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spi · 11-08-2010, 01:59 PM

hey everyone,

i'm trying to figure out what tuner i should get for my car, someone told me a SCT X3, and alot of my friends have used Cortex's on their vehicles and told me to just get one of them. Im just wondering what everyone thinks, or which one everyones using that woks well.

Thanks,

spi

Sales@Hennessey · 11-08-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by spi

hey everyone,

i'm trying to figure out what tuner i should get for my car, someone told me a SCT X3, and alot of my friends have used Cortex's on their vehicles and told me to just get one of them. Im just wondering what everyone thinks, or which one everyones using that woks well.

Thanks,

spi

Really depends on the modifications currently on the vehicle and which modifications you would like to do in the future. Dyno Tuning is where this will matter. SCT & Diablosport offer handheld devices that allow you to do plug and play things and then later get dyno tuned. With our performance packages we tune the computer directly using EFI Live. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to give me a call at the office, 713-650-5322.

James

spi · 11-08-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sales@Hennessey

Really depends on the modifications currently on the vehicle and which modifications you would like to do in the future. Dyno Tuning is where this will matter. SCT & Diablosport offer handheld devices that allow you to do plug and play things and then later get dyno tuned. With our performance packages we tune the computer directly using EFI Live. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to give me a call at the office, 713-650-5322.

James

mods done to my car now: cai, and straight pipes from the cats back.

not sure about future mods, would like a turbo or supercharger, headers, heads cam, some of that, maybe all but doubtful...so not really sure

Sales@Hennessey · 11-08-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by spi

mods done to my car now: cai, and straight pipes from the cats back.

not sure about future mods, would like a turbo or supercharger, headers, heads cam, some of that, maybe all but doubtful...so not really sure

Sounds good... Would suggest the DiabloSport Predator based off the modifications you currently have. Of the 3 tuners listed above, this unit would give you the more user friendly application without having to get a dyno tune.

spi · 11-08-2010, 02:25 PM

ok, thank you for the help

Frost · 11-08-2010, 11:36 PM

Buy a full tuning suite such as HPTuner's or EFI Live if you are a DIY kind of person. That will have you covered now and for every possible future modification. There is a learning curve, but starting with minimal mods makes things considerably easier.

2010 SSRS · 11-08-2010, 11:55 PM

call Jannetty Racing, best tune out there.

DSX · 11-09-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve@TunedbyFrost

Buy a full tuning suite such as HPTuner's or EFI Live if you are a DIY kind of person. That will have you covered now and for every possible future modification. There is a learning curve, but starting with minimal mods makes things considerably easier.

Pretty much. There's plenty of really proficient people on the HP Tuners forum that can help guide you as well.

bi11ymc · 11-09-2010, 01:40 PM

Buy an SCT X3 from Jannetty and get a free tune with it. Everyone here swears by Jannetty tunes.

I bought the SCT X3 from Jannetty and also bought the supercharger tune and am happy with it.

rally yellow ss rs · 11-15-2010, 12:45 AM

If I get a tune does it void my warranty...For example I want CAI and exhaust, and know I would need to unbolt these and make back stock before bringing it up to GM for any issues. However, with a tune, doesnt it show up on the ECU of the Camaro which could be seen by GM?

bi11ymc · 11-15-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rally yellow ss rs

If I get a tune does it void my warranty...For example I want CAI and exhaust, and know I would need to unbolt these and make back stock before bringing it up to GM for any issues. However, with a tune, doesnt it show up on the ECU of the Camaro which could be seen by GM?

It has a lot to do with the relationship of you and your dealer. Some dealers want to keep the customers and will do warranty work. But, if GM has to get involved and can prove the tune was the cause of the issue, then your warranty is void.

11-08-2010, 01:59 PM	#1
spi Drives: 2010 Black 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburg, KS/ Joplin, MO Posts: 414 View My Garage	Tuner help for a SS hey everyone, i'm trying to figure out what tuner i should get for my car, someone told me a SCT X3, and alot of my friends have used Cortex's on their vehicles and told me to just get one of them. Im just wondering what everyone thinks, or which one everyones using that woks well. Thanks, spi __________________ 2010 CAMARO 2SS ORDERED OCT. 13,2008 DELIVERED JUNE 2, 2009 VIN# 2G1FK1EJ0A9106637

11-08-2010, 02:25 PM	#5
spi Drives: 2010 Black 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburg, KS/ Joplin, MO Posts: 414 View My Garage	ok, thank you for the help __________________ 2010 CAMARO 2SS ORDERED OCT. 13,2008 DELIVERED JUNE 2, 2009 VIN# 2G1FK1EJ0A9106637

11-08-2010, 11:55 PM	#7
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	call Jannetty Racing, best tune out there. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-09-2010, 01:40 PM	#9
bi11ymc "Silver Street" Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 707	Buy an SCT X3 from Jannetty and get a free tune with it. Everyone here swears by Jannetty tunes. I bought the SCT X3 from Jannetty and also bought the supercharger tune and am happy with it. __________________ Silver Street - 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, SIM, Gray, Cyber Gray Rally Stripes, Polished Wheels, Automatic (L99) - 553 RWHP/510 RWTQ CAI Inc., ARH LT Headers with Cats, Borla Touring Cat-Back; Pfadt Coil Overs, Sway Bars, End Links, and Trailing Arms; Comp Cams Blower Cam, Dual Springs, Push-Rods, and Lifters; GM LS2 Lifter Trays, 6.2 MLS Head Gaskets, Crank Bolt, and LS2 Front Cover; 3-Bolt Conversion Timing Gear, Katech C5R Timing Chain, ARP LS2/LS3 Head Bolt Kit, Melling Hi Volume Oil Pump, TVS 2300 Supercharger (Black); Build by Vengeance Racing; Custom Tune by Vengeance Racing

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11-08-2010, 11:36 PM	#6
Frost Drives: GM anything Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tuning GM in Richmond VA Posts: 147	Buy a full tuning suite such as HPTuner's or EFI Live if you are a DIY kind of person. That will have you covered now and for every possible future modification. There is a learning curve, but starting with minimal mods makes things considerably easier.

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rally yellow ss rs Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 452	If I get a tune does it void my warranty...For example I want CAI and exhaust, and know I would need to unbolt these and make back stock before bringing it up to GM for any issues. However, with a tune, doesnt it show up on the ECU of the Camaro which could be seen by GM?