Latest mod...
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Drifting
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From: Mechanicsburg PA
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Latest mod...
Hi,
As a member who only wants a slight tweak to improve the few remaining aspects to the Corvette... the lackluster throttle response and a little more punch to the trans shifting. The patient - a nearly stock 08 Corvette 1LT A6 coupe. The only mods I had were SLP Powerflo axleback exhaust, sound-deadening the rear deck, replaced the base stereo to a Jensen head unit (NAV/DVD/MP3/USB/SD), and Lloyd mats all around. The stock exhaust was simply too quiet for me.
Have been a fan of the Predator line for a few years... having installed separate units on a Yukon Denali (LQ4 6.0L) and Chevy Avalanche (5.3L), each having Corsa cat-back exhaust and Volant air intakes. Was considering updating the Corvette... and was drawn back to the DiabloSport line. Recently found a second hand (unmarried) Intune unit from the forum's parts for sale at a reasonable price.
Bought, received, and updated online to the current firmware version before installing the 93 tune with firm shifts. The results are amazing - this new combination should have been how the C6 came off the assembly line from the beginning. The improved throttle response combined with the tighter shifting points has placed a greater smile on my face. The car feels it has been re-energized, refreshed, and even more spirited.
Now I have to refrain from pushing on the skinny pedal. Come on... bring on the warm weather, again!!!
Thanx a bunch!
As a member who only wants a slight tweak to improve the few remaining aspects to the Corvette... the lackluster throttle response and a little more punch to the trans shifting. The patient - a nearly stock 08 Corvette 1LT A6 coupe. The only mods I had were SLP Powerflo axleback exhaust, sound-deadening the rear deck, replaced the base stereo to a Jensen head unit (NAV/DVD/MP3/USB/SD), and Lloyd mats all around. The stock exhaust was simply too quiet for me.
Have been a fan of the Predator line for a few years... having installed separate units on a Yukon Denali (LQ4 6.0L) and Chevy Avalanche (5.3L), each having Corsa cat-back exhaust and Volant air intakes. Was considering updating the Corvette... and was drawn back to the DiabloSport line. Recently found a second hand (unmarried) Intune unit from the forum's parts for sale at a reasonable price.
Bought, received, and updated online to the current firmware version before installing the 93 tune with firm shifts. The results are amazing - this new combination should have been how the C6 came off the assembly line from the beginning. The improved throttle response combined with the tighter shifting points has placed a greater smile on my face. The car feels it has been re-energized, refreshed, and even more spirited.
Now I have to refrain from pushing on the skinny pedal. Come on... bring on the warm weather, again!!!
Thanx a bunch!
Last edited by Bandit's C4; Nov 26, 2013 at 07:51 PM.
Does anyone have before and after data on these?
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,336
Likes: 15
From: Mechanicsburg PA
Central PA Events Coordinator
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I don't have any documented empirical data... however I do have to caress the go pedal more carefully and is more responsive.
The SLP is a nice upgrade being slightly louder than stock and preferred the unique design. According to SLP... that particular design was discontinued Summer '13 - however some aftermarket retailers may still carry NOS (New Old Stock).
