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Mcnairbear · 05-29-2015, 02:43 PM

Hey gang, I need some assistance. Just bought my 2012 Camaro 1SS about 5 months ago, stock. I've installed CAI intake, Flomasters outlaw Catback on the way. I also bought a Jet Performance Stage 2 Power Module. I don't know if I should install the chip and disrupt the integrity of the engine. I don't know if it's worth it and will give me the power it specifies and that I want. I here "don't install it, just tune your car", and "install it after getting rid of your restricted air flow with your exhaust". Please help

Spec · 05-29-2015, 02:51 PM

If you're not ready for a dyno tune, I would recommend a Diablo Intune or any another hand held tuner before I would recommend that. With these Jet products, they seem to have minimal programming options (or none at all), and with an actual hand held tuner, you're able to tune and re-tune again and again as you add mods to your ride. They're not much more than what you're looking at. Just my 2 cents.

christianchevell · 05-29-2015, 07:33 PM

You would be one of the only with a performance module between the harness and the ECU on their car..... That's a mod from older generations and if you read about the "chip" etc options that have been reviewed online it is usually to trash them and tell how they made the cars mileage suck, or worse. A good tune is usually best accomplished through going to a reputable shop using one of a couple software programs the most popular is h.p. tuner.

JCunningham · 05-30-2015, 01:33 AM

dont install it. Return it. its a lier chip. it tells the car your sensors are reading something there not. That is bad. if you just want a canned tune get a SCT or Diablo. They will void your drivetrain warranty Though.

Mcnairbear · 06-14-2015, 02:09 PM

Okay thank you. I did research and find that the jet stage 2 power module was the match for my car but I'm hearing you guys and I'll just dyno tune it.

Mcnairbear · 06-14-2015, 02:16 PM

Okay so please help me out then. Now that I have upgraded intake and exhaust, I am going to upgrade the brakes and rotors.. But I want more performance. I'll put that jet stage 2 chip on Craigslist but it sounds like I'll be tossing it sooner than im willing to wait to sell it. So, without pulling the top of the engine to install cam and better rods, lifters, etc, (which I would love to do) is there any other performance upgrade im not thinking about?

Jester06 · 06-14-2015, 03:43 PM

How about a ported throttle body, and long tube headers (since you're already going to get a tune)

05-29-2015, 02:43 PM	#1
Mcnairbear Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS, twin turbo Join Date: May 2015 Location: Inland empire Posts: 48 View My Garage	Performance power module Hey gang, I need some assistance. Just bought my 2012 Camaro 1SS about 5 months ago, stock. I've installed CAI intake, Flomasters outlaw Catback on the way. I also bought a Jet Performance Stage 2 Power Module. I don't know if I should install the chip and disrupt the integrity of the engine. I don't know if it's worth it and will give me the power it specifies and that I want. I here "don't install it, just tune your car", and "install it after getting rid of your restricted air flow with your exhaust". Please help

05-29-2015, 07:33 PM	#3
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	You would be one of the only with a performance module between the harness and the ECU on their car..... That's a mod from older generations and if you read about the "chip" etc options that have been reviewed online it is usually to trash them and tell how they made the cars mileage suck, or worse. A good tune is usually best accomplished through going to a reputable shop using one of a couple software programs the most popular is h.p. tuner. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc

05-30-2015, 01:33 AM	#4
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	dont install it. Return it. its a lier chip. it tells the car your sensors are reading something there not. That is bad. if you just want a canned tune get a SCT or Diablo. They will void your drivetrain warranty Though. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

06-14-2015, 03:43 PM	#7
Jester06 Drives: 2013 White L99 SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Great Falls, VA Posts: 225	How about a ported throttle body, and long tube headers (since you're already going to get a tune) __________________ Current HP/Torque: 413HP/413 Torque Current mods: Pfadt Tri-y Headers with Hi-Flow Cats, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle body, CAI intake by Cold Air Inductions, Apex Air Scoop/Washer relocation set, RX Catch Can, Stainless Works 3" retro Chambered cat back exhaust, Flex Fuel sensor, 3.91 gear ratio, BMR rear trailing arms, BMR Rear Toe rods Future Mods: GPI's SS3 VVT cam, 3600 stall triple disc torque converter, Fast LSX 102mm throttle body

05-29-2015, 02:51 PM	#2
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	If you're not ready for a dyno tune, I would recommend a Diablo Intune or any another hand held tuner before I would recommend that. With these Jet products, they seem to have minimal programming options (or none at all), and with an actual hand held tuner, you're able to tune and re-tune again and again as you add mods to your ride. They're not much more than what you're looking at. Just my 2 cents.

06-14-2015, 02:09 PM	#5
Mcnairbear Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS, twin turbo Join Date: May 2015 Location: Inland empire Posts: 48 View My Garage	Okay thank you. I did research and find that the jet stage 2 power module was the match for my car but I'm hearing you guys and I'll just dyno tune it.

06-14-2015, 02:16 PM	#6
Mcnairbear Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS, twin turbo Join Date: May 2015 Location: Inland empire Posts: 48 View My Garage	Okay so please help me out then. Now that I have upgraded intake and exhaust, I am going to upgrade the brakes and rotors.. But I want more performance. I'll put that jet stage 2 chip on Craigslist but it sounds like I'll be tossing it sooner than im willing to wait to sell it. So, without pulling the top of the engine to install cam and better rods, lifters, etc, (which I would love to do) is there any other performance upgrade im not thinking about?