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    Whats the best tuned PCM that's available for my gtp? I used to have a dhp in my old 98 gtp, I liked it. I always heard to stay away from zzp PCMs. Just want some input. Any very big noticeable difference? Seemed like my dhp tune woke my 98 up.
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    They should all net you about the same.

    What all is done to it?

    I've had a ZZP tune, Overkill, and an Intense. ZZP tune was meh. Saw up to 4* of knock on a 3.4 setup with only 14* of timing at WOT. Switched to an Overkill tune on the same setup, and no more knock. Overkill has a pretty nice 'quick star' feature. I was pretty impressed with it.

    I'm currently on an Intense tune (totally different car) and couldn't be happier. Great customer support (they called me and talked with me for a bit about what was done to the car, what I wanted from it, and driving habits) Didn't have to do a security relearn (had to with the ZZP and overkill) and it didnt pop the code for a CASE relearn (though it's a good idea to get it done anyways)

    From my experience
    Intense >>Overkill>>>>>>ZZP

    "**** bills. You can live in your car but you can't race your house" -dsmuts
    Want her to stop when she's not looking karate chop her in her crotch that should quiet her for a bit or at the very least put a smile on your face -REDCOMPG
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    Its a 99 white four door just like yours. As of now it's stock but I plan on 3.29 gears since I'm getting the trans rebuilt. 3.5 pulley, cai, zzp dp, and res delete. Possibly headers to.
    05 gtp- k&n open cone, intense tune, cat delete
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    I think any of them would benefit from some further tuning I am going with http://www.gmtuners.com/ Ryan knows his **** and he works with you directly.Not to mention at a much better price.
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    Quote Originally Posted by machinegunsquid View Post
    They should all net you about the same.

    What all is done to it?

    I've had a ZZP tune, Overkill, and an Intense. ZZP tune was meh. Saw up to 4* of knock on a 3.4 setup with only 14* of timing at WOT. Switched to an Overkill tune on the same setup, and no more knock. Overkill has a pretty nice 'quick star' feature. I was pretty impressed with it.

    I'm currently on an Intense tune (totally different car) and couldn't be happier. Great customer support (they called me and talked with me for a bit about what was done to the car, what I wanted from it, and driving habits) Didn't have to do a security relearn (had to with the ZZP and overkill) and it didnt pop the code for a CASE relearn (though it's a good idea to get it done anyways)

    From my experience
    Intense >>Overkill>>>>>>ZZP
    What's the price tag for a Intense and Overkill tune?
    2001 Black GTP Special Edition
    KYB Excel-G struts, Dorman & GMPP swaybars, Dorman/WBS trailing arms, K&N CAI, ZZP 3" DP, Thrush GP, all new calipers
    And the GP appropriate gas cap fender rust
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    Overkill was $125 I believe, and my Intense was $140 with unlimited changes/support.

    "**** bills. You can live in your car but you can't race your house" -dsmuts
    Want her to stop when she's not looking karate chop her in her crotch that should quiet her for a bit or at the very least put a smile on your face -REDCOMPG
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    If you're down for a little drive I'll flash a tune to your car for $50
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
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    Quote Originally Posted by dsmuts View Post
    If you're down for a little drive I'll flash a tune to your car for $50
    Aha possibly over the summer. What kind of tune you offering?
    2001 Black GTP Special Edition
    KYB Excel-G struts, Dorman & GMPP swaybars, Dorman/WBS trailing arms, K&N CAI, ZZP 3" DP, Thrush GP, all new calipers
    And the GP appropriate gas cap fender rust
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    I can just do canned tunes right now but I hope to soon learn more
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
    01 gt z7 turbo tep trans zzp motor
    08 g8 gt cam exhaust 11.87@118
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    I'll keep it in mind when i drop a pulley size this summer
    2001 Black GTP Special Edition
    KYB Excel-G struts, Dorman & GMPP swaybars, Dorman/WBS trailing arms, K&N CAI, ZZP 3" DP, Thrush GP, all new calipers
    And the GP appropriate gas cap fender rust
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