Custom Tuning starts at $1699. To get a more accurate cost on your custom tune, please create a ticket and tell us more about your build, and your specific modifications.
If you feel that our existing tune offerings will not work for your application or your intended use, you can request Custom Tuning. Custom Tuning must be requested through our Tickets, and you must provide vehicle information as well as hardware (upgrades) information. Once submitted, our team of calibrators will evaluate your request and determine if Custom Tuning can achieve your goals and if they are able, your Tune Request will be accepted.
Custom Tuning requires heavy participation from the Customer, either through an Authorized TZ Dealer or the Customer themselves. TuneZilla Calibrators will require that the vehicle has access to dyno time when needed, and data logging is required. If you are not comfortable with data logging, and if you may not be able to access a facility with a dyno (many facilities will rent dyno time) custom tuning may not be possible for you.
Custom Tuning vs. Off The Shelf Tuning
We understand that our end users have varying driving styles and build purposes, which is why we offer revisions on all of our Off-The-Shelf tunes. By offering Custom Tuning to our customers, we can be sure you are getting the most out of your vehicle with your specific parts upgrades. Our OTS (off-the-shelf) maps are tested in house with as many variables as possible to ensure even if you don’t want to customize your tune, your vehicle’s OEM sensors and adaptations will still be able to optimize our tunes to your region’s fuel and most bolt-on upgrades. Tune Revisions are not the same as Custom Tunes. See our Terms and Conditions for our re-tune policy (section 4b)
We believe it’s important for our customers to understand what is happening inside their engine so they can make informative decisions. Our LOG VIEWER automatically generates your vehicles data log .csv files into easy to read graphs which can then be viewed by our Calibrators to find areas of optimization on your vehicle. Not only can this data be used to optimize your tunes, but a lot of troubleshooting and diagnosing can be done by comparing requested data to actual data at a glance.
In many cases, custom tuning is not required. If you are unsure if you will benefit from a Custom Tune, you can reach out to our team and upload data logs for them to examine.
Requires
Supported Hardware Upgrades
Upgrade | Supported |
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Fuelling Upgrades | Yes |
Turbo Upgrade - Hybrid or larger | Yes |
Downpipe Upgrade | Yes |
Intercooler Upgrade | Yes |
Engine Swap | Yes |
Notes
At TuneZilla, we strive for an OEM level of drivability and reliability. Our team of Calibrators from around the world painstakingly work to deliver repeatable performance on all of our base maps. One of the major differences between our tunes and most of our competitors tunes is our linear OEM like throttle response. Where some software tuners increase throttle response to mask the actual output of their tunes by giving a very peaky feeling under acceleration, our tunes are designed to make the most usable and consistent power curve possible to maintain a strong pull without a heavy fall off midway through the power band. All while generating peak power as early as possible in the RPM range. Most off the shelf tunes advertise an attractive peak power figure, but suffer from a sudden drop in torque and a lower torque curve throughout the remainder of the RPM range.
Features
TRUE FLEX FUEL COMPATIBLE*
INCREASED REV LIMITER
INCREASE THROTTLE RESPONSE
ADJUST BOOST REQUEST VALUES
OPTIMIZED FUEL TRIM ADJUSTMENTS
91 OCT AND 93 OCT FILES
BOOST BY GEAR FOR TORQUE MANAGEMENT (See Optional Features table)
HIGH OIL PRESSURE SWITCH POINT IS LOWERED FOR ENGINE LONGEVITY
OPTIONAL MAP SWITCHING*
OPTIONAL LEFT FOOT BRAKING ENABLED
OPTIONAL OVERRUN CRACKLES
OPTIONAL HARD CUT LIMITER
Purchase Options
Tune Only | Tune and Tool | Tune via Dealer |
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Purchase tune credits only. | Add a FlashZilla Pro to your purchase for an additional $149.00 | Purchase your tune from one of our Authorized Dealers |
*Requires tune(s) to be downloaded via InstaTune using a FlashZilla Pro or FlashZilla V3 device. | Download your tune(s) from InstaTune using your FlashZilla Pro Device and a Windows 10 (or newer) Laptop | Purchase Tune credits and select a Dealer near you for installation
Additional Install fees may apply |
Requires
Upgrade | Requirement |
|---|
Minimum 91 Oct / 95 RON | Required |
Clutch Upgrade (manual) | Recommended |
DSG Tune | Recommended |
Ethanol Sensor | Required (For Flex Fuel Files) |
High Pressure Fuel Pump Piston Upgrade | Required (For Flex Fuel Files) |
Notes
DSG tune is recommended to optimize shift patterns and increase driver enjoyment in Sport and Drive modes
Low Torque files are available for manual transmission vehicles, but an upgraded clutch is recommended
*Map Switching tunes are available as a tune request only. They are not available through the Instatune server.
