Looney Tuning is a Vendor

[Looney Tuning]

1. What is Looney Tuning?

Looney Tuning is a name that a friend came up with for my tuning method.

2. What is involved in Looney Tuning?

I use the latest technological methods available at my disposal to log data from your car. That includes an Innovate LM-1 wideband to log the air fuel ratio, a [b]Mitsubishi Evo JDM MAP sensor or the stock Evo X map sensor to log boost, Evoscan to log a host of important data from the ECU that are essential to properly tune your car and Ecuflash to flash your ECU.
I do not use the narrowband O2 sensor on your car to tune it.
I do not set the boost on your car without logging the psi with a bench tested sensor. I will NOT use a boost gauge to set the boost. Boost gauges can vary by 1-2 psi from the actual logged boost.
It generally takes me 3-4 hours to tune your car.

Here is what is involved:


• You show up at my place between 9:30 and 10 AM. I will install all of the logging equipment on your car. That usually takes us about half an hour.
• If you want a baseline log so we can compare the before and after power gains, then we will head out to the Looney Tuning test site :grin: and do some baseline. After that, I will flash the car with a baseline map.
• You will do the driving and I will do the logging. We will do multiple WOT 3rd or 4th gear pulls (Evo 8/9 in 3rd gear and Evo 10 in 4th gear). After every pull, we pull over into a parking lot and I inspect the data.
• The first change will be to the boost. I will adjust the boost after every WOT pull either from the ECU or with the MBC. It usually takes 4-5 pulls to adjust the boost. Boost setting will vary from one Evo to the other depending on the modifications. But as a general rule, the Evo 8 runs less boost at peak than the Evo 9, and the Evo 9 runs less boost at peak than the Evo 10. All of that is on 91 octane pump gas.
• The second change will be to the Air Fuel Ratio (AFR). It usually takes us 2-3 logs to set the AFR. I set the AFR to 11.5:1 (11.5 parts of air to one part of fuel) at peak and then taper it to 11-10.8:1 by redline.
• The final change is to the timing map in the ROM. I follow the rule of MTBT, minimum timing for best torque. Basically, I will advance the timing, i.e., how far in advance of Top Dead Center (TDC) to fire the spark plug, until there is light knock. Then, I retard the timing to eliminate the knock and leave the timing there.
• We are done!!! And your car is Looney Tuned. We head on to my place, I remove my logging equipment, you pay me, and then drive home with a big smile on your face, unless you get a ticket for speeding :-(

That is the methodology that I use to tune. There is more detail about the methodology here http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=49169.0
I do not street tune in 1/2 an hout. I take my time and I am meticulous at what I do. This is primarily a passion and a hobby of mine. Making money is only a secondary concern. I have my own full time job, so the money is not essential.

If you want a short duration tune, then please seek another tuner.

It generally takes me 3-4 hours to finalize a tune. If injector scaling is involved or if you want baseline logs for before and after power graphs, then it takes a bit longer. If I have to remove an MBC and install ECU boost control, then it will take a bit longer. So make sure that you budget a whole day for the tune.

3. Do you use an MBC, EBC, or ECU boost control?

I have tuned cars with MBCs, EBCs and ECU boost control. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. Most of the Evos that I have tuned used the ECU boost cnotrol method. The ECU boost control method has the following advantages:

It allows the user to hold more boost to redline without having to spike the boost at the peak spool of 3500-3750 rpm. For example, you can set the boost at 20 psi and keep it at 20 psi by redline.Â*
It allows the end user 16 rpm levels to adjust boost. This gives you flexibility in adjusting boost. With an MBC, you just turn the knob and adjust the boost for ALL the rpm range.
It allows the tuner to have the same boost in 3rd and 4th gear. Read about it here. http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=51293.0
The biggest advantage of this method is that it is totally STEALTH. You can pop your hood to a cop and they will not know that you have upped the boost on your car. In California this is definitely a plus.

4. Do you do mechanical work?

No I do not. If you opt for ECU boost control, then I will give you the restrictor pill that MUST be installed in the boost line for proper boost control. I will tell you how to install it, but it is up to you to install it properly. If you want me to install the hose/pill assembly, then I will do it for a small $20 fee.
If you opt for the ECU boost control using the GM 3-port method, then you will have to install that properly as well. Be aware that installing the GM 3-port involves splicing into the stock solenoid harness.

5. Do you tune cars on a dyno?

Given the time intensive method of tuning that I use, it is very costly for the customer to dyno tune. However, if the customer is willing to pay for the dyno tuning fees, then I am more than willing to tune their car on the dyno.

6. What maintenance should I do to my Evo prior to tuning?

Check these two links and follow their advice:

http://www.norcalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=2&topic=19341.0
http://www.fftec.com/articles.php?article_id=164

Pay close attention to exhaust leaks, boost leaks, and the type of gas that you use:


Please make sure that your car does not have any exhaust leaks in the exhaust stream. Exhaust leaks will corrupt the air fuel ratio data needed to properly tune the fuel map on your car. Exhaust leaks tend to be located at the falanges/gaskets or at the welds (pinhole leaks). To check for leaks, jack up your car and put it on jack stands. Start the car and get under it. Run your bare hand around the falanges and gaskets and you will quickly notice if there is a leak. You can feel the exhaust gases on your hand from the leaking area. Just make sure not to burn yourself. Do it when the car is cold in the morning.
Please make sure that your car does not have any boost leaks. Boost leaks will prevent the tuner from hitting the boost targets. It will also overwork your turbo. The most common boost leaks on the Evo come from the IC piping/hoses. Make sure that the clamps around the hoses/piping are as tight as possible. You might also want to think about replacing the stock clamps with sturdier t-bolt clamps. Other areas to check for boost leaks include the throttle body shaft seals and injector O-rings.
Please use 91 octane gas from 76 gas stations. The Evo seems to like this gas the best. It is rumored that the 91 octane gas from 76 has slightly higher octane content thant other 91 octane gases. When choosing a gas station to fill from go to the one that has the most customers. This way the gas does not sit in the station's tank and is constantly replenished.


