A totally honest review about Chuck @ C.O.W. and his tune
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"If a dyno is good enough for every OEM and race teams across the globe - it's probably good enough for any of us. "
LOL!! I suppose that you decided to get a professional tune over your OEM tune because,,,,, (you fill in the blanks)
If you think a Professional race team depends STRICTLY on a DYNO TUNE to win races,, I have some really good waterfront land in Florida to sell you at a very profitable rate!!
LOL!! I suppose that you decided to get a professional tune over your OEM tune because,,,,, (you fill in the blanks)
If you think a Professional race team depends STRICTLY on a DYNO TUNE to win races,, I have some really good waterfront land in Florida to sell you at a very profitable rate!!
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SGT_G (12-01-2015)
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Hi bill,agree yet another reason why chucks method has proven superior over other tunes. When I brought the car to him it ran like **** ,he built the entire tune under normal driving conditions knowing that was the primary goal in mind for my build. Other tuners flash and build the tune under un realistic conditions and dont spend the time to drive the car on daiy road and weather cond as we all know can change or ruin a dyno tune number, chuck is the best in the business bar none,thanks marc
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That's why I originally asked when his tune was done...August hmmmm is it hot in August??? Um YES...
I still haven't gotten the answer as to what the ambient temp was outside when the car was supposedly running hotter but I can guess it was hot based on the time of year which most likely contributed to the temp....
As I said before....my experience and the experience of many other people who I have referred to Chuck has been great....from my C5 rear, tune, and numerous other things Chuck improved upon to my current C6 and my future C7 I'm looking forward to Chuck continuing his excellent work
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It gets super hot and humid down here in Bama and my car actually runs a lot cooler after I was tuned and that's been at least 4 or 5 years ago. Funny thing is; I still contact COW sometimes to see if there is any updates or anything and he readily responds via phone or e-mail. He recently asked for a data log (via autocal) and I'm the one who's procrastinating. Was hoping he could make the paddles quicker or maybe it's time for a Z or C7.
#27
Queston of the day is what was the actual temp,doesnt surprise me he didnt answer back on ambiant temp, was it 98 degrees out had ac on and beating on car,hmmmm that might cause eng temp to go up
#28
I hear u on mod bug,i added snow performance meth injection stage two,went back to chuck and he worked on for a few hours to dial it in,what a hp difference,and was able to safely run higher boost levels,
#30
Chuck has done two cars for me. One is done, and the second is close. The one we are currently working on has had some computer issues and Chuck has gone above and beyond the call of duty to figure out a solution.
My favorite mods so far has been the Cow Booster and trany tune. That made a new car out it. No other mod made the car more fun to drive, and I have made many mods now. And after all the mods Chuck was there to help with the tuning again.
And after Chucks tune, trany tune, Cow Booster, and thermostat change the car ran cooler. And some of that was programming the fans to come on a little sooner and blow harder when needed.
Plus when I felt that the Cow Booster was a little to aggressive when trying to peddle down a residential road, Chuck went in and softened it up to my liking.
Really happy here and I'd use Chuck again and again.
My favorite mods so far has been the Cow Booster and trany tune. That made a new car out it. No other mod made the car more fun to drive, and I have made many mods now. And after all the mods Chuck was there to help with the tuning again.
And after Chucks tune, trany tune, Cow Booster, and thermostat change the car ran cooler. And some of that was programming the fans to come on a little sooner and blow harder when needed.
Plus when I felt that the Cow Booster was a little to aggressive when trying to peddle down a residential road, Chuck went in and softened it up to my liking.
Really happy here and I'd use Chuck again and again.
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"If a dyno is good enough for every OEM and race teams across the globe - it's probably good enough for any of us. "
LOL!! I suppose that you decided to get a professional tune over your OEM tune because,,,,, (you fill in the blanks)
If you think a Professional race team depends STRICTLY on a DYNO TUNE to win races,, I have some really good waterfront land in Florida to sell you at a very profitable rate!!
