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solteroblues · 05-18-2013, 09:54 AM

can you use a standard obd-ii to usb scan cable to install flashed tunings? I already have one of those, and Trifecta and the others charge $200 for theirs, it doesn't look any different. The cost of the cable is a big deterrent to me forking over the total cost of the tune!

Thanks!

camaro_RS · 05-18-2013, 10:03 AM

Not sure if you can use that....but if you look in the members classified section here you will find someone trying to sell their tune cable. I recently got one for $75...which I thought was a pretty good deal considering that's half off of the cheapest I found a new one to be.

solteroblues · 05-18-2013, 10:45 AM

Does anyone ever loan theirs out? I really don't see using it more than the initial tune and then the 1-2 follow ups. Seems like such a huge expense for something so seldom used. Kind of like my wife's $450 juicer!

pgustavson · 05-18-2013, 09:15 PM

If you're not in a rush to get the tune, BNR runs free-cable sales from time to time. I got in one one last September. Don't know if they have one planned for any time soon, but I thought I'd just throw that out there...

solteroblues · 05-18-2013, 09:18 PM

Wow, that would be great. They offer a loaner program, but you still have to come up with the $200 deposit up front.

KMPrenger · 05-19-2013, 11:37 AM

Not 100% sure yet, but I may have my red cable up for sale for a decent price within a few weeks.

Swarm · 05-19-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Not 100% sure yet, but I may have my red cable up for sale for a decent price within a few weeks.

going for IPF?

KMPrenger · 05-19-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Swarm

going for IPF?

Well, that's the ultimate goal, but not immediately. I plan to post more about it once I've had more seat time, but just to say quickly, I went back to the stock tune and now I'm wondering if the Trifecta tune was really adding any performance at all.

camaro_RS · 05-19-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Well, that's the ultimate goal, but not immediately. I plan to post more about it once I've had more seat time, but just to say quickly, I went back to the stock tune and now I'm wondering if the Trifecta tune was really adding any performance at all.

menendez1293 · 05-19-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Well, that's the ultimate goal, but not immediately. I plan to post more about it once I've had more seat time, but just to say quickly, I went back to the stock tune and now I'm wondering if the Trifecta tune was really adding any performance at all.

In reality the Trifecta has never had a solid reputation with giving a good increase in power. It is mainly used to clear the CEL for people with headers and making the shifts more aggressive if asked for. Other than those two things the only thing that is different about the Trifecta is the Ghost Cam. When I get LT and i can afford the IPF that is what i will go for but if not I might just go with Trifecta.

solteroblues · 05-19-2013, 08:58 PM

I'm mainly concerned with shift firmness so the hypertech can give me that, but I'm also planning on getting a ported tb. I don't know anything about the ipf, but isn't it about twice as expensive?

camaro_RS · 05-19-2013, 09:13 PM

[QUOTE=solteroblues;6564318]I'm mainly concerned with shift firmness so the hypertech can give me that, but I'm also planning on getting a ported tb. I don't know anything about the ipf, but isn't it about twice as expensive?[/QUOTE]

Depending on your mods.....yes.

solteroblues · 05-19-2013, 09:38 PM

So do really think there's no gain from the trifecta tune?

Swarm · 05-20-2013, 06:40 AM

The question is, is the power difference between the two tunes is worth the switch?
Pretty sure there is gain with trifecta, but less than IPF it seems

05-18-2013, 09:54 AM	#1
solteroblues Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 223	tune cables can you use a standard obd-ii to usb scan cable to install flashed tunings? I already have one of those, and Trifecta and the others charge $200 for theirs, it doesn't look any different. The cost of the cable is a big deterrent to me forking over the total cost of the tune! Thanks!

05-18-2013, 10:03 AM	#2
camaro_RS Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: A lot of show, not much go. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Emerald Coast Posts: 3,388	Not sure if you can use that....but if you look in the members classified section here you will find someone trying to sell their tune cable. I recently got one for $75...which I thought was a pretty good deal considering that's half off of the cheapest I found a new one to be. __________________ -White Mary Jane....build thread [COTW 6/11/12] :

05-18-2013, 09:15 PM	#4
pgustavson Stop writing "vert", ffs! Drives: 2011 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gambrills, MD Posts: 1,341 View My Garage	If you're not in a rush to get the tune, BNR runs free-cable sales from time to time. I got in one one last September. Don't know if they have one planned for any time soon, but I thought I'd just throw that out there... __________________ Vararam \| Vmax Ported TB \| Ported IM \| Vmax Black ICE-olator

05-19-2013, 11:37 AM	#6
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Not 100% sure yet, but I may have my red cable up for sale for a decent price within a few weeks. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

05-19-2013, 09:13 PM	#12
camaro_RS Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: A lot of show, not much go. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Emerald Coast Posts: 3,388	[QUOTE=solteroblues;6564318]I'm mainly concerned with shift firmness so the hypertech can give me that, but I'm also planning on getting a ported tb. I don't know anything about the ipf, but isn't it about twice as expensive?[/QUOTE] Depending on your mods.....yes. __________________ -White Mary Jane....build thread [COTW 6/11/12] :

05-18-2013, 10:45 AM	#3
solteroblues Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 223	Does anyone ever loan theirs out? I really don't see using it more than the initial tune and then the 1-2 follow ups. Seems like such a huge expense for something so seldom used. Kind of like my wife's $450 juicer!

05-18-2013, 09:18 PM	#5
solteroblues Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 223	Wow, that would be great. They offer a loaner program, but you still have to come up with the $200 deposit up front.

05-19-2013, 08:58 PM	#11
solteroblues Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 223	I'm mainly concerned with shift firmness so the hypertech can give me that, but I'm also planning on getting a ported tb. I don't know anything about the ipf, but isn't it about twice as expensive?

05-19-2013, 09:38 PM	#13
solteroblues Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 223	So do really think there's no gain from the trifecta tune?

05-20-2013, 06:40 AM	#14
Swarm Drives: 2013 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Zerg Posts: 146	The question is, is the power difference between the two tunes is worth the switch? Pretty sure there is gain with trifecta, but less than IPF it seems __________________ You can find my races videos at my channel : Here [BBK LT Headers] [Trifecta Tune] [Injen Intake] [Black Iceloater] [MRT V2 Exhaust] [Sold]