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Ledbetterjw · 07-22-2014, 10:17 AM

Who tuned your car, how many times did it take to get it right and how reliable is it for everyday driving? Looking at either 10% or 18%lower pulley with headers and injectors. I drive my car less than 100 miles a week, but would like to be able to hop in it and drive 2000 miles on a road trip if needed. Current mods is only a rotofab at this point in time.

jon6.0 · 07-22-2014, 10:31 AM

Matt Sorian of Florida Speed and Power goes to Texas occasionally. He has also tuned my C6 remotely via me sending him data logs since I already have HP Tuners. If you have an auto it is very important you get somebody that knows what they are doing with the trans tune.

jon6.0 · 07-22-2014, 10:34 AM

Just doing pulleys, headers, injectors, and tune won't change your driveability at all. Changing your cam is where things could be impacted. Even then there are cam choices that will drive like stock.

BamBam13 · 07-22-2014, 12:15 PM

I had mine tuned at PCMofNC. I only have headers, off-road pipes, corsa cat back and a rotofab but it picked up 55 hp on that alone. To me, it drives maybe better than stock but then again it was done at 500 miles so not a lot of driving was done as stock. Like said above, the only thing that will affect drivability would be a really aggressive cam which in my opinion, isn't needed. I suppose a really shitty tune done by someone who doesn't know what they're doing would affect drivability but you have at least a $50K car so I hope you don't plan on letting just anyone tune it. There's a plethora of reputable shops that are more than capable of making your dreams come true.

Ledbetterjw · 07-22-2014, 02:57 PM

Would the 18% be too much for long road trips?

Botally Tone · 07-22-2014, 03:19 PM

As they have said the cam is what really changes drivability. That and the tune if done incorrectly. All the pulleys do is spin the supercharger faster to give you more air. This should not have any effect on how comfortable you are during long road trips.

Ledbetterjw · 07-22-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Botally Tone

As they have said the cam is what really changes drivability. That and the tune if done incorrectly. All the pulleys do is spin the supercharger faster to give you more air. This should not have any effect on how comfortable you are during long road trips.

Guess I should have asked if the heat generated using the 18% would be too much for long road trips.

Botally Tone · 07-22-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ledbetterjw

Guess I should have asked if the heat generated using the 18% would be too much for long road trips.

Ahh my mistake. It'll definitely create more heat but unless your flooring it the entire trip I think you should be fine. But dropping in an aftermarket heat exchanger or even just a coolant reservoir wouldn't hurt. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable about the heat will chime in.

2ss-booya · 07-22-2014, 03:50 PM

since you're in TX....I would go to ADM. I sent my car there and Im all the way out in CA. It only took one time.

jrhagen · 07-22-2014, 04:27 PM

ADM, one time, every time.

jon6.0 · 07-22-2014, 04:35 PM

The extra heat is only generated at wide open throttle and when you redline it.

Tampa Tuning · 07-22-2014, 04:40 PM

Although I havent seen a failure with a vehicle with bolt ons modifications, Im sure it depends on your calibrator. If your modifications include power adders such as internal modifications or forced induction, spend the extra money up front with proven parts.

Stick with someone within a couple hours of you. This way if your vehicle has problems, its not another day off from work to have the vehicle recalibrated or wait a couple months.

What training does your calibrator have? Did they learn along the way or have they been trained in calibration?

I like showing my clients the scan of their vehicle which is more important to me than their dyno sheet. Dyno numbers are just numbers of my final product. My scanner tells me if im hitting my calibration numbers, and not advertising dyno numbers.

Go to car shows and talk to people. Ask them how their car drives in a parking lot at low speeds or how their shifts feel. Was their transmission shifts taylored to their driving. Its better than internet hype.

Best of luck,
Phil

Smittty · 07-22-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ledbetterjw

Who tuned your car, how many times did it take to get it right and how reliable is it for everyday driving? Looking at either 10% or 18%lower pulley with headers and injectors. I drive my car less than 100 miles a week, but would like to be able to hop in it and drive 2000 miles on a road trip if needed. Current mods is only a rotofab at this point in time.

