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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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I asked a tuning employee what gains I would get and he said only 10 HP? Is this true or is he a idiot? I heard you can get 45 hp on a stock c5 with a good tune. Has anyone had their stock vette tuned?

I have a 2000 convertable, 6spd with corsa exhaust and a k&n air cleaner installed in the original air cleaner box that I cut and modified.

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Originally Posted by larryd1974
I asked a tuning employee what gains I would get and he said only 10 HP? Is this true or is he a idiot? I heard you can get 45 hp on a stock c5 with a good tune. Has anyone had their stock vette tuned?

I have a 2000 convertable, 6spd with corsa exhaust and a k&n air cleaner installed in the original air cleaner box that I cut and modified.

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You should expect to see 10-15 RWHP gain and a like amount of torque. But, the benefits go beyond the HP/TQ improvements.

As an example....

1) Fuel trims within ~2% of stoichiometric will improve response and optimize fuel economy

2) Removal of the "cags"

3) Optimized fan settings to better control engine operating temperature and again, optimize fuel economy


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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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I personally would not spend money on a tune until you have more mods.

BTW - 45rwhp with a tune on a stock car would be incredible....
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I'll wait until I supercharge if the gains are that small I agree it would be a waste of money.
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