7. What is your refund policy?

I will refund you ALL your money if I am unable to tune your car. In fact, you only pay me after the tune and not before.

8. Can I see examples of cars you have tuned?

Yes. Here are some links to threads about cars that I have tuned:

http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=90071.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=89148.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=89170.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=87152.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=83516.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=83390.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=83049.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=82718.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=82772.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=82468.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=81402.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=80898.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=80678.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=80484.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=79671.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=78858.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=78229.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=77903.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=77529.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=77424.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=76781.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=76685.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=76410.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=76247.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=76091.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=73827.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=73517.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=71487.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=70778.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=70425.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=70361.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=69396.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=69009.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=62634.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=65333.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=64444.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=64524.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=63624.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=61584.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=61449.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=61013.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=60824.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=60492.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=60443.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=60279.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=59984.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=59255.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=58811.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=58716.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=58158.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=57819.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=57745.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=57068.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=56791.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=56195.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=56431.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=56117.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=56195.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=55265.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=54925.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=54475.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=54351.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=54171.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=53523.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=53360.new#new
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=53133.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=53117.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=52664.0
http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=52445.0
http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=306967
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=48971.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=48507.0
http://www.socalevo.net/forum/index.php?topic=48292.0

10. Will tuning my Evo void my warranty?

YES. If you are concerned about voiding your warranty by tuning the ECU, then you are better off leaving the ECU untouched. If you are concerned about damage to your car as a result ofÂ* tuning, then you are better off leaving the car unmodded and the ECU untouched. The Evo is a thoroughly entertaining car when it is stock. So leave it that way and enjoy it.

11. What is your pricing and availability?

Check my signature for pricing packages.

I only tune on the weekends. During the week, I work like everyone else. During the SCCA racing season, I am sometimes unavailable for tuning during the weekends. On occasions, I will run a weekday tuning special for a limited amount of time. Check the vendor announcements and my signature for details.

The best way to reach me is to fill out and submit the following information form:

http://www.looneytuning.net/info.html

It has all the information that I need from you and it is submitted directly to my e-mail.

Please be patient since this is a one person operation.Â*

Thank You

[azul gsr]

Well, it's about time Nj :)
Ladies and Gents I'm the very first of many to get a tune from Dr. Nj (by the way, he's a real doctor).
I've known Nj close to 10 years now and I can tell you that he's one intelligent and honest person i've ever met.
This honesty and intelligence are carried over on how he does his tuning. He will tell you straight up and not sugar coat things.
He might be a little conservative to some when it comes to tuning but I think it's one of his strenghts.
He will do everything he can to get the most HP out of your car safely and he WILL NOT back down on any challenges that may arise during the course of his tuning. I guarantee you that.

[in-n-out-310]

congrats!

[jaydm73]

congrats!

+1

[ev0ninerr]

+2.

[ohhgyeahfasho]

what about re-tune prices? =] hahaha its still $150?

[Looney Tuning]

what about re-tune prices? =] hahaha its still $150?

Thanks for alerting me to this...It is $60 for a re-tune

[Driving_Miss_Daisy]

Ya. I think I found my local tuner.
Would you be able to tune up in Lancaster, since there is a elevation difference between SFV and AV, or does it even matter.

[DruMMinStUd06]

You have two #10's FYI...

If you flash the ECU back to stock, it does not void the warranty, does it?

And maybe I missed this...but where are you located?

[gen4k20a2]

+1 on flashing back to stock...doesnt that get rid of the "evidence"??

Where are you located? How do you go about actually getting tuned? PM then you come to us...we come to you?

[Looney Tuning]

Ya. I think I found my local tuner.
Would you be able to tune up in Lancaster, since there is a elevation difference between SFV and AV, or does it even matter.

I would be able to tune in Lancaster, but Long Beach is where I prefer to tune since I have a well defined tuning route/method. The pill method is not impacted by elevation and I have been able to come up with a way to lessen the impact of temperature changes on boost. You should be OK if I tune your car in LB.

[Looney Tuning]

+1 on flashing back to stock...doesnt that get rid of the "evidence"??

Where are you located? How do you go about actually getting tuned? PM then you come to us...we come to you?

If the dealer looks hard enough in your ECU, then they will be able to find out that it has been flashed back to stock. But most dealers do not do that and they simply use the OBD2 port for diagnostic reasons.

I am located in Long Beach. Send an e-mail to [email protected] In the e-mail tell me about you and about the mods to your Evo, etc....

[Looney Tuning]

You have two #10's FYI...

If you flash the ECU back to stock, it does not void the warranty, does it?

And maybe I missed this...but where are you located?


Thanks...I fixed it. Now it is 11 :) I am located in Long Beach.

[Mister]

Congrats on vendor status! O0

[SoCalRedLine]

congratz Nj,
good to see a new face around the vendors. good luck in your venture. I will be contacting you for help, which leads me to:

Would you consider tutoring people on tuning?

there are just a few ECU patches that I havent been able to add to my ECU because i have Vista...(or a general lack of new computer OS knowledge.)

[BUDLoNG]

oh yea :D

If you want stealth ecu based boost control, this is the man to see.

