DC area Tuner - Prayers answered

[Tao_Haus]

Amen, D.C.-area brethren.

I just dropped my V off at Behe today -- they did the dyno check last week. Pricing wise, they aren't at all unreasonable. I'm just glad to have someone who can listen, knows (a lot) more than I do and clearly has some LS experience.

John really seems to know his stuff, man. You should see some of the monster GTO's they've got stashed up there -- they've got one there now with a custom rear end like nothing I've ever seen. It looks stable & strong the way they did the cradle etc. Wow. (Maybe they'll post some pics.)

Last week while I was there, I saw the black V with the (now local legendary) Maggie tuning problems after Behe retuned it. It was running like a kitten (I watched it go in & out for the test drive) and the dyno sheets were amazing (especially the before after Behe reinstalled & tuned it).

Luke, my thanks for pointing me his way.

[Tao_Haus]

Originally Posted by Lindsay Cadillac Parts

DC,VA,MD,PA,etc guys I am thinking about doing a cruise/meet out at Behe performance later in the summer (after Vday3). they REALLY know what they are doing at this shop (very refreshing).

I'll go & bring my V, Luke. For sure.

[bdubbs]

Do you have a graph with the A/F ratios?

[qqik4u]

Originally Posted by bdubbs

Do you have a graph with the A/F ratios?

Yes I do. See the enclosed file.

[qqik4u]

Originally Posted by Tao_Haus

Amen, D.C.-area brethren.

I just dropped my V off at Behe today -- they did the dyno check last week. Pricing wise, they aren't at all unreasonable. I'm just glad to have someone who can listen, knows (a lot) more than I do and clearly has some LS experience.

John really seems to know his stuff, man. You should see some of the monster GTO's they've got stashed up there -- they've got one there now with a custom rear end like nothing I've ever seen. It looks stable & strong the way they did the cradle etc. Wow. (Maybe they'll post some pics.)

Last week while I was there, I saw the black V with the (now local legendary) Maggie tuning problems after Behe retuned it. It was running like a kitten (I watched it go in & out for the test drive) and the dyno sheets were amazing (especially the before after Behe reinstalled & tuned it).

Luke, my thanks for pointing me his way.

I wonder who you are speaking of hmmmm

Luke is the finder and I would be the first CTS-V to try them out - again anyone close to these guys - Don't hesitate, just follow the leed and you will not regret it.

Mick

[benb870]

Mick,
this news is music to my ears! I too have been battling with Tony's even up to last week. Back and forth and back and forth I have been so upset with the car I am ready to get rid of it. I love my car and it is what i want but, the problems have out-weighed the joy i get from it. i cant drive the damn thing, because of the issues. this has been going on for almost 5 months, basically making payments on something that looks cool in my garage. I will be calling this place and make an appointment, i just hope they can fix the SAME problems on my car as yours. (I think we were having the same issues) I was even toying with the idea of taking the car to PA to John Lund Racing. Mustang guys swear by him. I was running out of ideas and i was getting desperate!

Let's see if my prayers will be answered too.

[benb870]

well, I just got my car back from BeHe after about 2 weeks, and I would have to agree with Mick, they are on top of their game. John knows what he is doing. It turns out the problem with my car was a fried magnavolt ECU. it was due to a fuel pump issue. this was cutting off the fuel pump whenever it shorted out, driving or at start up. anyways to make a long story short, they fixed some fuel lines, and some wiring, and made some big adjustments with the tune. I am still waiting for the new magnavolt to come in, and get hooked up with the final tuning, but just from what they have done at BeHe, it's been a world of difference. MD, VA, & DC guys take your car here. do not waste your time and money with Tony's Corvette Shop. In fact I heard that Tony's will no longer work on CTS -V's now. Tony's uses HP Tuning and BEHE uses EFI live, which is a professional software used for R & D. HP Tuning can be bought bu anyone and loaded on a laptop for guys to tinker with their tune. After taking my car to BEHE, it shows that Keith at Tony's Corevtte has no clue what he is doing. If anyone has any questions please give me a call, i'd be happy to recommend BEHE. 240-205-2390.
Ben

Luke, if you put together a car meet I'll be there!

