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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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new to the forum, need some info on the suprchips flashpag. What am really looking at saving gas mpg. Also what the best way to set the programmer ( tranny shift, tire size, etc )if i'm interested in saving gas...thanks manny

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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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I wouldnt mind a little info in this type thing either. I was always under the impression our C-5's topped at around 171 or so. I met someone who said he had a ship installed and was able to squeeze 185 out of it.Not a Z either. I wouldnt be necessarily looking for so much top end, but wouldnt mind breaking the wheels loose easier!. He told me to go to a website called fastchip.com I believe. What really is the skinny on chips and ECM tuning?? To you wizards of LS1 and 6 knowledge??
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Super or any chip does not work on a vette.

Take your car to a dyno tuner, $400 +/- and they can do almost what ever you want, shift points, fuel milage, even a pony or two more
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Originally Posted by kdeal
I wouldnt mind a little info in this type thing either. I was always under the impression our C-5's topped at around 171 or so. I met someone who said he had a ship installed and was able to squeeze 185 out of it.Not a Z either. I wouldnt be necessarily looking for so much top end, but wouldnt mind breaking the wheels loose easier!. He told me to go to a website called fastchip.com I believe. What really is the skinny on chips and ECM tuning?? To you wizards of LS1 and 6 knowledge??
A chip will be about as effective as a turbonator.. What a scam.. Like AUNEGL said, you need to go to a Good Tuner and have a Dyno Tune done. There are also Vendors that will do a custom mail order tune if you do not have a tuner in your area.. Chuck Cow comes to mind.. There is no way your friend got to 185mph.. A stock C5 6speed will top out at 173mph A Stock Z06 will top out at 170mph thats at the redline 6500rpm in 5th gear

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and besides most ppl chit in their pants at 140 mph.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by kdeal
I met someone who said he had a ship installed...
Hmmm...I'm not expert, but I would think that would slow the car down considerably......

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