Whipple/Maggie L99 owners in CA - anyone using the box tune? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

stros · 01-05-2012, 12:23 AM

Hi - I posted a related thread in the Forced Induction section but wanted to ask if anyone in CA had used the canned tunes that come with these 2 kits.

If so, how is (or was) your experience with it on the L99 auto? Any problems?

Thanks!

ddunerider · 01-07-2012, 01:10 PM

Never seen anyone use the box tune...only to limp to the dyno!!

monstertodd · 01-07-2012, 01:35 PM

I'm getting a Lysholm installed this month and will be using the box tune for the foreseeable future. I only comment because the Lysholm is a twin screw similar to a whipple. But I have an LS3, so this post probably isn't helpful at all.

stros · 01-07-2012, 04:08 PM

Thanks Monstertodd.

No one else in CA is running a box tune? Just want to make sure it drives well and is reliable. Not looking for max power right now. I'm pretty much set on going with the Whipple or Maggie at this point.

Kronix · 01-08-2012, 01:21 PM

Did you decide if you're going with the SLP package?

stros · 01-08-2012, 01:35 PM

They weren't willing to warranty my camaro since I was over 10k miles. They wouldn't make an exception even though I'm only at 14k.

How'd your install go?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kronix

Did you decide if you're going with the SLP package?

Kronix · 01-08-2012, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stros

They weren't willing to warranty my camaro since I was over 10k miles. They wouldn't make an exception even though I'm only at 14k.

How'd your install go?

That sucks, but I guess rules are rules...The dealer started on my SC install on Tuesday and I spoke with the service manager Thursday to see how it was going, and he said his master tech is really enjoying doing the install, even though it's very tedious. I was looking at the instructions, and there's like 195 steps! So I certainly don't want to rush them. He mentioned that a few people had called about purchasing a supercharged Camaro from them, since they must've seen my posts here and he's setting up with SLP to start doing them, so he was pretty stoked that I turned them onto to SLP and expanding their business. He even said he'd discount my install even more than previously quoted, because of what I've done for them and basically letting my car be the prototype. All in all, I'm extremely happy with the service from SLP, Paso Robles Chevy, Granatelli Motorsports, 3dCarbon, Apex Motorsports & MPD1, all places that have really taken care of me with product, pricing & service!

monstertodd · 01-08-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stros

They weren't willing to warranty my camaro since I was over 10k miles. They wouldn't make an exception even though I'm only at 14k.

How'd your install go?

Another bummer about the Lysholm is that while they do offer a 36 mo warranty, it starts from the original in service date of the car, not when the charger is installed.

So far from what I've seen, Edlebrock, Magnuson, and Whipple have the best warranty options.

pyr0b0y · 01-08-2012, 09:24 PM

There's someone with the Edelbrock running the canned tuned and that was about 6 months ago; havent heard of any issues. His username is Tfoo

Ryne @ CMS · 01-09-2012, 03:13 PM

edelbrock box tune is actually pretty, a little conservative but it should be, never seen the whipple tune, every car i have gotten i just build a base from scratch... the magnuson tune isnt bad but the injector scaling is a little off in my opinion but they make it work, i generally scale injectors correctly and go from there.... all of the box tunes seem to work just fine, and perform but they leave somethings on the table because its a generic tune

TMorgan800 · 01-09-2012, 11:46 PM

If you have an extra $500.. id get a tune...
have your cake with some frosting and sprinkles

... mmm sprinkles.

01-05-2012, 12:23 AM	#1
stros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose California Posts: 233	Whipple/Maggie L99 owners in CA - anyone using the box tune? Hi - I posted a related thread in the Forced Induction section but wanted to ask if anyone in CA had used the canned tunes that come with these 2 kits. If so, how is (or was) your experience with it on the L99 auto? Any problems? Thanks! __________________ 2010 Silver SS/RS L99. Pedders Radius Rod & Subframe Inserts, Pedders Sway bars, Pedders Lowering Coils, Pedders Rear Alignment Kit. Solo Mach XL w/J Pipes Catback exhaust

01-07-2012, 01:10 PM	#2
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Never seen anyone use the box tune...only to limp to the dyno!! __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

01-07-2012, 04:08 PM	#4
stros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose California Posts: 233	Thanks Monstertodd. No one else in CA is running a box tune? Just want to make sure it drives well and is reliable. Not looking for max power right now. I'm pretty much set on going with the Whipple or Maggie at this point. __________________ 2010 Silver SS/RS L99. Pedders Radius Rod & Subframe Inserts, Pedders Sway bars, Pedders Lowering Coils, Pedders Rear Alignment Kit. Solo Mach XL w/J Pipes Catback exhaust

01-08-2012, 01:21 PM	#5
Kronix NJ/SoCal HT5 COTW 3/25/12 Drives: 2015 Z06/14 C7/08 Z06/07 Tahoe Z71 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Jersey & SoCal Posts: 1,961 View My Garage	Did you decide if you're going with the SLP package? __________________ Built by Late Model Racecraft Fastest C7 in Tri-State 10.13 @ 134mph 7/26/14 Corvette Challenge Raceway Park, E-Town, NJ

01-08-2012, 09:24 PM	#9
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	There's someone with the Edelbrock running the canned tuned and that was about 6 months ago; havent heard of any issues. His username is Tfoo __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

01-07-2012, 01:35 PM	#3
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	I'm getting a Lysholm installed this month and will be using the box tune for the foreseeable future. I only comment because the Lysholm is a twin screw similar to a whipple. But I have an LS3, so this post probably isn't helpful at all.

01-09-2012, 03:13 PM	#10
Ryne @ CMS Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 06 C6 Z06, 15 Sierra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 778	edelbrock box tune is actually pretty, a little conservative but it should be, never seen the whipple tune, every car i have gotten i just build a base from scratch... the magnuson tune isnt bad but the injector scaling is a little off in my opinion but they make it work, i generally scale injectors correctly and go from there.... all of the box tunes seem to work just fine, and perform but they leave somethings on the table because its a generic tune

01-09-2012, 11:46 PM	#11
TMorgan800 Maggied Pontiac G8 FTW!! Drives: Magnacharged 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 55	If you have an extra $500.. id get a tune... have your cake with some frosting and sprinkles... mmm sprinkles. __________________ 2009 Panther Black G8 GT, TVS 1900 @ 10lbs, RotoFab, Injector Dynamics ID850's, Squash "Big Single" Fuel Pump, Kooks 1 7/8" Black Cat Coated, Solo Perf. 3" Exhaust, 20" Camaro Replicas, Pedders and Whiteline bits all over

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