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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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I have been having an issue with my car losing power during acceleration. I have been trying to find the problem, but I was not getting any codes. After changing plugs, wires, cats and fuel filter I was still having the problem. I finally took it to the local Corvette mechanic. He found that the MAF sensor was not working.

He then talked me into doing a tune on the car. I have put on a Vararam, long tube headers with electric cutouts, and a couple of other minor performance parts, so I thought it might help a little. I got the car back yesterday…

HOLY ****

This car is SO much faster than before. I am truly amazed at the difference. It has so much more power I am having to relearn how to drive the car. Hands down the best money I have spent on the car.

If anyone is on the fence about getting a tune done, I say don’t wait a second more!
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Glad you got it fixed. A tune can do wonders.
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Glad you got your problem fixed.

Enjoy the new found power.
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