Tuner Gurus: Can I put a TUNE on S and leave D alone? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Rogan · 10-19-2011, 01:02 PM

Inquiring mind wants to know.

Basically a tune on S for Road Course and while in D stock settings.

mikeSS · 10-19-2011, 01:15 PM

a tune will make the car driver better all around. better MPG, smoother shifts etc. its not like getting a tune is going to make your car drive really aggressive or something.

also i dont have the answer for you question

Rogan · 10-19-2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

a tune will make the car driver better all around. better MPG, smoother shifts etc. its not like getting a tune is going to make your car drive really aggressive or something.

also i dont have the answer for you question

I've had a tune on my last two cars but they were stick, this is why I'm asking about a TUNE on S mode. I want it to shift at higher RPMs for Road Courses. And a TUNE can help the car be more aggressive.

I don't want that same tune for daily driving.

woodj · 10-19-2011, 01:36 PM

Interesting question. Are you just wanting to change the shift points or are you wanting to do more? With a handheld connected you could theoretically load a canned tune into your car when you wanted to operate in S mode and then return to stock or load a completely different tune when you're in D mode. Normally this is done when switching from 87 octane to 93 for instance but it can be done for changing driving modes. I doubt you can program a tuner that actually recognizes what mode you're in and then changes parameters without having it connected to change tunes but I could be mistaken.

Mr_Draco · 10-19-2011, 01:38 PM

A tune is going to effect both "D" and "S".

The only thing you can tune differently for these two are the torque management and the transmission shift points.

Keep in mind not all vendors and not all tune software is capable of this so if you plan on doing this you will need to ask if they are capable of this first.

BowtieBelle · 10-19-2011, 01:39 PM

I think a tune affects "D" and "S", you can't just tune one or the other...

Rogan · 10-19-2011, 01:48 PM

Looking to do some tuning for shift points, torque management and tranny.

ravensjeff · 10-19-2011, 02:01 PM

The car already comes "Tuned" in sport mode for road coarse racing and drag racing. Driving around town in sports mode revving the engine, you'll notice it staying at higher rpm's until it recognizes that you don't need the engine to rev that high- that is for road coarse racing basically.

Drag racing in sport mode has the shift point pre-set at 5500 rpm.

One of the things i need to get clarification on from Lingenfelter- I want to say that when they "Tuned" my car, is that they made "D" very similar to "S". And I am not sure if their tune did anything to "S" mode.

Rogan · 10-19-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravensjeff

The car already comes "Tuned" in sport mode for road coarse racing and drag racing. Driving around town in sports mode revving the engine, you'll notice it staying at higher rpm's until it recognizes that you don't need the engine to rev that high- that is for road coarse racing basically.

Drag racing in sport mode has the shift point pre-set at 5500 rpm.

One of the things i need to get clarification on from Lingenfelter- I want to say that when they "Tuned" my car, is that they made "D" very similar to "S". And I am not sure if their tune did anything to "S" mode.

Great post.

Sir Nuke · 10-19-2011, 03:11 PM

Our trannies can be "tuned".....SEPERATLY as well. and tailor each, D or S, to suit your wants and desires. I've had mine done. And I love it!

Rogan · 10-19-2011, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

Our trannies can be "tuned".....SEPERATLY as well. and talior each, D or S, to suit your wants and desires. I've had mine done. And I love it!

More good info. Thanks

KMPrenger · 10-19-2011, 03:14 PM

Don't know for sure on the SS Camaros but on the V6 , I know that Trifecta tuning can tune differently for sport and and regular modes....I don't see why the SS would be any different for this.

...and yes even stock the car responds different to aggresive driving in sport mode. Kick her down a few times and the car will stay in the upper rpms so you can have more power on tap instantly.

CamaroSkooter · 10-19-2011, 03:18 PM

My car is on a stock tune. When I was running the road course at C5F2, I had it in "S" mode and once the car realized I was "driving agressively" it started holding gears longer and down-shifting more agressively whenever I would lift off the throttle or hit the brakes.

