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Camonster · 07-23-2013, 02:26 PM

I'm considering buying a DiabloSport inTune I-1000 for my M6 SS. I know that tuners can really help with harder shifts on an auto, but will i notice much difference on my totally stock car?

IPF-Tuning · 07-23-2013, 05:59 PM

Tuning can make a world of difference in a stock vehicle. A good tune will really allow you to enjoy your car! It will wake up that engine while still allowing you to get better mileage, if you can keep your foot out of it! Go ahead and do it! You wont regret it!

SC2150 · 07-23-2013, 06:44 PM

Agreed. Cant imagine owning even a bone stock car and not tuning it.

hd48 · 07-23-2013, 06:52 PM

You will be amazed with a good tune.It will start you thinking about other mods,headers next with some cold air.Good Luck

The Blue Ox · 07-23-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Camonster

I'm considering buying a DiabloSport inTune I-1000 for my M6 SS. I know that tuners can really help with harder shifts on an auto, but will i notice much difference on my totally stock car?

IMO, better to take it somewhere and have it tuned! Just got back from doing my engine and tranny tune at Lethal Racing! Really big difference in the way it shifts and runs! It's a completely different animal!

Rock on · 07-23-2013, 11:12 PM

It will start an addiction its like eating 1 potato chip

2010Slowmaro · 07-24-2013, 02:23 AM

Definitely get a tune!!! Makes a world of difference, especially on an auto

IPF-Tuning · 07-26-2013, 05:02 PM

We've got a great tune for the V6 Camaro! Shoot me a PM with you email address I will send you over some stuff to read!

Ben

Ron66Vette&10SS · 07-29-2013, 01:11 AM

From first-hand experience.....yes, you WILL notice the Diablo canned tune on a stock, M6 SS.

93 octane isn't available here, so even with the 91 octane tune the difference was very noticeable to me and a couple friends of mine that had before and after rides (without knowing I tuned it). The manual cars may not have as much torque management as the automatics, but they DO have it.

When I used the Diablo Tuner on my '10 SS, it went from feeling like an automatic when it shifted to feeling the way a manual trans car should feel when it shifted

hunter1660 · 07-29-2013, 06:14 AM

You sure are throwing a lot of warranty away by tuning...loss verses gain....ain't happening here....mines already had extensive warranty work done and I'm sure glad the warranty paid for it....actually I paid for it...the warranty coverage was included in the purchase price of the car

niznos · 07-31-2013, 08:43 PM

I had the canned tune on my stock 2SS/RS from the Diablosport I1000 and it made a really noticeable difference on just the 91 octane tune. The idle felt smoother, throttle response was quicker, and the power band felt broader/flatter across. I have not tried the 93 octane (which is named "Diablo tune" or something like that in the options), but I would imagine it would be good. For the manual transmission, you can disable 1-4 skipshift top, which is a must. You won't be sorry about this purchase, and some used ones pop up on here with enough frequency that you can save a few bucks, if you are not in a huge hurry and wait for them to come up.

07-23-2013, 02:26 PM	#1
Camonster Drives: 2013 Rally Yellow Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 37 View My Garage	Does a tune make a difference on a stock car? I'm considering buying a DiabloSport inTune I-1000 for my M6 SS. I know that tuners can really help with harder shifts on an auto, but will i notice much difference on my totally stock car? __________________ Sorry officer, I could've sworn that was the brake.

07-23-2013, 06:52 PM	#4
hd48 Drives: SS2 Rally Yellow Lt Grey Leath Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral,FL Posts: 184	tuned You will be amazed with a good tune.It will start you thinking about other mods,headers next with some cold air.Good Luck

07-23-2013, 11:12 PM	#6
Rock on Drives: black 2011 2ss Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: plain city utah Posts: 248	It will start an addiction its like eating 1 potato chip __________________ FASTER THAN A SPEEDING TICKET 2011 cammed 3600 stall LSA super charger. 68 cammed 2800 stall 4/11 posi

07-24-2013, 02:23 AM	#7
2010Slowmaro 5.0 lol... Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 140	Definitely get a tune!!! Makes a world of difference, especially on an auto __________________ 2010 2SS M6 SWG built turbo car 2000 Z28 A4 Custom tuned by a Skinny White Guy

07-29-2013, 01:11 AM	#9
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	From first-hand experience.....yes, you WILL notice the Diablo canned tune on a stock, M6 SS. 93 octane isn't available here, so even with the 91 octane tune the difference was very noticeable to me and a couple friends of mine that had before and after rides (without knowing I tuned it). The manual cars may not have as much torque management as the automatics, but they DO have it. When I used the Diablo Tuner on my '10 SS, it went from feeling like an automatic when it shifted to feeling the way a manual trans car should feel when it shifted __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

07-23-2013, 05:59 PM	#2
IPF-Tuning Drives: Camaro, CTS-V, Escalade, GMC Sierra Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 577	Tuning can make a world of difference in a stock vehicle. A good tune will really allow you to enjoy your car! It will wake up that engine while still allowing you to get better mileage, if you can keep your foot out of it! Go ahead and do it! You wont regret it!

07-23-2013, 06:44 PM	#3
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Agreed. Cant imagine owning even a bone stock car and not tuning it.

07-26-2013, 05:02 PM	#8
IPF-Tuning Drives: Camaro, CTS-V, Escalade, GMC Sierra Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 577	We've got a great tune for the V6 Camaro! Shoot me a PM with you email address I will send you over some stuff to read! Ben

07-29-2013, 06:14 AM	#10
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	You sure are throwing a lot of warranty away by tuning...loss verses gain....ain't happening here....mines already had extensive warranty work done and I'm sure glad the warranty paid for it....actually I paid for it...the warranty coverage was included in the purchase price of the car

07-31-2013, 08:43 PM	#11
niznos Drives: 2010 2SS MT RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 88	I had the canned tune on my stock 2SS/RS from the Diablosport I1000 and it made a really noticeable difference on just the 91 octane tune. The idle felt smoother, throttle response was quicker, and the power band felt broader/flatter across. I have not tried the 93 octane (which is named "Diablo tune" or something like that in the options), but I would imagine it would be good. For the manual transmission, you can disable 1-4 skipshift top, which is a must. You won't be sorry about this purchase, and some used ones pop up on here with enough frequency that you can save a few bucks, if you are not in a huge hurry and wait for them to come up.