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rberns · 01-01-2013, 08:18 PM

Never tuned a vehicle before and I just bought ARH LT that I am getting installed this spring and getting a tune with it. I already know I am losing my drive train warranty...what eve, don't care. My questions is after I get a tune, will a dealership still work on the car if it ever needs anything done to it or will they not want to touch a tuned car? Secondly, if they do decide to fix my car with a tune, is the dealership able to reset it to stock tune (not that I want them to) or would I ever need to get my car retuned after work has been done to the drive train?

Also, since I have never had a car dyno tuned what should I all be looking for?

joeybsyc · 01-01-2013, 08:25 PM

Supposedly anything not directly associated with your modifications should be warranted. Some dealers are more "mad-friendly" than others, but to answer your question, yes you still have a warranty, but might have trouble getting anything fixed/replaced under warranty that your dealer can claim was directly caused by any modifications you did.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 01-01-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

My questions are, after I get a tune, will a dealership still work on the car if it ever needs anything done to it or will they not want to touch a tuned car? Secondly, if they do decide to fix my car with a tune, is the dealership able to reset it to stock tune.

1. Sure they'll still work on it. You will have to pay them for any work deemed ineligible due to your modifications.

2. They may not want to touch your computers. I would say they would be able to, but most wouldn't want to.

John B.

JANNETTYRACING · 01-03-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

Never tuned a vehicle before and I just bought ARH LT that I am getting installed this spring and getting a tune with it. I already know I am losing my drive train warranty...what eve, don't care. My questions is after I get a tune, will a dealership still work on the car if it ever needs anything done to it or will they not want to touch a tuned car? Secondly, if they do decide to fix my car with a tune, is the dealership able to reset it to stock tune (not that I want them to) or would I ever need to get my car retuned after work has been done to the drive train?

Also, since I have never had a car dyno tuned what should I all be looking for?

With an SCT tuner you can return the computer to stock before having any dealer work on it, this way if they have to update any of your computers the tune will not interfere or be lost.

The tune will still be stored on the SCT X3 or iTSX.

They will not work on the exhaust but I don't see why they would not work on any other issues you may run in to.

The do have the right to deny a warranty repair for anything related to the aftermarket parts.

Let me know If JRE can be your choice for Performance.

Ted.

JProberts · 01-03-2013, 07:07 PM

Can someone explain the dyno or street tuning process and why it would be better than a mail in tune specific to your cars mods and set-up?

What are the variables that are changed or tweeked to the tune during the dyno or street tune process?

How long does it take a tuner to dial in a car?

What are some of the typical mistakes or problems that occur in tuning?

What general symptoms would a person notice from a bad or below average tune?

Any info is much appreciated. Thx

JANNETTYRACING · 01-04-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JProberts

Can someone explain the dyno or street tuning process and why it would be better than a mail in tune specific to your cars mods and set-up?

What are the variables that are changed or tweeked to the tune during the dyno or street tune process?

How long does it take a tuner to dial in a car?

What are some of the typical mistakes or problems that occur in tuning?

What general symptoms would a person notice from a bad or below average tune?

Any info is much appreciated. Thx

To keep this simple, it is not about how it is done, it is about the Tuner in questions Experience with this Platform.

Ted.

Alvin@PCMofNC · 01-04-2013, 09:11 AM

We do sell Hptuners and also email tunes to go along with it. Since we do so many Camaro's they are really a walk in the park for us. With the email tune we email you a file, you record a datalog, and we send you a new file to load. If you modify the car any further you can just get a new file sent to you. Best of all with HPtuners if you decided to pick up tuning as a hobby you will have everything needed already! Hptuners also comes with enough credits to do 3-4 cars out of the box. Let us know if we can help you!

rberns · 01-07-2013, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

With an SCT tuner you can return the computer to stock before having any dealer work on it, this way if they have to update any of your computers the tune will not interfere or be lost.

The tune will still be stored on the SCT X3 or iTSX.

They will not work on the exhaust but I don't see why they would not work on any other issues you may run in to.

The do have the right to deny a warranty repair for anything related to the aftermarket parts.

Let me know If JRE can be your choice for Performance.

Ted.

Ted,

At this point I am thinking about going with you instead of a dyno tune. One of my buddies shipped his camaro to you in the summer and had a cam installed, headers, and intake done there. He had nothing but great reviews from you and with everything else I read on this forum I think you would probably be the best to tune my car. However, I may need some step by step instructions on how to tune. Since my car is in storage and the headers aren't installed yet, it may be a few months before I get back to you on ordering a tune.

JANNETTYRACING · 01-07-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rberns

Ted,

At this point I am thinking about going with you instead of a dyno tune. One of my buddies shipped his camaro to you in the summer and had a cam installed, headers, and intake done there. He had nothing but great reviews from you and with everything else I read on this forum I think you would probably be the best to tune my car. However, I may need some step by step instructions on how to tune. Since my car is in storage and the headers aren't installed yet, it may be a few months before I get back to you on ordering a tune.

Thank you for choosing JRE here are the instructions for your viewing Pleasure.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225374

01-01-2013, 08:18 PM	#1
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	New to Tuning Never tuned a vehicle before and I just bought ARH LT that I am getting installed this spring and getting a tune with it. I already know I am losing my drive train warranty...what eve, don't care. My questions is after I get a tune, will a dealership still work on the car if it ever needs anything done to it or will they not want to touch a tuned car? Secondly, if they do decide to fix my car with a tune, is the dealership able to reset it to stock tune (not that I want them to) or would I ever need to get my car retuned after work has been done to the drive train? Also, since I have never had a car dyno tuned what should I all be looking for? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

01-01-2013, 08:25 PM	#2
joeybsyc Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,010 View My Garage	Supposedly anything not directly associated with your modifications should be warranted. Some dealers are more "mad-friendly" than others, but to answer your question, yes you still have a warranty, but might have trouble getting anything fixed/replaced under warranty that your dealer can claim was directly caused by any modifications you did. __________________

01-03-2013, 07:07 PM	#5
JProberts Drives: 2SS RJT RS/Sunroof Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 868	Tuning process Can someone explain the dyno or street tuning process and why it would be better than a mail in tune specific to your cars mods and set-up? What are the variables that are changed or tweeked to the tune during the dyno or street tune process? How long does it take a tuner to dial in a car? What are some of the typical mistakes or problems that occur in tuning? What general symptoms would a person notice from a bad or below average tune? Any info is much appreciated. Thx

01-04-2013, 09:11 AM	#7
Alvin@PCMofNC Drives: 2010 IOM RSS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mooresville Posts: 363	We do sell Hptuners and also email tunes to go along with it. Since we do so many Camaro's they are really a walk in the park for us. With the email tune we email you a file, you record a datalog, and we send you a new file to load. If you modify the car any further you can just get a new file sent to you. Best of all with HPtuners if you decided to pick up tuning as a hobby you will have everything needed already! Hptuners also comes with enough credits to do 3-4 cars out of the box. Let us know if we can help you!