BUDLoNG

[AWDTURBO]

Oh yeah! Looney Tunning is in BUSINESS!!!

All i have to say is Naji is an EXCELLENT TUNER! He is very knowledgable and knows what he is doing. He take his time to get everything right and will explain each process of what he's doing w/ the car. Â*I've lost count on how many times I've driven to Long Beach to get tuned and re-tuned for parts I've changed up on my Evo. Most of the time I'm there around 10am, we have lunch around 12-1pm and I dont leave till 6 or 7pm. One time, which I will never forget. We stayed up till 2am to get my car ready for the track the following day.

I must say I've learned a lot about tuning from Naji. I started from SAFCII=>ECU+=>ECUFLASH/EVOSCAN. Him and Gus (FastForward) convinced me to get rid of my AEM Intake and go back to the stock box w/ K&N Drop-In. Also convinced me to get rid of my ECU+ and go w/ the ECUFLASH since I already had a laptop and tatrix cable.

To summarize all of this up, not only is my car tuned well. I managed to make some good friends during the process! Looney Tooned FTW!Â* O0 O0

Lawrence

[2muchboost]

this is great news! *congrats to you!!!

[nj1266]

congratz Nj,
good to see a new face around the vendors. good luck in your venture. I will be contacting you for help, which leads me to:

Would you consider tutoring people on tuning?

there are just a few ECU patches that I havent been able to add to my ECU because i have Vista...(or a general lack of new computer OS knowledge.)


I will continue to provide my help to anyone. Nothing has changed. I will still post the results of parts that I have tested. I will continue to update The Amateur Tuner thread.

I will tutor you. No problem.

I am using Windows XP and have had no problems with any of the patches. Vista sucks. That could be the problem that you are having.

[SoCalRedLine]

I will tutor you. No problem.

I am using Windows XP and have had no problems with any of the patches. Vista sucks. That could be the problem that you are having.

Thanks Naji, I know its Vista ruining it for me. I guess its time to break out the MSDN folder and re-install XP.
I cant even run Autocad2006 on Vista. Its unsupported.

Ill PM you. Thanks again O0

[FastForward]

Finally!Â* Just like Lawrence said! I have nothing but respect for this man and his methods, even though there are some skeptics out there. Oh and by the way, my motor hasnt "blown up" yet (inside joke).Â* I think all of us that have been tuned or even just logged by Naji have grown into very good friends. We sometimes just go to his house to borrow his tools to remove and/or install parts and even take off window tint on one occasion. He has opened his garage and home to all of us, no questions asked. We all have grown to be part of the Looney Tuned family. We all come from different aspects of life, some of us are JDM ( Lawerence, John...) some of us are MDM ( myself, lil danny....) some of us are LDM (Naji) some of us are GDM ( Demetri) but we all get along like a bunch of friends.

P.S. MDM= Mexican Domestic Market, LDM= Lebanese Domestic Market, GDM= Greek Domestic Market!Â* lol

[jello810]

Congrats on the vendor status Naji.

[atlvalet]

Nj,

Does this mean your threads won't be disappearing anymore?

:)

[FastForward]

Nj,

Does this mean your threads won't be disappearing anymore?

:)


Haha!Â* thats exactly what we talked about earlier!

[oxyi]

Grats being a vendor ! Let see, you have any opening this week ? :) YGEmail !

[Sr20kidD]

-1 on threads disappearing, +10000 on vendor status...

I just know that naji wouldnt touch my car even though I oked him my car as the guiney pig, but instead he used his car and now provides safe tunes!


Gus, where is my sticker! lol

and it should be "Looney Tooned" :smitten:

[nj1266]

Welcome to the orange name NJ. ;)


Thanks a lot for all your help and support in my tuning journey...The journey continues...

[TBEVO9]

Nice Naji, I'm happy for all of us that we have another highly competitive tuner out here. My post will no longer disappear. And yes Ive only been around Gus and Naji for a while and they are very cool and very perfectionist.

[silvrEVOIXn818]

Congrats NJ, You have an e-mail! Can I make an appt to see the doc?

[FastForward]

Congrats NJ, You have an e-mail! Can I make an appt to see the doc?


lol, you can see the Doc on tuesdays! lol jk. Looney Tuned is only on the weekends..........

[FastForward]

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[greekven]

Congratulations Naji on your new venture as the newest tuner and vendor in socal. This guy knows what's he is doing. He tuned my car and is running great.

He takes his time doing so and no BS. He is honest and knowledgeable, I highly recommend him.

[FastForward]

Congratulations Naji on your new venture as the newest tuner and vendor in socal. This guy knows what's he is doing. He tuned my car and is running great.

He takes his time doing so and no BS. He is honest and knowledgeable, I highly recommend him.


What about all the labor I put in to your car Greekven? lol just playing. Looney Tuned!

[alan678]

Congrats man!!! So how about that DataLogLab Database :D

[greekven]

Congratulations Naji on your new venture as the newest tuner and vendor in socal. This guy knows what's he is doing. He tuned my car and is running great.

He takes his time doing so and no BS. He is honest and knowledgeable, I highly recommend him.


What about all the labor I put in to your car Greekven? lol just playing. Looney Tuned!


Thank You as well Mr. Fastforward

[06evoMR]

i wonder if your the same doctor i see at work that drives an apex silver evo 8?

[EvoJoe]

nj, congrats on your tuning business. I'm really considering going back to the ECU for boost control after reading some of your posts. You mentioned earlier about the elevation not being a factor from Lancaster to Long Beach when using the pill. I always had issues maintaining boost levels when I had my Xede controlling boost when I raced up in LACR in Palmdale. My boost would vary quite a bit from Palmdale to near sea level where I live. Do you feel that the pill that you recommend using would really help me maintain consistant boost regardless of elevation? Thanks.

