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CamaroJoe96 · 03-15-2013, 08:25 AM

Hello everyone, thanks for taking the time to look at my post! Im in a little bit of a predicament here... basically I am stuck in between getting a tune or not... the only thing that is holding me back is my power train warranty getting voided. Say something bad were to happen to my car, and I needed maintenance, would I be able to have my PCM flashed back to its stock strategy, leaving it absolutely untraceable by a dealership? I was actually offered a tune for free, and id hate to pass it up... tell me what you think guys! Btw, 118mph speed govenor on my car... dont want that since I upgraded tires and wheels! >

Thanks

family man · 03-15-2013, 08:28 AM

The dealer will know if you had a tune even if you returned it to the stock tune. So it's up to you if you want to roll the dice and take a chance. Do you have any mods that require to need a tune?

zkdreads · 03-15-2013, 08:32 AM

warranty you can kiss goodbye. but the dealership would have to prove that your tune caused whatever to go wrong. like you can tune your car and your side mirror stops working. its still under warranty

once you flash your car you cant do the oki doke and flash it back. they will still know its been flashed. also do you have any engine mods, like exhaust, CAI, headers, etc. if not you will want to get RETUNED when you add that stuff later

CamaroJoe96 · 03-15-2013, 08:39 AM

Thanks for the reply guys! I have an axle back exhaust and an injen CAI, any thoughts? Planning on high flow cats as well

Linker239 · 03-15-2013, 09:00 AM

I wouldnt worry about getting a tube unless you were doing some more serious mods. Long tube headers would require a tune, but since you have 2013 you can't get headers, so I wouldn't worry about it.

biggerisbetter · 03-15-2013, 09:01 AM

so far you really dont have anything that requires a tune or will even be worth losing your warranty for. i would hold off untill what you have the mods that require the tune.

babytiger · 03-15-2013, 09:12 AM

and if the ECM/PCM are EVER touched the dealer WILL KNOW. even going back to 'stock perimeters' the dealer will know it's been accessed.

Iwantone2 · 03-15-2013, 10:09 AM

CamaroJoe, when you are ready for a tune, just go for it! I was a bit hesitant as well about losing my warranty, but the engine runs so much more efficiently that there really isn't much that can go wrong. Got my car tuned and don't regret it one bit! It's only if you get a "bad" tune that something may go wrong, but just find a reputable tuner and you should be fine.

CamaroJoe96 · 03-15-2013, 10:27 AM

Thank you all for going out of your way to give me your input! I'm gonna go with Iwantone2 on this one, im actually getting the tune for free, and I'm gonna "roll the dice on this one" thanks again guys!

fbodyauto · 03-15-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroJoe96

Thank you all for going out of your way to give me your input! I'm gonna go with Iwantone2 on this one, im actually getting the tune for free, and I'm gonna "roll the dice on this one" thanks again guys!

Let us know the difference after getting it. I'd love to hear of the noticeable gains!

biggerisbetter · 03-15-2013, 11:12 AM

haha i dont blame you i would do the same thing but it thought i would try and give you the "grown up" advice haha

CamaroJoe96 · 03-15-2013, 01:39 PM

Ill let you guys know how it is! I know I may not have a lot of mods, but honestly after I get my high flow cats in the future, theres really nothing more to do performance wise, being the fact that I cant get headers. Mainly, I just want that annoying govenor off, and be able to use my mods to their full potential... I thankyou all again for your help! Keep my power train in your prayers!
Joey

Ghost1LE · 03-15-2013, 01:56 PM

Question: Do you take the car to the track?

If not, I never feel the need to "use my mods to their full potential" on regular roads, I never go over 100 on a normal road, and even on the track 118+ is not really necessary depending on what you're doing.

jd10013 · 03-15-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost1LE

Question: Do you take the car to the track?

If not, I never feel the need to "use my mods to their full potential" on regular roads, I never go over 100 on a normal road, and even on the track 118+ is not really necessary depending on what you're doing.

not to mention if a cop catches ya doing that your going to jail, getting criminal charges, and having your car impounded. and also instantly become un-insurable.

