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SS376 · 07-13-2024, 10:29 AM

Thinking of getting a mail order tune from Jannetty but my car is mostly stock. Manual car with a cold air intake and 3:91's.

Any first hand experience with adding a tune to a car with basic mods like this?
Did you think the upgrade was worth it?

0stones0 · 07-13-2024, 10:42 AM

Really don’t need a tune with just CAI and 391 with a manual, same thing.

CamaroCracka · 07-13-2024, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

Really don’t need a tune with just CAI and 391 with a manual, same thing.

Agree

Indian_Mack · 07-13-2024, 01:56 PM

I got a trifecta tune with my mostly stock V6 in similar configuration. I would say it pepped it up a bit and changed the exhaust tone, but made only a little hp difference. Dynod at 265 hp.

Moto-Mojo · 07-13-2024, 03:52 PM

I disagree with you 'don't need it.' Here's a few reasons why you should get one:

1. You want it. There are ZERO mods you NEED! Nuff said.

2. See # 1.

I have an Auto trans so I got a nice trans tune with the package from JRE. I suppose the manual trans doesn't give you any other options. I also got an AFM del. I also only had a CAI and muff del. I'm in CA so Gassum Nukem has us by the balls. But I love the tune. That's my 2 cents.

0stones0 · 07-13-2024, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

I disagree with you 'don't need it.' Here's a few reasons why you should get one:

1. You want it. There are ZERO mods you NEED! Nuff said.

2. See # 1.

I have an Auto trans so I got a nice trans tune with the package from JRE. I suppose the manual trans doesn't give you any other options. I also got an AFM del. I also only had a CAI and muff del. I'm in CA so Gassum Nukem has us by the balls. But I love the tune. That's my 2 cents.

I’ll agree to that.

11/SS/RS · 07-13-2024, 08:02 PM

What about just headers with hi flow cats and a cold air...? Will a mail order tune suffice? Didnt mean to over step the OP, just wondering...

0stones0 · 07-13-2024, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 11/SS/RS

What about just headers with hi flow cats and a cold air...? Will a mail order tune suffice? Didnt mean to over step the OP, just wondering...

That’s just what I did with mine. The tune works great.

ZED SLED · 07-15-2024, 06:55 AM

Had my 2010 SS M6 with Doug Thorley shorties, hi flo cats, Borla S axelback, and CAI, Inc cold air w/scoop dyno tuned by New Era in Rochester, NY. Made 405 before tune, and 417/419 after. Was a mild tune so not much HP gain but throttle response and drivability was like night & day.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 07-15-2024, 11:09 AM

Your speedo is probably off with the new gears no? That would drive me nuts. Add a set of headers and then get a tune. Then it will be worth it.

SS376 · 07-15-2024, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Your speedo is probably off with the new gears no? That would drive me nuts. Add a set of headers and then get a tune. Then it will be worth it.

If you were replying to me, then no, speedo is calibrated for the 3:91's. They're GM gears I had installed by a dealer back in '14 and the speedo calibration was part of the kit.

SS_Dave · 07-16-2024, 10:28 AM

I would at least invest in headers before any tuning. You'll get a lot more out of it. And really, I'd go with a proper dyno tune.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 07-16-2024, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SS376

If you were replying to me, then no, speedo is calibrated for the 3:91's. They're GM gears I had installed by a dealer back in '14 and the speedo calibration was part of the kit.

Oh. nice. If that is the case, I think a tune would help but for the price, it would be more worthwhile to invest the money in other things. I wouldn't really invest in a tune until you install headers, if you have plans on doing that.

A tune will net you some hp, make your car more efficient, Might even increase your mpg... But its not necessary with just gears and a CAI.

0stones0 · 07-16-2024, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Had my 2010 SS M6 with Doug Thorley shorties, hi flo cats, Borla S axelback, and CAI, Inc cold air w/scoop dyno tuned by New Era in Rochester, NY. Made 405 before tune, and 417/419 after. Was a mild tune so not much HP gain but throttle response and drivability was like night & day.

+1

07-13-2024, 10:29 AM	#1
SS376 Drives: 2013 1SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 814	Tune on a mostly stock SS? Thinking of getting a mail order tune from Jannetty but my car is mostly stock. Manual car with a cold air intake and 3:91's. Any first hand experience with adding a tune to a car with basic mods like this? Did you think the upgrade was worth it?

07-13-2024, 10:42 AM	#2
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,591 View My Garage	Really don’t need a tune with just CAI and 391 with a manual, same thing. __________________

07-13-2024, 03:52 PM	#5
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 4,216	I disagree with you 'don't need it.' Here's a few reasons why you should get one: 1. You want it. There are ZERO mods you NEED! Nuff said. 2. See # 1. I have an Auto trans so I got a nice trans tune with the package from JRE. I suppose the manual trans doesn't give you any other options. I also got an AFM del. I also only had a CAI and muff del. I'm in CA so Gassum Nukem has us by the balls. But I love the tune. That's my 2 cents. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

07-13-2024, 08:02 PM	#7
11/SS/RS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 147	What about just headers with hi flow cats and a cold air...? Will a mail order tune suffice? Didnt mean to over step the OP, just wondering... __________________ 2011 SS/RS K&N Cold Air Intake, Borla Atak Cat Back, Ferrada CM1 Wheels, ZL-1 front spoiler, JSD strut tower brace, Elite Engineering catch can, Baer Rotors & Pads, Stop Tech SS Brake Lines. More to come...

07-15-2024, 06:55 AM	#9
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	Had my 2010 SS M6 with Doug Thorley shorties, hi flo cats, Borla S axelback, and CAI, Inc cold air w/scoop dyno tuned by New Era in Rochester, NY. Made 405 before tune, and 417/419 after. Was a mild tune so not much HP gain but throttle response and drivability was like night & day. __________________

07-13-2024, 01:56 PM	#4
Indian_Mack Drives: 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 179	I got a trifecta tune with my mostly stock V6 in similar configuration. I would say it pepped it up a bit and changed the exhaust tone, but made only a little hp difference. Dynod at 265 hp.

07-15-2024, 11:09 AM	#10
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 1,001	Your speedo is probably off with the new gears no? That would drive me nuts. Add a set of headers and then get a tune. Then it will be worth it. __________________ Follow me on instagram @Cthulu_the_trans_am https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!

07-16-2024, 10:28 AM	#12
SS_Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 517	I would at least invest in headers before any tuning. You'll get a lot more out of it. And really, I'd go with a proper dyno tune.