[atlvalet]

Joe,

The boost level is based off target load cells, and while not as reliable as target boost (which still has kinks to be worked out) it should be an improvement. I'll let NJ give a better answer :)

[nj1266]

nj, congrats on your tuning business. I'm really considering going back to the ECU for boost control after reading some of your posts. You mentioned earlier about the elevation not being a factor from Lancaster to Long Beach when using the pill. I always had issues maintaining boost levels when I had my Xede controlling boost when I raced up in LACR in Palmdale. My boost would vary quite a bit from Palmdale to near sea level where I live. Do you feel that the pill that you recommend using would really help me maintain consistant boost regardless of elevation? Thanks.

According to mrfred (evom boost control guru), the load based boost control that we use is impacted by weather changes than by elevation. But with fine tuning, the impact of weather on boost can be lessened dramatically. I have not independently verified his findings, but if your boost is being dramatically impacted it is worth it to try ECU boost control and see if it helps.

We will be going to Irwindale with an ECU boost control car pretty soon. Irwindale is only 500 feet above sea level, but it will shed some light on this subject. I will report my findings after I log the car.

[Luxirie]

Hey NJ, congrats! Dont forget, my subie is there when ever your ready to learn and test... :)

[danEvoIX562]

congrats Naji, hope i'll see u soon.

[EvoPwr]

Congrats...people calling you doctor is kind of a joke though, considering there is already a tuner with the name "Dr." But to each his own.

[Granny Shifter]

md or phd?

[EvoPwr]

md or phd?


dpg

[silvrEVOIXn818]

I thought it might help w/ a quicker response... but maybe not

[Looney Tuning]

Congrats...people calling you doctor is kind of a joke though, considering there is already a tuner with the name "Dr." But to each his own.

It is not a joke. I have a PhD from the University of Southern California. I have earned this title after 10 years of higher education. I do not use the title, but if people want to use it, then so be it.

[Looney Tuning]

I thought it might help w/ a quicker response... but maybe not

I just e-mailed you.

[[p]dOG.]

md or phd?


dpg


lol^

hey congrats Naji!

[SpdyEvo02]

Congrats...people calling you doctor is kind of a joke though, considering there is already a tuner with the name "Dr." But to each his own.

It is not a joke. I have a PhD from the University of Southern California. I have earned this title after 10 years of higher education. I do not use the title, but if people want to use it, then so be it.
still there is only one TRUE Dr. around here and its not anyone in this thread

[BUDLoNG]

dr. pepper

[Sxhawnn]

OOOO shit, I just might be taking my business to a fellow trojan

[Looney Tuning]

Congrats...people calling you doctor is kind of a joke though, considering there is already a tuner with the name "Dr." But to each his own.

It is not a joke. I have a PhD from the University of Southern California. I have earned this title after 10 years of higher education. I do not use the title, but if people want to use it, then so be it.
still there is only one TRUE Dr. around here and its not anyone in this thread

This is MY thread and I paid for my vendor status. I appreciate it if people like you stay away from it. Thanks

[Looney Tuning]

OOOO shit, I just might be taking my business to a fellow trojan


By all means...feel free to e-mail me

[Granny Shifter]

nice credentials nj :)

[FastForward]

Hey Spdy, why must you continue to poke your nose in other peoples business? Keep your stupid comments to yourself little man.

[Looney Tuning]

Looney Tuning is now booked for this weekend and the weekend after it :) Thanks SoCal Evo O0

[Looney Tuning]

nice credentials nj :)

Thank you sir.

[EvoJoe]

nj, congrats on your tuning business. I'm really considering going back to the ECU for boost control after reading some of your posts. You mentioned earlier about the elevation not being a factor from Lancaster to Long Beach when using the pill. I always had issues maintaining boost levels when I had my Xede controlling boost when I raced up in LACR in Palmdale. My boost would vary quite a bit from Palmdale to near sea level where I live. Do you feel that the pill that you recommend using would really help me maintain consistant boost regardless of elevation? Thanks.

According to mrfred (evom boost control guru), the load based boost control that we use is impacted by weather changes than by elevation. But with fine tuning, the impact of weather on boost can be lessened dramatically. I have not independently verified his findings, but if your boost is being dramatically impacted it is worth it to try ECU boost control and see if it helps.

We will be going to Irwindale with an ECU boost control car pretty soon. Irwindale is only 500 feet above sea level, but it will shed some light on this subject. I will report my findings after I log the car.


Thanks for the reply nj. I'm looking forward to your findings. The ECU boost control is looking better everyday.

[TBEVO9]

Wow booked for two weekends already. good job, DR.NAJI. Everyone picks their own doctor spy, so if yours ain't here go post where he is.

[jeric]

hey just wanna say congrats...kinda late but just wanted to say thanx for helping me tune my car although it's in hibrenation due to high gas prices.

anyway guys like what everyone says naji's one of the best, very encouraging and helpful.

pretty soon your gonna need more space naji...if business keeps up like this would you consider making it part of your carreer? O0

[WOT]

I like people who review logged data. O0

i like the way you go about tuning...there's nothing looney about it!!

Best of luck out there!!

[i_Love]

Bump for Naji!

Cant wait!

[silvrEVOIXn818]

Bump for Naji! O0 I have an apptmt. on the 15th..... cant wait

[Evo_ATE_gsr]

So are you gonna have some kinda cool logo? like the Tazmanian Devil or somthin like that?


Seems like your tunes are off the hook, and you obviously done your homework.... so congrats on the success brotha!

