Considering Diablo tuner? what are the pros/cons?
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Staging Lane
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Considering Diablo tuner? what are the pros/cons? 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
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
On The Tree
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From: Fort Lauderdale
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?
On The Tree
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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.
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Staging Lane
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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?
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....
