Question about Vitesse Throttle Controller - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Misterxman · 04-14-2015, 03:51 PM

Hey gang before I get blasted I did read like 100 pages about the VTC researching it and if I did miss it I am sorry to ask!

I just bought my 2d Camaro, traded my 2011 1LT for a 2014 2SS/RS and I am 99.9% sure I want to install a VTC but I have not seen anyone mention what it does to your gas mileage. I know, I know before you say it-----Why did you get a 2SS/RS if your going to complain about gas mileage? It is not that I (in my best Ricky Bobby voice "I wanna go fast!) but not at 10 MPG like my 1980 El Camino with its 383 Stroker.

This will be my 1st mod but then I will go with the CAI and on and on. So any input on the gas mileage???? Thanks Don

Vertwheal · 04-14-2015, 03:52 PM

When I had mine I left it on SP5 and noticed my MPG drop about 1 MPG.

Misterxman · 04-14-2015, 03:55 PM

Thanks Vertwheal

Neuf Cruz · 04-14-2015, 04:10 PM

I have one in my cts and so far went from 17mpg city to 16.9city and that with more spireted driving so i would say not really noticable because of unit but more that your likely to get on it more, or at least in the beginning.

Blazer098 · 04-14-2015, 04:30 PM

From what I've read, if you try putting it in Eco mode which is advertised to give better MPG you may get a CEL. I'm not completely sure on that subject, but I really don't want to test it and see what happens.

Homeless Man · 04-14-2015, 04:52 PM

Does vitesse say u can use Eco mode or do they say not to? And how many Eco mode are there

Roxy · 04-14-2015, 05:07 PM

I do about 17.1 mpg on the throttle controller setting it on #7 at all times. The only way you will get better and noticeable mileage increase is by setting it on #0 (The only eco mode). This is what the developer specifically told me when I met him in person. However, I felt as though it drove like any other car at that point. I quickly went back to setting #7 :-)

Misterxman · 04-14-2015, 05:12 PM

Thanks for the replies and info everyone. Sounds like not much difference except on a setting of 0 but if on 0 why get one?

Hey Roxy what kind of wheels are those? And if you don't mind me asking how much? If you want you can PM me the price I really like them I can not find anything I can agree with that I thing would look good on my RRM it either too much chrome or too much black. Thanks Don

The Black Knight · 04-14-2015, 06:53 PM

I get 20-21mpg in city with my VTC. Nothing has changed with or without it. I still use the same fuel and drive it the same. Also mine is a V6. Highway has remained the same as well.

I run it on SP9 all the time.

Squillo69 · 04-14-2015, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Does vitesse say u can use Eco mode or do they say not to? And how many Eco mode are there

The settings are 0-7 in economy mode and 0-9 in sport mode.

Eddiefuzz · 04-14-2015, 07:15 PM

No noticeable loss in fuel economy here. Remember it speeds up throttle response, you actually press the pedal lighter than without it. Some people that don't have one think that you could just SMASH the gas and get the same results. BUT when you SMASH the pedal with one, even on 4 or 5, the response is AMAZING! Get One!

PalmerGA · 04-14-2015, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misterxman

Hey gang before I get blasted I did read like 100 pages about the VTC researching it and if I did miss it I am sorry to ask!

I just bought my 2d Camaro, traded my 2011 1LT for a 2014 2SS/RS and I am 99.9% sure I want to install a VTC but I have not seen anyone mention what it does to your gas mileage.

You must have missed the 20 or so pages on this.

It won't do anything to you mpgs if you have it on a SP0 setting. It has Economy setting on it as well, but I haven't messed with them. If you set it up to have fun and enjoy the new-found responsiveness... your mpgs will go down in direct proportion to your right foot going down.

HadA68 · 04-14-2015, 07:44 PM

I've used Eco modes. No CEL.

kville988 · 04-14-2015, 07:50 PM

I used eco mode. haven't used it above eco3. I went from 15.4 to 18.4 mpg within a few days but the car feels VERY sluggish...you have to put some force on the pedal when leaving from a stop. In sport mode my mpg drops maybe 1 to 1.5 mpg because im usually getting on it.

04-14-2015, 03:51 PM	#1
Misterxman Drives: 2014 2SS/RS RRM Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC Posts: 101 View My Garage	Question about Vitesse Throttle Controller Hey gang before I get blasted I did read like 100 pages about the VTC researching it and if I did miss it I am sorry to ask! I just bought my 2d Camaro, traded my 2011 1LT for a 2014 2SS/RS and I am 99.9% sure I want to install a VTC but I have not seen anyone mention what it does to your gas mileage. I know, I know before you say it-----Why did you get a 2SS/RS if your going to complain about gas mileage? It is not that I (in my best Ricky Bobby voice "I wanna go fast!) but not at 10 MPG like my 1980 El Camino with its 383 Stroker. This will be my 1st mod but then I will go with the CAI and on and on. So any input on the gas mileage???? Thanks Don

