Diablew Tune Dyno
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If you up the risk of a possible warranty issue (and it's the kind of thing that gets a person worried a lot)... why not go all out w/heads/cams/headers/blower?
Even if a tune alone gets a full 30hp on a C7 LT1... that's only a 6.5% increase. It's not like on a 120hp Civic... where a 30hp gain equates to a 25% gain.
Like mentioned earlier, there's a lot more than just dyno numbers though; driveability improvements go a long way in increasing the SMILE factor during your daily commute.
On my 2002 C5 A4, I went from a 13.3 1/4 mile to 13.0x with rear gears and converter. No tuning at this point.
Then with the Diablosport, I improved further to 12.89; mainly AFR and shifting enhancements.
#22
Melting Slicks
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point.
If you up the risk of a possible warranty issue (and it's the kind of thing that gets a person worried a lot)... why not go all out w/heads/cams/headers/blower?
Even if a tune alone gets a full 30hp on a C7 LT1... that's only a 6.5% increase. It's not like on a 120hp Civic... where a 30hp gain equates to a 25% gain.
Like mentioned earlier, there's a lot more than just dyno numbers though; driveability improvements go a long way in increasing the SMILE factor during your daily commute.
On my 2002 C5 A4, I went from a 13.3 1/4 mile to 13.0x with rear gears and converter. No tuning at this point.
Then with the Diablosport, I improved further to 12.89; mainly AFR and shifting enhancements.
If you up the risk of a possible warranty issue (and it's the kind of thing that gets a person worried a lot)... why not go all out w/heads/cams/headers/blower?
Even if a tune alone gets a full 30hp on a C7 LT1... that's only a 6.5% increase. It's not like on a 120hp Civic... where a 30hp gain equates to a 25% gain.
Like mentioned earlier, there's a lot more than just dyno numbers though; driveability improvements go a long way in increasing the SMILE factor during your daily commute.
On my 2002 C5 A4, I went from a 13.3 1/4 mile to 13.0x with rear gears and converter. No tuning at this point.
Then with the Diablosport, I improved further to 12.89; mainly AFR and shifting enhancements.
I want to cherry pick the factory restrictions, and find the sweet spot for bolt ons. Which based on my research is intake and headers. I have seen some decent gains from ported intake manifolds and e85 but those just aren't for me (no stations nearby and I don't want to permanently modify my stock intake manifold).
So really what I'm after is a safe tune to make the most out of my headers and CAI, and a device I can pull timing with at the drag strip when I spray. Diablo/lew still sounds like it fits that bill the best, but I always like to do as much research as I can. I would rather have a tune that drives/idles properly and leaves 3 hp on the table than one that squeaks out every last (and sometimes dangerous) hp and isn't smooth and proper.
#23
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Mikey,
I can’t believe you keep coming up with more excuses. I bought your product, I used it and had a Diablosport expert tuner tune it. The numbers I reported tell the tale. That “nasty” old dyno gave me more HP and TQ and better overall performance. Yeah, I really wasted my time and money. I’ll bet you have a pocket full of deflecting questions ready to go.
Oh, on the brighter side of things, I do like your logging function. Have a great day!
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C7 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
anyone use there 0-60 data recorder to see if the tune did any improvements?
I'm using the standard Diablo tune, The first one on the list (I'm assuming that is the most powerful of the tunes). Honestly doesn't feel much different.
I'm using the standard Diablo tune, The first one on the list (I'm assuming that is the most powerful of the tunes). Honestly doesn't feel much different.
#25
Melting Slicks
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I have not seen anyone try the 0-60 or 40-100 timer to verify this either, maybe some people that already have the tunes installed can try it out?
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#31
Diablo lew's tunes must be warranty safe , they make less power. I have the diablo 91 oct afe tune and got 15hp and 5tk . Dissapointing and when calling the techs because of this result got lots of excuses
#32
When you get a custom tune, they are able to make more power safely by reading your cars data. knowing exactly how far they can push it.
just because one tune makes less than other tune doesnt mean it voids less warranty lol
#33
I dont think you need to go ***** to the wall for it to be worth it. plus cam, heads and blower is not cheap.
tuning a stock car for 20 more HP that could void your warranty doesnt seem worth it to me. even if the engine FEELS a lot better. i would be pissed off if something OEM broke, and they blamed the tune which of course didn't cause the failure.
Last edited by MikeLsx; 08-15-2015 at 04:42 PM.
#34
I think voiding a warranty becomes worth it when you at least have long tube headers. at that point you can make decent power, and make a insane sounding car.
I dont think you need to go ***** to the wall for it to be worth it. plus cam, heads and blower is not cheap.
tuning a stock car for 20 more HP that could void your warranty doesnt seem worth it to me. even if the engine FEELS a lot better. i would be pissed off if something OEM broke, and they blamed the tune which of course didn't cause the failure.
I dont think you need to go ***** to the wall for it to be worth it. plus cam, heads and blower is not cheap.
tuning a stock car for 20 more HP that could void your warranty doesnt seem worth it to me. even if the engine FEELS a lot better. i would be pissed off if something OEM broke, and they blamed the tune which of course didn't cause the failure.
I have the Trifecta tune with the only mechanical mod a drop-in Airaid (dry) filter. I'm very pleased with result in terms of throttle response, AFM/DOD de-activation, and transmission/torque converter operation. Trifecta claims motor 30 ft-lbs at 3550 rpm and 25 ft-lbs at peak 4600 rpm. I never dyno the car, so I can't verify. I think GM leaves some mid-range torque on the table, so the car don't use as much fuel for both economy and emissions reasons.
I paid in advance for an upgrade, so headers are next and maybe a CAI, like the looks of that new LMR CAI and of the ARH mid-length headers with cats.
#35
I went from 12.2@116 to 11.9@120 with crappy 2.0 60fts with a diablew tune, ARH headers and filter. Car runs very smooth and i am looking forward to another diablew tune for my 16 zo6 on order.
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Yep I saw him make the same comment somewhere on the board as well.
I have no doubt that it will feel a lot better, but if I am going to commit to (possibly) throwing my warranty away I want the 1/4 mile gains to be worth it, that's all. I haven't found any back to back passes or dyno pulls comparing stock to your tune or to the canned tune so I figured I would make a thread.
I have no doubt that it will feel a lot better, but if I am going to commit to (possibly) throwing my warranty away I want the 1/4 mile gains to be worth it, that's all. I haven't found any back to back passes or dyno pulls comparing stock to your tune or to the canned tune so I figured I would make a thread.
Also each race was done twice with consistent times for each tune. Car us a '15 z51 a8.
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#40
Racer
If you want to see Diablew's history as an enthusiast gone professional, all you have to do is Google his username 06MonteSS. He's obviously not ashamed of what he's ever said or questions he's asked. The Internet is an amazing thing, but via the tuning forums you can follow his growth & experience as tuner for yourself. Now how would you fair under that kind of scrutiny at everyone's fingertips???
I've followed his threads before he even bought the CMR software. His tuning knowledge & attention to individual needs is excellent. Am I a "Fan Boy", sure, just as anyone else who has followed his threads over the years. He knows what he's doing, but please don't take my word for it, read it for yourself, It's literally a ~10 year resume online, Google is your friend.
Wormwood
I've followed his threads before he even bought the CMR software. His tuning knowledge & attention to individual needs is excellent. Am I a "Fan Boy", sure, just as anyone else who has followed his threads over the years. He knows what he's doing, but please don't take my word for it, read it for yourself, It's literally a ~10 year resume online, Google is your friend.
Wormwood