03-15-2013, 08:25 AM	#1
CamaroJoe96 Drives: 2013 Full Bolt on LFX M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago,Illinois Posts: 417	I need advice fellas! Hello everyone, thanks for taking the time to look at my post! Im in a little bit of a predicament here... basically I am stuck in between getting a tune or not... the only thing that is holding me back is my power train warranty getting voided. Say something bad were to happen to my car, and I needed maintenance, would I be able to have my PCM flashed back to its stock strategy, leaving it absolutely untraceable by a dealership? I was actually offered a tune for free, and id hate to pass it up... tell me what you think guys! Btw, 118mph speed govenor on my car... dont want that since I upgraded tires and wheels! > Thanks

03-15-2013, 08:32 AM	#3
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	warranty you can kiss goodbye. but the dealership would have to prove that your tune caused whatever to go wrong. like you can tune your car and your side mirror stops working. its still under warranty once you flash your car you cant do the oki doke and flash it back. they will still know its been flashed. also do you have any engine mods, like exhaust, CAI, headers, etc. if not you will want to get RETUNED when you add that stuff later __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

03-15-2013, 09:00 AM	#5
Linker239 Drives: 2022 WC 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Searcy, Arkansas Posts: 2,466 View My Garage	I wouldnt worry about getting a tube unless you were doing some more serious mods. Long tube headers would require a tune, but since you have 2013 you can't get headers, so I wouldn't worry about it. __________________ Current 2022 Wild Cherrry 2SS; Recaros, NPP, 5 Split Spoke Polished Rims, Satin Black Package Ordered 7-11-2023 1100: Riptide Blue 2SS, Not Built 2023 Red Hot 1LT RS V6; Sold 2010 VR 1LT RS; Sold

03-15-2013, 09:01 AM	#6
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	so far you really dont have anything that requires a tune or will even be worth losing your warranty for. i would hold off untill what you have the mods that require the tune. __________________ PERFORMANCE DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING

03-15-2013, 10:09 AM	#8
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	CamaroJoe, when you are ready for a tune, just go for it! I was a bit hesitant as well about losing my warranty, but the engine runs so much more efficiently that there really isn't much that can go wrong. Got my car tuned and don't regret it one bit! It's only if you get a "bad" tune that something may go wrong, but just find a reputable tuner and you should be fine. __________________

03-15-2013, 08:28 AM	#2
family man Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: . Posts: 1,085	The dealer will know if you had a tune even if you returned it to the stock tune. So it's up to you if you want to roll the dice and take a chance. Do you have any mods that require to need a tune?

03-15-2013, 08:39 AM	#4
CamaroJoe96 Drives: 2013 Full Bolt on LFX M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago,Illinois Posts: 417	Thanks for the reply guys! I have an axle back exhaust and an injen CAI, any thoughts? Planning on high flow cats as well

03-15-2013, 09:12 AM	#7
babytiger it's hers... Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: katy, tx Posts: 1,202	and if the ECM/PCM are EVER touched the dealer WILL KNOW. even going back to 'stock perimeters' the dealer will know it's been accessed.

03-15-2013, 10:27 AM	#9
CamaroJoe96 Drives: 2013 Full Bolt on LFX M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago,Illinois Posts: 417	Thank you all for going out of your way to give me your input! I'm gonna go with Iwantone2 on this one, im actually getting the tune for free, and I'm gonna "roll the dice on this one" thanks again guys!

03-15-2013, 11:12 AM	#11
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	haha i dont blame you i would do the same thing but it thought i would try and give you the "grown up" advice haha __________________ PERFORMANCE DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING

03-15-2013, 01:39 PM	#12
CamaroJoe96 Drives: 2013 Full Bolt on LFX M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago,Illinois Posts: 417	Ill let you guys know how it is! I know I may not have a lot of mods, but honestly after I get my high flow cats in the future, theres really nothing more to do performance wise, being the fact that I cant get headers. Mainly, I just want that annoying govenor off, and be able to use my mods to their full potential... I thankyou all again for your help! Keep my power train in your prayers! Joey

03-15-2013, 01:56 PM	#13
Ghost1LE Drives: 2013 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 924	Question: Do you take the car to the track? If not, I never feel the need to "use my mods to their full potential" on regular roads, I never go over 100 on a normal road, and even on the track 118+ is not really necessary depending on what you're doing. __________________