ok, so im getting ready for my tune and have a few questions. i have a very minor oil leak coming from my vtec silonoid(B18C1), will that affect my tune? my vtec works and is pretty loud around 4.5k rpm, but i dont feel the kick until 6k rpm. it may be because of my skunk2 manifold. but anyways, all my general tune up parts(spark plug wires, rotor bit, etc) are about a year old, will it be a good idea to change them out? or will it make much difference? also, if i reduced a little weight out of the car, will that make any difference? im sorry if my questions are kinda dumb, but its something for me to know. its my first tune. thanks

i have a B18C1
skunk2 tuner 1 cams
itr pistons
jdm itr headers
skunk2 manifold
injen cai
apexi ws2 exhaust
magnaflow high flow cat

 

Fix ALL Leaks...as a tuner I hate it when a car leaks all over my multi-thousand dollar equipment.

Do a COMPRESSION Test, before and AFTER your tune.

Do a LEAK DOWN Test, before and AFTER your tune.

Clean all of your sparking bits with Electrical Cleaner, remove any corrosion, rust etc...and check all of your dizzy connections and TIGHT and clean (no old corroded wires or check)

 

What's the importance of the before and after compression/leakdown tests?

 

To know that the health of your motor is the same before you got it tuned and after.

And if you check before and the motor isnt healthy, dont waste your money on tuning.

I compression test my motor every time I change the oil...

 

Keep dreaming Chris. You know that maybe 1 in 30 customers actually understand that the engine make's power, the tuner can only press so many keys hahah

 

I Heart Xenocron. We will do as you say.

 

John this is why my pre tuning letter that goes out is 10 pages long and I easily have 2-3 pages to add, just haven't had time.