[danEvoIX562]

they already have a Looney Tuning decal

[FastForward]

So are you gonna have some kinda cool logo? like the Tazmanian Devil or somthin like that?


Seems like your tunes are off the hook, and you obviously done your homework.... so congrats on the success brotha!


Yea I came up with a decal that some of us have. Its on the passenger side of the from winshield and it says Looney Tuned from top to bottom. Gotta get some more for the other guys that Im missing.

[Sr20kidD]

im coming up with a special surprise.... for Nj... Freakin Gus, remember charcoal Gray

[FastForward]

im coming up with a special surprise.... for Nj... Freakin Gus, remember charcoal Gray


lol, yea I have your sticker already. Let me know when your gunna be at Najis so I can meet you there.

[oxyi]

hehe count me in as TDM now ;P

[JdotYang]

nj, i had a question about the ecu boost controller...Â* does it mean that it is not necessary to have a boost gauge?Â* my car is currently stock, but i dont really want to install a boost gauge since it wouldnt be stealth no more.Â* what is your take on this?

[jeric]

you don't need a boost gauge, but you will need a boost sensor to log boost...nj would prolly recommend you purchase a jdm boost gauge from mitsubishi since the usdm isn't accurate at logging high boost. but, it also depends on why you want the boost gauge. the benefit of having a gauge is that you don't need to drag your laptop around everywhere you go just to see what your boosting. your main concern would be safety and you wanna make sure your'e not over-boosting/ causing knock. there's plenty of safe gaurds naji uses to avoid this so a gauge wouldn't be too useful...

[Looney Tuning]

PLEASE READ THIS

I have been seeing a lot of cars with exhaust leaks lately. Most of the leaks are pinhole type leaks where the falange is welded to the body of the HFC or test pipe. There are also exhaust leaks coming from the gaskets where two falanges mate.

Make sure that your car DOES NOT have an exhaust leak before you come over for a tuning session. If you show up with a leaky exhaust, then that will take away from tuning time since we cannot take accurate AFR data with a leaky exhaust. We will have to take your car to a muffler shop and have the leak fixed. The shop will charge you at least $25.

To avoid the cost and delay, make sure you do not have a leak. If there is a leak, take the car to whoever installed the exhaust and have them fix it for free.

[Looney Tuning]

I will be available to tune Evos during the following weekdays:

Wed. Dec. 26
Thurs. Dec. 27
Fri. Dec. 28
Wed. Jan. 2
Thurs. Jan. 3
Fri. Jan. 4
Mon. Jan. 7
Tues. Jan. 8
Wed. Jan. 9
Thurs. Jan. 10
Fri. Jan. 11

Please send an e-mail to: [email protected] You can also PM me at this account.

[BUDLoNG]

u are in heaven huh naji :D

congrats again!!! O0 O0 O0

[nj1266]

u are in heaven huh naji :D

congrats again!!! O0 O0 O0

I enjoy this more than my teaching job. Unfortunately, you do not make enough money doing this full time.

[ev0ninerr]

YGPM sir.

[Looney Tuning]

YGPM sir.

Could you please send the PM again. For some reason, I did not get it.

[Looney Tuning]

...

[melachu]

Hey whats up Naji, i emailed you but i dont know if you got it.

[Looney Tuning]

Hey whats up Naji, i emailed you but i dont know if you got it.

Did you use the form? I am currently at work and I do not have access to my looney tuning e-mail account.

[rsardelli]

Is it possible for you to tune an r33 skyline?

[Wedgemeister]

What are the credentials of "Looney Tuning" ?
My car is bone stock and I want to do some research before I plunk down any cash for mods or tuning

[Looney Tuning]

Is it possible for you to tune an r33 skyline?


Absolutely NOT...I am strictly an EVO tuner using ECUflash

[Driving_Miss_Daisy]

What are the credentials of "Looney Tuning" ?
My car is bone stock and I want to do some research before I plunk down any cash for mods or tuning


Search around the forums. He has tuned many Evo's with great success using Ecu Boost control.

[MrEd]

What are the credentials of "Looney Tuning" ?
My car is bone stock and I want to do some research before I plunk down any cash for mods or tuning


Search around the forums. He has tuned many Evo's with great success using Ecu Boost control.

ORLY? an none have blown up yet? I've been searching and it seems he is edumacated but that only goes so far. I would like to see somekind of proven track history or something.

[LBEVOGSR]

What are the credentials of "Looney Tuning" ?
My car is bone stock and I want to do some research before I plunk down any cash for mods or tuning


Search around the forums. He has tuned many Evo's with great success using Ecu Boost control.

ORLY? an none have blown up yet? I've been searching and it seems he is edumacated but that only goes so far. I would like to see somekind of proven track history or something.
. Are you serious? Lol blown up? Do you know how hard it is to blow up an Evo? Lol track history? Just refer to the 2 Turbo magazine cars he has tuned. Or you can look at my car as well. His own personal Evo has seen more logs and flashes than most socal evos. He is the only socal tuner with ecuboost control! Period!

[Looney Tuning]

What are the credentials of "Looney Tuning" ?
My car is bone stock and I want to do some research before I plunk down any cash for mods or tuning


Search around the forums. He has tuned many Evo's with great success using Ecu Boost control.

ORLY? an none have blown up yet? I've been searching and it seems he is edumacated but that only goes so far. I would like to see somekind of proven track history or something.

There are many tuners that have tuned longer than I have. You are welcome to go with them. I have owned two Evos and tuned both of them since 2006. My own personal Evo is my test bed. It has over 50 flashes on it and over 200 WOT logs. I am the only public tuner is SoCal that does ECU boost control.

