local tuner
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Providence RI
I just had a new guy do a re-tune on my Z06. Chuck CoW did the original tune with the CowBoost. I needed to dial back the CowBoost because it was too sensitive. Chuck is not good at returning calls, messages, or PMs so I had a new local tuner give it a shot. (Precision Dyno, 401-996-2166). The owner, Dave, was very helpful and found all the tables Chuck had adjusted to dial back the throttle response. (CowBoost). He also found a few extra ponies that Chuck left on the table since he data logs AND DYNO tunes
. CoW only data logs. I was very pleased with the results and I know he'll be available to help me if I have any problems or concerns. Check him out, he's located just outside Providence, RI.
. CoW only data logs. I was very pleased with the results and I know he'll be available to help me if I have any problems or concerns. Check him out, he's located just outside Providence, RI.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,075
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From: Wilmington NC
There is also Slowhawk Performance in Bridgwater, MA just north of you who also Dyno Tunes and has extensive LSx experience. They are a Forum Vendor, they're website is:
http://www.slowhawkperformance.com
http://www.slowhawkperformance.com
Instructor
Joined: May 2013
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Thanks for the props guys. We have about 13 years experience in tuning lsx based cars. All cars are street tuned, then they hit the dyno. We feel this is the best way to tune a car for drivability and performance.
Don
Lost my slowhawk password. Sorry
Don
Lost my slowhawk password. Sorry
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 6,714
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From: Providence RI
I went to Slowhawk a few years ago and my car was only dyno tuned. Chuck CoW only street tunes. I found that to be pretty dangerous since we had to do some WOT runs approaching 100mph in afternoon NY traffic!
Not safe! I was very happy with Dave at Precision Dyno. He really explained things about what he was doing.
Not safe! I was very happy with Dave at Precision Dyno. He really explained things about what he was doing.
Instructor
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 114
Likes: 45
I went to Slowhawk a few years ago and my car was only dyno tuned. Chuck CoW only street tunes. I found that to be pretty dangerous since we had to do some WOT runs approaching 100mph in afternoon NY traffic! Not safe! I was very happy with Dave at Precision Dyno. He really explained things about what he was doing.
Not safe! I was very happy with Dave at Precision Dyno. He really explained things about what he was doing.We street tune within the speed limit which is drivability tuning. All WOT tuning is done on a full load dyno to mimic the highway. I like my driver license clean.
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Race Director
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 13,298
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From: Somers NY
Just be careful when you go on a dyno... This CAN happen.. however we found that the cause was the stock rod bolts NOT the tune...
The tune was SPOT on.. but a bolt that holds the connecting rod (stock bolt) let go
I'm having it rebuilt to a 403 ci stroker but will be using TOP SHELF parts...
The tune was SPOT on.. but a bolt that holds the connecting rod (stock bolt) let go
I'm having it rebuilt to a 403 ci stroker but will be using TOP SHELF parts...
Last edited by jpee; Sep 4, 2013 at 07:48 PM.
Instructor
Joined: May 2013
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The number 1 reason our dyno is in the floor. Not at head height. I've seen engines and trannys come apart. Would seriously hurt people with a car that high.
A dyno is no worse than going down the highway. I'd rather have a motor blow on a dyno than oil down the rear tires on the highway.
A dyno is no worse than going down the highway. I'd rather have a motor blow on a dyno than oil down the rear tires on the highway.