04-14-2015, 03:52 PM	#2
Vertwheal Drives: 2015 AGM 1SS/RS/1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 242	When I had mine I left it on SP5 and noticed my MPG drop about 1 MPG. __________________ 2015 AGM 1SS/1LE/RS - NPP (Fuse Out) - Nav - Rear Vision CAI intake, ADM scoop, Rotofab washer relocation, Bo White stage II ported TB, Stainless Power 1 7/8 LT, RPI Splash Guards, Black Gorilla Locking Lug Nuts, Tuned by Rick @ Synergy Motorsports - 414/403 on a Mustang dyno

04-14-2015, 04:10 PM	#4
Neuf Cruz Drives: 2011 LS Black on Black 6speed Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Beach Posts: 886	I have one in my cts and so far went from 17mpg city to 16.9city and that with more spireted driving so i would say not really noticable because of unit but more that your likely to get on it more, or at least in the beginning. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI-Ported Throttle Body-Black Ice Isolator-Flow Master Axle Back-RX-Catch Can-Hurst Short Throw Shifter-Trifecta Tune\Ghost Cam Phantom Billet Grill-Billet Fuel Door-Side Gills-Headlight Armor Black Out Kit-Zenik Rims-Lowering Springs-MGP Caliper Covers-Dome\Trunk\Footwell Lighting.

04-14-2015, 04:30 PM	#5
Blazer098 Drives: 2015 Summit White SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 357 View My Garage	From what I've read, if you try putting it in Eco mode which is advertised to give better MPG you may get a CEL. I'm not completely sure on that subject, but I really don't want to test it and see what happens. __________________ Full Bolt-Ons w/ Nightfury Cam (471rwhp)

04-14-2015, 04:52 PM	#6
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Does vitesse say u can use Eco mode or do they say not to? And how many Eco mode are there __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

04-14-2015, 03:55 PM	#3
Misterxman Drives: 2014 2SS/RS RRM Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC Posts: 101 View My Garage	Thanks Vertwheal

04-14-2015, 05:07 PM	#7
Roxy Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2	I do about 17.1 mpg on the throttle controller setting it on #7 at all times. The only way you will get better and noticeable mileage increase is by setting it on #0 (The only eco mode). This is what the developer specifically told me when I met him in person. However, I felt as though it drove like any other car at that point. I quickly went back to setting #7 :-)

04-14-2015, 05:12 PM	#8
Misterxman Drives: 2014 2SS/RS RRM Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC Posts: 101 View My Garage	Thanks for the replies and info everyone. Sounds like not much difference except on a setting of 0 but if on 0 why get one? Hey Roxy what kind of wheels are those? And if you don't mind me asking how much? If you want you can PM me the price I really like them I can not find anything I can agree with that I thing would look good on my RRM it either too much chrome or too much black. Thanks Don

04-14-2015, 06:53 PM	#9
The Black Knight 2013 Black LFX Drives: '13 1LS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 186 View My Garage	I get 20-21mpg in city with my VTC. Nothing has changed with or without it. I still use the same fuel and drive it the same. Also mine is a V6. Highway has remained the same as well. I run it on SP9 all the time. __________________ 2013 Camaro 2003 GSX-R1000K3 ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Mods: Flowmaster Series 10's axle back, Black ZL1 20X9 wheels(from Factory Reproductions), K&N Typhoon cold air intake, 20% window tint(all sides & back), gun metal hash marks, black outs for Camaro and Chevy badges, Vitesse Throttle Controller

04-14-2015, 07:15 PM	#11
Eddiefuzz Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florence New Jersey Posts: 1,125	No noticeable loss in fuel economy here. Remember it speeds up throttle response, you actually press the pedal lighter than without it. Some people that don't have one think that you could just SMASH the gas and get the same results. BUT when you SMASH the pedal with one, even on 4 or 5, the response is AMAZING! Get One!

04-14-2015, 07:44 PM	#13
HadA68 Drives: 2012 SS 45th Anniversary LS3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South NJ Posts: 46	I've used Eco modes. No CEL. __________________ 45th anniversary mods: CAGS delete, SW muffler delete, JBL shorties, Solo cats, strut tower brace, clutch/brake reservoir separation kit, Tick clutch bleeder, DRL harness, LED DRLs, elite catch can, ZL1 front grill, VTC, Rotofab CAI, blackvue dash cam, hurst billet plus 2, Eibach lower springs Ans anti-sway bars, Koni struts, tuning by DynoSteve 1969 corvette L46 coupe: ... Mostly stock Past cars: 1967 corvette L79 coupe 1999 corvette FRC 1968 camaro RS

04-14-2015, 07:50 PM	#14
kville988 Lurking in my SS Drives: '14 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 290	I used eco mode. haven't used it above eco3. I went from 15.4 to 18.4 mpg within a few days but the car feels VERY sluggish...you have to put some force on the pedal when leaving from a stop. In sport mode my mpg drops maybe 1 to 1.5 mpg because im usually getting on it.