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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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Hey all, I'm probably bringing how an 05 GTO next week (heads/cam/etc) supposedly around 493rwhp. The o2's have been deleted, but are still in the bungs, so I'll have to get them working again to make it legal in texas . Planning to have the car re-tuned. Need some suggestions for good shops/tuners in the Houston area. Not looking for 3 passes and done, want to get some good work for the money these tunes cost! I live on the NW side, but for a good shop I'll definitely drive. Any recommendations would be helpful. Thanks!
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You don't have to have the o2's working to pass. FYI
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You don't have to have the o2's working to pass. FYI
The CEL is on, so at least have to have that lined out.
Old Nov 2, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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Give chucks lsx tuning a call, he does good work he's off XXX area his number is (900)NOT-A-SPONSOR.
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Give chucks lsx tuning a call, he does good work he's off XXX area his number is (900)NOT-A-SPONSOR.
OP, FYI do a search for chuck anders before going this route and decide yourself.
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Originally Posted by XtremeBBQ
OP, FYI do a search for chuck anders before going this route and decide yourself.
i wouldnt let chuck tune my weedeater....guy is a hack.
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I appreciate the input so far. Do any of you know Zach Hill? He came recommended by a friend.
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Take it to G-Force in Pearland.
They do really good work, nice and helpful.
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Mike and the Guys at G-Force will take care of you and answer any questions you may have, and, then of course there is always LMR which is another well known, and respected shop.....Chuck Anders???? I wouldn't let that guy touch or tune my Pedal Car..
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LMR is actually just around the corner from where i live. I've heard mixed reviews about them too tho...seems like they are a 3 pass and done shop for most.
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SeriousHP is near 290/beltway and can get it done also..
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Damn, so many options! Hard to pick.
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I am not sure why 3 dyno pulls is bad, but here is my personal experience.

I reached out to Mike at G-Force and told him what I had and what I was looking for.

We always answered quickly and gave me his opinion.

We scheduled a day, I showed up, he dynoed it, and then looked at what was coming up on the previous tune.

We discussed it and what his plan was.

Mike did a total of 5 pulls trying different things with the AF and I am sure other variables until we got a very good tune that picked up a little power.

They answered alot of questions and let us roam around and look at their other projects, but we are adults and not kids, so I am not sure if this is normal practice.

Thanks guys!

I have been to LMR and really like those guys as well, I have nothing bad to say about them.

I think these are your two choices in Houston.
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510 race engineering is up in the NW side, north of tomball actually.
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Originally Posted by 1sickz28
SeriousHP is near 290/beltway and can get it done also..
went to 3 different tuners nobody could get my car to idle they did it within 3 days with a/c on
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contact Patrick G
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Serious Hp did a great job tunning my trans am and my c6 Vette.
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Ive never had a problem with Chuck and ive had Tons of cars tuned by him...I change cars and setups like T-shirts. I just bought a Camaro that was tuned by G-Force that had a forged 347 and somehow managed to melt number 7... LMR can handle a heads cam car. I know Steven just started tuning but he should be able to handle that with no problem.
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Contact InvisableZ here on tech he will take care of u ! Great guy and a damn good tuner my heads/cam T/A screams ! Tiger Automotive and Performance (900)NOT-A-SPONSOR.
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Originally Posted by calibur45
Hey all, I'm probably bringing how an 05 GTO next week (heads/cam/etc) supposedly around 493rwhp. The o2's have been deleted, but are still in the bungs, so I'll have to get them working again to make it legal in texas . Planning to have the car re-tuned. Need some suggestions for good shops/tuners in the Houston area. Not looking for 3 passes and done, want to get some good work for the money these tunes cost! I live on the NW side, but for a good shop I'll definitely drive. Any recommendations would be helpful. Thanks!
i would not go to gforce... poor customer service.... try Pat G... heard he takes his time on it and does not rush

also invest in a wideband too for your own good.... after i took mine to get it tuned by gforce and then i bought a wideband and installed it in my car to see where my AFR was... well at WOT it was 14.3......surprised i didnt melt pistons and ****... good luck



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