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Old 03-01-2013, 09:17 AM
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A dyno tune is the only way to go. I use East Texas Muscle Cars in Longview, Texas.

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Old 03-01-2013, 11:12 AM
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Not to be greedy Chuck but once you've done the C5 AND our tow vehicle we're looking at buying a new RV and many of the ones we see have the GM 8.1. Since I will own an autocal do you do those as well?
Welcome to the FAMILY! A good Ole' GM BOY.

Yes, AutoCal can be used with up to 8 different vehicles as you add vin licenses to the tool.

It's comes with 1 included for the primary car and you can add up to 8.

DURAMAX Diesel, CADDYs, GM trucks, Pontiac, Buick, Olds, CAMARO, We can do it.

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Hum......this Autocal looks interesting. Details please.
Old 03-02-2013, 08:07 AM
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I know ECS did mine and with headers and a FAST 78 they tuned it so that it put down 330 at the wheel and just a touch rich at high rpms. Not too bad for a site unseen tune.
Old 03-02-2013, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Monte4ever
Hum......this Autocal looks interesting. Details please.
I found the information on Autocal tuning.
Old 03-03-2013, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Monte4ever
I found the information on Autocal tuning.
Give me a call any time.....


914-332-0049


AutoCal is the WAY TO GO!
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Old 03-04-2013, 12:40 AM
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I'm going with DOUG @ ECS for my tune in about a month or so.
Old 03-05-2013, 10:15 AM
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A mail order Tune will never be as good as a true custom tune done to your specific vehicle. It can be close but that's it.
Old 03-05-2013, 11:04 AM
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Default Never Gonna be the CHEAPEST option.

Originally Posted by Fastlsvette
When i had my camaro people told me frost tune was the way to go, now for vette's not sure who you people use?
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Chuck just did the AutoCal tune with me and I have the A4 trans, I had him do the whole tune + the COW boost. You will not be disappointed, my car is a beast now and you will get that white knuck feeling when you go WOT. Just have a spare pair of shorts with you, you may need them.....hahahha.

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Thank you guys for the reviews! TELL YA WHAT... if you want the CHEAPEST...you have many choices.

If you want the most complete & thorough job, adjusted to your taste.....

I'm your man. Tom can tell you what goes into my mail order tune.

NOT a copy paste/here you go.... You get the INVALUABLE AutoCal TOOL, stat, shipping, and

a KICK *** tune that's hard to beat. Tom can tell you what's involved and how

much time I spend with each customer to make it JUST RIGHT.

Again, Don't come to me for the cheapest price cause that I will never be.

Come to me when you like your car, you want the best for it, and you want someone that's

gonna spend the time it deserves to do it right.

Stay TUNED!
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Old 03-11-2013, 05:58 PM
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Obviously I'm with Chuck, who is making a few tweaks free of charge after I changed to a lower diff! I can't wait! Even before I changed gears his "throttle boost" made a world of difference! Thanks Chuck!

Can you tell me when I can expect my PCM back?

Old 03-11-2013, 08:02 PM
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Default Already on it's way......

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Obviously I'm with Chuck, who is making a few tweaks free of charge after I changed to a lower diff! I can't wait! Even before I changed gears his "throttle boost" made a world of difference! Thanks Chuck!

Can you tell me when I can expect my PCM back?

Already on it's way...... Got slammed with mail order tunes this past week....

Give me a call after you've test driven it and let me know how it goes.

If you need any adjustments, I would strongly consider the AutoCal tool...

Thanks for your business!
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Old 03-12-2013, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Fastlsvette
Seems ECS is the way to go just have a zip tie mod and custom slp loudmouth so its not a huge difference but i know he can tune my 2001 c5 automatic shift points torque managements delete rear 02s ect ect do you have a website? Do you only do vettes? I also read u need a 160 stat? Thanks
Did you end up getting the ECS tune? I'm in El paso too, looking to get a tune soon and wanted to see how you liked it.
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You think the ECS mail tune would keep my 1999 DD going smooth with patriot 64cc or 59cc heads for about 6 months until I get a cam and all the supporting parts?
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For basically Stock '02 Z, CAI only I decided to go with ECS! Looks like great feedback for both Chuck and DOUG ECS.
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I know this is old. But you should go ECS. I have a 01 auto, with only intake and cat back. I did their mail order tune, and stat. It was GREAT.

Before the tune, I would race a guy at work that had a srt-8 jeep, with intake and predator tune. It was always a close race, I would have to launch 100% perfect so that I could catch him by 80mph. Those AWD are nasty

After the tune, I would just roll out and mash it about 20mph it would spin a bit, but I pulled HARD on him, I can catch him right before 60 now. It was best money spent on her.

I am working on having them install my heads, and cam, and headers and do a re-tune now. I am waiting to here from Chris. I have sent many people there and they are SUPER happy they listen.
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Originally Posted by alankb
Obviously I'm with Chuck, who is making a few tweaks free of charge after I changed to a lower diff! I can't wait! Even before I changed gears his "throttle boost" made a world of difference! Thanks Chuck!

Can you tell me when I can expect my PCM back?

When the cheapie tunes don't do it for ya....

Who you gonna call???

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Old 05-22-2013, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Firstorlast
You think the ECS mail tune would keep my 1999 DD going smooth with patriot 64cc or 59cc heads for about 6 months until I get a cam and all the supporting parts?
Yes we can handle that for you.

Originally Posted by badass7
For basically Stock '02 Z, CAI only I decided to go with ECS! Looks like great feedback for both Chuck and DOUG ECS.
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I know this is old. But you should go ECS. I have a 01 auto, with only intake and cat back. I did their mail order tune, and stat. It was GREAT.

Before the tune, I would race a guy at work that had a srt-8 jeep, with intake and predator tune. It was always a close race, I would have to launch 100% perfect so that I could catch him by 80mph. Those AWD are nasty

After the tune, I would just roll out and mash it about 20mph it would spin a bit, but I pulled HARD on him, I can catch him right before 60 now. It was best money spent on her.

I am working on having them install my heads, and cam, and headers and do a re-tune now. I am waiting to here from Chris. I have sent many people there and they are SUPER happy they listen.

Thanks guys, good story!


No need to get ripped off by over priced tunes!

(it's all the band width of those rediculous adds your paying for!!)

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Old 05-22-2013, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DOUG @ ECS
Yes we can handle that for you.






Thanks guys, good story!


No need to get ripped off by over priced tunes!

(it's all the band width of those rediculous adds your paying for!!)
No Problem. I care about results, not ads, and fancy stuff. You guys gave me results, that’s why I sent no less than 10 cars there, even my buddies 07 A6 supercharged Vert you guys fixed up, made like 540whp and he said you made it drive SOOOO much better.

Also recently actually last week matter of fact my buddy in Chicago tried getting a hold of COW and couldn’t get him on the phone, he asked me where I had my car tuned. I said ECS, which should have been your first call I said. So you might hear from him soon. He wants a tune, intake and I assume stat for his 2012 Grand sport. He has an A6, so he will LOVE what you can do for him.
Old 05-22-2013, 08:25 PM
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Doug,
I know it wasn't easy, But you looked more professional in this thread taking the high road.
Old 05-23-2013, 08:31 PM
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My $149 Doug ECS Tune, Hands down Best $$$ I've ever spent on car to date! 6 years into owning my car I can truly say that my car runs like a totally diff vehicle. Never felt it pull thru all rpms like it does now!!


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