Tuning
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Burning Brakes
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Tuning
Been hearing a lot about this especially with automatic transmission cars. Can anyone verify that their C6 05-07 runs better with a tune and who did it? Also I see Chuck Cow is apparantly a well known and respected tuner of the C6. Can anyone verify his work who has a tune done by him and how much better performance was realized?? Any problems and would you recommend him? As usual , I dont make a move without you guys input. Except for K&N filters and Borla Stingers, my 06 C6 is totally stock.Thanks guys.I appreciate the help.
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Been hearing a lot about this especially with automatic transmission cars. Can anyone verify that their C6 05-07 runs better with a tune and who did it? Also I see Chuck Cow is apparantly a well known and respected tuner of the C6. Can anyone verify his work who has a tune done by him and how much better performance was realized?? Any problems and would you recommend him? As usual , I dont make a move without you guys input. Except for K&N filters and Borla Stingers, my 06 C6 is totally stock.Thanks guys.I appreciate the help.
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You didn't find any threads with people saying their cars ran better or recommended him?
Any competent tuner will accomplish the same thing in the end result. You will get more power and a better shifting transmission.
Pick a good tuner and just jump on.
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Chuck tuned my '06 auto about 2 years ago and I noticed an immediate difference. The shift points and performance on the auto tranny were much improved. I would absolutely have it done again. I'm thinking about buying the Autocal so I can have Chuck do updates over the internet.
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Chuck tuned my '06 auto about 2 years ago and I noticed an immediate difference. The shift points and performance on the auto tranny were much improved. I would absolutely have it done again. I'm thinking about buying the Autocal so I can have Chuck do updates over the internet.
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Seriously?
You didn't find any threads with people saying their cars ran better or recommended him?
Any competent tuner will accomplish the same thing in the end result. You will get more power and a better shifting transmission.
Pick a good tuner and just jump on.
You didn't find any threads with people saying their cars ran better or recommended him?
Any competent tuner will accomplish the same thing in the end result. You will get more power and a better shifting transmission.
Pick a good tuner and just jump on.
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I have no doubt about Chuck Cow having read so much on him here on the forum but he is too far for me to travel. Anyone know someone say 150 mile radius of Montgomery,Al.?
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St. Jude Donor '11
Been hearing a lot about this especially with automatic transmission cars. Can anyone verify that their C6 05-07 runs better with a tune and who did it? Also I see Chuck Cow is apparantly a well known and respected tuner of the C6. Can anyone verify his work who has a tune done by him and how much better performance was realized?? Any problems and would you recommend him? As usual , I dont make a move without you guys input. Except for K&N filters and Borla Stingers, my 06 C6 is totally stock.Thanks guys.I appreciate the help.
then you post this????
I have no doubt about Chuck Cow having read so much on him here on the forum but he is too far for me to travel. Anyone know someone say 150 mile radius of Montgomery,Al.?
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So you are opting out?? Thats good.
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The site that is under currently under construction and has no working links at the moment? That one?
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I installed headers, VARARAM and a ported Throttle Body on my 06 MN6 Z51 Coupre. I tried to live with the mods without tuning for about a year.
That was a NO GO! It ran absolutely pig rich, had poor fuel economy 24 MPG without a tune. When I took it to a dyno day at SLOWHAWLK Tuning to see how the mods made the car run, it had a lot of Knock Retard around 4000-5000 rpm and only made 360 RWHP. The WOT AFR was 11.1:1 
Not what I expected.
Took it to Chuck for a tune and the difference was absolutely phenomenal. Much more power, no more black smoke under full throttle and my fuel economy went from a best of 26 mpg highway "STOCK" to 28-29 mpg highway after the mods and the tune. Better yet, the throttle response significantly improved! The 06 has never ran better.
Chuck offers an EFI Live AUTOCAL tune. Call him and discuss your options! You will NOT be sorry..
Bill Curlee
That was a NO GO! It ran absolutely pig rich, had poor fuel economy 24 MPG without a tune. When I took it to a dyno day at SLOWHAWLK Tuning to see how the mods made the car run, it had a lot of Knock Retard around 4000-5000 rpm and only made 360 RWHP. The WOT AFR was 11.1:1 Not what I expected.Took it to Chuck for a tune and the difference was absolutely phenomenal. Much more power, no more black smoke under full throttle and my fuel economy went from a best of 26 mpg highway "STOCK" to 28-29 mpg highway after the mods and the tune. Better yet, the throttle response significantly improved! The 06 has never ran better.
Chuck offers an EFI Live AUTOCAL tune. Call him and discuss your options! You will NOT be sorry..
Bill Curlee
Last edited by Bill Curlee; Jan 13, 2011 at 06:44 PM.
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Chuck did my car two years ago and just did a re-tune today (with a big smile and at no charge). i'm telling you that it is a completely different car. i cannot speak for the M6 guys but my A6 is perfect now.
Chuck even tuned my Avey.
Chuck is a stand up guy. i could have anyone tune my car and have delt with others. FWIW.
Chuck even tuned my Avey.
Chuck is a stand up guy. i could have anyone tune my car and have delt with others. FWIW.