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Old May 4, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Do performance chips actually work? Is it worth the effort? Any testimonials?
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Old May 4, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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The things from Ebay? No, stay away. The real ones from the vendors who support this forum then yes. Look up ECS. They had a deal for $150 to get a mail order tune. Probably best deal around for something like that right now.
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The things from Ebay? No, stay away. The real ones from the vendors who support this forum then yes. Look up ECS. They had a deal for $150 to get a mail order tune. Probably best deal around for something like that right now.
Thank you! and yes, we would be happy to assist in your tuning needs. You can check out our latest tune special thread here.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-s...nly-149-a.html




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Old May 4, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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There are no CHIPS for the C5, you have to reprogram the computer that's in it or send yours out to have it retuned.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Can not go wrong with getting a tune from ECS
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Originally Posted by DOUG @ ECS
Thank you! and yes, we would be happy to assist in your tuning needs. You can check out our latest tune special thread here.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-s...nly-149-a.html




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Can not go wrong with getting a tune from ECS
Originally Posted by PostShawn
The real ones from the vendors who support this forum then yes. Look up ECS. They had a deal for $150 to get a mail order tune. Probably best deal around for something like that right now.

I run the ECS tune and love it
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Old May 4, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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Save you money for a tune
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Old May 4, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Yes if you are headed down the slippery slope. That being cam, headers, and other such performance equipment. Otherwise save your dough. My .02
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Originally Posted by dougbfresh
There are no CHIPS for the C5, you have to reprogram the computer that's in it or send yours out to have it retuned.
But, I'd wait to get a tune until you do some mods to the car (like headers, heads/cam, etc.).
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If you buy a "chip" for your C5, I have a very nice bridge for sale!
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I got a tune from a local tuner who is just starting his business but has been trained and tuning for sometime now.

I was skeptical to tune the car as I did not think I would get any great benefits for the money investment. Man - was I wrong. Best $400 I've spent on the car. It runs so much better now. I get a kick out of the new found throttle response and acceleration. The traction control engages more often now.

My mods are Honker CAI and a Borla Catback.


ciff notes - get a tune, you will like it...

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Old May 5, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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So what I am hearing is forget the chip and get the tune, Thanks guys
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