Before that I wrenched on a Nissan SE-R which became my race car. I also modified an SE-R SpecV and wrtoe about it for the now defunct Nissan Performance Magazine.

Everything that you need to know is in the first post of this thread. My method takes time since it is data intensive. It currently takes me 5-6 hours to tune an Evo provided the customer does not want a baseline log.

If you want a quick tune or a tuner with more history, then I am afraid that you are going to have to look elsewhere.

[2barevo]

Before that I wrenched on a Nissan SE-R which became my race car. I also modified an SE-R SpecV and wrtoe about it for the now defunct Nissan Performance Magazine.

kinda OT but were you ever on sr20forums? SN?

[greekven]

He has tuned my car and I am very happy with it. No problems whatsoever.

[Looney Tuning]

Before that I wrenched on a Nissan SE-R which became my race car. I also modified an SE-R SpecV and wrtoe about it for the now defunct Nissan Performance Magazine.

kinda OT but were you ever on sr20forums? SN?


Yes I was. nj1266 was my SN. I have not posted over there in ages.

[Looney Tuning]

He has tuned my car and I am very happy with it. No problems whatsoever.

Can't wait to re-tune it with the cams/valve springs and IC. This should be fun. I have a few tricks that I want to try on your car ;) Hehehe

[Looney Tuning]

As of today, the pricing for a tune is as follows:

$200 for a road tune
$100 for a road re-tune

If you have a CONFIRMED date for a tune, then your cost is still $150 for a tune and $75 for a re-tune. This is ONLY for new customers that sign up.

I think this is a very fair price considering the 6+ hours that I spend tuning your car.

[LaminarFlow]

Without question the best money spent optimizing the various modifications I've made over the years.

Great guy, totally anal about fine tuning every aspect... completely open about exactly what he does and why.. no secret recipe or smoke and mirrors... he takes the time to make it right.. (mine took 7 hrs) and has an obvious and genuine passion for what he does. It's really a no-brainer..

Thanks again Naji!! the ecu boost control is fantastic, and so is the silky smooth idle, after dealing with the loopy cams for a year.. love it!! :smitten:

[JOOTZ]

post

[EvO9marine]

i need to be Looney Tuned!!!! i've heard lots of good stuff from you Naji!!!! :mitsu:

[EvO9marine]

so little Danny my bro is saying that you can squeeze me in sometime in march??? all i need is my injectors and i'll be good. and you need some looney tuned decals too..i'll sport them on my wingo!!!! :twisted:

[Looney Tuning]

so little Danny my bro is saying that you can squeeze me in sometime in march??? all i need is my injectors and i'll be good. and you need some looney tuned decals too..i'll sport them on my wingo!!!! :twisted:

I am on spring break from march 16th to march 21st. Please fill and submit the info form in my signature and I will get back to you with a date.

[MR. Ev0luti0n]

Just Got LoOney TuNed!!
thanks for the great work NajI... and explanations on ur work...
O0

ps. u need some decals to give.. haha

[CASH$ MONEY]

mistake.

[Looney Tuning]

I forgot to inform you guys that I have signed on for a full year as a vendor with SoCalEvo O0 O0 I am also booked until and including the first weekend of April. The demnad for ECU boost control is unbelievable :smitten: I will be removing TWO MBCs this weekend 8)

Thank you SoCal Evo.

[LB_CT9A]

Naji i sent you one of those forms..just making sure you recieved them..thankx!!

[Ixse]

Also sent you a PM =)

[silvrEVOIXn818]

Shout out to Naji, thanks for the help last night! O0

[Looney Tuning]

Your Welcome.

Just an update to prospective customers, I am now booked until the end of April. Please plan accordingly.

Thank you SoCal Evo.

[4G63 FEVER]

Your are welcome also! You couldn't be that booked if you didn't do a heck of a good job.

[Looney Tuning]

Your are welcome also! You couldn't be that booked if you didn't do a heck of a good job.

You are Wrong...It is a a sham...I hypnotize my customers when they first arrive and then they think that I did a good job. The hypnosis lasts for a year. :twisted:

[Driving_Miss_Daisy]

Your are welcome also! You couldn't be that booked if you didn't do a heck of a good job.

You are Wrong...It is a a sham...I hypnotize my customers when they first arrive and then they think that I did a good job. The hypnosis lasts for a year. :twisted:


As long as you are getting the money up front.

[Looney Tuning]

Hi guys,

I decided to increase the re-tune prices to $140. I have noticed that I am spending as much time re-tuning car as tuning it the first time. I think this is very fair and is close to what others charge to a road re-tune. You still get a $60 discount since you are a loyal customer.

Thanks

[SoCalRedLine]

^this guy knows what he is doing. He is the inventor of the doorbell timing map. :D

one of the best ECUflash tuners around LA/OC

[EvO9marine]

hey Naji, i want to be the first Evo X to be tuned by you!!! i spoke to Gus a while back about it. i have no mods yet. still working on it. i know it'll come out till June but i'll wait..

[Looney Tuning]

Hi,

Just want to announce that I am off from my regular job for the whole month of June. So i am available to tune anytime.

Thanks

[GilbertFlores]

^^sweet..let my slap a new exhaust and an o2 housing and ill be there Naji. just tunned my friend Mat (hellgunner) and now I have to catch up to him O0

[Looney Tuning]

^^sweet..let my slap a new exhaust and an o2 housing and ill be there Naji. just tunned my friend Mat (hellgunner) and now I have to catch up to him O0


Hit me up when you are ready. Just fill and submit the info form in my signature and we can tune your car so you can keep up with hellgunner. You might even have a factory freak and put more power than his car with similar mods.

