Just thought I would remind everyone about the great price we have on the superchips Cortex for the G8!

Check it out here!

http://marylandspeed.com/superchips-cortex-tuner-gm-vehicles-2008-pontiac-g8-gt-sup-2950-p-2247.html

http://marylandspeed.com/images/cortex2.jpg

Best deal on a Cortex bump :)

I've used SCT tuners in the past but I'm not familiar with Superchips. If I got one - where would I get the tune?

I'm not experienced enough to change the parameters myself.

I've used SCT tuners in the past but I'm not familiar with Superchips. If I got one - where would I get the tune?

I'm not experienced enough to change the parameters myself.

It comes ready to go with performance tunes in 87,91, and 93 octane. You get free updates downloading with their "downloader", which is how you get the CAI tunes.

It comes ready to go with performance tunes in 87,91, and 93 octane. You get free updates downloading with their "downloader", which is how you get the CAI tunes.


hmmmm....i have a vararam sitting in my garage waiting for a tune. do they support vararam?

Good question, what do they have for Vararam???? I just ordered a Cortex from you guys a few hours ago, finally got wife approval! :hail:

They have a specific tune for just about any CAI, including a Vararam specific tune.

Thanks for the great pricing!

Please hurry and send mine!!!!

Please hurry and send mine!!!!


Me too! :)

just checked my email... out for delivery! woohoo

just ordered. can't wait to get it.

Just ordered mine!!

ordered mine from them back in april, and just updated it a few minutes ago. easy to use, and like the upgrade.

do you need a laptop to get the updates ?

do you need a laptop to get the updates ?

SC tuners need an internet connection to download updates. A laptop and/or desktop will work.

You install a "Downloader" icon onto your desktop, double click, and the tuner automatically updates. Unplug once finished, and then off to tune your car :)

Thanks for the info. I'm about to pull the trigger on a cortex.

You will NOT believe the difference it will make!! Make sure you are not on a narrow road when run first try it........her ass will get lose!!:driving:

We still have this going.

Keep this sale going or start another one at the end of winter and I'll be sure to buy one! Money is tight right now w/ the holidays coming up.

Damn, I want one of these! I’m being a pansy about the potential warranty hassles. I need someone to tell me to pull my head out of my A#$!!!!!!! I currently have a roto-fab intake and Borla cat back. Those were great but I really want to wake the car up. Bare with me Marylandspeed………..Ill come around!

Damn, I want one of these! I’m being a pansy about the potential warranty hassles. I need someone to tell me to pull my head out of my A#$!!!!!!! I currently have a roto-fab intake and Borla cat back. Those were great but I really want to wake the car up. Bare with me Marylandspeed………..Ill come around!

I just want to help a fellow G8 owner, "Pull your head out of your a#$!" now go buy it.



Your welcome. :D

Damn, I want one of these! I’m being a pansy about the potential warranty hassles. I need someone to tell me to pull my head out of my A#$!!!!!!! I currently have a roto-fab intake and Borla cat back. Those were great but I really want to wake the car up. Bare with me Marylandspeed………..Ill come around!

It's money well spent. It wakes up the L76 quite nicely, plus you get all sorts of options to customize things to your liking. For most of us who don't do major mods (just CAI, exhaust, etc.) its a good thing to have. Your mods you already have are more of a warranty issue than the Cortex IMO as you can set it back to stock whenever you need to take it to the dealer. In fact, you must do this, because if they happen to re flash the ECM it won't match what you have stored in the Cortex as stock.

Thanks guys! My head is slowing being removed!! I always assume the wrost, i.e. im going to be stuck with a 4000 lbs paper weight that I pay for every month when the motor blows up and GM wont fix it!

I was the same way. I was reluctant especially after buying the extended warranty but I think as long as I don't render it so screwed that the computer won't come up then I can at least flash it back to stock.

It's currently sitting in my trunk updated and waiting for the rotofab to get here on Thursday. After that's installed I'll install the tune and see how well it does. I'm trying to temper my expectations by keeping them low but, I'm hoping to be blown away.

Your right, Im thinking that if I just keep the tunner in my car at all times, I can flash it back to stock if need by, i.e. something goes wrong while on the road and it needs to be towed to a dealership.

would this tuner benifit a stock car. i have enough spare change to buy this or the roto fab.. should i get the intake or tune?

would this tuner benifit a stock car. i have enough spare change to buy this or the roto fab.. should i get the intake or tune?

Yes. I started with the Cortex and it made definite improvements without anything else having been done to the car. They also have CAI specific tunes now that squeeze out some additional HP when combined with the CAI, as opposed to just their normal tune with a CAI.

i think im getting one too... can i tune with a mac computer?

would this tuner benifit a stock car. i have enough spare change to buy this or the roto fab.. should i get the intake or tune?

