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DanNEBTD

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Which of these should I do next. Plz dont suggest any other tune as I do not think I will see a justifiable difference between the prices and I would like to keep my old PCM as a "backup". I eventually plan on doing all of these. They are all relativly the same price (tune is a little more but I am leaning towards it ATM a/w).

 

So far I have:

  • K&N CAI (w/ modded 3" tube going to tow hook area)
  • Granettili MAF (father put it in)
  • "Ravin" exhaust (Midas house special but sounds better than others we had)
  • MSD 6A Ignition + Wiring + iridium spark plugs (Denso? again father did)
  • HID's in lows

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

EDIT >> Decided to put links to what I'd be getting . . .

 

Wait4Me Tune (economy w/ haul-a$$ button)

LS1 Fans (when I find a good deal on Ebay)

Stainless Steel Brake Lines

HID for Fogs (Matches the others)

DanNEBTD Enthusiast

DanNEBTD

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Drop in a 6.0! :lol:

 

Out of the list, I'd go with the tune. Best bang for the buck.

 

 

Not with gas prices today :lol: . . . haha I just noticed I have 1/2 the miles you do :eek:

cbxeric Enthusiast

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Go with a custom tune, phone Jesse and tell him what you've done and he'll make the tune to take advantage of your mods. I'm happy with mine.

wlvrn1215 Senior Enthusiast

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definetly tune it!!! But I would call Allen at Nelson performance.. Check out nelsonperformance.com Not a big fan of Wait4me tunes or Jesse

DanNEBTD Enthusiast

DanNEBTD

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definetly tune it!!! But I would call Allen at Nelson performance.. Check out nelsonperformance.com Not a big fan of Wait4me tunes or Jesse

 

Thanks for reminding me lol . . what does the covette servo do? . . is it easy/cheap? . . I've never had a tune and dont think Ill get a major improvement for the extra $100 or so it costs. . . If I stumble upon some money later on Ill probably upgrade but I'd like to start with a Wait4Me. (Though they are sort of a pain in the a$$ to talk to over email)

omegafiler Senior Enthusiast

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Go with a custom tune, phone Jesse and tell him what you've done and he'll make the tune to take advantage of your mods. I'm happy with mine.

 

Agreed. Just call him. That works best for most tuners. And nothin' beats a custom tune. Especially one that is quite affordable. :lol:

wlvrn1215 Senior Enthusiast

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i paid 320 for mine from w4me with the computers.... 375 for the nelson and what a difference...the servo holds the band a lot tighter so there is less friction...less heat...longer life. and no 1-2 slide shift...she's nice and firm now..not too much but when your into it you feel it. Best 30 bucks ive spent so far. With the tune and the servo this thing is a beast. Took the trans shop 30min and 45 bucks.

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i paid 320 for mine from w4me with the computers.... 375 for the nelson and what a difference...the servo holds the band a lot tighter so there is less friction...less heat...longer life. and no 1-2 slide shift...she's nice and firm now..not too much but when your into it you feel it. Best 30 bucks ive spent so far. With the tune and the servo this thing is a beast. Took the trans shop 30min and 45 bucks.

 

Awesome. . . thanks for the servo info. Ill do some more research on it.

 

and the Wait4Me is $160 shipped + I keep the old PCM so thats why I dont think I'd notice a $200 difference.

wlvrn1215 Senior Enthusiast

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160....huh...well for the gmt-900's its 320 i guess..for the ecm and tcm. I kept my stock computers just in case...always a good idea for warranty purposes...good luck in whatever you choose. The servo is worth it...you wont be disappointed.

DanNEBTD Enthusiast

DanNEBTD

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160....huh...well for the gmt-900's its 320 i guess..for the ecm and tcm. I kept my stock computers just in case...always a good idea for warranty purposes...good luck in whatever you choose. The servo is worth it...you wont be disappointed.

 

 

Servo is ordered and on its way . .. I am hoping to get the tune next thur (payday :D) . . . any other suggestions for performance oriented mods would be greatly appreciated

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DanNEBTD

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Tune is on its way (hopefully) . . I paypalled them last thur. and havent heard back yet. . . My alarm came in so no I must save up a couple hundred for the install on that + my power locks and windows. Thanks for the help. If there is any other performance mods short of nitrus let me know.

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