You have options.
There is a world of difference when you are dealing with someone that is an engineer, versus a "tuner" with a high school++ education and some certifications.. I am not dissing Bisimoto engineering - I don't know them. When I go to their site - they mention nothing about the staff just about their dragstrip accomplishments with non-NSX's, and 3 forums posts on how much rwhp created with the NSX.
Lastly - what type of insurance does the 'tuner' ship or Bismoto have? DrivingAmbition has (though don't quote me on it... please double check..) has liability insurance in case they get sued. Insurance company has standard for what they can and can't do to get the best rates and that says a lot. When I took my car to a "good Supra tuner" in Portalnd - all I got a big f u when I wasn't happy with the tune. For one, they didn't even test drive the car after their tune...
Just saying - weight your options. You have options.
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Don't have experience with either, but Bisi has a chemical engineering degree:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisi_Ezerioha
I would trust him with my engine for sure.
On a somewhat related topic, if you already have a good basemap and have the time and money, why not go to AEM school? Then, you just pay for dyno time on (hopefully) a load-based dyno in your area with some of your own "tweaking."
I don't think this is AEM-certified, but I plan on taking an EFI101 intro class as well as the 1-day class to the AEM Series 2. I'll pay a professional for the initial tune, but then I'd like to know what I'm doing for little changes if necessary.
Dave
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisi_Ezerioha
I would trust him with my engine for sure.
On a somewhat related topic, if you already have a good basemap and have the time and money, why not go to AEM school? Then, you just pay for dyno time on (hopefully) a load-based dyno in your area with some of your own "tweaking."
I don't think this is AEM-certified, but I plan on taking an EFI101 intro class as well as the 1-day class to the AEM Series 2. I'll pay a professional for the initial tune, but then I'd like to know what I'm doing for little changes if necessary.
Dave
Mike/Shane @ autowave in HB.
Nothing against these gentlemen personally but I've heard mixed reviews. Care to elaborate on your experience with them?
I sincerely question the source (and maturity) of any negative reviews. I have been dealing with them for years, and they set the benchmark for NSX expertise and reputable work.
Nor am I the only one who thinks so. Wander in and look at all the NSX's on lifts. Those uplifted cars are a Who's-Who of virtually all the SoCal NSX Prime notables.
Shane/Mark/Michael's work is so fine that, truly, when I take my NSX in to Santa Monica Acura, all the resident mechanics put down their tools and circle my NSX's engine compartment. When other mechanics drool and ooh and ahh and point, you know you have a good service provider.
1 damaged engine rebuilt at Autowave.
1 rare still-new in wrapper engine found by, and installed at, Autowave.
1 2.3 liter Comptech SC w/AEM & Laminova installed and tuned by Autowave.
420-utterly-stock-feeling-no-issues-whatsoever-RWHP provided by Autowave.
Yes, it took me 15 years, but I finally found the best NSX mechanics & tuners in this quarter of the country.
I suggest you do too.
My bro went to church automotive. Shawn church did a great job and was always there for him. He drove it, boost cut out at 6k, called him, he made some tweeks and perfect. Ended up bro needed a new fuel pump.
For SoCal, I think AutoWave probably have the most NSX experience?! Didn't AutoWave used to work on Doug Hayashi's (NSX Files) NSX? Does Doug still have his NSX or no more?! Seems like he's only into karting for the past few years...
I have mix feelings about Bisi. He is very smart - Hailing from a scientific oriented family background, he attended the Anambra State University of Technology at the age of 15 to study Petrochemical Engineering. Born of Nigerian parents, Father, Dr. Emesia Ezerioha holds bachelors degrees in Earth sciences and Geology from California State University, Los Angeles, Master's degrees in Earth Science and Economics and a doctorate in International Marketing. After a year of studies in West Africa, Ezerioha transferred to Cerritos College and graduated with Honors in Applied and Natural Science Associate degrees, and finally obtaining a Chemical Engineering bachelors and Engineering Management degrees from California State University, Long Beach.[1] After a decade of pharmaceutical research and sales, he opened an engineering firm, Bisimoto Engineering, focusing on design, manufacturing and sales of high performance parts for motorsports.
However his marketing tactics is what I'm not fond of, and there are a bit of stories about his customer service being less than stellar (go search on Honda-tech). Just FYI and YMMV.
Lastly I disagree about having to be a NSX specialist to be a good ECU tuner. Any reputable ECU tuner can tune wide variety of cars, including the NSX. A good tuner has fundamentally sound understanding of many aspects of engine building and tuning. But he does not need to be expert at machining or assembling an engine. He just needs to understand whys and the hows... Ultimately tuning is very easy now days. When you have the proper software and instrumentation, it's not rocket science at all.
However his marketing tactics is what I'm not fond of, and there are a bit of stories about his customer service being less than stellar (go search on Honda-tech). Just FYI and YMMV.
Lastly I disagree about having to be a NSX specialist to be a good ECU tuner. Any reputable ECU tuner can tune wide variety of cars, including the NSX. A good tuner has fundamentally sound understanding of many aspects of engine building and tuning. But he does not need to be expert at machining or assembling an engine. He just needs to understand whys and the hows... Ultimately tuning is very easy now days. When you have the proper software and instrumentation, it's not rocket science at all.[/QUOTE]
you did your HW...sounds like you have the answers already regardless what we say.
Lastly I disagree about having to be a NSX specialist to be a good ECU tuner. Any reputable ECU tuner can tune wide variety of cars, including the NSX. A good tuner has fundamentally sound understanding of many aspects of engine building and tuning. But he does not need to be expert at machining or assembling an engine. He just needs to understand whys and the hows... Ultimately tuning is very easy now days. When you have the proper software and instrumentation, it's not rocket science at all.[/QUOTE]
you did your HW...sounds like you have the answers already regardless what we say.
Imlooking for the same in Houston if anyone can help me. How much can having the Nsx tuned really help out with the sound and improved horse power?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
It's funny you mention the sound aspect to tuning. Leaner always sounds better right up to the point it blows
I'm playing around with my A/F and timing values and it's fun to hear the changes in exhaust sound.Dave
It's funny you mention the sound aspect to tuning. Leaner always sounds better right up to the point it blows
Dave
I'm clueless to mechanics man to be honest. What exactly is that? Is it easy to do?
It's funny you mention the sound aspect to tuning. Leaner always sounds better right up to the point it blows
Dave
Yep, the most power is made right near the danger zone!!! So usually it feels hella fast, then ka pow!! LOL.
In this day and age, have a programmable ECU and wideband installed. Have a co driver do the tuning while you drive or vice versa. You can street tune and that is absolutely the best way to tune (better than simulated dyno loads). But hopefully no cops to bug you in your area.
[email protected] in montclair CA. best AEM tuners ever.. www.fsrmotorsports.com
tell eric or Ian i refered you! they are a very good friend of mine for years! they cater on all kinds of platforms,supras,mitsubishis and more!!
tell eric or Ian i refered you! they are a very good friend of mine for years! they cater on all kinds of platforms,supras,mitsubishis and more!!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5JFE3OpKwQ&feature=player_embedded#!
Ian is the master tuner and his credentials are off the charts. he is the tuning genious when it comes to aems ems..he was at one point a master tuner for SIGNAL auto in Japan and i will let him tell you that!highly educated in engineering and automotive..and a damn good guy too..
Ian is the master tuner and his credentials are off the charts. he is the tuning genious when it comes to aems ems..he was at one point a master tuner for SIGNAL auto in Japan and i will let him tell you that!highly educated in engineering and automotive..and a damn good guy too..
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