vet55

Would a tune alone give the engine more life? Make it run more optimally? Is it choked from the factory?
Opinions please, thx!

tennblkc6

does it need one...probably not. would it benefit from a tune...more than likely. it is an auto or manual?

vet55

Sorry. Auto, totally stock.
Thx for the reply.
Mech wants $600 for tune at dealership.

Entaille

it doesn't *need* one, but sure, there's some power left on the table, and there is some shifting configuration that will probably startle you when you feel the before/after.

i would think long and hard first, are you going to do any modifications that need a tune down the road? may as well install those first and tune after, instead of paying for a retune.

Mike@DiabloSport

For $600 Id get one of our Trinity tuners, load the 93 tune, run good gas, enjoy the other benefits of the Trinity's logging/scanning/monitoring functions, and be able to go back anytime you want for dealer visits, etc.

Hers an example of how well a good running GS can perform with our out of the box 93 octane tune:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...une-today.html

Thanks

chaos07

You can either buy a programmer like the trinity and I believe the other is called the intune or something like that from diablosport. Or you could find a speed shop with a dyno and have it dyno tuned. I don't believe the dealership does that kind of "tuneing". The mech probably meant like a spark plug change or something to that nature.

vet55

Thx. This place does it all, super charger to just tuning computer. A little more than plugs.
I really don't want to go crazy, but changing factory settings to the 93 may be what he is doing. And if a Diablo is the same thing with no damage to the engine, that would be good. Then if I add CAI or something later looks like I could go further with it.

vet55

11's with just a tune, not bad.

KENS80V

Just be aware that installing a "tune" may void your warranty.

vet55

1MEANGS

It definitely needs a tune! Having a stock car isn't an option, I'd do a custom tune but if you just wanna load a tune in via a programmer and enjoy their decent too, I used the Diablo on my Pervious car and performed great

1MEANGS

We wouldn't want that now would we

1MEANGS

Only you can answer this question... If you feel like you want / need more power then mod away... If your happy w, 436 hp to the crank than don't... I Wouldn't look around on the Internet for opinions, no one can answer this question but yourself, up to you if you need more mods or not - Eric

vet55

Thx. I was good with carburators but not so good with current mech computers. I guess Diablo can hurt the car. The guy offering me the tune is at a dealer. Said I would get more MPH and some increase in HP.



I want it for sure, just don't want to end up with any accelerator delay by accident. Just doing the research. Thx.

1MEANGS

here is food for thought... stock on East Coast Superchargings dyno i believe a GS makes right around 375 rwhp.. i added an SLP intake, magnaflow catless mid section, b&b exhaust and they tuned it with a final # of 412 rwhp 410 rwtq so i picked up 37 rwhp with a couple bolt ons... it wasnt too much about the gains but the car pulled alot stronger and throttle response was greatly improved over stock i did the bolt ons even with the intention that i was gonna add a supercharger just wanted a little extra power in the mean time... im now @ 700 RWHP 675 RWTQ

vet55

That sounds great. Good teaching, learning a lot here. If hesiitation is not a danger I am in. Hesitation will make me dump a car.

1MEANGS

Absolutely not... my buddy on his GS just added a Vararam intake, ARH headers and B&B bullets also got it retuned and the car is night and day over stock! has a rele strong pull now and makes for a fun car, you would be happy w/ a set up like that... alot has to do with getting a tune done by good shop

vet55

Ok, Thanks. Now I can reasearch equipment and make some decisions.
I know there is no such thing as instant acceleration. Vets have always had great outta' the hole acceleration, can't think of too many that beat that. So improving pull is a great target for me to start with.
Thanks to all!

vet55

Another dumb question. The ECU does Not need to be unlocked before the Diablo Tune, yes?

1MEANGS

Nope! Just connect and install 93 octane tune & enjoy!