The factory tune is already pretty agressive...

DandD · 10-19-2011, 03:20 PM

I thought that was the case Sir Nuke, glad somebody confirmed that. Myself I have a manual but another option if you want to go the handheld programer route like an SCT, you can have a stock tune and a road racing tune in the unit and switch back and forth between the two. So if you are going out to a road course put that tune in it, and for the street go back to the stock tune.

10-19-2011, 01:02 PM	#1
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	Tuner Gurus: Can I put a TUNE on S and leave D alone? Inquiring mind wants to know. Basically a tune on S for Road Course and while in D stock settings. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

10-19-2011, 01:36 PM	#4
woodj Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 658 View My Garage	Interesting question. Are you just wanting to change the shift points or are you wanting to do more? With a handheld connected you could theoretically load a canned tune into your car when you wanted to operate in S mode and then return to stock or load a completely different tune when you're in D mode. Normally this is done when switching from 87 octane to 93 for instance but it can be done for changing driving modes. I doubt you can program a tuner that actually recognizes what mode you're in and then changes parameters without having it connected to change tunes but I could be mistaken. __________________ K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster Outlaw axle backs, Vertini 20" Wheels, Sparks Restorations SS Emblems, GM Wind Restrictor, Splash Guards

10-19-2011, 01:39 PM	#6
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	I think a tune affects "D" and "S", you can't just tune one or the other... __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

10-19-2011, 01:48 PM	#7
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	Looking to do some tuning for shift points, torque management and tranny. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

10-19-2011, 02:01 PM	#8
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	The car already comes "Tuned" in sport mode for road coarse racing and drag racing. Driving around town in sports mode revving the engine, you'll notice it staying at higher rpm's until it recognizes that you don't need the engine to rev that high- that is for road coarse racing basically. Drag racing in sport mode has the shift point pre-set at 5500 rpm. One of the things i need to get clarification on from Lingenfelter- I want to say that when they "Tuned" my car, is that they made "D" very similar to "S". And I am not sure if their tune did anything to "S" mode. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

10-19-2011, 01:15 PM	#2
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	a tune will make the car driver better all around. better MPG, smoother shifts etc. its not like getting a tune is going to make your car drive really aggressive or something. also i dont have the answer for you question

10-19-2011, 01:38 PM	#5
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,181	A tune is going to effect both "D" and "S". The only thing you can tune differently for these two are the torque management and the transmission shift points. Keep in mind not all vendors and not all tune software is capable of this so if you plan on doing this you will need to ask if they are capable of this first.

10-19-2011, 03:11 PM	#10
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,323 View My Garage	Our trannies can be "tuned".....SEPERATLY as well. and tailor each, D or S, to suit your wants and desires. I've had mine done. And I love it! __________________ Last edited by Sir Nuke; 10-19-2011 at 09:29 PM.

10-19-2011, 03:14 PM	#12
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Don't know for sure on the SS Camaros but on the V6 , I know that Trifecta tuning can tune differently for sport and and regular modes....I don't see why the SS would be any different for this. ...and yes even stock the car responds different to aggresive driving in sport mode. Kick her down a few times and the car will stay in the upper rpms so you can have more power on tap instantly. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

10-19-2011, 03:18 PM	#13
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	My car is on a stock tune. When I was running the road course at C5F2, I had it in "S" mode and once the car realized I was "driving agressively" it started holding gears longer and down-shifting more agressively whenever I would lift off the throttle or hit the brakes. The factory tune is already pretty agressive... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

10-19-2011, 03:20 PM	#14
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	I thought that was the case Sir Nuke, glad somebody confirmed that. Myself I have a manual but another option if you want to go the handheld programer route like an SCT, you can have a stock tune and a road racing tune in the unit and switch back and forth between the two. So if you are going out to a road course put that tune in it, and for the street go back to the stock tune. __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

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