Which tuner would you recommend?

[2Cool]

Buying an EcuTech tune this week, looking for OTS with some remote tweaks, not doing enough mods to make a full dyno tune worth the trip and time.

I see both Racebox and SonicTuned get great reviews, but I am looking for some input before dropping the big chunk of change on a tune.

Also, what do I actually need regards hardware or whatever for the tune, both have multiple dropdown box options on the tune for connection modules/smart phone connection/etc and I am not clear on what is actually mandatory.

Appreciate any help here, last tuning I did myself beyond a piggyback chip was HP Tuners on LSx cars.

 

[KrackaC8]

You pretty much picked the top two for the VR30. Both offer exactly what you want.

I'm probably a bit biased, but I picked RaceBox since they're local to me and that's who I used for custom dyno tuning and stopping in and visiting with them. The car handles this brutal Houston heat & humidity like an absolute champ and runs smooth as can be regardless.

I don't think you can really go wrong with either...but I do like the fact that RaceBox has a full-service shop and does full builds which, in theory, leads to more experience.

Do you plan to log & flash with your phone or your computer? Doing it through the phone app is mega easy/convenient/wireless so that may (or may not?) be worth the additional $150 cost to you.

https://goracebox.com/products/nissan-z-vr30-tune-ecutek

Here is what your selections would look like:

 

[sarge]

I went with the Stillen. My wife drives the Z most of the time, no need for anymore power. I use it to bang thru the canyons out here on Colorado. For me it isnt about top end but the torque in 2-3 and 4 getting to and thru the next turn. The Stillen set to Race-7 punches me back in the seat when I stomp in the gas. Installation was straightforward, easy and all the things needed for an install are included.

I dont know anything about other inline tuners, just relating my experience with the Tru Control. For how I use it I’m rating it a .

The only other mod I have is a Nismo Street exhaust.

 

[KrackaC8]

I went with the Stillen. My wife drives the Z most of the time, no need for anymore power. I use it to bang thru the canyons out here on Colorado. For me it isnt about top end but the torque in 2-3 and 4 getting to and thru the next turn. The Stillen on Race-7 punchesback in the seat when it’s on. Installation was straightforward, easy and all the things needed for an install are included.

I dont know anything about other inline tuners, just relating my experience with the Tru Control. For how I use it I’m rating it a .

The only other mod I have is a Nismo Street exhaust.

Looks like OP already has the Stillen TruControl.

 

[sarge]

I didn’t notice

To the OP, nevermind

 

[thesilverbullet]

where you located in Fla? Its worth looking for options in driving distance just in case you want to dyno tune later on…

 

[Pragmatist]

There are at least seven dynos in North Florida......

 

[KrackaC8]

There are at least seven dynos in North Florida......

Do good tuners reside on top of said dynos?

 

[Pragmatist]

I'd say it's like going into a barber shop......sometimes you get a great haircut and sometimes.....

 

[KrackaC8]

I'd say it's like going into a barber shop......sometimes you get a great haircut and sometimes.....

So true! Pick wisely...in both cases!

 

[Rzko]

My Sonic OTS/ Stage1 tune should be in tomorrow. Ill post an update after I get situated. I went with him based on hours and hours of research and recommendations from many people including Eugene from Enthusiast.

 

[thesilverbullet]

So true! Pick wisely...in both cases!

hair will grow back lol