FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do it Once, Do it Right!
Our Labor & Prices may not be the "cheapest" around. However, that is because we do NOT use cheap parts! We treat every vehicle like it were one of our own. We quote & use quality parts. For that is what we want (and use) in our vehicles, QUALITY.
So if you want the BEST for your vehicle, LOOK NO FURTHER. THIS IS THE SHOP!!
We have actual training in EFI & Diesel Tuning. We are CERTIFIED by the Industry leaders in Custom tuning!!
-Don't be fooled into letting just ANYONE tune YOUR vehicle!
When you look at any service oriented business such as Doctors, Lawyers, Plumbers, or even Auto Mechanics, there is always some governing body which serves the public by ensuring that someone who wishes to practice in the field is qualified to do so. There is always a logical process of education and clearly defined steps toward becoming certified in that field.
That holds true for every industry except the high performance engine tuning industry!
No experience necessary, no prior knowledge...just buy a dyno, do some searching on the internet, or read a few books on tuning and suddenly "POOF" another tuner open for business!
-Ask you "Tuner" what credentials they have? What makes them capable of tuning YOUR vehicle? Why should you take your very expensive engine/vehicle to an unknown "Professional Tuner" without knowing their credentials?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q. How do I get my car Scheduled in to get Custom Calibrated/Tuned?
Check These Out for Quick Answers!!
Almost all the questions we get asked can be answered below:
A. We are a appointment based business. Best form of contact is via email.
A. 660 US Route 24 unit # 32 (The VERY LAST ONE NORTH) Topeka, Kansas 66608.
(WE ARE ONLY LOCATED IN TOPEKA!!)
-We moved to Topeka, KS in 2024. You will see all sorts of old information online of our old address. We are ONLY in Topeka.
A. We are a Full Performance/Speed Shop. We not only can INSTALL parts. We are Vendors for LOTS of Performance Lines!! We are ASE Certified, along with other performance certifications. We have the knowledge and the experience to get you taken care of!
A. Anytime you change the dynamic airflow, the vehicle needs tuned for that change. You've invested in your vehicle's performance. Finish the job right by making sure the engine reaches its full potential. No matter how good the tuner, you can't get live real-time feedback and customized adjustments with a mail order tune. Every car has subtle differences. When you want the best possible performance there is no substitute for an experienced tuner making adjustments specific to your individual car.
At LSXkilr Custom Calibrations we treat every vehicle with the care and dedication that we would want for our own vehicle. We have extensive knowledge of SCT tuning software, Holley EFI, high performance engine design theory and forced induction (supercharging, turbocharging, nitrous). We have the experience to give you the best tune possible. We go the extra mile to make sure your tune comes out right.
A. TIME and EXPERIENCE make a LSXkilr Custom Calibrations tune the best. We simply put more time into tuning each vehicle than other tuners do, and We have more experience getting down to all the little details that make the engine run better. A LSXkilr Custom Calibrations tune is much more than a quick "tweak" of your car. We thoroughly go over your car and your computer's calibration and take the time to do the extra steps required for the best possible result.
-Full throttle, part throttle, idle, transient fuel (tip-in) and cold-start parameters are tuned
-A COMPLETE MAF Transfer calibration mapping, NOT just full throttle like some other tuners.
We graph out each point and make CALCULATED changes to the MAF Transfer, unlike other tuners who simply GUESS where to make changes
-My Wideband Air/Fuel sensor is calibrated before each tune, unlike some tuners who just throw it in your car un-calibrated or hasn't been calibrated in who knows how long.
-Tuned until the car is right, with no pre-set time limit or "rush-jobs"
A. The short answer is "As long as it takes."
Regardless of the combination, We tune the car until it is right. There is no pre-set limit on how many pulls I will do. Some cars are very simple to dial in, with straightforward combinations of parts, MAF sensors that are calibrated perfectly, fuel systems that are working right, etc. Those cars are done in about three hours with as little as three or four full-throttle pulls and a few "miles" of part throttle tuning on the dyno. Other cars have more complicated setups ( MAF transfer functions and transient fuel tables that need a lot of work, injectors or meters that are past capacity, fuel pressure that needs to be adjusted, supercharger belts that are slipping, spark plugs that need to be re-gaped, etc). If you are waiting with the car while we tune it, be prepared to wait for at least 3+ hours. The best thing to do is to arrange to drop the car off for the day. we take the time and will give you the best results possible if we are not rushed. Typically, we spend an hour or more looking over your car and writing a fully customized tune before we even make the first dyno pull.
