Any tuned L99 guys have any Power train problems after tuning? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Fireslayer · 11-07-2011, 01:07 PM

I'm all set to add headers and high flow cats to the CAI brand and ADM scoop that I have on my car. Of course, I would be adding a tune as well. I am leaning towards the Livernois Autocal hand held tune with data logging.

My car has 19K on it and it runs perfect. I have listened for the "valve" problem and they seem to be quiet.

How are you similar L99 guys running/holding up and have you had any issues with your cars after doing the famous headers, CAI, and "tune" to your cars. I would like to summon some responses before I go ahead and pull the trigger.

Thanks!

bmbbl be · 11-07-2011, 02:50 PM

i had livernois do cam as well as heads/headers/cats...445 rwhp...its so much nicer than stock with the tranny tune,,,you wonder why the car didnt come this way stock

acatlover13 · 11-07-2011, 02:58 PM

I haven't had a bit of trouble. She's never been to the dealer for anything more than an oil change.

brantley847 · 11-07-2011, 05:00 PM

I think as long as you are going with an established tuner and a tune that is geared towards vehicle efficiency, then are not increasing your percentage of failure with the power train.

I had mine go after two years in my pick up truck, and I decided I am not going to step on egg shells with the Camaro. I think if people have failures as it relates to a tune it is probably because they geared it towards racing only with the understanding their may be failure, or the tuner had no idea what he was doing.

Even a basic street tune makes this car come alive.

molsonbrador · 11-07-2011, 05:27 PM

Sometimes my back tires spin faster than the car moves forward. Other than that I'm good. 3000 miles since JRE did their magic.

Cal 20112SS · 11-07-2011, 05:38 PM

Pull the trigger. You won't regret it.

jsharp · 11-07-2011, 07:53 PM

Livernois is great! You will not have any problems at all!

*mlee* · 11-07-2011, 07:56 PM

Pull the trigger... I haven't heard of any problems with simple LT's, CAI and Tune except for neighbors compaining of noise...

Fireslayer · 11-07-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Pull the trigger... I haven't heard of any problems with simple LT's, CAI and Tune except for neighbors compaining of noise...

Thanks for all your replies everyone. I am planning on keeping the stock cat back on the car to help eliminate drone and keep the "regular" driving noise down. Although I do want a bit deeper exhaust note I mostly want the performance increase. I really have a hard time justifying an aftermarket cat back for the outrages prices they ask for them--given there's really no performance gains to be had.

The "trash can" look really doesn't bother me with the stock mufflers. When I think "trash cans", I think about my daily commuter--1996 Altima. Now that is a real trash can. Thanks again everyone!

*mlee* · 11-07-2011, 08:55 PM

Paint your trash cans black and go with it... the LT's will give you the performance gains you're looking for...

SilverSS3108 · 11-07-2011, 09:27 PM

So long as its a good tuner you wont have any problems and youll be amazed at the way the car drives. It shifts better it launches harder it gets better milage, and it will sound a ton better. OH and make sure they tune off the AFM to avoid that horrible sound it makes. Good luck.

SGOS252382 · 11-08-2011, 09:25 AM

I haven't had any issues.
I'm been running bolt ons + tune since the summer of 2009 with several trips to the drag strip.

So far no issues.

It seems like most the issues come with higher HP applications with the L99 A6s.

Bowtie Junkman · 11-08-2011, 10:34 AM

Same here ... did my mods when the car had 2500 miles ....
now it has almost 18000 and NO issues ...
Hell ... around 7000 miles the car actually got FASTER all by itself ...

ADIO SS · 11-08-2011, 11:48 AM

Similar mods - tuned by Jannetty Racing - 'u won't be disappointed'

Speak with Ted - u need the motor and the tranny 'tunned' to optimize! again - 'u won't be disappointed'

11-07-2011, 01:07 PM	#1
Fireslayer Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 143	Any tuned L99 guys have any Power train problems after tuning? I'm all set to add headers and high flow cats to the CAI brand and ADM scoop that I have on my car. Of course, I would be adding a tune as well. I am leaning towards the Livernois Autocal hand held tune with data logging. My car has 19K on it and it runs perfect. I have listened for the "valve" problem and they seem to be quiet. How are you similar L99 guys running/holding up and have you had any issues with your cars after doing the famous headers, CAI, and "tune" to your cars. I would like to summon some responses before I go ahead and pull the trigger. Thanks!

11-07-2011, 02:58 PM	#3
acatlover13 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro IOM/IO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lynn Haven, Florida Posts: 3,054 View My Garage	I haven't had a bit of trouble. She's never been to the dealer for anything more than an oil change. __________________ ECC on Facebook 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM, IO interior, Custom Striping, Razzi body kit ADM CAI w/scoop/Dynatech Headers & Hi-Flow Cats/Solo Performance Exhaust, FTI 3600 Stall/Comp Cams custom grind cam/LS3 conversion/FAST 102 Intake

11-07-2011, 05:00 PM	#4
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	I think as long as you are going with an established tuner and a tune that is geared towards vehicle efficiency, then are not increasing your percentage of failure with the power train. I had mine go after two years in my pick up truck, and I decided I am not going to step on egg shells with the Camaro. I think if people have failures as it relates to a tune it is probably because they geared it towards racing only with the understanding their may be failure, or the tuner had no idea what he was doing. Even a basic street tune makes this car come alive. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

11-07-2011, 07:53 PM	#7
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	Livernois is great! You will not have any problems at all! __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

11-07-2011, 07:56 PM	#8
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	Pull the trigger... I haven't heard of any problems with simple LT's, CAI and Tune except for neighbors compaining of noise... __________________

11-07-2011, 02:50 PM	#2
bmbbl be Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 1,360	i had livernois do cam as well as heads/headers/cats...445 rwhp...its so much nicer than stock with the tranny tune,,,you wonder why the car didnt come this way stock

11-07-2011, 05:27 PM	#5
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	Sometimes my back tires spin faster than the car moves forward. Other than that I'm good. 3000 miles since JRE did their magic.

11-07-2011, 05:38 PM	#6
Cal 20112SS Drives: 2019 C7 Stingray Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 558	Pull the trigger. You won't regret it.

11-07-2011, 08:55 PM	#10
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	Paint your trash cans black and go with it... the LT's will give you the performance gains you're looking for... __________________

11-07-2011, 09:27 PM	#11
SilverSS3108 Drives: 2010 silver SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midland TX Posts: 1,063	So long as its a good tuner you wont have any problems and youll be amazed at the way the car drives. It shifts better it launches harder it gets better milage, and it will sound a ton better. OH and make sure they tune off the AFM to avoid that horrible sound it makes. Good luck. __________________ 2012 Corvette Grandsport... TSP headers, Borla S-Type, BTR Stage 3 N/A cam, Halltech Super Bee MF108

11-08-2011, 09:25 AM	#12
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	I haven't had any issues. I'm been running bolt ons + tune since the summer of 2009 with several trips to the drag strip. So far no issues. It seems like most the issues come with higher HP applications with the L99 A6s.

11-08-2011, 10:34 AM	#13
Bowtie Junkman Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 287 View My Garage	Same here ... did my mods when the car had 2500 miles .... now it has almost 18000 and NO issues ... Hell ... around 7000 miles the car actually got FASTER all by itself ...

11-08-2011, 11:48 AM	#14
ADIO SS Drives: 2010 White SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: No. NJ Posts: 310	Similar mods - tuned by Jannetty Racing - 'u won't be disappointed' Speak with Ted - u need the motor and the tranny 'tunned' to optimize! again - 'u won't be disappointed'

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