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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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I have an Airaid CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder mufflers and a Diablo sport Predator tuner set to the 91 octane tune. I live on the west coast most of the year. All on a 2006 6spd manual Z51. If I install headers, cats and x-pipe combo, can I tune with the Diablo sport or would dyno tuning be required. I'm very handy, but if install and tune is recommended, where do I go in the Twin Cities area? Is it worth getting the software and attempt the tune myself or leave it in the hands of experts?
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DRM?

Doug Rippie Motorsports......

http://dougrippie.com/
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DRM?

Doug Rippie Motorsports......

http://dougrippie.com/
That's what I would do.
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IMHO there are 5 or 6 of what I consider to be the premier Corvette performance shops in the entire country. Doug Rippie Motorsports is on my short list. Even if it's a drive, it always pays to go with the best!
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if you're anywhere close to them, go. they're just outside the Twin Cities. call randy; he'll fix you up and have your car running the way it should.
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I agree Buffalo Mn is right outside the twin cities...go to DR there.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Thanks for the help. I will check it out.
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