TUNING

Frequently Asked Questions


What Is a Tune?

Tunes alter PCM calibration data to increase performance and optimize aftermarket components. Remote tuning provides tunes via email or the TDN mobile app. Powerlab is certified and compliant with EPA calibration standards.


Do You Offer Dyno Tuning / Dyno Runs?

Yes, we offer dyno tuning by appointment from our HQ located in Carroll County, GA.

Our facility boasts an above-ground 2WD 224x DynoJet chassis dynamometer.

How Does Remote Tuning Work?

Remote tuning starts by submitting a copy of your factory tune.

We alter your unique factory tune then send back our “base tune” for data logging.

Data logging is a process that records specific vehicle signals within a specified window/condition. (Example: 3-5 Minutes of casual driving with two complete stops). We use this recorded data to create revisions and repeat the process until your vehicle has a perfect tune. We offer several methods of remote tuning via HP Tuners as well as step-by-step video guides for the entire process. Best of all - you’re able to use your smartphone for remote tuning.

Which Tune Comes With the RTD?

All Remote Tune & RTD packages include remote tuning for gasoline (87-93 octane).

Additional tunes can be purchased under “Add-Ons”.

Do I Need Device Credits?

You DO NOT need credits If you are using an RTD or MPVI that you’ve previously licensed to your vehicle.

Credits are required if you’re pairing an RTD or MPVI for the first time OR if you are using an HPT nGauge.

Are Powerlab Tunes Safe?

Yes! Safety and longevity are a top priority for ALL Powerlab tunes - we utilize failsafe strategies yet to be seen in any other custom tune. We’ve dyno tuned most aftermarket setups, multiple times, with outstanding results. Today, we’ve tuned nearly one-thousand mustangs across the globe and have thousands of miles in research data.

Do You Have A Burble/Ghost Cam Tune?

Yes, we offer novelty tunes!

Novelty add-ons can be applied to 93 octane and E85.

Novelty tunes can be purchased under “Add-Ons”.

Do You Have An E85 Tune?

Yes, we offer Flex-Fuel & E85 together. However, two separate tunes are included.

A dedicated E85 tune and Flex-Fuel for reaching the desired fuel safely/seamlessly.

Flex-Fuel & E85 are available under “Add-Ons”.

GEN-1 and GEN-2 coyotes and 5.2 Voodoo equipped vehicles require LU47 fuel injectors or larger to run E85*

Can I Run Flex-Fuel At All Times?

Although our flex-fuel strategy is among the best we still recommend using the tune for transition between fuels only. This is due to the PCM using inferred logic with no actual ethanol reference. It's a close estimate at best and is with all flex-fuel tunes utilizing factory hardware.