A. We do TRUE custom tuning, so every vehicle is different. We don't quote Dyno numbers, because of that fact. You get a dyno sheet all said and done. Those Online companies, mail-order tuners are selling "One Size Fits All" Tunes. -The same tune they would send you, would be the same tune they send someone in Florida or Alaska.
A. Near the bottom of this page is a Full Injector Calculator for your convivence!
A. The Honest answer to this is- we just simply do not have customers calling us back months later with those results. In a few hrs tuning session we can not measure those gains. The dyno shows us HP/TQ gains.
A. We take a $100 Non-refundable Deposit to secure your Tuning appointment. It's a way to keep our schedule cleaned-up for those who are TRULY VESTED into their vehicle's tune! Yes, the deposit does credit towards the tune upon arrival of the appointment.
A. Unfortunately, No. Do to many SAFETY reasons. We can NOT have customers in/around the Dyno area. Remember that the dyno is like a treadmill for a vehicle. So that vehicle is under STRAIN and is actually moving at a high rate of speed! So if something were to happen it could cause HARM to those around the vehicle! We want you to be at a SAFE distance at ALL times to make sure YOU & your vehicle are properly taken care of!
A. A "loaded dyno" uses force to "Load" the vehicle as it is accelerating. This way it can simulate REAL WORLD conditions. A "Inertia Only Dyno" is just a free weighted roller. (Think like the wheels on a roller skate.) The roller has weight to it and the vehicle accelerates the roller.
A. If it was our: -Loaded dyno. A Loaded Dyno generally reads 15% less then that of a Inertia Dyno. We can take a vehicle and dyno it on our Mobile Dyno (Inertia only) then dyno it on the loaded dyno (in the shop), and it will be 15% less! -If it was on the Mobile dyno. Our mobile dyno has 3600lbs of inertia force to it. Which is "close" to most vehicles weight. As we have traveled with our dyno (and dyno'd COUNTLESS cars), we have found that a big reason people make LESS on it than they did somewhere else is- The dyno they were tuned on has a LOW inertia to it, so their tuner was able to be really aggressive on the dyno and give them "HERO NUMBERS".
A. Modern vehicles REQUIRE properly working FRONT o2 sensors for the vehicles fueling to function properly. -This is the NUMBER 1 Cause of drivability concerns. We also can NOT tune your vehicle properly if you do not have properly working front o2 sensors. I.e. this may lead you to have to have another appointment or have to pay for o2 sensors & labor for us to install them at the time of your appointment!
A. If you have any of the following then we recommend that you perform the minimum Basic Pre-Dyno Inspection service.
35,000+ miles Check Engine Light (temporary or permanent)
-Any Minor or Major Induction or Exhaust changes performed prior to tuning
-Any Minor or Major Fuel changes
If you have any of the following criteria we would highly recommend that you perform the Advanced Pre-Dyno Inspection.
75,000+ Miles
-Vehicle older than 2020
-Check Engine Light (temporary or permanent)
-Any Minor or Major Induction or Exhaust changes performed prior to tuning
-Any Minor or Major Fuel changes
-Track or Avid Aggressive Driver
-Vehicles for racing (seasonal vehicles for abuse)
Basic Pre-Dyno Inspection = $250.00
-Inspect Vehicle for Fluid Leaks
-Vacuum System Inspection
-Boost Source/Nitrous Inspection
-Fuel System Inspection
-Cooling System Inspection
-Exhaust System Inspection
-Misc. Zip Tie and Clamp Application Inspection
Advanced Pre-Dyno Inspection = **cost varies for each vehicle, email us for your specific vehicle**
-Removal; inspection and replacement of spark plugs
-Check Distributor (w/ vehicles that have distributors)
-Compression Test
-Fuel Pressure Test
-Fuel Injector Flow Test & Cleaning
-Boost Leak Test
-Vacuum System Inspection
-Boost Source/Nitrous Inspection
-Fuel System Inspection
-Cooling System Inspection
-Inspect Vehicle for Fluid Leaks
-Exhaust System Inspection
-Misc. Zip Tie and Clamp Application Inspection
A. We now have our Customer Info Sheets Available to download and fill out right at home. This way you can fill it out and have it dropped-off with you car at you convivence. Remember, we do need BOTH sheets filled-out before we can start work on your vehicle! Below is the button that will take you to the "Schedule" page. BOTH sheets are found right on that page.
Ready to Schedule a tune? Head over to the "Schedule" Page!
Do you have questions about shipping or dropping-off Injectors? Click Below!!
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