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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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I have a 01 coupe with 6 speed and the only mods I have are Ghl Bullets with x-pipe and a Halltech Stinger. I have a little burble on decel and from what I've read a tune might get rid of this due to fuel running too rich. Also, didn't know if it would give me any extra hp. Would this just be a waste of money? If not, where if anybody knows might there be a tuner close to Western Ky. I know that most people that get a tune have a lot more mods, but was just curious. Thanks
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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See if you can find someone locally with HPTuners and the same year Vette as you. Together you can tune your car for free. Advantages are more power, more mpg's, smoother power delivery, cleaner emissions, and probably a few others. There's a good Tuning 101 guide in the C5 General Sticky...link in sig.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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You're wasting your money with just those mods. They are well within what the car can compensate for.

Go to the dealer and get a free "tune" with the latest PCM flash from GM. It helped my performance.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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A tune may help, but, is definitely _not_ needed with your mods.

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