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Old 12-06-2012, 09:12 AM   #324
saundc2
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Originally Posted by FCmaniac View Post
1. There is nothing wrong with getting a road tune or tuning opensource (as opposed to using a Cobb AP). The key is finding a good tuner. I wouldn't trust some guy just because a friend knows him. I'd try to do as much research as possible to find the best tuners in your area.

2. You don't need to worry about the turbo being killed from a lean AFR. You need to worry about the motor being killed. As long as the tune is safe and within the limits of your fuel, you should be fine.
1. what's the best thread to find local tuners? I tried searching "tuner" within the midwest chapter. Most of what I found was people recommending shops for a dyno tune. I live in Ann Arbor MI.

2. I was under the impression that hot exhaust temps can kill the turbo (as well as the motor)
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