I have been building my turbo gsr civic and need to tune with a reputable and experienced tuner.
I know there is a "tuner/shop" list but that is as informative as a phone book.

I would like to find a tuner near tampa that has references from owners of high hp (400+) turbo cars. I contacted MTBER but his schedule is full for a while I guess. He referred me to Alpha, who has helped me out a bit so far. Has anyone had their car tuned by Alpha? If so, can you reply with your experience with his services. (no offense Alpha, I just like to do my homework)

If you had a car blow up while being tuned (by anyone), please post your story, and the reason you believe/were told it blew up.

 

Alpha is a Great guy and a great tuner. What EMS system are you running?? Sounds like you have yourself a pretty potential setup there. I know Alpha knows AEM systems pretty well, I dont know what other systems he uses, but im sure he clould help you out


If not, your best bet would be to call a few shops and ask lots of questions. If the tuner knows what they are doing, then the info they provide should help in the selection of the right shop/tuner

 

i have heard alpha is pretty good, but dont know from personal experiance....

mtber i know is damn good

 

I'm running a 1060 aem ems. Alpha came by last sunday to do a basemap and startup on this thing and I had a fuel leak in a steel braided hose fitting. I was dead in the water until monday, when Amazon Hoze was open.

Alpha seems to be a very nice guy. I searched for references but came up with nothing, which is why I'm asking around. I have an appointment with him today, but I have no idea what time.

I have a crapload of $ (to me) in this thing and want to be certain of the skills of anyone touching it. I can't afford a fatal tuning mistake.

 

i had alpha tune my car from the get go..never met him before,he got to my ride with 68 miles on a fresh build.new everything.my first honda motor,my first honda build,my first turbo motor.well the motor now has 9000 miles on it,i drive it EVERY DAY.only problem with it has been a bad head gasket.but alpha had nothing to do with that...i can't give alot of details on the build cuz there are too many theives no tr,but i will sware by alpha as an aem tuner.he is the only person that has touched my car other then Mike Yonke who helped my out with the build and the base cal to get it to the shop where i met alpha...alot of people know my car and will back alpha as a solid dude and a worthy tuner....just my 2cent...and good luck with your toy..

 

Thanks, now if anyone in the future wants to look him up, they will at least find this post.

 

[QUOTE=itr1143-01;3369434]i can't give alot of details on the build cuz there are too many theives no tr/QUOTE]

I understand...hence my other hobby..

 

with all the time and money in the car....thats a great 2nd hobby!

 

Thanks

Thanks I almost got to tune your old car Empty Beer is a friend of mine. Yes he is a good tuner as well

You forgot to mention the part about me staying for six hours incase you could finish the car Even turned a wrench or two to help out I understand the post. All of us have a bit of money in our cars

Thanks Shawn

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And yes I tuned danaintampa's car. I was a little late and he got worried. Hence the post Only issues were idle feedback and a starter wire. Very nice car
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Forgot about the brakes
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alpha is the man without him i would have not been able to get home tonight , man knows his stuff