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brownmamba24 · 05-11-2015, 03:41 PM

Hey Guys,

I have a 2014 Camaro SS L99 with SW Dual Chambered Catback Exhaust, Solo Hi Flo Cats, CAI Cold Air Intake and a Ported TB. I currently have less than 10,000 km on the car and I am planning on getting a custom tune from Ted @ Jannetty Racing. My question is with the mods I have what are the chances that one could end up with a blown engine or any other major issues? As I am trying to weigh my options with warranty because I don't want to end up with any major issues after the tune.

Thanks

brownmamba24 · 05-12-2015, 12:17 PM

Anyone that can give some info please?

GMTool · 05-12-2015, 12:37 PM

I tuned my car when it was 7 weeks old with 2300 miles. Over 3 years later at almost 38K miles. Car runs flawless, never had an issue. Who knows, car probably has same chance of blowing up without a tune. Depends on a lot of things.

Mr_Draco · 05-12-2015, 12:37 PM

Ted is a very knowledgeable tuner and a great guy. With what little you have done, chances of one of his tunes damaging anything is very slim.

Personally I wouldn't bother getting a tune until you get some headers. You will see very little gains with what mods you have done.

JANNETTYRACING · 05-12-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

I tuned my car when it was 7 weeks old with 2300 miles. Over 3 years later at almost 38K miles. Car runs flawless, never had an issue. Who knows, car probably has same chance of blowing up without a tune. Depends on a lot of things.

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Ted is a very knowledgeable tuner and a great guy. With what little you have done, chances of one of his tunes damaging anything is very slim.

Personally I wouldn't bother getting a tune until you get some headers. You will see very little gains with what mods you have done.

There are thousands and thousands of success stories just like this one and thank you guys for chiming in and helping our new friend.

Remember the L99 Responds best to JRE custom ECM and TCM tuning even near stock configuration.

I have been tuning engines in Cars Street and Race, boats motorcycles and snowmobiles for over 35 years, and Custom Remote tuning Cars over email for over 5 years now, The Results and feed back have been nothing short of amazing.

I Privately tune for many prominent companies in the performance industry.

Thank you all for your support and business.

Ted.

1KillerSS · 05-16-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by brownmamba24

My question is with the mods I have what are the chances that one could end up with a blown engine or any other major issues?
Thanks

Its not about the mods you have, more about how the car is tuned. As stated, a good tuner will not throw your settings out of whack far enough to grenade your engine. Just the opposite, your engine should last longer, considering its going to run more efficiently.

Now a bad tuner.....well there out there, and usually you don't know you got one till its too late.

Jrichards73 · 05-16-2015, 11:43 PM

Transmission tune is vital on the auto in my opinion, although I didn't use JRE so I can't speak to how the tune he is using performs.

FIRESHO · 05-17-2015, 11:19 AM

I have a bone stock '14 1LE. 6mt w/ the performance exhaust. I understand the value of a tune after adding mods, completely. I suppose MY question is; Is there value in getting a tune in stock form? I have heard that there are still a few HP on the table, even in factory configuration

white ZL1 · 05-17-2015, 08:56 PM

OP....in an instant. It's not that hard to accidentally punch the wrong number into the calibration and not catch it.
Choose your tuner carefully. Look for the good and the bad, and don't believe everything that you read on this forum.
And I'm not just another "enthusiast" that's saying this. I've been tuning LT and LS engines for 15 years for friends.

1KillerSS · 05-17-2015, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FIRESHO

I have a bone stock '14 1LE. 6mt w/ the performance exhaust. I understand the value of a tune after adding mods, completely. I suppose MY question is; Is there value in getting a tune in stock form? I have heard that there are still a few HP on the table, even in factory configuration

There is power left in your car a tune can unlock, but its not much without the mods. You'll be lucky to gain 15 whp with a stock setup. IMO

AITI · 05-18-2015, 05:12 PM

A bad tuner can blow your engine in no time if he desensitizes the knock sensors and or messes w/how fast the timing pulled is put back...or limits the amount of timing to just a few degree's. Same if he goes to much timing and to lean trying to make the "most power". Go with a proven safe tuner that if you Google search you don't find the internet full of horror stories. Search " xxx tuner blew my engine" and see.