*See hardware requirements for Flex Fuel compatibility
New Features
New Features | Function |
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Recalibrated Performance Monitor | |
On/Off Crackles | |
Ethanol Gauge | |
Flex Fuel Tune | True Flex tune is compatible with Stage 1 and 2 files. *Requires High Pressure Fuel Pump Piston Upgrade and Ethanol Sensor Power output adjusts with ethanol content.
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Optional Features
Selectable in Instatune | Feature |
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Left Foot Brake Enable | |
Overrun Crackle | |
Hard Cut Limiter | Cuts fuel at a set RPM instead of the factory "soft" limiter which limits engine speed/revs at a set RPM Recommended for track/race use only when equipped with DSG the limiter will only work in manual mode if auto upshift is disabled
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Boost by Gear | Gear dependant boost settings Used for Torque management (traction) on FWD vehicles Can be used as a clutch saver tune for Manual vehicles
|
At TuneZilla, we strive for an OEM level of drivability and reliability. Our team of Calibrators from around the world painstakingly work to deliver repeatable performance on all of our base maps. One of the major differences between our tunes and most of our competitors tunes is our linear OEM like throttle response. Where some software tuners increase throttle response to mask the actual output of their tunes by giving a very peaky feeling under acceleration, our tunes are designed to make the most usable and consistent power curve possible to maintain a strong pull without a heavy fall off midway through the power band. All while generating peak power as early as possible in the RPM range. Most off the shelf tunes advertise an attractive peak power figure, but suffer from a sudden drop in torque and a lower torque curve throughout the remainder of the RPM range.
Features
TRUE FLEX FUEL COMPATIBLE*
INCREASED REV LIMITER
INCREASE THROTTLE RESPONSE
ADJUST BOOST REQUEST VALUES
OPTIMIZED FUEL TRIM ADJUSTMENTS
91 OCT AND 93 OCT FILES
HIGH OIL PRESSURE SWITCH POINT IS LOWERED FOR ENGINE LONGEVITY
OPTIONAL MAP SWITCHING*
OPTIONAL LEFT FOOT BRAKING ENABLED
OPTIONAL OVERRUN CRACKLES
OPTIONAL HARD CUT LIMITER
Requires
Upgrade | Requirement |
|---|
Minimum 91 Oct / 95 RON fuel | Required |
Downpipe Upgrade | Required |
Intercooler Upgrade | Highly Recommended |
DSG Tune | Highly Recommended (Required for Flex Fuel Files) |
Clutch Upgrade (manual) | Highly Recommended |
Ethanol Sensor | Required (For Flex Fuel Files) |
High Pressure Fuel Pump Piston Upgrade | Required (For Flex Fuel Files) |
Notes
Clutch upgrade is highly recommended for Stage 2 tunes due to the increased Torque
DSG tune is highly recommended for Stage 2 tunes to maintain drivability with increased torque
*Map switching tunes are available through the Tune Request function on FZL app. They are not available through the Instatune server
*See hardware requirements for Flex Fuel compatibility
New Features
New Features | Function |
|---|
Recalibrated Performance Monitor | |
On/Off Crackles | |
Ethanol Gauge | |
Flex Fuel Tune | True Flex tune is compatible with Stage 1 and 2 files. *Requires High Pressure Fuel Pump Piston Upgrade and Ethanol Sensor Power output adjusts with ethanol content.
