Best tuner for C7 Z06
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I know Livernois is very well respected for their LS builds, but after talking with them about LT motors I didn’t feel comfortable taking my car there. I’m having MJD do some work and tune my car (they use Pat G). Other than that, in Michigan, I’d use Dr. Phil!
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Gen5 stuff is NOT gen 4 stuff when it comes to tuning. I know more than just a little of what I speak, guys that have been tuning for decades can make fairly large errors and/or not be able to nail down a tune related issue. Find someone who’s been there, done that a BUNCH of times.
At least 2 great tuners have been recommended in this thread, one could always join HPT forum and ask for help locally. Then you need to vet them yourself. Don’t go by what it says under a persons avatar, just because it says you are an advanced or senior tuner (like mine does), does NOT mean you are. Over there it goes by post count...
John
At least 2 great tuners have been recommended in this thread, one could always join HPT forum and ask for help locally. Then you need to vet them yourself. Don’t go by what it says under a persons avatar, just because it says you are an advanced or senior tuner (like mine does), does NOT mean you are. Over there it goes by post count...
John
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DR Phil? Lol. Tell me more?
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Pat G is really good also from what I have heard. But I am in TENN getting T/AKID doing my car now. Robert
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Gen5 stuff is NOT gen 4 stuff when it comes to tuning. I know more than just a little of what I speak, guys that have been tuning for decades can make fairly large errors and/or not be able to nail down a tune related issue. Find someone who’s been there, done that a BUNCH of times.
At least 2 great tuners have been recommended in this thread, one could always join HPT forum and ask for help locally. Then you need to vet them yourself. Don’t go by what it says under a persons avatar, just because it says you are an advanced or senior tuner (like mine does), does NOT mean you are. Over there it goes by post count...
John
At least 2 great tuners have been recommended in this thread, one could always join HPT forum and ask for help locally. Then you need to vet them yourself. Don’t go by what it says under a persons avatar, just because it says you are an advanced or senior tuner (like mine does), does NOT mean you are. Over there it goes by post count...
John
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What turned you off? Does Katech do any of this stuff or do they only tune for their packages?
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So, when I was talking to all the local shops about building my C7Z Livernois just didn’t seem to have the knowledge. They did an amazing job with my buddy’s C6. More than happy to discuss details in PM. I talked to Katech about a build and was very impressed with them (I’ve been seeing their cars on Woodward for years, they’re amazing). I chose MJD because they can do everything I want, have incredible knowledge and aren’t afraid to steer you away from something that really has no benefit (and won’t hurt you either) even if it means less money in their pocket, and they use Pat G for tuning. I’d rather have one shop do everything!
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Vengeance Racing in North Georgia...
its not not even close IMO. For the LSX /LT platform they are amazing. A silly amount of knowledge and they baby your car.
Dont go cheap when it comes to tuning your car. Give them a ring.
its not not even close IMO. For the LSX /LT platform they are amazing. A silly amount of knowledge and they baby your car.
Dont go cheap when it comes to tuning your car. Give them a ring.
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I drove right by them on my trip back from Florida! Lots of reputable shops down south. Vengeance, Redline, HHP! Up here we are fortunate to have Katech and an insane amount of smaller shops that have very respectable reputations and customer service to match!
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I agree with this 100%. Mike at Vengeance is who I'd be going with.
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MJD, my car is actually there right now. I'm not sure if they use Pat G for the little stuff like my project; I'm just getting headers, axleback and a tune. I'm really, really trying to avoid going too crazy and adding a supercharger etc.
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