LOL!! I suppose that you decided to get a professional tune over your OEM tune because,,,,, (you fill in the blanks)
If you think a Professional race team depends STRICTLY on a DYNO TUNE to win races,, I have some really good waterfront land in Florida to sell you at a very profitable rate!!
Im a whole 18 feet above sea level in Tampa
Miss you Bill!
Phil
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#33
I still don't get how the guy charges an arm and a leg to tune your engine, then tune your tranny, then throw in the BOOSTER! All of that is inclusive when you take your car to a reputable tuner who knows what they're doing. It's also a fraction of the price, and is actually tuned on a dyno - a tool used for tuning cars to their specific needs. I just don't understand people sometimes, but hey that's just my opinion. I'm glad many of you enjoy your products and are happy with it. To each their own.
#34
Melting Slicks
Hey Baz... I didn't know you hung out in Scan & Tune so much!... or are you just being a Chuck cheer leader?? (Hey, I know I am!!).. LOVE THAT CoW BOOSTER & TUNE!
#35
Agree good minds think alike,cow booster is the ****.just referred three more people to chuck off a test drive in my car,the product speaks for itself.hey follow the leader,all the rest will see you in my tail lights
#36
I work at a chevy dealer,customer came in with box tune saying how great it was,told him you got a minute,turned traction control off nailed it spinning car in circles .guy looked at me,who do I call,like silent salesperson,cow performance
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I still don't get how the guy charges an arm and a leg to tune your engine, then tune your tranny, then throw in the BOOSTER! All of that is inclusive when you take your car to a reputable tuner who knows what they're doing. It's also a fraction of the price, and is actually tuned on a dyno - a tool used for tuning cars to their specific needs. I just don't understand people sometimes, but hey that's just my opinion. I'm glad many of you enjoy your products and are happy with it. To each their own.
You pay for a tune and you pay for the booster. Those two are independent of each other....tranny tune included with engine tune.
and no it isn't a fraction of the price...well actually he is cheaper that some dyno tunes.
speak the truth or be silent mom always said......
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I still don't get how the guy charges an arm and a leg to tune your engine, then tune your tranny, then throw in the BOOSTER! All of that is inclusive when you take your car to a reputable tuner who knows what they're doing. It's also a fraction of the price, and is actually tuned on a dyno - a tool used for tuning cars to their specific needs. I just don't understand people sometimes, but hey that's just my opinion. I'm glad many of you enjoy your products and are happy with it. To each their own.
Imagine if consumer reports gave its opinions on HDTV's when they first came out not based on having seen the picture and experienced it for themselves but just based on what they knew up to that point and said "we here at consumer reports don't get the hoopla over HDTV, the last analog TV we reviewed had a great picture and even had sound, just like this new so called HDTV set that's been released, we don't get it..picture, sound just like analog, therefore we cannot recommend them"
Now that would be nuts...soooo where am I going with this 3:00AM rant?
Um..Chuck is the HDTV of tuners? No, well maybe...
All I'm trying to get across is that there are many many many satisfied customers who are using this product...think of it as reviews on Amazon or any of the other online shopping venues....Chuck would prob have 4.75 out of 5 stars...those vendors or services with 5 out of 5 make me nervous sometimes more than one with a lot of complaints as no one is perfect and no one can make EVERYONE happy it's the nature of humans...
It's safe to say that based on what I have seen and experienced for myself, the vast majority are VERY happy with the CowBoost and tune...try it...you might like it...
#40
a true professional does both my friend. if its about performance then how many cars on the fast list have those installed and tuned by him. they got plenty of ppl bragging about them so im sure they are plenty of opportunity for them to be at the top of every list. drag strip is the true measure of performance. the drivability part of it come with a good tuner, and knows that the car needs to be tuned for each in that environment. with logs to achieve this .
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