I would absolutely purchase this as a first mod. The transmission files alone make this worth the price. The Roto will give you close to the same HP/TQ numbers, but it won't help with the crappy torque management.

i ordered wed, and its here today! friday. man i cant wait to leave work. too bad its raining in florida today.. and i need new tires lmao

I would like to say maryland speed is amazing. I have purchased 2 things from there so far at last minute and have received them with in the same week. Im excited to see what else i can get there!

x pipe? lol

I would like to say maryland speed is amazing. I have purchased 2 things from there so far at last minute and have received them with in the same week. Im excited to see what else i can get there!

x pipe? lol

Thanks for the order and positive feedback.:)

Ordered

What kind of power gain is it for a 91 octane tune on a stock G8

i cant wait to oder mine i just have to wait for tax rebate and wife approval

Ordered


Thank You for the order.:)

Still going-

I'm still interested, just short on cash... I'm waiting on the tax return then I'm going to buy this if you still have the deal goin.

The two guys posting that they ordered it here, both crashed up their cars :slap:

The two guys posting that they ordered it here, both crashed up their cars :slap:

What's that have to do w/ the Tune?

It means some of the younger inexperienced driver's might not be able to handle the extra zip you get from the tuner.

It means some of the younger inexperienced driver's might not be able to handle the extra zip you get from the tuner.


So technically, that's a compliment to the Superchips Tuner, means it actually works... lol

Be safe out there

Someone asked what kind of power gains you will get with the SC. I'm thinking maybe 20HP? Whatever the number is, the REAL benefit to the tuner is being able to reduce the amount of torque management the factory tune has. That, and if you use the higher octane tune you will feel much better throttle response. IMHO, the 93 tune is a little too touchy off the line for me. I run the 91 octane tune. Kinda like the 3 bears LOL, the one in the middle is just right for me!

I also like the other features the Cortex has such as the diagnostics and the timers. I don't know how accurate they are, but if you lay down some base numbers before you tune they will show your gains pretty clearly. I especially like the 0-60 timer and the ability to read any engine codes that could pop up on my car. I need to get out on the interstate late at night and try the 1/4 mile timer out :driving:

It means some of the younger inexperienced driver's might not be able to handle the extra zip you get from the tuner.

If any of you are referring to me, id just like to let you know at 21 i have more experience driving than most here.

Bulldozers,street bikes,Atv's,Off road vehicles, You name it. No accidents ever.

Just a freak accident, coincidence.

Back to the top!

I just bought mine 3 days ago from a company on Ebay for $340.00 brand new, $352.00 total with shipping..cheapest I found, I also found alot for $379.00 w/ free shipping.

I Cant wait, It arrives tomarrow!!! wooot!

I just bought mine 3 days ago from a company on Ebay for $340.00 brand new, $352.00 total with shipping..cheapest I found, I also found alot for $379.00 w/ free shipping.

I Cant wait, It arrives tomarrow!!! wooot!

Maryland Speed sells them for $349.95 and free shipping :dunno:

Hrmm well didnt see this untill today ! doh oh well $3.00 difference =/

I hope this sale is still on, i should have my taxes back by the end of the month....this will be my first mod...Sounds like the best bang for your buck!

a definite first mod!

A reminder for everyone..this is still going!

Ordered mine from Marylandspeed last month, got it out same day I ordered and shipped fast. Thanks for the great product. Superchips is a great mod!!!

Will you beat or meet competitors pricing? Just curious. My cousin was sent an e mail from another co. who is offering it at a pretty huge discount. Not taking anything away from you. MarylandSpeed has a great reputation and would purchase it from you again.
I already have purchased one from you but was thinking to buy one for my cousin who just got his hands on a 09 PBM GT.

We price match based on the situatation. Basically, we have a great reputation, and great customer service. If there is a legitamate place that had a better price we will often match it. However if it some place known for cutting corners, playing games, or providing poor customer service we may not be to. It really boils down to the fact that is costs money to provide good service.

We price match based on the situatation. Basically, we have a great reputation, and great customer service. If there is a legitamate place that had a better price we will often match it. However if it some place known for cutting corners, playing games, or providing poor customer service we may not be to. It really boils down to the fact that is costs money to provide good service.


Thanks for the heads up I agree 100% with you. I was telling him about your reputation and to join the forum to take advantage of your offers. Hopefully he will listen. I had given him your Website to check out.
He is over 15 years younger than me. I wouldn't be surprised once he sees your site he gets that mod craze look in his eye.

FYI, Superchips is supposed to be reinstating their MVP pricing policy soon, which will result in all authorized dealers having to sell for a set price. This will likely cost everyone more, so you might not want to sit on the fence if your looking to buy.

I know my wife is going to be piss but I just had to order it today. Can't wait.
Seem to be a great product for us minimal modding folks.

I found a tuner for $326.00 with shipping and handling included cheapest one ive seen to date! installed it earlier very big improvement overall and really makes the car respond now!

FYI, Superchips is supposed to be reinstating their MVP pricing policy soon, which will result in all authorized dealers having to sell for a set price. This will likely cost everyone more, so you might not want to sit on the fence if your looking to buy.

When does the Cortex 2 year powertrain warranty date start from? Is it when the Cortex is purchased or when it is registered with Superchips? I was thinking about getting one now to beat the price increase but may not want to tune the car for a few months. I do not want to lose months of the 2 year warranty if i can help it

Just ordered mine.. can't wait to finally start modding.. :driving: I waited 5,000 miles to finish the break-in..

