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Originally Posted by fergyflyer
I had my C6 tuned at a shop here in Florida. This was a full $500 dyno tune. I was stock except for the addition of NGK plugs. The Dyno tune got me a whopping 7 hp. I really didn't notice the extra power. What defiantely made a difference was having torque management removed. You will notice this especially if you have an a4. The downside is shorter tranny life, but the question is how much shorter.
There was a slight improvement in gas mileage though. It was slight, maybe 5%.
My recommendation would be to save the money from the tune and do it once you've modded the car so that it takes full advantage of the mods. Either that or find a place that will re-tune after you mod for a lower price. You will need to have it done again after mods.
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It's funny I got the Predator for my '04 A4 and got 7 hp along with the improved shifting characteristics, better gas mileage and I don't have to depend on a tuner to change a little here or there. I plan on getting Headers and a technical spokesman for Diablosport said when I get headers he will get me a "header tune" to program into my Predator.
I would suggest you also look into handheld tuners like Predator, SuperChips, HP Tuners, etc.... You can find used ones online for much less than the purchase price. I'd say they are well worth it. I can change my car back to stock anytime.
