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caverman · 03-15-2013, 03:46 PM

Personally.....I wouldn't trust a "Free" tune. What is that???? your 15 yr old neighbor wants some practice. Tune from a reputible person is one thing...freebie is another.

MBS · 03-15-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Linker239

I wouldnt worry about getting a tube unless you were doing some more serious mods. Long tube headers would require a tune, but since you have 2013 you can't get headers, so I wouldn't worry about it.

I thought with the Injen long tube CAI you do not need a tune with that brand , I am thinking of buying one but not if i have to do a tune , The site itself says it works with the car and does not need a tune , True or have others had the same brand and required a tune?

alaskacamaro · 03-15-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Personally.....I wouldn't trust a "Free" tune. What is that???? your 15 yr old neighbor wants some practice. Tune from a reputible person is one thing...freebie is another.

I am with you on that one. I was very nervous with the "tune or not" question. Do a lot of research about tuners in your area and stay away from the budget tune garage guy. We have a lot of them where I live and nothing good will come of it. A tune done right is like getting a new car and really opens the LS3 up. There are plenty of professional shops that know what they are doing (and have a rep to uphold).

erik13 · 03-15-2013, 04:24 PM

Just my 2 cents, but I wouldn't risk losing my warranty just to go over 118.

PalmerGA · 03-15-2013, 04:37 PM

I don't know what you would need a tune for. Your choice though - but your warranty will be sianarrah.

alaskacamaro · 03-15-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by erik13

Just my 2 cents, but I wouldn't risk losing my warranty just to go over 118.

Your right, if I bought my car to Sunday drive. Its also true you are rolling the dice that your engine, tranny or rear don't have flaws that may pop up in the next 5/100K..still...

There are two main Chevy dealers in my area. One, I have zero faith in and the other I have heard mixed things about. For me, playing it safe isn't going to help because chances are even if it were a warranty issue, they would probably screw up my car anyway (one has already).

Mchlgrrsn · 03-15-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroJoe96

Hello everyone, thanks for taking the time to look at my post! Im in a little bit of a predicament here... basically I am stuck in between getting a tune or not... the only thing that is holding me back is my power train warranty getting voided. Say something bad were to happen to my car, and I needed maintenance, would I be able to have my PCM flashed back to its stock strategy, leaving it absolutely untraceable by a dealership? I was actually offered a tune for free, and id hate to pass it up... tell me what you think guys! Btw, 118mph speed govenor on my car... dont want that since I upgraded tires and wheels! >

Thanks

GM will know how many times your CPU has been flashed. Once you do it there is no going back. The decision to void your warrenty depends on what YOU want. If you forsee yourself modding the car than go for it. If you are just going to do a tune and stop with that, I wouldnt do it because the gains would not out weigh the loss of warrenty.

your warrenty is only void if something breaks

jd10013 · 03-15-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskacamaro

Your right, if I bought my car to Sunday drive.

lol. so it's either 120+ or your just Sunday driving?

CyberPunk223 · 03-15-2013, 06:39 PM

FYI.... Any dealership will de-program your speed limiter for about $50 as long as you have good tires and it wont affect your warrenty. as soon as my tires are worn I'm getting my limiter kicked off too. It's dumb they limited this car to only 118 from the factory, but I guess they figured most peopel wouldnt know any better and would put cheap tires on and then blow them up

knitetrain05 · 03-15-2013, 06:44 PM

Its not worth the risk. After the warranty is up do what you want. As for me, Im keeping mine stock

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 03-18-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskacamaro

Your right, if I bought my car to Sunday drive. Its also true you are rolling the dice that your engine, tranny or rear don't have flaws that may pop up in the next 5/100K..still...

There are two main Chevy dealers in my area. One, I have zero faith in and the other I have heard mixed things about. For me, playing it safe isn't going to help because chances are even if it were a warranty issue, they would probably screw up my car anyway (one has already).

Let us know if you decide to go get the repair. We are here if things do not seem to pan out smoothly.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

volcomstone1592 · 03-18-2013, 01:32 PM

i had the same problem you did with the governor ihave a k&n intake slp loudmouth 2 axleback exhaust and american racing longtube headers....i also have a trifecta tune the best part about the tune is that when it lifts the speedlimitor it also takes off your rev limitor and your car willl scream! its worth it

CamaroJoe96 · 03-23-2013, 12:41 PM

Finish line performance in naperville Illinois was gonna do it, very reputable, im gonna ask the dealer if they'd disable it for me, thanks guys!

03-15-2013, 03:46 PM	#15
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03-15-2013, 04:37 PM	#19
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I don't know what you would need a tune for. Your choice though - but your warranty will be sianarrah. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

03-15-2013, 04:24 PM	#18
erik13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halifax,MA Posts: 191	Just my 2 cents, but I wouldn't risk losing my warranty just to go over 118.

03-15-2013, 06:39 PM	#23
CyberPunk223 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 LS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 383 View My Garage	FYI.... Any dealership will de-program your speed limiter for about $50 as long as you have good tires and it wont affect your warrenty. as soon as my tires are worn I'm getting my limiter kicked off too. It's dumb they limited this car to only 118 from the factory, but I guess they figured most peopel wouldnt know any better and would put cheap tires on and then blow them up

03-15-2013, 06:44 PM	#24
knitetrain05 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 523 View My Garage	Its not worth the risk. After the warranty is up do what you want. As for me, Im keeping mine stock

03-18-2013, 01:32 PM	#26
volcomstone1592 Drives: 2011 camaro v6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 6	i had the same problem you did with the governor ihave a k&n intake slp loudmouth 2 axleback exhaust and american racing longtube headers....i also have a trifecta tune the best part about the tune is that when it lifts the speedlimitor it also takes off your rev limitor and your car willl scream! its worth it

03-23-2013, 12:41 PM	#27
CamaroJoe96 Drives: 2013 Full Bolt on LFX M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago,Illinois Posts: 417	Finish line performance in naperville Illinois was gonna do it, very reputable, im gonna ask the dealer if they'd disable it for me, thanks guys!