After previous hours of deliberation with this magnificent s2000 from
Alexandria, we finally were able to have this car return for true
testing/tuning. This car was previously tested but without any tuning and
simply trying to figure out its boost control to no avail. This time we
called upon one of our not only good friends, but also a fantastic colleague
in the tuning business. He traveled all the way from Houston to help us out
with this well put together s2000. Sorting out the boost was a delicate
task due to the fact that the customer had put in a 20# spring and we were
worried about boost creep, we decided to keep it at 14# spring and tune from
there.
During this session our customer borrows our truck to go into town as his
vehicle was on the dyno. No problem, we give him the truck and he's on his
way. We then receive a phone call from the customer getting locked out of
our truck. Luckily we had tools to get into the truck. With the help of
Damian's tools and Dibble's expertise in breaking into cars, we managed to
get our truck back. it was the truck or we were keepin the s2000 for
ransom. ;)
Back to the dyno
It took us a few hours to figure out that the boost controller was not
regulating it properly so we decided to just TUNE the car's ignition and
timing maps and at least have the customer walk out with a grin on his
face. After several hours of tuning and taking breaks, not only for the car
but for us to eat and drink, we were able to draw out some manageable
numbers for our customer. Trying to convince him to come down that same night to NOLA for
more tuning on his car he decided to return at a later date. Not often you
have three AEM/EFI101 tuners in one setting! Oh well, he was happy with his
car, I'm glad that Tim G. came down to help us out, and we were all
exhausted after a long day of tuning. Thanks again to Sig40 and Dibble for
bringing refreshments, entertainment, and helping out with the locked
truck. The Crawfish pies and Andouille Balls were off the Chain! Mad props
again to TimG for helping with the tune!