[GilbertFlores]

lol yeah lets hope so. heard a whole lot about you, a lot of friends got tuned through you and all great so far. and yeah hopefully i get the intercooler, pipes, and some cams at the same time, that would be better. but fo sho ill hit you up O0

[Looney Tuning]

Can you believe that it has been a year since I launched Looney Tuning!!! In that year I have tuned roughly 56 Evos, an average of an Evo per weekend. Not bad for a part time gig!!!

The first part of this year sucked since I had to juggle tuning, my college job, and nursing my bed ridden gf back on her feet after the devastating car accident she had.

Since May/June all has been great. The business is on auto pilot, my gf is up and running, and I won the SCCA ITA championship.

Thanks to all those who put their trust in me and supported me.

[S2myEVO]

cool i remember you from the beginning of it all naji!!!

well back when ur Sn was still naji1266?

congrats.

i still need a looney tune!

btw my car is alllll fixed now!

[ecko_3420]

i vouch for this guy!!!very informative of the process...I will definitely let him tune my evo again when i buy another one...

[S2myEVO]

sorry for defending you.

[inline4g63]

naji is a great guy!

[mbrickner]

I'll be back when I need a retune!! O0

[1WkdEvo]

Congrats Naji

[hellgunner]

congrats Naji!

[baylorar]

I'm excited... i get looney tuned this coming weekend!

[06evoMR]

O0

[Looney Tuning]

Ok, I am locking this thread until the mods clean it up.

[Looney Tuning]

The Thread is unlocked...Thanks moderators for cleaning this up.

[ebevo]

congrats on the 1st year anniversary and always enjoyed reading the detailed tables & plots you post after each tune session...removes the "voodoo magic" act O0

[EvoJoe]

Congrats!!! I'm glad to be one of those well tuned Evo's O0.

[vial8or]

Congrats Naji!!
Around this time last year was when I got my first tune, glad I can be a part of this :)

[mistermartinez]

Congrats Naji!

[oxyi]

Grats Naji!

Yap I got my car tuned around this time as well last year ! wow it's been a yr ~!
Glad everything works out for you ! Keep up the good works!!

[Sr20kidD]

yup, another year! congrats naji.. ill see if i can come over sometime this week.. we need to go out for drinks and celebrate!

[murrtownevo9]

congrats naji. pm sent for a tune.

[Looney Tuning]

congrats naji. pm sent for a tune.


I am sorry, but Idid not get a PM from you. It is better to fill and send the info form in my signature. I will get that for sure.

Naji

[murrtownevo9]

congrats naji. pm sent for a tune.


I am sorry, but Idid not get a PM from you. It is better to fill and send the info form in my signature. I will get that for sure.

Naji

filling out one now.

[Looney Tuning]

Just a quick announcement that I am now tuning the Evo X GSR. I have added the Evo X GSR to the drop down menu of the information form.

[08evox]

I've heard nothing but great things about you sir. I was wondering if you have any specs on a tuned EVO X GSR? I have one and am interested in getting it tuned by you. I've installed an inJen CAI with upper intercooler piping. I'm going to install an exhaust, down pipe, and test pipe soon. Which brand do you recommend in the aforementioned parts? My car is a daily driver & will see some track time on the weekends. Thanks for your time.

Jeff

[Looney Tuning]

I've heard nothing but great things about you sir. I was wondering if you have any specs on a tuned EVO X GSR? I have one and am interested in getting it tuned by you. I've installed an inJen CAI with upper intercooler piping. I'm going to install an exhaust, down pipe, and test pipe soon. Which brand do you recommend in the aforementioned parts? My car is a daily driver & will see some track time on the weekends. Thanks for your time.

Jeff


Hi Jeff,

Check in the Evo X power mods sub-forum and you will find write-ups about Evo Xs that I have tuned. You can get any TBE as long as it is a full 3 inch. Beyond that it is up to you on the noise level that you can tolerate.

If you want me to tune your car, then please fill and submit the form in my signature and I will get back to you with a tuning date.

[08evox]

Nice... I just ordered an Ultimate Racing TBE Kit. Once it's installed, I will fill out the form and set up a time with you. Thanks for your help.

[drush08]

i want to get tuned!!

[Gear Grinder]

Yesireebobical I can't say enough how much I like driving my car since it's been tuned by Nahji. Especially with the new secret sauce jdm X FQ360 throttle mapping :D



btw-Nahji I got to test some WOT driving. It progressively gets more responsive as you climb in rpm's. Wow you really don't need to plant your foot much once you are up in the upper rpm range :-o

[Looney Tuning]

Yesireebobical I can't say enough how much I like driving my car since it's been tuned by Nahji. Especially with the new secret sauce jdm X FQ360 throttle mapping :D

btw-Nahji I got to test some WOT driving. It progressively gets more responsive as you climb in rpm's. Wow you really don't need to plant your foot much once you are up in the upper rpm range :-o


Don't let my secrets out :D

I am really surprised that it is working on the car given that if you fart in the direction of an Evo X, then it triggers a CEL. The next revision, I am increasing throttle sensitivity by 2%. I will flash it at the meet on Tuesday. Let us see if the Evo X likes it or not.

[Looney Tuning]

Looney Tuning is two years old. Happy Birthday to me http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/bday.gif 130 cars tuned w/o anyhttp://smiley.onegreatguy.net/burn.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/burn.gif

Thanks to all my customers for their business. It has been fun. Here is to another year http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/absolut.gif

[Evolutionized]

Congrats~!!!

im sure you have made mannyy people happy for those 2 years

[casperdomo]

Yes sure he has...... You gooo Looooneey Tunes!!!

