Best Performance Add for C6 6 speed LS3
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Best Performance Add for C6 6 speed LS3
I'm thinking about a few power adders for my 08 C6 LS3 6 spd....
It have Corsa Exhaust and a Cold air Intake...
Im thinking of a downloader ....But Am looking for the best bang for the Buck
Any advice would be appreciated !
It have Corsa Exhaust and a Cold air Intake...
Im thinking of a downloader ....But Am looking for the best bang for the Buck
Any advice would be appreciated !
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Chuck from Corvettes of Westchester here in NY..
He travels the country (the world) tuning Vettes etc...
Here's some info on what he does:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...g-24-26-a.html
He travels the country (the world) tuning Vettes etc...
Here's some info on what he does:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...g-24-26-a.html
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As Gering stated the only caveat is it may void your factory warranty...IMO a tune by someone who specializes in tuning cars and has years of experience is better than a Diablo or the like....
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Im In NE Iowa, I have Heard that Doug Rippie In Minneapolis is really good....I just wasn
t sure which would be the best...Downloader or tune.
The Only Mods to the Car are Corsa Exhaust and a Cold Air Intake...
What type of gains can I exspect from a "tune" ? Is it worth the $
t sure which would be the best...Downloader or tune.
The Only Mods to the Car are Corsa Exhaust and a Cold Air Intake...
What type of gains can I exspect from a "tune" ? Is it worth the $
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
When you say performance....
HP? TQ? Acceleration figures? Grip? Braking?
There are a number of ways to get better performance from the car, just depends on which direction you want to go.
Best easy installs and bang for the buck...
Brakes
-stainless lines and better pads
Handling
-shocks and sway bars
Grip
-Tires
HP
-Nitrous (NA Headers/CAI/Tune)
TQ
-Headers/Tune
HP? TQ? Acceleration figures? Grip? Braking?
There are a number of ways to get better performance from the car, just depends on which direction you want to go.
Best easy installs and bang for the buck...
Brakes
-stainless lines and better pads
Handling
-shocks and sway bars
Grip
-Tires
HP
-Nitrous (NA Headers/CAI/Tune)
TQ
-Headers/Tune
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Speed/ acceration.
I like the shifter upgrade mentioned above.
Acceration = My vote would be tires = traction.
Speed = I vote long tube headers
Lap times = Alignment and tires. Then adjustable shocks.
I like the shifter upgrade mentioned above.
Acceration = My vote would be tires = traction.
Speed = I vote long tube headers
Lap times = Alignment and tires. Then adjustable shocks.
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If you'd like a 40-50whp PLUS increase for <$1000 in parts.........CAM SWAP.
Nothing beats it if you can do your own install and tune.
N20 requiring frequent bottle fills.
Nothing beats it if you can do your own install and tune.
N20 requiring frequent bottle fills.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
Thank you....and Don't forget the amazing CoW BOOSTER!
Chuck from Corvettes of Westchester here in NY..
He travels the country (the world) tuning Vettes etc...
Here's some info on what he does:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...g-24-26-a.html
He travels the country (the world) tuning Vettes etc...
Here's some info on what he does:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...g-24-26-a.html
Thank you....and Don't forget the amazing CoW BOOSTER!
Stop by CoWlisle 2012 for discounts on CoW BOOSTER and Chuck CoW TUNES!
Chuck CoW
Stop by CoWlisle 2012 for discounts on CoW BOOSTER and Chuck CoW TUNES!
Chuck CoW
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Im In NE Iowa, I have Heard that Doug Rippie In Minneapolis is really good....I just wasn
t sure which would be the best...Downloader or tune.
The Only Mods to the Car are Corsa Exhaust and a Cold Air Intake...
What type of gains can I exspect from a "tune" ? Is it worth the $
t sure which would be the best...Downloader or tune.
The Only Mods to the Car are Corsa Exhaust and a Cold Air Intake...
What type of gains can I exspect from a "tune" ? Is it worth the $
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Race Director
I haven't seen Cartek, or ECS mentioned here... I would venture to say both of them have as much experience & know how as CoW if not MORE!...
I can say that because I'm at a drag strip (E Town, Lebanon Vally, or Maple Grove,, or Island almost every other week, and can honestly say 90% + are tuned by ECS or CARTEK... I am NOT knocking CoW ... but wonder "WHY" most "Hard Core Racers", use those two shops..
On the other hand, when I go to car shows or Cruise Nights up here in Cow country (Westchester County, or Putnam County I see a lot of CoW cars At "CAR SHOWS" but NOT AT THE RACE TRACK ???
Maybe some of the people who have had a CoW tune can chime in...Puleeeeeeezz don't give me that SOP (Seat of The Pants) I know the "Booster" gives you a kick in the Azz at 1/3 throttle, but I'd like to see 1/4 mile ET and MPH improvements...
Just asking ??
