xxmerc1914xx

I was cruising around last night and accidentally got into a race with a t/c cobalt sedan. i could tell it had word done to it hearing a bov, exhaust, etc. we started from a 40 roll, he wouldnt start from a dig, and beat me by alittle more than 1 car length. i know that those cars make a good amount of power but it still ticked me off a bit.

currently i only have the k/n intake and the magnaflow catback but since my warranty just expired im seriously considering getting the diablo tuner. i know that a full dyno tune would be better but there are no dyno shops around my area. before i buy it i just want some feedback on the pros/cons of the tuner

havelegs

Stock vs stock both cars are really close in the 1/4. The Cobalt is slightly faster by a few tenths. However the Cobalt can get huge gains from just a tune, intake, and exhaust unlike us I believe we get about 10-15hp from a plug in tune and could get up to I believe 25-30 from a dyno tune if done correctly. With a tune you'll probably still not beat him. Also, 40mph is a bit much, did your trans even kick down to first gear for it?

ohyeahjay

If you get the a diablo get a used one to save your money and get a tune done by 06monteSS. Don't compare apples to oranges either. You have to remember you have a 4 door family car and they had a 2 door t/c weapon.

xxmerc1914xx

nope was in second the entire time. the kid in the car refused to race from a dig. not only that but it took me at least 2 minutes to make him realize what 3 honks means. it seems like he was a big fan of the ricer flyby. he seemed pretty surprised when i kept up with him for so long. but dont get me wrong, i hold cobalts in the highest respect with the amount of power then can put down.

is 06monteSS also Lew because ive only heard good things about his tunes. and im not one to underestimate the cobalt. myself being 18y/o i was seriously considering buying one if not for the lack of space. i knew that i was giving up some speed when buying the overpowered land yacht of a car. then again i would like to see him attempt take 4 people snowboarding....

ohyeahjay

yeah 06monteSS is Lew. You won't go wrong with one of his tunes.

TheMonteMan

that 40 roll killed you. if it was close from a 40 roll if you went from 35 you would have beaten him.

CenTexSS

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Pro - easy to use, and have Lew to give a custom tune.

Con - not a dyno tune, and no tranny support from Diablo.