Best tuner in Northern California ??
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Best tuner in Northern California ??
About to do a vengeance racing stage 1 upgrade, halltech intake, supercharger pulley and a thermostat! I have a 2016 c7 z06 and i want the best of the best to tune it....not looking for monster numbers looking for a great safe tune.. Ok guys tell me who is the best of the best??
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Burning Brakes
Just here for a good post.
But curious, you're cool without meeting CARB regulations? I just hate dealing with the government myself.
But curious, you're cool without meeting CARB regulations? I just hate dealing with the government myself.
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Rick at Synergy Motorsports in Livermore. They're a Forum sponsor --click on their symbol in the vendor directory on the right side of this page.
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My friend just took his c6 zo6 to a guy in santa rosa, gs tunning, i think it has a new name now, he does alot of imports but seems to be amazing, my buddy did heads and cam, has exhast and headers.. Put down 584 to the wheels, i drove it and it drives amazing no issues at all.. He said that guys is amazing and very smart.. Probably never worked on a c7 zo6 but i think im going to use him ...
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[QUOTE=BenCasey;1592087848]Just here for a good post.
But curious, you're cool without meeting CARB regulations? I just hate dealing with the government myself.[/...not worried about it now, I have 5 years, just want the tune to be perfect and safe. I just dropped 100k cash and don't want to **** up my dream car
But curious, you're cool without meeting CARB regulations? I just hate dealing with the government myself.[/...not worried about it now, I have 5 years, just want the tune to be perfect and safe. I just dropped 100k cash and don't want to **** up my dream car
#8
Burning Brakes
Another vote for Matt at GP Tuning. These changes should really wake your car up. There was a C7-Z06 at the Mojave Magnum 1.5 mile event a couple of weeks ago with similar "improvements" and he was running almost 10 MPH faster (195.0 vs. 185.2 and 185.7) than two other completely stock cars in the SSE class.
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My friend just took his c6 zo6 to a guy in santa rosa, gs tunning, i think it has a new name now, he does alot of imports but seems to be amazing, my buddy did heads and cam, has exhast and headers.. Put down 584 to the wheels, i drove it and it drives amazing no issues at all.. He said that guys is amazing and very smart.. Probably never worked on a c7 zo6 but i think im going to use him ...
When it comes to tuning, you get what you pay for and the tuners experience should be your main determining factor.
Just keep in mind that once you tune a new car under warranty, you're throwing that warranty away if an engine, trans or differential failure happens.
Last edited by RichieRichZ06; 04-28-2016 at 02:03 PM.
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no offense, but if you're worried at all about your $100k car then don't take it to somebody that doesn't have any experience with c7z's. Thats typically how things turn out bad.
When it comes to tuning, you get what you pay for and the tuners experience should be your main determining factor.
Just keep in mind that once you tune a new car under warranty, you're throwing that warranty away if an engine, trans or differential failure happens.
When it comes to tuning, you get what you pay for and the tuners experience should be your main determining factor.
Just keep in mind that once you tune a new car under warranty, you're throwing that warranty away if an engine, trans or differential failure happens.
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Starkweather Performance is hosting a Dyno Day on May 7th at his shop with a car show. You might want to check it out and talk to Josh about it tune. They're offering discounts I think for tunes.
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I don't think Matt has a website but here is his contact info.
GP Tuning
email address: gptuning@gmail.com
GP Tuning
email address: gptuning@gmail.com
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Rick, at Synergy, has a long LS engine platform history.
He has been noted in a few different publications too.
Maybe not the most congenial guy but he is very well qualified.
He has been noted in a few different publications too.
Maybe not the most congenial guy but he is very well qualified.
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My personal preference from experience is a tuner who is also a mechanic
Go with Rick at synergy in Livermore or AJ at the pit stop in Napa. Meet them and take your pick. You will be extremely well served at either place.
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If I were u I'd take my suggestion and go see and interview these tuners yourself. All mentioned here are Great. They all can tune your Vette However there is a significant variance in facilities and personalities and expertise in other areas that can and will effect the tune. If there are issues some can't diagnose and certainly can't fix a problem. Others can fix the problem and continue with the tune.
My personal preference from experience is a tuner who is also a mechanic
Go with Rick at synergy in Livermore or AJ at the pit stop in Napa. Meet them and take your pick. You will be extremely well served at either place.
My personal preference from experience is a tuner who is also a mechanic
Go with Rick at synergy in Livermore or AJ at the pit stop in Napa. Meet them and take your pick. You will be extremely well served at either place.