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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey
I don't doubt it, but all it takes is time and patience.
You're not the only one... I'm looking around at how much it costs to actually race a Mustang and it starts getting ridiculous when you add everything up, because they eat through consumables like it's going out of style. Something like a Spec Miata or Legends is way simpler and cheaper... I don't know what I'll eventually end up doing with my car.  |
I would still argue that in the case of a modern turbo motor, simple time and patience isn't enough to get a good safe tune. In addition, you will need specialized tools like a wide-band O2 sensor, Exhaust Gas Pyrometer, and Boost Gauge. Plus a way to test settings in a controlled environment (i.e. a dyno, I don't think anyone really has an indoor test track around here). Also, a good background in engine physics, and an understanding of forced induction.
Now, I will agree that someone with some of the above can can probably eek out a bit more from their car if they're just tweaking an existing tune, I don't think anyone can just up and tune a car w/o some sort of experience, either an appreticeship type deal, or the experience that comes w/ blowing a few motors.
Regarding door to door racing... I think Spec Miata's are probably the best bet. Because the series is so popular, it's not too hard to pick up someone's old car and campaign it. Chances are you won't be competative, but you will gain an assload of door to door experience. Then you pass it down to the next n00b, and built yourself a competative car. Once you learn how to win, then trade up to a bigger series, like Speed TC.