[MIKEC]

Hey ben if you don't want to wait for the magnavolt and you need your car on the road now i have a spare brand new in the box that magnuson sent me after we thought it was the magnavolt but turned out to be the ground. I'm in oxon hill md you can get this one and give me the other one whenever it comes in so your vehicle won't be down for a long time.

[trukk]

Originally Posted by MIKEC

Hey ben if you don't want to wait for the magnavolt and you need your car on the road now i have a spare brand new in the box that magnuson sent me after we thought it was the magnavolt but turned out to be the ground. I'm in oxon hill md you can get this one and give me the other one whenever it comes in so your vehicle won't be down for a long time.

WOW,

It's stuff like this that makes this forum so awesome. What a gesture Mike!

-Chris

[CTSV_510]

Originally Posted by benb870

Tony's uses HP Tuning and BEHE uses EFI live, which is a professional software used for R & D. HP Tuning can be bought bu anyone and loaded on a laptop for guys to tinker with their tune.

I think you may be mistaken on the software differences...both can be bought by anyone and loaded onto a laptop to tinker with your tune. They are different pieces of software but they accomplish the same thing, kinda like Internet Explorer vs Firefox. The software that a tuner uses does not reflect their abilities, but their customer relations and final product sure do!

Glad to hear everything is in order for you.

[qqik4u]

Sooo Glad you guys are listening - I am proud to have their sign on my window as well. They are great (Thanks John Behe).

I am still soo happy with my car and loving the power - again I know what maggied CTS V can do - After the fix: way too many kills to mention (but in them were C63, M3, NEW Camaro, and handfull of Cobras)

[benb870]

MikeC, thanks for the offer its really nice of you to do that, however the car is running now with a bypass in place. I will wait for the new Magnavolt to come in since I already bought it and it's on the way , it should only be a week and i can wait. I guess it is a matter of the tuner and them knowing what the heck to do with these cars. Please listen to me and save Thousands of $$$, headaches, time, and dont go to Tony's. IMHO. John at BEHE knows his stuff and delivered on what he said he could do.

Hopefully we could put together a drive in there with Luke sometime this summer.
Ben

[Lindsay Cadillac Parts]

Originally Posted by benb870

MikeC, thanks for the offer its really nice of you to do that, however the car is running now with a bypass in place. I will wait for the new Magnavolt to come in since I already bought it and it's on the way , it should only be a week and i can wait. I guess it is a matter of the tuner and them knowing what the heck to do with these cars. Please listen to me and save Thousands of $$$, headaches, time, and dont go to Tony's. IMHO. John at BEHE knows his stuff and delivered on what he said he could do.

Hopefully we could put together a drive in there with Luke sometime this summer.
Ben

Definately doing a cruise/meet/open house with Behe later in the year. will most likely have a date next week......

[MIKEC]

I'm in whenever you guys set up a ride .as you know my maggie went out on me lindsay shipped it next day air on mon jul.13th the guys at magnuson inspected it and shipped a brand new one back to lindsay immediately and it arrived on july 17th. Got a call from lindsay on july 21st car was ready for pick up. I'll be picking it up on mon.the 27th i had them change plugs ,wires,filter and oil it was that time anyway i'm approaching 50,000 miles so i'm ready when you guys are.

[thebigjimsho]

Originally Posted by MIKEC

Hey ben if you don't want to wait for the magnavolt and you need your car on the road now i have a spare brand new in the box that magnuson sent me after we thought it was the magnavolt but turned out to be the ground. I'm in oxon hill md you can get this one and give me the other one whenever it comes in so your vehicle won't be down for a long time.

Originally Posted by trukk

WOW,

It's stuff like this that makes this forum so awesome. What a gesture Mike!

-Chris

Agreed, the only thing that makes it better is spooning with guys like Chirs or Jimmy, Jerry or Tony. Jon leaves with his girlfriend...