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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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Default Mail order tune from ECS !

If you are considering having a mail order tune but just not sure about it...don't wait any longer. This is the place to send it. I removed it just like Chris said, there is a little 7mm screw way up the inside of the fender next to the door he said makes it easy to remove without bracket breakage, and he was certainly right, also makes it a whole lot easier to see the rest of the 7mm screws holding everything in. It was out in less than 5 minutes. Just got it back and a total of 12 minutes from the time I sat down on the garage floor till I cranked it up. Done and what a difference. LT headers, X-pipe, CAI, and GHL Bullets round out my mods so far and this was the best small chunk of change I've spent ! Don't delay, just do it, it's worth it !
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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i thought about gettin one for mine until i can do a head cam swap (after car is paid off).. i have similar mods.. is there a noticeable difference?
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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The best mod I've made, especially for the buck. Big seat of the pants difference. Now, it runs like the sports car it truly is. I'm impressed. Especially with the A4 and the way it shifts now. Yes, you can really feel the difference.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Thanks for the post. I have been thinking about doing this. I will have to figure out what to drive...DD here. I may have to jump in.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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I had mine done along with LT headers. She gets up now!
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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what's the total cost and about how long does it take to have the pcm mailed off/returned?
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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The tune was $149.99 and if you want extra shipping you have to go for that also. I sent mine on a wednesday afternoon USPS flat rate box, which is 2 day and they sent it back 2 day air UPS and I had it in today, tuesday. I wouldn't wait to do this, best bang for the buck there is, and actually needed. Just like JW said, it cooks now. Mine is a DD also, so i needed it back as soon as I could within reason Give them a call, they will tell you all about it, I was amazed
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Great to hear! ECS tuned my ride 5 years ago and its been smooth crisp power everywhere at any climate. Great choice!
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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awesome, buddy.. appreciate the info! i've been puttin it off for 2 years. i'll look into it
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I wish there was a way to get a PCM and send mine back as a core.
I can't be W/O a car for a day or two
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Contact ECS. They do have PCM swaps.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by thetaxman
I wish there was a way to get a PCM and send mine back as a core.
I can't be W/O a car for a day or two
They will do that, they take a CC deposit on the core, I asked just last week
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If you are planning on doing this, give whomever you decide on doing it with, a call. They can explain the choices and the best way to help you. Chris and Doug at ECS are class acts. They are only there to help us, the Corvette owners. If you do decide on ECS, find the post that shows Chris' C5. Photos are great, car is great.
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Great to hear your pleased with our tune!!


Thanks for the business




DD guys, we can core out PCM's, or just sell them out right, and all mail order pcm's are returned the same day recieved.
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How much does the PCM cost outright? I sent you a PM as well with more info...

Thanks
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what benfits will a 6 speed car see with mild bolt ons? also is there a difference between ECS tune and Speed inc tune? $150 is cheap.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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How much does the PCM cost outright? I sent you a PM as well with more info...

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For a pcm out right with the tune installed ready to go is $299.


I will need your vin# so we can install the latest operating system from GM, and your specs needed.


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what benfits will a 6 speed car see with mild bolt ons? also is there a difference between ECS tune and Speed inc tune? $150 is cheap.

I prefer to not debate between other shops tune pricing or results, we offer a great tune, at a reasonable price, because we have performed literally 1000's of them by now and can do it that reasonably because of the volume. Our tons of track records proves that we know what needs to be done, and will would be happy to do a tune for your application.

The results speak for themselves, as many have posted their results of our tunes, especially as of late with Carlisle being so close where we did over 100 tunes there alone.


Thanks for your interest!
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What is the rate for a PCM swap?
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Originally Posted by DOUG @ ECS
For a pcm out right with the tune installed ready to go is $299.


I will need your vin# so we can install the latest operating system from GM, and your specs needed.





I prefer to not debate between other shops tune pricing or results, we offer a great tune, at a reasonable price, because we have performed literally 1000's of them by now and can do it that reasonably because of the volume. Our tons of track records proves that we know what needs to be done, and will would be happy to do a tune for your application.

The results speak for themselves, as many have posted their results of our tunes, especially as of late with Carlisle being so close where we did over 100 tunes there alone.


Thanks for your interest!

Are you able to tune out those annoying codes for the rear O2 sensors that keep popping up after you install headers?
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Originally Posted by Jhonathan_W
Contact ECS. They do have PCM swaps.
Originally Posted by mischiefse7en
They will do that, they take a CC deposit on the core, I asked just last week
Originally Posted by DOUG @ ECS
Great to hear your pleased with our tune!!


Thanks for the business




DD guys, we can core out PCM's, or just sell them out right, and all mail order pcm's are returned the same day recieved.
sweet !

website says $199 post above says $149.
Is 149 correct ?

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