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Old Jan 31, 2016 | 12:02 AM
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I own a 1999 Convertible with 27,000 original miles. I have installed a cold air induction, 160 degree thermostat and a Corsa Extreme exhaust with a x pipe, I am now thinking of buying a Power Programmer. My question is does a Programmer really help with a little power boost ? I was told with a cold air induction and a more breathable exhaust it will add some HP. True or False.
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Old Jan 31, 2016 | 01:33 AM
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Get it dyno tuned. The hand held tuners are a waste of time and money.
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Old Jan 31, 2016 | 01:55 AM
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Get it dyno tuned. The hand held tuners are a waste of time and money.
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Old Jan 31, 2016 | 08:06 AM
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at the very least get a mail order tune from ECS or Chuck Cow !!!!!

http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.com/ 150.00 I used ECS with great results !!!!

Others have had equal results from Chuck !!
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 01:46 AM
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i laugh at the people who i talk to and they say they have a power programmers they don't do much of anything and are a waste of money, with what you have done to your car i would get a mail order tune from a vendor on here or find a local tuner and have them dyno tune your car..of course the cheaper of the two is to have it mail ordered tune...i have used ECS in the past and have had very good luck with them...
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Originally Posted by akapounder
at the very least get a mail order tune from ECS or Chuck Cow !!!!!

http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.com/ 150.00 I used ECS with great results !!!!

Others have had equal results from Chuck !!


Thank you very much. We get fantastic results and we use the AutoCal remote tuning device for DATALOGGING and

RE-TUNING until the tune is the best that it can be.

You can be sure you're getting the most out of your vehicle and be certain that it's safe and gets the best mileage possible.

CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO OUR AUTOCAL DEVICE.

Use the link above to find out more about it.

Call any time at 914-332-0049

Thanks
Chuck CoW
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