Shop and Tuner Advice?
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Shop and Tuner Advice?
Hello, I’m looking to get some work done to my car and am having trouble narrowing down my options. I live in Texas and I’ve heard good and bad about plenty shops in the area. I’m down to LMR, G Force, AMP or DDTech (Derek Dunbar). Does anybody know anything about these shops or personal experience? Do you guys recommend any other shops? All input is appreciated, thanks.
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Burning Brakes
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Central Texas just north of Austin. I’d be willing to travel anywhere in Texas and maybe a state over to get it done. I just want the car cammed and on e85.
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Yeah the MPG is expected that was my biggest thing. My car now is just headers, full catback and intake, M7 and the thing surges. Of course with a cam some surge is expected but didn’t want to sacrifice too much drivability. I appreciate the input, about how much was the cam and e85 if you don’t mind me asking.
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A good tuner can eliminate surge on all but the most monster cams. Many tuners either can't or won't take the time. Low-speed drivability is the hard part. make it clear you want a really good street tune, if they are good they'll say 'ok but it's gonna cost you' and be prepared for $1-2k just in tuning.
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A good tuner can eliminate surge on all but the most monster cams. Many tuners either can't or won't take the time. Low-speed drivability is the hard part. make it clear you want a really good street tune, if they are good they'll say 'ok but it's gonna cost you' and be prepared for $1-2k just in tuning.
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Same with my car, it’s at about 1k rpm. It is more prevalent when the car is cold but it’s manageable when it’s warmed up. Driving out of the driveway I usually keep the car in first gear the whole way down the street.
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. I got it mainly to build my credit being that I’m young and never bought a car before that one. I’d get another in the future as a daily but prefer the vettes easily.