With a 18% lower you should do just fine.

mrvenicess · 07-23-2014, 06:50 AM

I have an 18% lower and a 2:55 upper, getting 14 lbs of boost. My car has cam, headers etc and I just got back from a 3300 mile road trip. Also have an auto with a 2800 stall torque convertor. No issues whatsoever on my trip. Built and tuned by Matt Sorian at FSP.

07-22-2014, 10:17 AM	#1
Ledbetterjw Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 135	Your tuning experience Who tuned your car, how many times did it take to get it right and how reliable is it for everyday driving? Looking at either 10% or 18%lower pulley with headers and injectors. I drive my car less than 100 miles a week, but would like to be able to hop in it and drive 2000 miles on a road trip if needed. Current mods is only a rotofab at this point in time.

07-22-2014, 10:31 AM	#2
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	Matt Sorian of Florida Speed and Power goes to Texas occasionally. He has also tuned my C6 remotely via me sending him data logs since I already have HP Tuners. If you have an auto it is very important you get somebody that knows what they are doing with the trans tune. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

07-22-2014, 10:34 AM	#3
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	Just doing pulleys, headers, injectors, and tune won't change your driveability at all. Changing your cam is where things could be impacted. Even then there are cam choices that will drive like stock. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

07-22-2014, 04:35 PM	#11
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	The extra heat is only generated at wide open throttle and when you redline it. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

07-22-2014, 04:40 PM	#12
Tampa Tuning Account Suspended Drives: TAMPA TUNING FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 3,044	Corvette Camaro GTO CTS Tuner in Tampa Orlando Bradenton Although I havent seen a failure with a vehicle with bolt ons modifications, Im sure it depends on your calibrator. If your modifications include power adders such as internal modifications or forced induction, spend the extra money up front with proven parts. Stick with someone within a couple hours of you. This way if your vehicle has problems, its not another day off from work to have the vehicle recalibrated or wait a couple months. What training does your calibrator have? Did they learn along the way or have they been trained in calibration? I like showing my clients the scan of their vehicle which is more important to me than their dyno sheet. Dyno numbers are just numbers of my final product. My scanner tells me if im hitting my calibration numbers, and not advertising dyno numbers. Go to car shows and talk to people. Ask them how their car drives in a parking lot at low speeds or how their shifts feel. Was their transmission shifts taylored to their driving. Its better than internet hype. Best of luck, Phil

07-22-2014, 12:15 PM	#4
BamBam13 Bam Bam Drives: 2014 ZL1, M6 #747 Summit White. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC/Afghanistan Posts: 38	I had mine tuned at PCMofNC. I only have headers, off-road pipes, corsa cat back and a rotofab but it picked up 55 hp on that alone. To me, it drives maybe better than stock but then again it was done at 500 miles so not a lot of driving was done as stock. Like said above, the only thing that will affect drivability would be a really aggressive cam which in my opinion, isn't needed. I suppose a really shitty tune done by someone who doesn't know what they're doing would affect drivability but you have at least a $50K car so I hope you don't plan on letting just anyone tune it. There's a plethora of reputable shops that are more than capable of making your dreams come true.

07-22-2014, 02:57 PM	#5
Ledbetterjw Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 135	Would the 18% be too much for long road trips?

07-22-2014, 03:19 PM	#6
Botally Tone Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 119 View My Garage	As they have said the cam is what really changes drivability. That and the tune if done incorrectly. All the pulleys do is spin the supercharger faster to give you more air. This should not have any effect on how comfortable you are during long road trips.

07-22-2014, 03:50 PM	#9
2ss-booya Drives: 2015 SS Sedan M6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,086	since you're in TX....I would go to ADM. I sent my car there and Im all the way out in CA. It only took one time.

07-22-2014, 04:27 PM	#10
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	ADM, one time, every time.

07-23-2014, 06:50 AM	#14
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	I have an 18% lower and a 2:55 upper, getting 14 lbs of boost. My car has cam, headers etc and I just got back from a 3300 mile road trip. Also have an auto with a 2800 stall torque convertor. No issues whatsoever on my trip. Built and tuned by Matt Sorian at FSP.