Posted May 26, 200222 yr comment_7762 I'm talking top-to-bottom on a stock L24 by a Z expert. Valves, carbs, dizzy, all filters. I'm considering have a pro do my Z cuz I'm a newb and I just don't seem to be able to get it right. My mileage sucks and he claims he can get me 25mpg. In the long run it would be worth a few hundred for a tune. How much do you think a complete tune will cost? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1761-how-much-should-a-good-tune-cost/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 27, 200222 yr comment_7766 Hmm, good question. You could easily ring up a hundred bucks in parts if you are going to do a serious tune-up. Hard to tell what the labor rate is in your area, could easily end up being double the price of the parts. If you aren't sure about the carbs you could just have him do them and do the rest yourself. Adjusting the valves isn't too difficult, swapping out the tune-up parts is fairly easy and you would end up saving enough to take the family out on the town for a weekend get-away. Too bad you live just a little too far away, or I would volunteer to give you a hand doing it here. I'm pretty rusty on the carb tuning but with all the postings here I bet we could get it pretty close.I guess it boils down to what you are willing to pay. I'd say you would be looking at close to 300 bucks at least if he is any good and charges accordingly. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1761-how-much-should-a-good-tune-cost/#findComment-7766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 27, 200222 yr comment_7770 Just had it done 4/18 at Z's Unlimited in San Luis Obispo...No carbs....Items performed:Adjust valvesCompression testCheck and adjust EFICheck and adjust timingCheck complete carAdjust clutch pedalInspection items noted:Reverse switch leakingVac Advance not operatingTiming chain loose (wearing guides)Possible cracks in AFM bootMinor play in RWBearingsHe pretty much went over the whole car and we discussed many items when I picked it up that he did not note on the invoice.$120.00steve77 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1761-how-much-should-a-good-tune-cost/#findComment-7770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 26, 200321 yr comment_54733 I just got a valve-job from the Nissan dealer. Only adjusted the valves. I picked up a few mpg. I think I'm up to about 22 mpg now. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1761-how-much-should-a-good-tune-cost/#findComment-54733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 27, 200321 yr comment_54750 It's gonna depend on what get's done:PARTS:beltsplugshosescablespointscaprotorcondensergasketsfiltersfluids?Add that to about $60.00+ an hour labor. If you can do any of these yourself you would save a couple of bucks. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1761-how-much-should-a-good-tune-cost/#findComment-54750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 29, 200321 yr comment_55167 For one thing tuneing the car is by far the easyest thing you will ever do for your car , you might as well get a good book and jump in . If you run into trouble , here we are , as for info. just go to the tec. section just before this help section and scroll down the list . there is a wealth of infromaton there. and it's free. Read and or print off the info. take it with you and take a look at the project , if you dont understand what is what , post a question and one of us will help. If you lived in Portland Or or are willing to drive here , Ha Ha ,I'll be glad to help. Gary:classic: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1761-how-much-should-a-good-tune-cost/#findComment-55167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 30, 200321 yr comment_55263 you want to pay me, ill let you buy your own parts.seriously though like others said this is the easiest thing you can do to your car.parts wont be that expensive, its easy to tune and do most of the work yourself with a basic set of hand tools.save money and time and buy the video from Ztherapy.comit will show you in detail step by step on how to tune your su'schanging the plugs, new wires, filters and and fuel and oil, oil change, belts, cap, rotor, points if you have them are all extremely easy even for the novice on a Z.learn about your own car learn to work on it yourself and in that you will be doing yourself a favor as you will be education yourself in your own vehicle. you will save money time and if you need help we are here.25mpg is easy to obtain in a Z thats stock. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1761-how-much-should-a-good-tune-cost/#findComment-55263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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