Should i tune (chip) my camaro - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jeremy87 · 01-30-2013, 06:54 PM

hey everyone

im trying to contemplate on if i should chip my car or not. its a 2010 l99. ive done a couple mods to it like long tube headers and CAI. It runs pretty good but i know i can get more out of her. also ive read that it will void my warranty if i chip it. any help on this subject will be appreciated. THANKS

slick rick · 01-30-2013, 06:54 PM

Tune!

flyer08 · 01-30-2013, 07:09 PM

Don't chip. Get a tune and make sure they do trans as well

FastRaceCars · 01-30-2013, 07:15 PM

I'm definitely not an expert on tuning. However, I've tuned 2 trucks and my camaro with hptuners. One thing I can say for certain is that the truck tunes I did had a lot more room for improvements than my camaro did. It seems the factory did a much better stock tune on the camaros (compared to the trucks). Since you have a few mods, there is definitely plenty of room for improvement. However, I think you will want a custom tune to get the most out of it.

jeremy87 · 01-30-2013, 10:08 PM

Oh okay I thought a tune and a chip were the same. What are the differences between the two.

dcoates18481 · 01-31-2013, 03:59 AM

TED JANETTY
get a tune from him...you'll really appreciate the difference!

POWERFREAK · 01-31-2013, 05:33 AM

Is there even a "chip" for these cars? If there is, i wouldnt trust it. Dont mess around, get a real tune by a pro.

EliteCZM523 · 01-31-2013, 06:47 AM

Since your an L99, a tune would do you good. Just the Trans tune alone can make the car feel like a whole new animal!
Since you have LT's and a CAI, you kinda need a tune to get the most of out your existing mods!

blueallie · 01-31-2013, 07:26 AM

I'll take salt n vinegar please!

jeremy87 · 01-31-2013, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EliteCZM523

Since your an L99, a tune would do you good. Just the Trans tune alone can make the car feel like a whole new animal!
Since you have LT's and a CAI, you kinda need a tune to get the most of out your existing mods!

my biggest ? is will hurt my engine? I dont want to void my warranty and then something malfunction. In all seriousness whats the odds of something messing up on me? and a couple of people were saying if something goes wrong just put your factory tune back in it befor you go back to the dealer, but im pretty sure they can still check if there was a custom tune added.

jeremy87 · 01-31-2013, 09:32 AM

elite (not to be off topic) how do you like your Scosche Kit? i was thinking about getting one but ive herd mixed reviews

zkdreads · 01-31-2013, 10:22 AM

tune= kiss your warranty good bye. and there is no tune the car. something goes wrong with it and tune it back to "stock" once a dealer flashes the ecu/bcm they will see its been tuned. i personally waited til i went over 36,000 miles on the car. but it REALLY does depend on your dealership! you can have a tune and they cant refuse warranty work on your headlight wiring harness lol

jeremy87 · 01-31-2013, 10:31 AM

ive also herd (now bare with me) if you buy a tuner/programmer and take it to the dealer and let them install it they will still warranty. has anyone ever herd of this being true?

POWERFREAK · 01-31-2013, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zkdreads

tune= kiss your warranty good bye. and there is no tune the car. something goes wrong with it and tune it back to "stock" once a dealer flashes the ecu/bcm they will see its been tuned. i personally waited til i went over 36,000 miles on the car. but it REALLY does depend on your dealership! you can have a tune and they cant refuse warranty work on your headlight wiring harness lol

If you were worried about it, you'd have to wait till 5 yr/100k miles for your drivetrain warranty...your 36k mile warranty will not be void.

01-30-2013, 06:54 PM	#1
jeremy87 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: katy tx Posts: 24	Should i tune (chip) my camaro hey everyone im trying to contemplate on if i should chip my car or not. its a 2010 l99. ive done a couple mods to it like long tube headers and CAI. It runs pretty good but i know i can get more out of her. also ive read that it will void my warranty if i chip it. any help on this subject will be appreciated. THANKS __________________ *IF YOUR NOT FIRST YOUR LAST!*

01-30-2013, 06:54 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Tune! __________________

01-30-2013, 10:08 PM	#5
jeremy87 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: katy tx Posts: 24	Oh okay I thought a tune and a chip were the same. What are the differences between the two. __________________ *IF YOUR NOT FIRST YOUR LAST!*

01-31-2013, 03:59 AM	#6
dcoates18481 Drives: 2010 CAMARO RALLY YELLOW SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Aransas Pass Texas Posts: 565 View My Garage	TED JANETTY get a tune from him...you'll really appreciate the difference! __________________ I LIKE TO GO FAST! Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam Kit, Melling oil pump, C5R Timing Chain, Dyno Tuned by Shawn@Lethal Racing, Vararam Tuned intake, Vararam Power Wedge, LSR Tri Ax Short throw Shifter, VMAX Ported T/B, TSP 2" L/T Headers, TSP Cat delete, Borla axle back exhaust, Innovate A/F monitor, 471.7 HP/438.8 TQ

01-31-2013, 05:33 AM	#7
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	Is there even a "chip" for these cars? If there is, i wouldnt trust it. Dont mess around, get a real tune by a pro. __________________ NY5thgen.com

01-30-2013, 07:09 PM	#3
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Don't chip. Get a tune and make sure they do trans as well

01-30-2013, 07:15 PM	#4
FastRaceCars Drag Racer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bridgeport, WV Posts: 51	I'm definitely not an expert on tuning. However, I've tuned 2 trucks and my camaro with hptuners. One thing I can say for certain is that the truck tunes I did had a lot more room for improvements than my camaro did. It seems the factory did a much better stock tune on the camaros (compared to the trucks). Since you have a few mods, there is definitely plenty of room for improvement. However, I think you will want a custom tune to get the most out of it.

01-31-2013, 06:47 AM	#8
EliteCZM523 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 99	Since your an L99, a tune would do you good. Just the Trans tune alone can make the car feel like a whole new animal! Since you have LT's and a CAI, you kinda need a tune to get the most of out your existing mods! __________________ ARH 1 7/8 w/ cats, Borla ATAK Axle Back, VaraRam, ECS Cam, JDP Halo Kit, Technostalgia Tail Lights, AAC Ghosted SMD Side Markers, Reverse Lights, P13W Plasma DRL's, DRL Harness, Kenwood 9990HD, Scosche Kit, and tons more

01-31-2013, 07:26 AM	#9
blueallie Drives: Abm 1ss/rs 6m Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Va Posts: 212	I'll take salt n vinegar please! __________________ halltech,flowmaster,kooks 1 7/8, Frost tuned.. Next some 3.91 gears and a bumpstick

01-31-2013, 09:32 AM	#11
jeremy87 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: katy tx Posts: 24	elite (not to be off topic) how do you like your Scosche Kit? i was thinking about getting one but ive herd mixed reviews __________________ *IF YOUR NOT FIRST YOUR LAST!*

01-31-2013, 10:22 AM	#12
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	tune= kiss your warranty good bye. and there is no tune the car. something goes wrong with it and tune it back to "stock" once a dealer flashes the ecu/bcm they will see its been tuned. i personally waited til i went over 36,000 miles on the car. but it REALLY does depend on your dealership! you can have a tune and they cant refuse warranty work on your headlight wiring harness lol __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

01-31-2013, 10:31 AM	#13
jeremy87 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: katy tx Posts: 24	ive also herd (*now bare with me) if you buy a tuner/programmer and take it to the dealer and let them install it they will still warranty. has anyone ever herd of this being true? __________________ IF YOUR NOT FIRST YOUR LAST!*