Tuning question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Rochelle Illinois
Tuning question
Hey guys, a friend in the Barrington area with an '07 asked me a question, and I told him that I would ask you as you are more familiar to this area than I am.
"Do you know of any really good tuners for Corvettes in the area. I am thinking of maybe adding some "pieces" and would really like to talk to someone who actually knows what the various things do, how much it costs to put them on, how to combine them for a good result, etc. I have heard about the throttle block that VMax redoes. It's $150 and apparently gives great results for a reworked stock throttle block. I am interested in things like K&N air filters and maybe the intake, and possibly a partial, or even full exhaust. Not one that is loud, but a touch of sound wouldn't be bad (I think).
Anyway, any ideas you might have would be appreciated. I don't even seem to be able to find any good evaluations of stuff like exhausts, etc."
Thanks,
WR
"Do you know of any really good tuners for Corvettes in the area. I am thinking of maybe adding some "pieces" and would really like to talk to someone who actually knows what the various things do, how much it costs to put them on, how to combine them for a good result, etc. I have heard about the throttle block that VMax redoes. It's $150 and apparently gives great results for a reworked stock throttle block. I am interested in things like K&N air filters and maybe the intake, and possibly a partial, or even full exhaust. Not one that is loud, but a touch of sound wouldn't be bad (I think).
Anyway, any ideas you might have would be appreciated. I don't even seem to be able to find any good evaluations of stuff like exhausts, etc."
Thanks,
WR
Drifting
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From: Stillman Valley Illinois
There are 2 tuners in the area; Speed Inc in Schaumburg & FLP in Naperville. If he is looking to have the work done, check out HP Performance in Mundelein. If all he is looking at is CAI and exhaust, why not do it yourself and save the $$ for the tune. The tune alone with simple bolt on's will run around $450.
Remember an engine is basically an air pump. Opening up the intake and exhaust; getting a good "tune" will improve performance as well as fuel economy. Is the car an automatic or 6 speed?
Remember an engine is basically an air pump. Opening up the intake and exhaust; getting a good "tune" will improve performance as well as fuel economy. Is the car an automatic or 6 speed?
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Chicago North Ill
I agree with above, Nothing you are putting on should need a tune right off, It would help to make everything work better tho, I use FLP and have been very happy and they will not sell you anything you do not need, Good luck.
Racer
Joined: May 2009
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From: Dallas, Texas
Thanks guys. I appreciate WR pointing me to this forum.
The car is an '07 Silver convertible with an auto trans. I have had it about a year, and aside from the fact that early on the dealer replaced the trans because of leaking, it has run fine. It continues to have little things that are irritating, like the fact that the rear deck doesn't release easily when you hit the switch; sometimes yes, sometimes you have to kind of pull on the corner while punching the fob switch. Had some trouble with the right rear wheel leaking air, or not reporting it, or something. Dealer replaced some parts there and now it seems to be doing well.
I am also considering getting nitrogen for the tires, but the dealer doesn't carry it, and I'm not sure where to get them filled and how one keeps them nitrogen filled. When I raced lay-downs we had a little nitrogen tank, but I don't have that anymore, and I don't know what policy is about filling.
The car is an '07 Silver convertible with an auto trans. I have had it about a year, and aside from the fact that early on the dealer replaced the trans because of leaking, it has run fine. It continues to have little things that are irritating, like the fact that the rear deck doesn't release easily when you hit the switch; sometimes yes, sometimes you have to kind of pull on the corner while punching the fob switch. Had some trouble with the right rear wheel leaking air, or not reporting it, or something. Dealer replaced some parts there and now it seems to be doing well.
I am also considering getting nitrogen for the tires, but the dealer doesn't carry it, and I'm not sure where to get them filled and how one keeps them nitrogen filled. When I raced lay-downs we had a little nitrogen tank, but I don't have that anymore, and I don't know what policy is about filling.
Safety Car
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Another vote for Speed Inc. in Schaumburg.... I use them for everything and have been going there since they opened up nearly 10 years ago. I just sent a good friend of mine over there, he has a 2007 6 speed car. They did intake, headers, high flow cats and tuning on his car and he is extremely happy with the results.
www.ls1speed.com ask for Larry
www.ls1speed.com ask for Larry