Muscle Car Lover · 05-26-2015, 05:57 PM

A bad tune can certainly cause an issue, but if you are going through Jannetty there is zero issue, top flight shop.

I am in same boat, about to take the plunge and do substantial mods and a tune. An engine can always go for whatever reason, but with basic mods and a proper tune I don't think that ups the odds at all. Good luck!

2014CamaroSSRS · 05-28-2015, 10:18 AM

I tuned my own 2014 camaro the day I brought it home from my dealer, with 25 miles on it haha... currently about 5000 miles on it, no issues.. strong as hell...

Barryj2065 · 05-29-2015, 08:10 PM

Highly recommend Ted and JANNETTYRACING tune, very pleased with mine.

05-11-2015, 03:41 PM	#1
brownmamba24 Drives: 2014 Black Camro 1ss Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: British Columbia Posts: 36	Can Tune Blow Up Engine?? Hey Guys, I have a 2014 Camaro SS L99 with SW Dual Chambered Catback Exhaust, Solo Hi Flo Cats, CAI Cold Air Intake and a Ported TB. I currently have less than 10,000 km on the car and I am planning on getting a custom tune from Ted @ Jannetty Racing. My question is with the mods I have what are the chances that one could end up with a blown engine or any other major issues? As I am trying to weigh my options with warranty because I don't want to end up with any major issues after the tune. Thanks Last edited by brownmamba24; 05-12-2015 at 11:42 AM.

05-12-2015, 12:37 PM	#3
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	I tuned my car when it was 7 weeks old with 2300 miles. Over 3 years later at almost 38K miles. Car runs flawless, never had an issue. Who knows, car probably has same chance of blowing up without a tune. Depends on a lot of things. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

05-16-2015, 11:43 PM	#7
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	Transmission tune is vital on the auto in my opinion, although I didn't use JRE so I can't speak to how the tune he is using performs. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

05-26-2015, 05:57 PM	#12
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	A bad tune can certainly cause an issue, but if you are going through Jannetty there is zero issue, top flight shop. I am in same boat, about to take the plunge and do substantial mods and a tune. An engine can always go for whatever reason, but with basic mods and a proper tune I don't think that ups the odds at all. Good luck! __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

05-29-2015, 08:10 PM	#14
Barryj2065 AWZUM-SS Drives: 2013 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 145	Highly recommend Ted and JANNETTYRACING tune, very pleased with mine. __________________

05-12-2015, 12:17 PM	#2
brownmamba24 Drives: 2014 Black Camro 1ss Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: British Columbia Posts: 36	Anyone that can give some info please?

05-12-2015, 12:37 PM	#4
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	Ted is a very knowledgeable tuner and a great guy. With what little you have done, chances of one of his tunes damaging anything is very slim. Personally I wouldn't bother getting a tune until you get some headers. You will see very little gains with what mods you have done.

05-17-2015, 11:19 AM	#8
FIRESHO Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Red Rock Metallic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 3 View My Garage	I have a bone stock '14 1LE. 6mt w/ the performance exhaust. I understand the value of a tune after adding mods, completely. I suppose MY question is; Is there value in getting a tune in stock form? I have heard that there are still a few HP on the table, even in factory configuration

05-17-2015, 08:56 PM	#9
white ZL1 Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 1,844	OP....in an instant. It's not that hard to accidentally punch the wrong number into the calibration and not catch it. Choose your tuner carefully. Look for the good and the bad, and don't believe everything that you read on this forum. And I'm not just another "enthusiast" that's saying this. I've been tuning LT and LS engines for 15 years for friends.

05-18-2015, 05:12 PM	#11
AITI Account Suspended Drives: 2015 LFX Auto Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US of A Posts: 280	A bad tuner can blow your engine in no time if he desensitizes the knock sensors and or messes w/how fast the timing pulled is put back...or limits the amount of timing to just a few degree's. Same if he goes to much timing and to lean trying to make the "most power". Go with a proven safe tuner that if you Google search you don't find the internet full of horror stories. Search " xxx tuner blew my engine" and see.

05-28-2015, 10:18 AM	#13
2014CamaroSSRS Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Camaro SS - 2SS, RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: CT Posts: 90	I tuned my own 2014 camaro the day I brought it home from my dealer, with 25 miles on it haha... currently about 5000 miles on it, no issues.. strong as hell...