Looking for best mail order tune
04-19-2014, 11:34 PM
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Looking for best mail order tune
Have a 98 with simple bolt on's looking for the best mail order tune. It's a 6 speed manual. Also anyone get a tune? Will I feel any power differences.
04-21-2014, 09:33 AM
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I went with Chuck CoW
Actually, I'm in the process.
For me, My '02 with a 6-speed ran just fine on the street but not the track with just a few bolt on mods...Vararam and Magnaflow cat back only so I opted to go with the AutoCal mail order tune from CoW. I am impressed (so far) First, I called Chuck and we talked for 45 minutes. Then He sent me the AutoCal device and I followed the directions and downloaded the car's computer info and e-mailed it to CoW (Corvettes of Weschestter). He then modified it and e-mailed it back to me and I uploaded it to my car. Next, I went for a easy drive and recorded the data and sent it back to CoW to go over the logged data and make final tweeks. (that's where I am at this time. The car already runs much more responsive. I hope to have the final tune uploaded tonight and go for a "spirited" road test. This route was not cheep about $700 but I do like the personal attention to me and my car. Next, I will take the car to the track and do some data log testing and CoW will go over that data and make additional adjustments. Eventually, I plan on installing a cam, intake and injectors and will have to go through the whole process with Chuck CoW all over again. So far, I am quite satisfied but I will be giving a full report after the track tuning is complete.
This has been quite fun and educational.
For me, My '02 with a 6-speed ran just fine on the street but not the track with just a few bolt on mods...Vararam and Magnaflow cat back only so I opted to go with the AutoCal mail order tune from CoW. I am impressed (so far) First, I called Chuck and we talked for 45 minutes. Then He sent me the AutoCal device and I followed the directions and downloaded the car's computer info and e-mailed it to CoW (Corvettes of Weschestter). He then modified it and e-mailed it back to me and I uploaded it to my car. Next, I went for a easy drive and recorded the data and sent it back to CoW to go over the logged data and make final tweeks. (that's where I am at this time. The car already runs much more responsive. I hope to have the final tune uploaded tonight and go for a "spirited" road test. This route was not cheep about $700 but I do like the personal attention to me and my car. Next, I will take the car to the track and do some data log testing and CoW will go over that data and make additional adjustments. Eventually, I plan on installing a cam, intake and injectors and will have to go through the whole process with Chuck CoW all over again. So far, I am quite satisfied but I will be giving a full report after the track tuning is complete.
This has been quite fun and educational.
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04-22-2014, 10:12 AM
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Thank you!
Actually, I'm in the process.
For me, My '02 with a 6-speed ran just fine on the street but not the track with just a few bolt on mods...Vararam and Magnaflow cat back only so I opted to go with the AutoCal mail order tune from CoW. I am impressed (so far) First, I called Chuck and we talked for 45 minutes. Then He sent me the AutoCal device and I followed the directions and downloaded the car's computer info and e-mailed it to CoW (Corvettes of Weschestter). He then modified it and e-mailed it back to me and I uploaded it to my car. Next, I went for a easy drive and recorded the data and sent it back to CoW to go over the logged data and make final tweeks. (that's where I am at this time. The car already runs much more responsive. I hope to have the final tune uploaded tonight and go for a "spirited" road test. This route was not cheep about $700 but I do like the personal attention to me and my car. Next, I will take the car to the track and do some data log testing and CoW will go over that data and make additional adjustments. Eventually, I plan on installing a cam, intake and injectors and will have to go through the whole process with Chuck CoW all over again. So far, I am quite satisfied but I will be giving a full report after the track tuning is complete.
This has been quite fun and educational.
For me, My '02 with a 6-speed ran just fine on the street but not the track with just a few bolt on mods...Vararam and Magnaflow cat back only so I opted to go with the AutoCal mail order tune from CoW. I am impressed (so far) First, I called Chuck and we talked for 45 minutes. Then He sent me the AutoCal device and I followed the directions and downloaded the car's computer info and e-mailed it to CoW (Corvettes of Weschestter). He then modified it and e-mailed it back to me and I uploaded it to my car. Next, I went for a easy drive and recorded the data and sent it back to CoW to go over the logged data and make final tweeks. (that's where I am at this time. The car already runs much more responsive. I hope to have the final tune uploaded tonight and go for a "spirited" road test. This route was not cheep about $700 but I do like the personal attention to me and my car. Next, I will take the car to the track and do some data log testing and CoW will go over that data and make additional adjustments. Eventually, I plan on installing a cam, intake and injectors and will have to go through the whole process with Chuck CoW all over again. So far, I am quite satisfied but I will be giving a full report after the track tuning is complete.
This has been quite fun and educational.
Thank you! You should see another re-tune today and we'll get that puppy running just how you like it.
Stay TUNED!
Chuck CoW