Tuning shop recommendations

[AsparagusMike]

Currently on the hunt for a reputable tuning shop that has good experience with megasquirt and tunerstudio. So far I have only talked to one shop local to me, VL performance. Only thing I was a bit skeptical about was their pricing, they wanted $1050 for a standalone ecu tune and a required pre dyno inspection. I thought this seemed a bit pricey and I couldn't figure why they charged by the job instead of hourly but being that I have never had anything dyno tuned before I know nothing so please correct me if this is a fair price for what it is. Otherwise, If there is anyone you know of that does good work that you would recommend I would greatly appreciate it. I am willing to travel to neighboring states if need be.

Thanks!

[suspenceful]

Unfortunately I can't chime in with other options, but VLP is known for being very expensive around here. I think they do good work (most of the time), but they are definitely at the high end of the price spectrum for everything they do.

[patsbimmer1]

$1k seems about right for a custom dyno tune on a standalone ecu.  For reference, Late Model Throttle charges $900 starting for tuning a standalone ecu and $100/hr if they need to go more in depth.  I'd consider Late Model Throttle to be one of the better dyno tuner's in Wisconsin.  I don't know if they have any experience with MS or tunerstudio but maybe they could help point you the right way.

[patsbimmer1]

Now that I think about it to Fluid Motorunion in Naperville has done a lot of dyno tuning and started out specializing in BMW's.  They moved shops and I don't know if they still do dyno tuning but it might be another good one.