Look at the full scope: engine and airflow changes, supporting fuel and cooling systems, installation, computer access and calibration. For a daily driver, discuss the sound, response and maintenance you are comfortable with. A larger parts list or advertised power number does not answer those questions on its own.

A ported supercharger, ported cylinder heads and a replacement supercharger are different work. When comparing quotes, check which component is being modified and whether removal, installation, supporting parts and calibration are included.

They are separate scope decisions. We check the installed engine and transmission computers, previous access work and the requested calibration before confirming the estimate. A previous engine upgrade does not establish the transmission computer's access or licensing.

This page covers the CT5-V Blackwing. The CT5-V six-cylinder, CT4-V Blackwing and ATS-V have different hardware and requirements; their parts lists and tune prices should not be substituted for this platform.

One historical Exodus CT5-V Blackwing build scope combined a cam package, ported cylinder heads and long-tube headers, with engine and transmission access and tuning itemized separately. It illustrates why shared installation work and calibration need to be considered together. When comparing an estimate, look at the work included across the whole build.

Share the model year, transmission, current parts and tune, intended fuel, driving goals and preferred timing. Include any symptoms that need attention. We review vehicle health and the proposed combination before modifications; a tune is not a substitute for diagnosing a mechanical concern.