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I drive a 2000 model Nissan Stagea RS-Four S. I had a 'Nistune' board installed at Springy Motors in Victoria just before we moved to Orange in central west NSW.

As far as I can tell according to their website, the nearest Nistune garage I could take my car is in western Sydney. Does anyone know of any garages within 200kays of Orange (ie Bathurst, Lithgow, Dubbo etc) that I could take my car to get the Nistune tuned/programmed?

Additionally....has anyone found that their fuel consumption is any better with the Nistune chip? I thought the economy might improve with the new ECU, but still only seem to be managing around 420-450 kms to a tank of fuel. (I would like to get the chip re-programmed for maximum economy rather than maximum power next time :) )

Cheers,

Tom

I would make the trip to Sydney to one of the reputable tuners.

BTW I have family up there in Orange and Bathurst and will be purchasing some property in Orange in the next few weeks.

Thanks Wolverine,

Sounds like I may have to bite the bullet and make the trip up to Sydney one weekend. The two western-most garages in Sydney that are listed on Nistune's website are;

Unique Auto Sports

1/20 Tucks Road, Seven Hills, NSW

Contact Tim on (02) 9620 9000

info [at] uniqueautosports.com

http://www.uniqueautosports.com

Unigroup Engineering

17/ 17a Amax Avenue, Girraween

(02) 9631 2470

Contact Yavuz on (02) 9631 2470

enquiries [at] unigroup.com.au

http://www.unigroup.com.au

I wonder if either of these Nistune workshops would be open Saturday morning (the only time I could really book the car in). Has anyone had any dealings with either of these garages and can recommend?

Best of luck with the pending real estate purchase Wolverine!

Additionally....has anyone found that their fuel consumption is any better with the Nistune chip? I thought the economy might improve with the new ECU, but still only seem to be managing around 420-450 kms to a tank of fuel. (I would like to get the chip re-programmed for maximum economy rather than maximum power next time :thumbsup: )

Cheers,

Tom

Whats your problem? I can't get 400 out of my tankfull!!
  • 1 month later...

An update -

Have recieved two quotes back for the major service - both around $1680. This includes;

Replace engine oil and filter

Replace timing belt

Undercar inspection of suspension components, tyres, brakes, and chassis.

Remove/refit drive shaft for dyno operation, 4wd vehicle.

Dyno test/tune - check state of tune (fuel and ignition), power and general running. optimisation of boost pressure, ignition timing and fuel mixtures (where applicable) on dyno and before and after power printout.

Replace water pump

Remove radiator and flush cooling system, replace coolant

Replace gearbox fluid

Replace differential fluid

Replace transfer case fluid

Replace clutch fluid and bleed clutch system

Replace brake fluid and bleed brake system

Check condition of air cleaner and service/replace as required

Check condition of auxially belts and adjust, tension and replace as required

Check condition of radiator hoses and replace as required

Check condition of vacuum hoses and replace as required

Intake system leak/smoke test.

Replace spark plugs

Does this sound reasonable? Has anyone purchased the Kudos motorsports 100,000km service kit and installed themselves? I'm guessing replacing the timing belt etc would be a bit beyond the skill of an average bloke? Grrr, so much money. Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.

There are instructions for doing most of those things either in the DIY in the sticky at the top of this section or in the general skyline DIY section. In our Stagea DIY section under "fitting an adjustable cam gear" SK gives instructions on how to chnage the cam belt (and also suggests that the water pump is good for 200,000km and should n't (or needn't ) be replaced unless it is faulty.

If you have the time and inclination you could do all of the above (perhaps not on the same day) over a few weekends. Replacing the spark plugs e.g. is a two hour job the first time but much easier the second (there is a tutorial in the skyline section).

Save your money for the tune!

my un tuned rs fours s gets 430 kays from full to fuel light TOWING THE BOAT non stop at high way speeds .

not towing the boat and not much load in car and the boost controller turned off i got 1200 kays out of 130 litres two tanks + $40 which isnt much at $1.86

Edited by lachlanw
I drive a 2000 model Nissan Stagea RS-Four S. I had a 'Nistune' board installed at Springy Motors in Victoria just before we moved to Orange in central west NSW.

As far as I can tell according to their website, the nearest Nistune garage I could take my car is in western Sydney. Does anyone know of any garages within 200kays of Orange (ie Bathurst, Lithgow, Dubbo etc) that I could take my car to get the Nistune tuned/programmed?

Additionally....has anyone found that their fuel consumption is any better with the Nistune chip? I thought the economy might improve with the new ECU, but still only seem to be managing around 420-450 kms to a tank of fuel. (I would like to get the chip re-programmed for maximum economy rather than maximum power next time :) )

Cheers,

Tom

just having the nistune daughterboard won't make any difference to the car at all mate. you need to get it tuned before you start improving fuel economy :devil:

  • 3 weeks later...
my un tuned rs fours s gets 430 kays from full to fuel light TOWING THE BOAT non stop at high way speeds .

not towing the boat and not much load in car and the boost controller turned off i got 1200 kays out of 130 litres two tanks + $40 which isnt much at $1.86

Hi Question can you run a boost controller on the standard ECU with no mods and if so what boost can you run ?

Phill

Hi Question can you run a boost controller on the standard ECU with no mods and if so what boost can you run ?

Phill

You could probably run 10 psi ok but you'd be better to spend the money on a 3in turbo back exhaust as your 1st mod. You could get 10psi for free by bypassing the solenoid or just the better exhaust will give you more flow anyway.

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