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Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 08-21-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,393
Posted By NewbieDIYer
Ah yea I kinda figured.. That's what I was...

Ah yea I kinda figured.. That's what I was worried about. My shitty computer skills mixed with self installing some software and throw in the need to correctly install a tune is a recipe for disaster...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 08-21-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,393
Posted By NewbieDIYer
That doesn't sound too bad. I just found another...

That doesn't sound too bad. I just found another speed shop from chicaho5thgen.com. I just sent them an email so well see what they say. Otherwise, I'm gonna go the email tune route. I have a MacBook...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 08-20-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,393
Posted By NewbieDIYer
Oh I was under the impression that handheld...

Oh I was under the impression that handheld tuners were a DIY type of deal. Like actually doing the tune yourself. I'm not sure what I was thinking about email tunes lol. :facepalm:
I'll try the...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 08-20-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,393
Posted By NewbieDIYer
I'm from Chicago area. Don't want to name any...

I'm from Chicago area. Don't want to name any businesses specifically but I called a bunch of places and I get no answer (most shops around here). I got one place that is an exotic car tuner (so they...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 08-18-2014, 09:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,393
Posted By NewbieDIYer
@gretchen I've tried all the shops around here....

@gretchen I've tried all the shops around here. They either have never tuned a camaro but told me they would love to dive into mine (yeah right.. Lol) or they don't tune v6s. This is the first shop...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 08-18-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,393
Posted By NewbieDIYer
Hm. Yea I specifically said that I had a camaro...

Hm. Yea I specifically said that I had a camaro v6 2013. So they should know what ecu I have. And on the reviews I've read elsewhere they said they have tuned camaros before. Maybe those were SS's? ...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 08-18-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,393
Posted By NewbieDIYer
LS Edit tuning? (V6 specifically)

So I found a place to get my tune. They said they use LS Edit for all their GM vehicles. I don't know anything about tuning, so I googled LS Edit and i came up with a bunch of corvette tuning forums....
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-15-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 81,963
Posted By NewbieDIYer
Lucky! Still waiting anxiously for mine in the...

Lucky! Still waiting anxiously for mine in the mail! Tracking says by Tuesday. Hopefully I can find time during the week, because I surely don't want to wait until next weekend to install!
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-14-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,563
Posted By NewbieDIYer
I have the apex can, and it was super easy to...

I have the apex can, and it was super easy to install, and is easy to empty every week or so. Just unscrews from the bottom. It also looks stock. I've had friends look under my hood and not notice...
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-13-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,626
Posted By NewbieDIYer
Ah from one project right to another. Awesome!!...

Ah from one project right to another. Awesome!! Here's another thread to subscribe to!
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 08-12-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,609
Posted By NewbieDIYer
Forgot to add: I've been looking into getting a...

Forgot to add: I've been looking into getting a tune anyways to tie all the mods together more efficiently. Is this just a "get your tune soon" situation? Or could this be a serious problem that I...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 08-12-2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,609
Posted By NewbieDIYer
Blinking CEL but went away quickly. What could it be?

Ok so the first thing people will tell me is to get the code scanner. I know I need one! Been looking to get one, but haven't yet.
But basically I was driving this morning to work. Cool day...
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-11-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,129
Posted By NewbieDIYer
Ahh I don't have the NPP exhaust. I thought this...

Ahh I don't have the NPP exhaust. I thought this was referring to the fuse pull that v8s do to gain performance back from a bogging engine lol.
My bad. Carry on!
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-11-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,129
Posted By NewbieDIYer
Does the fuse pull actually do anything for the...

Does the fuse pull actually do anything for the LFXs? I thought that was a v8 thing?
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-07-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,303
Posted By NewbieDIYer
I got the v2 with resonated x and HFCs and it...

I got the v2 with resonated x and HFCs and it sounds great! It's like I turned up the bass, slight rasp on startup with the HFCs, and overall great sounding! When I get on it, it sounds mean! I get...
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-05-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,734
Posted By NewbieDIYer
These are so badass! What other designs were you...

These are so badass! What other designs were you going to make (if any?)
I don't have a 45th, or a transformers theme, but I would love a generic chevy or camaro themed cover! I'll be following to...
Forum: USA - Great Lakes 08-05-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,948
Posted By NewbieDIYer
do you offer tuning for the v6s? i have full bolt...

do you offer tuning for the v6s? i have full bolt ons and need a tune to tie it all together!
Forum: USA - Great Lakes 08-05-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,249
Posted By NewbieDIYer
HP tuners is preferred as ive heard it has better...

HP tuners is preferred as ive heard it has better results, but any tune will work so long as its reliable and safe to drive daily.
Forum: USA - Great Lakes 08-05-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,249
Posted By NewbieDIYer
is there any tuners in chicago that tune v6s?

is there any tuners in chicago that tune v6s?
Forum: Sponsor Announcements / Giveaways / Contests 08-05-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,220
Posted By NewbieDIYer
I'm also down for the ported intake manifold as...

I'm also down for the ported intake manifold as well! I'll just wait for a tune for me to install it. :D
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-04-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 81,963
Posted By NewbieDIYer
Haha I definitely know some people like that...

Haha I definitely know some people like that Jason. Blame the parts for something that broke. Obviously if I blow the engine it's all on me.
Thanks for the advice though jason, I'll definitely be...
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-04-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 81,963
Posted By NewbieDIYer
Oh okay that makes sense. I wanted a tune...

Oh okay that makes sense. I wanted a tune anyways, but been saving up until I can get one. From what I've seen they're like 500$ which is a bit too much without saving for a little bit. So I will...
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-04-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 81,963
Posted By NewbieDIYer
What exactly does running lean do? Just leaves...

What exactly does running lean do? Just leaves power on the table? Or is it actually bad for the engine? If it's bad then maybe I'll buy the parts and hold off till I can afford a tune to put them...
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-04-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 81,963
Posted By NewbieDIYer
No I've never had her on a dyno yet. I wanted to...

No I've never had her on a dyno yet. I wanted to start simple since I've never worked on a car before, so I was avoiding a tune because I know nothing about it. So much that I assumed putting her on...
Forum: Sponsor Announcements / Giveaways / Contests 08-04-2014, 12:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,220
Posted By NewbieDIYer
I'm in too! Will you be offering a spacer/ported...

I'm in too! Will you be offering a spacer/ported manifold package? If so I'm in for that too!
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-04-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 81,963
Posted By NewbieDIYer
I'm definitely interested in both the spacer and...

I'm definitely interested in both the spacer and the ported manifold! If the group buy is up I'll put my name in!
As for the spacer/manifold combo. You said it runs "crispy"? What does that mean...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 08-01-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,754
Posted By NewbieDIYer
I'm more interested in that front blinkers mod...

I'm more interested in that front blinkers mod that comes with the grille. Makes the front blinker like a sequential led blinker. Cool as hell!
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-31-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,737
Posted By NewbieDIYer
I have the TB and an injen cai. I felt a pretty...

I have the TB and an injen cai. I felt a pretty good boost after installing those. I heard the spacer isn't needed though. So don't waste the money. I also just installed the HFC, and I felt another...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-31-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 13,984
Posted By NewbieDIYer
The v6 is a great engine and is quicker than...

The v6 is a great engine and is quicker than "just a v6"
My friends parents (who bought their son an '09 charger rt) were mighty surprised when "just a v6" was just as fast as their sons "badass...
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-29-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,503
Posted By NewbieDIYer
Whoa has anyone else had this problem on the...

Whoa has anyone else had this problem on the camaros? Or is this just a bad luck experience followed by bad dealership fixes? This makes me a little uneasy knowing that it could possibly start...
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