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CAI/Tune..........nice difference!

Old Aug 28, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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I finally went out after a lot of procrastination and had a Calloway Honker installed and then had them do a tune. Regardless of the numbers, the SOTP feeling is worth every penny. The biggest change that I notice is in throttle response. It is quick and right there! I had a C5 and it always felt quicker. Not stronger but snappier. Now my C6 feels as quick and snappy as my old C5 but a lot stronger.

It was definitely money well spent. Thanks to all of the people on this forum who recommended doing this. I probably would have only put on the CAI with no tune and I believe that most if not all of the SOTP gains came from the tune although the Honker does sound kind of cool when it sucks in the air.
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I finally went out after a lot of procrastination and had a Calloway Honker installed and then had them do a tune. Regardless of the numbers, the SOTP feeling is worth every penny. The biggest change that I notice is in throttle response. It is quick and right there! I had a C5 and it always felt quicker. Not stronger but snappier. Now my C6 feels as quick and snappy as my old C5 but a lot stronger.

It was definitely money well spent. Thanks to all of the people on this forum who recommended doing this. I probably would have only put on the CAI with no tune and I believe that most if not all of the SOTP gains came from the tune although the Honker does sound kind of cool when it sucks in the air.
yes but just curious what were the numbers after tune? Any rwhp gains at all?
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Did you install the Honker, or did you have them do it? If you did it, how involved was it? I'm thinking of doing the same as soon as I find a good tuner in my area. What software did they use?
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yes but just curious what were the numbers after tune? Any rwhp gains at all?
The car dynoed at 348 hp and 358 tq after the tune it was at 364.8 hp and 370.8 tq
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Did you install the Honker, or did you have them do it? If you did it, how involved was it? I'm thinking of doing the same as soon as I find a good tuner in my area. What software did they use?
I had them install the Honker. They said it was a little involved. Cutting the shroud and attaching all of the fasteners. But they did a nice clean job and the Honker looks great.
As for the software they used, I am sorry I don't know which one but the person who did the tune came highly regarded out here in the Bay Area.
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The car dynoed at 348 hp and 358 tq after the tune it was at 364.8 hp and 370.8 tq
that's not bad at all. Sounds like you have the mn6 as stock is higher than most a6's dyno at?
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Originally Posted by Ted P
that's not bad at all. Sounds like you have the mn6 as stock is higher than most a6's dyno at?
Yes, I have MN6 F55 2005 Coupe
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Killer.

I have to ask, because I am still learning.

What is CAI?

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Killer.

I have to ask, because I am still learning.

What is CAI?

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I am still learning also and the only way to get an answer is to ask the question. CAI stands for Cold Air Intake.
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What is CAI?
Cold Air Intake
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Now it makes sense. Durp.

Vararam with space on the way for me.

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I'm a bay area guy. Guessing you went to Synergy or Northstar. Either of those ring a bell?
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I went to Synergy. Rick is outstanding. Answered all of my questions and explains things in simple terms so someone like myself can somewhat understand.


[ QUOTE=openhelix]I'm a bay area guy. Guessing you went to Synergy or Northstar. Either of those ring a bell?[/QUOTE]
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Agreed. Rick's a really cool guy
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