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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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Ok looking around it seems the Diablo is the preferred programmer on the forum, however I don't seem to be able to find if it would be beneficial to using it on a Firehawk.

Did SLP write a hotter tune for the bird, that the Diablo would remove with something less, or does the Firehawk have the same pontiac tune and the Diablo would be better?

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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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I've never heard of SLP messing w/ the PCM tune on any of their cars (except for maybe the gen 3 f-bods). Exhaust, wheels, suspension and hoods seems to be the extent of what they modified.
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Don't waste your money on hand held programmers they suck. Go get a custom tune find a sponsor near you and spend your money with them and it will be well spent and more beneficial.
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyBs98WS6Rag
I've never heard of SLP messing w/ the PCM tune on any of their cars (except for maybe the gen 3 f-bods). Exhaust, wheels, suspension and hoods seems to be the extent of what they modified.
Good to know Thanks.

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Don't waste your money on hand held programmers they suck. Go get a custom tune find a sponsor near you and spend your money with them and it will be well spent and more beneficial.
I'll have to check into it. I was thinking with having to pass emissions, I could use the hand held to remove the tune before taking it in for the test.
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A properly done tune will not effect the vehicle passing emissions.
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