|
Optional Features
Selectable in Instatune | Feature |
|---|
Left Foot Brake Enable | |
Overrun Crackles | |
Hard Cut Limiter | Cuts fuel at a set RPM instead of the factory "soft" limiter which limits engine speed/revs at a set RPM Recommended for track/race use only when equipped with DSG the limiter will only work in manual mode if auto upshift is disabled
|
Boost by Gear | Gear dependant boost settings Used for Torque management (traction) on FWD vehicles Can be used as a clutch saver tune for Manual vehicles
|
At TuneZilla, we strive for an OEM level of drivability and reliability. Our team of Calibrators from around the world painstakingly work to deliver repeatable performance on all of our base maps. One of the major differences between our tunes and most of our competitor's tunes is our linear OEM like throttle response. Where some software tuners increase throttle response to mask the actual output of their tunes by giving a very peaky feeling under acceleration, our tunes are designed to make the most usable and consistent power curve possible to maintain a strong pull without a heavy fall off midway through the power band. All while generating peak power as early as possible in the RPM range. Most off the shelf tunes advertise an attractive peak power figure, but suffer from a sudden drop in torque and a lower torque curve throughout the remainder of the RPM range.
This Stage 3 IS38 tune is optimized to use the stock fuel system. 93 Octane is required.
Stage 3 Tunes are available on InstaTune as Off-The-Shelf base map files. In most cases, these files will work as intended, but due to variations in local fuel, hardware discrepancies, and vehicle condition, data logging may be required to ensure the tune is working as intended. If you do not have access to the required fuel specified on InstaTune, you may request a tune revision for your local available fuel. This may also require data logging to ensure correct adjustments are made to your tune.
Data logging is recommended (and in some cases may be required) to ensure customer satisfaction and engine longevity. Our goal is to provide you with the best tuning solution for your hardware setup.
BETA Tune Release for Flex Fuel
MPI and Flex Fuel support now available for Stage 3. To apply for Beta testing please click here
Features
Increased Rev Limiter
Adjust timing to optimize high-octane fuel
Adjust boost request values
Increase throttle response for improved pedal feel
Rev hang fix for manual cars
Optimized fuel trim adjustments
High oil pressure switch point is lowered for engine longevity
Recalibrated sports display boost gauge to show actual boost pressure
Recalibrated sports display Power gauge to correct calculated HP.
Optional Map Switching*
Optional Left Foot Braking enabled
Optional Overrun Crackles
Optional Hard Cut Limiter
Requires
Minimum 93 AKI / 98 RON fuel | Required |
IHI IS38 Turbocharger | Required |
Downpipe Upgrade | Required |
Intercooler Upgrade | Required |
DSG Tune | Required |
Clutch Upgrade (manual) | Highly Recommended |
Performance Catback Exhaust | Highly Recommended |
Notes
A clutch upgrade is highly recommended for Stage 3 tunes due to the increased Torque
*Map switching tunes are available through the Tune Request function on FZL app. They are not available through the Instatune server
Included Optional Features
Left Foot Brake Enable | |
Overrun Crackles | |
Hard Cut Limiter | Cuts fuel at a set RPM instead of the factory "soft" limiter which limits engine speed/revs at a set RPM Recommended for track/race use only when equipped with DSG the limiter will only work in manual mode if auto upshift is disabled
|
Requires
A clutch upgrade is highly recommended for Stage 3 tunes due to the increased Torque
*Map switching tunes are available through the Tune Request function on FZL app. They are not available through the Instatune server
Included Optional Features
Left Foot Brake Enable | |
Overrun Crackles | |
Hard Cut Limiter | Cuts fuel at a set RPM instead of the factory "soft" limiter which limits engine speed/revs at a set RPM Recommended for track/race use only when equipped with DSG the limiter will only work in manual mode if auto upshift is disabled
|
Boost by Gear | Gear dependant boost settings Used for Torque management (traction) on FWD vehicles Can be used as a clutch saver tune for Manual vehicles
|
MPI and Flex Fuel Support | |
Notes