I am currently searching for tuners in the Chicagoland area (if you know any please comment below), a lot of them don't do UpRev or even like it. Is UpRev the only tuning option for my 2012 Infiniti G37x? Or, are there other platforms?

 

Most of the tuning discussions over the last decade are right here: https://www.myg37.com/forums/ecu-tuning-dyno-data-409/

UpRev used to be the go-to platform for the VQ, but in the last 10 years it seems EcuTek has become the preferred software by tuners. That's my opinion, but I'm sure others are more dialed into the industry and can explain it better.

Welcome to the forum. So-o-o much information here if you search for it.

 

A quick summary is that the two main ones are Uprev and ECUTEK.
Uprev was the initial go to in the past, ECUTEK delivered a better tuning system with the ability providing certain controls Uprev doesnt. It's Bluetooth support alone makes it a great contender.
It's the end of the road in the search of tuning software. You do have to research the cost vs play factor and ask yourself if going the less expensive option enough for what you have and what the future hold for your platform.
Even if there is a whiff of forced induction anywhere in your future, start with ECUTEK and you'll never regret it.

 

I plan to go EcuTek when I can. First I'd like to get my car out of the shop and fix it up lol. Currently have one sitting in my cart ready for purchase... but then I have to find a tuner/dealer.

I did think about buying the EcuTek along with (or through) a local package deal tuner... but the math seems like the cost of the EcuTek is more when purchased that way... so am trying this route.... someday lol

 

Adjustable VDC and throttle control with ecu connect from ecutek and Specialty Z makes it worth every penny. Not to mention the stock tune is heartless.

 

Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled to have options when it comes to aftermarket tuning. Lord knows I've owned some platforms with little to no tuning support anywhere to be found in the high heavens or low seas. HOWEVER, I do wish there were a few OTS (Off The Shelf) maps out there around the interwebs that we could install on similar setups i.e. how companies like COBB have Stage 1, 2, 3 tunes available on their website.

I digress.

 

The problem is canned tunes such. There is no one size fits all. Different environments create different needs in tunes. It's why you see guys that get a tune in Colorado have to adjust the tune when they get closer to sea level.

 

There are places that will sell you their OTS map, but if you're going through all that effort and expense, might as well do it right. Identically designed engines aren't actually identical in operation, and tuning skills are more of an art than a prepackaged product.

Again, I'm no expert, just my opinion based on my remote tune experience this year.

If the overall remote tuning process feels too daunting (because it can be), then you need to pursue an in-house dyno-tune. Find yourself a shop you can drive to, slap down a credit card, watch them do their magic, and drive home with your newly tuned G. There's absolutely nothing wrong with paying a little extra for convenience.

 

Seb offer's OTS tunes, but for $50 more you can get him to etune your set up, that's a no brainer IMO.

 

You can go with Sound Performance here in Chicago, they offer UpRev dyno tuning. They are very popular in the Supra community.

Now Offering - UpRev Tuning

 

Yeah, canned tunes in general "suck" compared to a pro dyno tune. Then again, some might argue even a dyno tune isn't as good of a tune as continuous driving data logging and adjusting the tune accordingly. I kinda used to play around with open source tuning software way back in my WRX/STi scene days i.e. RomRaider etc.

You're right that there are no one sized fits all solutions. But when you have enough of the same platforms being tuned with enough of the same components, it allows you to create a "base" map for those mods, if you will. Just like my old WRX, I also had a Focus ST with similar concepts i.e. Stage 1 was like just a tune or Stage 2 included a bigger intercooler and downpipe. You get the idea.

And as far as adjusting the tune for here in CO vs sea-level: absolutely that's a consideration for permanent relocation to different altitudes (although OEM and aftermarket tunes with modern vehicles should have enough "self-learning" built in to adjust for those changes in air pressure etc). Of course, if you want your car to run optimally for wherever you live, get a pro street tune and never move lol

Roch, I agree depending on the price difference and mods & goals, just putting that money towards a better-than-OTS-tune solution is much more preferable! Question, did you ever try local dyno or street/road tuning with a local pro? It might be in your build thread but I'm too lazy to go search right now lol. Just wondered if you went with remote tuning because there were no local options.

 

Exactly. I went with remote tuning because there were no local options in Rochester, NY.

There was one shop, but they discontinued that service by the time I got around to it. Snooze you lose.

Zero regrets, however. Eugene Turkov's remote tuning service was excellent. Here's the story, if you're interested: https://www.myg37.com/forums/ecu-tun...e-project.html