Just ordered mine as well could not pass up the price. Not to beat a dead horse, but has anyone who has tuned their car with the cortex relfashed it back to stock for service at the dealership? If so, has anyone had any issues??

Just ordered mine as well could not pass up the price. Not to beat a dead horse, but has anyone who has tuned their car with the cortex relfashed it back to stock for service at the dealership? If so, has anyone had any issues??

The Cortex does indeed put everything back to stock. I flashed my car back to stock after I got my VMS tune. I asked Kirk to look at my stock files to ensure the Cortex put everything back correctly and he said it was perfect.

The Cortex does indeed put everything back to stock. I flashed my car back to stock after I got my VMS tune. I asked Kirk to look at my stock files to ensure the Cortex put everything back correctly and he said it was perfect.

Sweet thats what I needed to know, I was going to go with a VMS tune, but I just dont have the time to drive down there or when I need to go to the dealership.

I have reflashed my car a couple times for stealership work and they have never said anything. My service writer told met that they are required by GM to take snapshots of the computer to make sure that the warranty work is not something being caused by a tune. I have never had them complain and have always done the work.

I have reflashed my car a couple times for stealership work and they have never said anything. My service writer told met that they are required by GM to take snapshots of the computer to make sure that the warranty work is not something being caused by a tune. I have never had them complain and have always done the work.

Quick question, I know when you get the SC cortex, you take a snapshot of your stock tune and save it, then you can flash with a custom/SC tune, but what happens when you flash it befor ethe dealership then and they may flash it for whatever reason will your stock snapshopt still work if you nee dto restore later on?

I know a couple guys in my local G8 club have a good relationship with the Service Manager where they have taken their G8's a few times. They were told that every time you flash the ECU to tune it or to put it back to stock, it appends to a file in your car's black box that cannot be deleted. He said that the dealership is able to access this file and see how many times you flashed the computer to tune it. I don't personally have my G8 tuned so I have no firsthand knowledge, but this is what I was told.

I know a couple guys in my local G8 club have a good relationship with the Service Manager where they have taken their G8's a few times. They were told that every time you flash the ECU to tune it or to put it back to stock, it appends to a file in your car's black box that cannot be deleted. He said that the dealership is able to access this file and see how many times you flashed the computer to tune it. I don't personally have my G8 tuned so I have no firsthand knowledge, but this is what I was told.

Does anyone have any experience with this, I bought an extended warranty and don't want to risk it to tune my car?

Just ordered mine.. can't wait to finally start modding.. :driving: I waited 5,000 miles to finish the break-in..

Just placed my order at 3pm yesterday, and got the shipping information last night. Checked it this morning and those three magic words "Out for Delivery" great service!!!! Thank you Maryland Speed!

Now just have to wait for car to come back from body shop tomorrow.. :(

Josh
All I can say is that I never had a problem flashing back to stock. If the dealer picked up on it they never said anything. I feel the Cortex has been doing its job very well.

Just remember to flash it back when you bring it in. They are not going to specifically look for proof of a tune unless you have major failure like motor or tranny.

Thanks for all the orders!

These are in stock ready to go :)

The price on these will be changing sometime next month to $379.99!

Does this tuner include the cable and everything to hook up to the car and computer? Also, it is pretty easy to use, as I have never used a handheld tuner myself before?

Does this tuner include the cable and everything to hook up to the car and computer? Also, it is pretty easy to use, as I have never used a handheld tuner myself before?

Super easy to use, as long as you follow directions well. Comes with the Tuner Console with the ECM cord connected and a USB cord for updates and downloads. No batteries or charging required.

Super easy to use, as long as you follow directions well. Comes with the Tuner Console with the ECM cord connected and a USB cord for updates and downloads. No batteries or charging required.

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A reminder for everyone!

:)A reminder for everyone!
i ordered my cortex and rotofab on 7 7 10,,had cortex next day,rotofab 2nd day.thanks jen who helped me get them ordered.thanks to sunny who help this cumputer illeterit get the car tuned with the rotofab cai tune.these people are great to work with.thanks maryland speed. :)

I just placed my order for one. I hope to see it soon. :)

I'm waiting for monday to put some cash in my account and then getting Roto-fab and Cortex!! I'm pretty excited, does anyone know what the gains are from stock to Roto-fab/Cortex combo?

Ah! I'm relieved! I just got my order in for the Cortex/Rotofab combo!! I'll post my thoughts once i get them installed!!

The cortex Is my next upgrade.. I just ordered a rotofab intake from you guys. It should be coming in anytime today. That was fast shipping. I plan on doin more business with you guys.

The cortex Is my next upgrade.. I just ordered a rotofab intake from you guys. It should be coming in anytime today. That was fast shipping. I plan on doin more business with you guys.

We have plenty cortex in stock ready to ship!

Just got my Cortex from you guys today and it really woke the car up. Thanks again for the fast shipping and the great service. :)