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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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tune worth it?

so i got my 08 ss/tc about a month ago its bone stock just wondering if it would be worth it to get a trifecta tune for more boost while the cars stock? i might mod it but not for another year or so and im not sure what the mods will be i kinda got sick of the whole loud exhaust sound so im not sure if i would get any exhaust parts anyway just looking for some comments on if i should get tunned or not
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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Not worth it at all.
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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Its way worth it lol.. Trust me, as for exhaust.. Just get a catless down pipe and keep the stock exhaust.. It'll be stock sounding till you really get on it, that's what I have.. AMAZING lol
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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It's a different car when tuned IMO
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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The beast is unleashed when tuned
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Not worth it at all.
his username is slowstang doesnt listen to him

if you dont plan on modding it for another year then yea get the tune, you will love it.
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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his username is slowstang doesnt listen to him


I'm just being a smartass because of the 2000 threads about tunes that would answer his question.
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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yeah i know haha, i was just messing with you.
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bucks121
so i got my 08 ss/tc about a month ago its bone stock just wondering if it would be worth it to get a trifecta tune for more boost while the cars stock? i might mod it but not for another year or so and im not sure what the mods will be i kinda got sick of the whole loud exhaust sound so im not sure if i would get any exhaust parts anyway just looking for some comments on if i should get tunned or not
Do fat kids like cake?
Do hookers like blow?


YES!
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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a tune it is then, im thinking like 22 psi? do i need anything else if i do this? and anyone have an estimated whp?
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Go with a HPTuners tune

You have anyone local with the program?
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bucks121
a tune it is then, im thinking like 22 psi? do i need anything else if i do this? and anyone have an estimated whp?
with no other mods, probably 300whp
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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t00n it.. and I think most tunes recommend a downpipe.. but a downpipe + tune and you'll be good for awhile
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Yeah go with hptuners if u have a reputable tuner near u....... Also.... U dont have to have.any mods ut tbey,do support u for more power growth because with a.stock balt u cant.go as aggressive.........
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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im pretty sure i dont have anyone around me that can tune so i think i have to go with trifecta. so whats the recomended tuned psi at stock?
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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where do you live??? I travel a lot bro !!! So i could possibly be where you live soon!
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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worth it if you wanna pick up an easy 30+ hp to the wheels......
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Chevycobaltss3
where do you live??? I travel a lot bro !!! So i could possibly be where you live soon!

i live in NS canada man haha
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Oh ****.. Ha ha ha buy hptuners and I could help yuh out but if u dont trifecta it is lol
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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i live in NS canada man haha
Send a msg to ziggity in our regional section, he's selling hptuners and is in NS
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Actually he's from cape breton as well
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Im trying to get a trip out there for work

I could bring my HPTuners with me if i end up getting out there
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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Don't listen to the people who think HP Tuners is the only answer, Trifecta is just as good, just want to make sure you datalog it so the tune can be dialed in.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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First off trifecta is not as good as.hptuners.... Both have there.flaws. Hptuners is a actual tuner.datalogging and ect. Trifecta is just vince and it could take ******* months to get one car running right.... So I? The aspect.of which tnimg source most will say hptuners,......
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Chevycobaltss3
First off trifecta is not as good as.hptuners.... Both have there.flaws. Hptuners is a actual tuner.datalogging and ect. Trifecta is just vince and it could take ******* months to get one car running right.... So I? The aspect.of which tnimg source most will say hptuners,......
The longest ive ever waited was like day, if you ask him if he is available for tuning that day and he is he responds very quickly(usually within 30 minutes) and gives updates fast, if you dont it still isnt that bad of a wait(like I said a day atmost). They are both good in their own respects but the OP lives in Nova Scotia, not a lot of reputable tuners there lol so I think Trifecta is better for him.
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