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BlckOut · 07-25-2013, 03:43 PM

Hey everybody, I was hoping someone could answer this for me. I was looking into getting a tune for my 2011 V6 and was told that it wasn't possible. Is that true? And if not, how would I go about doing it? What would I need? I appreciate the help because I'm really a noob when it comes to tuning. Thanks!

-Rick

Patrick864 RS · 07-25-2013, 03:48 PM

I see you have a 2011 LLT like me...well the tuning really isnt too big of a process. There arent many options for our cars because of the ECU but out of all my mods the tune was by far my favorite mod. I have had the Trifecta tune for a good while now and have had no issues. Bought it from Bad News Racing, you send them your vin with all of your supporting mods. They send you a email tune. You download the software and plug it up to your car with the cable and youre set to go! People say it voids your warranty but I think on the v6 tunes wont show up at a dealership if something major goes wrong. I have Trifecta like I mentioned with the Tactrix cable but am currently putting on an IPF SC kit and no longer need it. If you decide to go Trifecta let me know and I can give you a killer deal for the cable!

BlckOut · 07-25-2013, 03:52 PM

Wow thanks for responding so fast! Yeah I'd definitely be interested too. What do you download the tune to, your computer? Then connect that to your car via the cable? And how much is one from Bad News Racing? Sorry for all the questions

redleader · 07-26-2013, 09:40 AM

So do I buy a Gadget and then buy a tune File from triefica ?

I'm on Mac here FYI is that's an issue too.

Thx.

BlckOut · 07-26-2013, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redleader

So do I buy a Gadget and then buy a tune File from triefica ?

I'm on Mac here FYI is that's an issue too.

Thx.

I found out you buy the specific tune from Bad News Racing or Trifecta and then either buy a cable or put money down as a deposit to use one. The you download the tune out of the email and transfer it via the cable to your car. It says it supports Windows so I don't know about Mac. It's also about $300 from Bad News Racing.

redleader · 07-26-2013, 02:50 PM

Been to their website now, questions answered, Thx.

IPF-Tuning · 07-26-2013, 05:00 PM

We also carry a tune for the Bosch ECU in the 2011 Camaro. I would love to send you some information. Just shoot me a PM with your email address and I will send you some stuff to read!

Ben

BlckOut · 07-26-2013, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IPF-Tuning

We also carry a tune for the Bosch ECU in the 2011 Camaro. I would love to send you some information. Just shoot me a PM with your email address and I will send you some stuff to read!

Ben

Great! Pm'd

lscamaro · 07-26-2013, 05:37 PM

I'd definitely look into the ipf tune.

redleader · 07-26-2013, 05:48 PM

Thx Blckout & IPF & lscamaro :-)

BNRacing · 07-28-2013, 10:32 PM

I'd be happy to discuss any tuning needs with you, feel free to shoot me a PM.

its a syn · 07-28-2013, 10:43 PM

Trifecta from Bad News Racing has a GREAT tune for auto trans. Great guys to work with also. Talked to the guy from IPF at the Fest last year and they offered me a free tune to use my engine cover. Since I already had a tune I sent another couple from Iowa their way and they set them up. They loved it! So either way you can't go wrong.

Cmitopgun · 07-30-2013, 02:10 PM

Im about to throw on LT headers on my 2011 LLT and would also like to get a tune. Not just to clear the inevitable CEL but get the performance increase. I drive an Automatic. How specific on the mods/car do I need to be to get a good tune file. I would need to acquire a cable too.

BlckOut · 07-30-2013, 02:32 PM

^ I think both companies are able to rent you a cable, too.

07-25-2013, 03:43 PM	#1
BlckOut mUrDeReD oUt! Drives: 2011 Camaro LT RS V6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 257 View My Garage	V6 Tune? Hey everybody, I was hoping someone could answer this for me. I was looking into getting a tune for my 2011 V6 and was told that it wasn't possible. Is that true? And if not, how would I go about doing it? What would I need? I appreciate the help because I'm really a noob when it comes to tuning. Thanks! -Rick __________________

07-25-2013, 03:48 PM	#2
Patrick864 RS Drives: 2011 CGM IPF Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 458 View My Garage	I see you have a 2011 LLT like me...well the tuning really isnt too big of a process. There arent many options for our cars because of the ECU but out of all my mods the tune was by far my favorite mod. I have had the Trifecta tune for a good while now and have had no issues. Bought it from Bad News Racing, you send them your vin with all of your supporting mods. They send you a email tune. You download the software and plug it up to your car with the cable and youre set to go! People say it voids your warranty but I think on the v6 tunes wont show up at a dealership if something major goes wrong. I have Trifecta like I mentioned with the Tactrix cable but am currently putting on an IPF SC kit and no longer need it. If you decide to go Trifecta let me know and I can give you a killer deal for the cable! __________________ When you turn your car on, does it return the favor? -IPF SUPERCHARGER, Injen CAI w/Hydroshield, MRT V2.0, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, VMAX BLACK ICE-o-lator, Black emblems, Rear Fascia blackout, Bottom Front Bumper blackout.

07-25-2013, 03:52 PM	#3
BlckOut mUrDeReD oUt! Drives: 2011 Camaro LT RS V6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 257 View My Garage	Wow thanks for responding so fast! Yeah I'd definitely be interested too. What do you download the tune to, your computer? Then connect that to your car via the cable? And how much is one from Bad News Racing? Sorry for all the questions __________________

07-26-2013, 05:37 PM	#9
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	I'd definitely look into the ipf tune. __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

07-28-2013, 10:43 PM	#12
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	Trifecta from Bad News Racing has a GREAT tune for auto trans. Great guys to work with also. Talked to the guy from IPF at the Fest last year and they offered me a free tune to use my engine cover. Since I already had a tune I sent another couple from Iowa their way and they set them up. They loved it! So either way you can't go wrong. __________________

07-26-2013, 09:40 AM	#4
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	So do I buy a Gadget and then buy a tune File from triefica ? I'm on Mac here FYI is that's an issue too. Thx.

07-26-2013, 02:50 PM	#6
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	Been to their website now, questions answered, Thx.

07-26-2013, 05:00 PM	#7
IPF-Tuning Drives: Camaro, CTS-V, Escalade, GMC Sierra Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 577	We also carry a tune for the Bosch ECU in the 2011 Camaro. I would love to send you some information. Just shoot me a PM with your email address and I will send you some stuff to read! Ben

07-26-2013, 05:48 PM	#10
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	Thx Blckout & IPF & lscamaro :-)

07-28-2013, 10:32 PM	#11
BNRacing Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE, 2019 Camaro 2.0 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 718	I'd be happy to discuss any tuning needs with you, feel free to shoot me a PM.

07-30-2013, 02:10 PM	#13
Cmitopgun Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: New London CT Posts: 402	Im about to throw on LT headers on my 2011 LLT and would also like to get a tune. Not just to clear the inevitable CEL but get the performance increase. I drive an Automatic. How specific on the mods/car do I need to be to get a good tune file. I would need to acquire a cable too. __________________ ZL1 Front Fascia, Rockers, & Diffuser, LED DRLs and Fogs, 1LT/RS badges from EmblemPros, CAI Intake, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, Stainless Works Long Tube Headers and Cat-Back Dual Tip Exhaust, IPF Tune, TF3 style stripe kit, Black OEM high wing spoiler, trunk lid blackout stripe, Nitto Motivo tires, 20" Niche rims, and more to come!

07-30-2013, 02:32 PM	#14
BlckOut mUrDeReD oUt! Drives: 2011 Camaro LT RS V6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 257 View My Garage	^ I think both companies are able to rent you a cable, too. __________________