Go with shop recommendation?
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From: Sioux Falls SD
Go with shop recommendation?
Well, I lucked into finally finding a performance shop in my area that can also do the dyno tune on my 2013 GS. I was thinking a Vararam CAI, 1 3/4 Kooks headers and Fusion mufflers to go with my NPP. This shop recommends Airraid CAI, 1 3/4 American Racing Headers and the Fusions. He will do the install and the dyno. Estimate shows 6.5 hours labor and $450 for the dyno tune. Does that sound about right? Does his choice of parts vs. mine seem reasonable? Shop says they have done a lot of this configuration and I will be very happy. Any thoughts on this?
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Well, I lucked into finally finding a performance shop in my area that can also do the dyno tune on my 2013 GS. I was thinking a Vararam CAI, 1 3/4 Kooks headers and Fusion mufflers to go with my NPP. This shop recommends Airraid CAI, 1 3/4 American Racing Headers and the Fusions. He will do the install and the dyno. Estimate shows 6.5 hours labor and $450 for the dyno tune. Does that sound about right? Does his choice of parts vs. mine seem reasonable? Shop says they have done a lot of this configuration and I will be very happy. Any thoughts on this?
My shop recommended Vararam. Owner said Vararam is what prefers. ARH are the best on the market from what I have read. Plus, two other shops I checked with said ARH is all they install. Hope my 2 cents helps.
Here are my numbers before/after work:
Before: HP 340 Torque 345
After: HP 390 Torque 385 Corrected.
I have a 2006 Base Convertible with 68,000 miles.
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From: Canton MI
It's your car, put the parts on that you want. 
Headers are all going to put down similar numbers. CAI wise, the vararam is usually found on the fastest cars. I've had it on 2 vettes and think its great.
On the fast list, I believe I have the quickest CAI/Tune only car and I run a vararam.
Headers are all going to put down similar numbers. CAI wise, the vararam is usually found on the fastest cars. I've had it on 2 vettes and think its great.
On the fast list, I believe I have the quickest CAI/Tune only car and I run a vararam.
