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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Ran a new best yesterday with Blackwing only otherwise bone stock. (This was with a half tank of gas.)
60' 1.990
330 5.561
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SOOOOO close to 12's... Just couldn't do it. Ran several other 13.0's too. I need some quick mod ideas for the track next week (before it gets too warm out ) By quick, I mean simple...I want
12's!! Suggestions???
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A tune would get you there. Call ECS and they can give you a quick tune.
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A tune would get you there. Call ECS and they can give you a quick tune.
How much do they generally charge?
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What about the Predator for quick use?... ?
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How much do they generally charge?
Here's the link to there tuning web page. Looks like the mail order tune would be what you need. (less the shipping cost) Give them a call, asap I'm sure they will fix you up before your track date.

http://eastcoastsupercharging.com/LSX%20Dynotuning.html
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is it a auto or 6-spd
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I hate you sea level people!!! Bring that up here see what you run yes I'm jealous.
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Swap out the Blackwing for a Vararam = 12s.
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Originally Posted by Shirl
What about the Predator for quick use?... ?
nope


Originally Posted by Rob01C5
Swap out the Blackwing for a Vararam = 12s.
nope


Get the real dyno tune, $400 - $500
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is it a auto or 6-spd
Auto.
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
nope


nope


Get the real dyno tune, $400 - $500

Why "nope" to the predator? I'm thinking if I take out the torque management, that would do it.
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Originally Posted by Rob01C5
Swap out the Blackwing for a Vararam = 12s.
Thought of that... but I have cold air screens installed and I LOVE them! They won't work with the Vararam.
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How about those bigger air intake ducts? Are they worth anything? Or just for looks? I could slap one of those on there...
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How about those bigger air intake ducts?
You can collect all the air you want, but without a proper tune it won't do a thing.
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Your so close... Jack up the front tire pressure
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Your so close... Jack up the front tire pressure
Ya know, I didn't think of that... good idea!
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You could take your passenger seat, floor mats, etc out also. 100lbs.= .10 faster
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