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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Mad Z28 tune, is it worth it?

Ive never had a tune on my z28, By looking at my sig would it be worth it to have it tuned? thanks
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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Would YOU pay $1xx for 13-14rwhp, cooler temps, and whatever else you may want adjusted? I know I would.
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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You'll enjoy the tune, trust me. His tunes will make your sleeping car wakeup. Give him a call or drop him an email. I couldn't imagine myself driving on a stock tune because the tune helps my simple little bolt-on car.
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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I mentioned the same thing in another post, it is perhaps my favorite bolt-on mod. so far considering it made such a noticable difference for only 140.00.
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Tuning in General is a good buy. My car was tuned by PCMForLess and it made a noticable difference!
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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good to hear after i fix my starter (at least thats what i think it is just clicks eh another topic) , and put my headers and catback on, madz28's tune is next, followed by the ac-delete i have just begun my boltons and it seems like it will never end lol
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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Re: Mad Z28 tune, is it worth it?

Originally Posted by yzblue125
Ive never had a tune on my z28, By looking at my sig would it be worth it to have it tuned? thanks

Does a brown bear **** in the woods??

a tune would be great for your car, especially since you have headers on it. I got my tune from him after I did my LT's and the car idles smoother, drives smoother, runs faster, and the throttle response is amazing. I wouldn't think twice about it and just git r done!!!
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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Probably not.
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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I believe guys are seeing 10HP from a tune on a stock engine so with your mods definately get it tuned
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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Sorry I don't know exactly how this tune works....Is each tune catered to your specific car based on mods and such you have, or dose he do a blanket tune that just changes some basic factory settings producing more power?
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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Re: Mad Z28 tune, is it worth it?

just got mine from mad started the car and could hear a deferiance i cant wait to drive it with it
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 194bird
just got mine from mad started the car and could hear a deferiance i cant wait to drive it with it
lol I could hear the hp increase on my car when I pulled out my madz28 tune and put my stock tune back in.
Old Feb 8, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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Search around, You will find countless satisfied customers, Including myself. Great guy to deal with. He will always be my source for this type of work.

My feedback from Ion's Site:

Matt's - '97 Z28 M6

Matt -- "I can not say enough about Ion and his service. I ordered late on Friday, and by Tuesday the PCM arrived. Outstanding Service, Great guy to deal with. After an easy installation I was pleased to see that the SES light was finally off. I have also noticed more power, smoother running/cleaner sounding (less pop on the decel) engine. I can't wait to go to the track. Knowing the control these PCMs have over the engine I was very cautious about a PCM tune. However, I have to admit I wasted time and money rigging up o2 sims, CAGs removal etc. I should have went to Ion in the beginning. If you are considering a tune and would like to email me personally about my experience please don't hesitate."

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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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I enjoyed the gains from my Madwolf Tune. Noticeable gains along the lines of 1.6RR's and LPE CAI. Plus I got the unlimited email tune, you really cant beat the value. Its my best money to HP mod to date. $35 + LT1 KM [Free] = 13-14rwhp, its like $2.25 a horse.

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