I can say that because I'm at a drag strip (E Town, Lebanon Vally, or Maple Grove,, or Island almost every other week, and can honestly say 90% + are tuned by ECS or CARTEK... I am NOT knocking CoW ... but wonder "WHY" most "Hard Core Racers", use those two shops..
On the other hand, when I go to car shows or Cruise Nights up here in Cow country (Westchester County, or Putnam County I see a lot of CoW cars At "CAR SHOWS" but NOT AT THE RACE TRACK ???
Maybe some of the people who have had a CoW tune can chime in...Puleeeeeeezz don't give me that SOP (Seat of The Pants) I know the "Booster" gives you a kick in the Azz at 1/3 throttle, but I'd like to see 1/4 mile ET and MPH improvements...
Just asking ??
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
Back to the question at hand.....
I am NOT knocking CoW ... but wonder "WHY" most "Hard Core Racers", use those two shops..
then you have just shoe-horned yourself into a population of only the smallest fraction
of 1% of overall Corvette ownership or possibly less. In other words, YOU'RE A MINORITY
in this game. My business model concentrates on the 99+% of the rest of the corvette population.
If you're into "HARD CORE RACING", then you might want to go to a "RACING" shop....
But if you're more into enjoying your car and knowing that it runs flawlessly, and you just want
it to be the most fun it can be.......Then come to me.
In either case, what is it about "HARD CORE RACING" that qualifies one as a better tuner....?
Probably not much...
Best Performance Add for C6 6 speed LS3 ???
I'm thinking about a few power adders for my 08 C6 LS3 6 spd....
It have Corsa Exhaust and a Cold air Intake...
Im thinking of a downloader ....But Am looking for the best bang for the Buck
Any advice would be appreciated !
I'm thinking about a few power adders for my 08 C6 LS3 6 spd....
It have Corsa Exhaust and a Cold air Intake...
Im thinking of a downloader ....But Am looking for the best bang for the Buck
Any advice would be appreciated !
Chuck CoW
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I overlaid the dyno results of all my mods on the sheet below.
As you can see, only headers (with a tune) mattered below 4500 RPM. The other mods, cam, FAST intake, heads, only mattered above 4500 RPM.
The other mod that matters below 4500 RPM is a set of 4.10 gears. They make the car feel like it lost 500 lbs because you are giving the engine a longer lever to work with.
So based on my experience, I recommend headers and a tune, then if you want more, get 4.10 gears.
As you can see, only headers (with a tune) mattered below 4500 RPM. The other mods, cam, FAST intake, heads, only mattered above 4500 RPM.
The other mod that matters below 4500 RPM is a set of 4.10 gears. They make the car feel like it lost 500 lbs because you are giving the engine a longer lever to work with.
So based on my experience, I recommend headers and a tune, then if you want more, get 4.10 gears.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
I agree wit Joe G.....
I overlaid the dyno results of all my mods on the sheet below.
As you can see, only headers (with a tune) mattered below 4500 RPM. The other mods, cam, FAST intake, heads, only mattered above 4500 RPM.
The other mod that matters below 4500 RPM is a set of 4.10 gears. They make the car feel like it lost 500 lbs because you are giving the engine a longer lever to work with.
So based on my experience, I recommend headers and a tune, then if you want more, get 4.10 gears.
As you can see, only headers (with a tune) mattered below 4500 RPM. The other mods, cam, FAST intake, heads, only mattered above 4500 RPM.
The other mod that matters below 4500 RPM is a set of 4.10 gears. They make the car feel like it lost 500 lbs because you are giving the engine a longer lever to work with.
So based on my experience, I recommend headers and a tune, then if you want more, get 4.10 gears.
And if you like your car feeling that way, then adding CoW BOOSTER! to the mix
will make it feel like you added ANOTHER SET OF 4.10s, ANOTHER SET OF HEADERS, and a SHOT OF N2O
in the bottom end and mid range!
Who wouldn't like their car to feel like that!?!?!
CoW BOOSTER!
Chuck CoW
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OP, feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss your options. 609-752-0321
I would recommend starting with our stg 1 package which consists of American Racing headers, a Vararam intake, 160 stat and a tune. We can supply you with the parts necessary and tune via mail order our a hand held In Tune programmer if you are not local.
As far as the racing discussion goes, yes probably 1% of Corvette owners race their vehicles, however it is my opinion that the shops that race regularly and have thousands of track passes or road course data logs have the advantage when it comes to tuning your performance street machine.
Just like on Wall st, it's the 1%'rs that pave the way for the others to follow.
I would recommend starting with our stg 1 package which consists of American Racing headers, a Vararam intake, 160 stat and a tune. We can supply you with the parts necessary and tune via mail order our a hand held In Tune programmer if you are not local.
As far as the racing discussion goes, yes probably 1% of Corvette owners race their vehicles, however it is my opinion that the shops that race regularly and have thousands of track passes or road course data logs have the advantage when it comes to tuning your performance street machine.
Just like on Wall st, it's the 1%'rs that pave the way for the others to follow.