And Happy 2 Years for you! :D

[dongchad]

way 2 go naji, congrats!

[Timujin]

2 Years huh? Wow congrats. My IX is still going great. Summer weekday specials FTW. First winter with a tune and so far so fun.

[Blk Mivo IX]

PMed =D

[Gear Grinder]

Happy b-day LT!!! Congrats Naji.

[MinusPrevious]

Good Re-Tune today Naji......As always, show up at the Looney Tune garage & the Technicians immediately start the preparation......Gruppe-S plug & play solenoid installed / E-85 prep map installed & a full 91 re-tune......ImÂ* interested in knowing the TQ & HP numbers when you can.Â*

Thanks again for the detailed work !!!!
:band: :skid:

[IllEndYourLife]

yup i got my IX looney tuned also and it was definitely worth the money. it's still running strong and was money well spent :D

[Blk Mivo IX]

hey naji!
sent you a PM but i dont think you got it.
cant really fill out a form since its for evos only.
can you do lancers also?

[Looney Tuning]

hey naji!
sent you a PM but i dont think you got it.
cant really fill out a form since its for evos only.
can you do lancers also?


If I can read the ECU, then I might be able to tune it. But I also need to see if I can log timing/load etc...If you make it to the meet, then I can try and see if I can connect to the ECU

[Blk Mivo IX]

hey naji!
sent you a PM but i dont think you got it.
cant really fill out a form since its for evos only.
can you do lancers also?


If I can read the ECU, then I might be able to tune it. But I also need to see if I can log timing/load etc...If you make it to the meet, then I can try and see if I can connect to the ECU


oohh fosho
well hrmm. do you think you can head out to the torrance meet?
i always have work on tuesdays soo i cant make it out =(

[Timujin]

Good Re-Tune today Naji......As always, show up at the Looney Tune garage & the Technicians immediately start the preparation......Gruppe-S plug & play solenoid installed / E-85 prep map installed & a full 91 re-tune......Im interested in knowing the TQ & HP numbers when you can.

Thanks again for the detailed work !!!!
:band: :skid:


I am waiting to see the results. The bang for the buck factor is too tempting.

[BOSSEVOIX]

im assuming u have an alternative form of income?

[BOSSEVOIX]

thought there had to be something else, that amount of cars in 2 years isnt going to put dinner on the table

[Gear Grinder]

thought there had to be something else, that amount of cars in 2 years isnt going to put dinner on the table
It was never about the $. It was about finding out that 90% of the shops out there didn't know what they were doing, and that he was smart enough to figure it out, and be a great tuner. Oh and the fact that Naji loves tuning cars O0

[jello810]

thought there had to be something else, that amount of cars in 2 years isnt going to put dinner on the table
It was never about the $. It was about finding out that 90% of the shops out there didn't know what they were doing, and that he was smart enough to figure it out, and be a great tuner. Oh and the fact that Naji loves tuning cars O0


also a chill dude!

[Looney Tuning]

Coming up on another LOONEY TUNING anniversary. Three years and still going strong. I have tuned 197 Evos/Subies so far. NOT ONE BLOWN ENGINE.

I still remember this thread and all the ruckus it caused. I was the first to introduce ECU boost to the SoCal Evo community. Some people who used MBCs on their stock turbos freaked out...LOL.

http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&topic=48123.0

Fast forward to today and almost every tuner worth his salt in SoCal uses ECUboost control. It is amazing how ECUboost spread like wild fire. SoCal Evo has indeed changed.

Here is for another successful year....boooyaaaa

[Joey T]

Hello Dr. NJ, my name is Joseph Thomas. My wife had recently contacted you about tuning our evo9 gsr. She had mossimo install kelford 272 cams for my christmas present she was also trying to get the car tuned by you. Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone. I recently resent you a filled out form of all performance mods done to my car.
Our car is well taken care of we had 60k service done at 50k as well as oil changes done every 2500 to 3k miles and tranny and diff oil changes done every 5k. Im telling you this because I really want you to tune my car. I have heard great feedback on your quality of work and patients and expertise you put into each tune. My wife is an active duty marine and I work for a company on Camp Pendleton so we are very busy during the week, but i am free on the weekends. Im hoping you can do a dual map tune for 91 and E85. You can contact me via: 760 473 0378 and email: [email protected].

Thank You for your time and consideration.
Sincerely Joseph Thomas
12/30/2012

[evoku]

I just got an awesome tune by Naji the tuning wizard. I would highly recommend him to anyone that is looking for a quality tune that delivers super smooth power through out all gears and rev ranges. I'm boosting with confidence and a smile.

[ElectricBlueVIII]

Naji, are you still doing evo tuning nowadays? The link in the first post doesn't work anymore.

Please let me know.

[email protected] is my email address.

Thanks,

[Apex Hunter]

Word on the street is he's been out of the game for a couple of years now at least.

[ElectricBlueVIII]

Thanks Apex. I'm mostly in need of someone with the ability to get all the latest ROM updates onto my car, and figured he was a good first option since he did street tunes. Is road race the only other option local to the west LA area nowadays? I've been out of the evo scene for some time when I parked mine a few years back.

[Apex Hunter]

I think RRE is a good option. Always had good experiences there.
KT Motoring in the valley is another option you can check into. I have some friends that have been very happy with them.

[evo_jfa]

Actually you can contact RRE, you have many tuners there, even Scott still tuning at RRE as I knew. I heard also naji was tuning on dyno, but yes no street tuning since long back. There are other options like 5150 also in LA area

[LakaiorDie]

Can't forget about KT

[Black Evo Beauty]

hit up tuning tech