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I've read you don't need a tune for gears M6 car?

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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Default I've read you don't need a tune for gears M6 car?

I really want gears for it bad. Talked to the service manager and as long as I don't flash the ecu the rest of the drivetrain will still be covered. Thanks for the help. I did a search and have read every post in this section hopping I wouldn't have to ask.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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The speedo will be off. Other than that you don't need a tune for it.
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The speedo will be off? Did they change the way the speedo works from all other F-bodies and vette's in 2010?
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Old May 15, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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The speedo will be off? Did they change the way the speedo works from all other F-bodies and vette's in 2010?
It's an electronic system. If you change the gear ratio without adjusting the computer the speedo will be off a little giving the wrong MPH reading.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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Thanks guys. I was hoping to put 4.33s in soon but u guess it will wait
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Old May 16, 2012 | 04:24 AM
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FWIW, I have had 4.33's...3.70's...& now the 4.57 ratios in mine and it needed a recal each time. Good luck with those 4.33's. Mine lasted maybe 200 miles after the break-in.
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Originally Posted by Gunslinger09
It's an electronic system. If you change the gear ratio without adjusting the computer the speedo will be off a little giving the wrong MPH reading.
yeah man i was thinking tire diameter, my bad.
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Thanks guys. I was hoping to put 4.33s in soon but u guess it will wait
Good lord! How does that ratio drive on the street?
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Yupp wont need a tune!
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Originally Posted by badazz81z28
Good lord! How does that ratio drive on the street?
My guess is that he will be turning about 2200 RPMs at 70 in 6th gear.
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Like they said...just speedo off.
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if the speedo reads off does it rack up mileage faster? I had mine tuned after the gear swap but I've always wondered that.
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the only cars that don't need the file edited for rear gear changes are m6 c5/c6's... all others need a file edit....
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