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havelegs · 01-05-2016, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DILLIGAF

I had a 2.0t in a Cadillac ATS that I had put a downpipe, intake, and a tune from a reputable company. 3000 miles later there was a hole in one of the Pistons, I took the car in not thinking it could be engine failure, it was just a misfire code. I had to fix it myself so I am leary to mod my new camaro. But im more confident in the tuners ability to tune these motors that I am the new direct injection gen 3s.

Wow that sucks. Did they deny it due to the tune?

DILLIGAF · 01-05-2016, 02:17 PM

Yes, denied repair because of the tune

ROD_SS · 01-05-2016, 02:41 PM

I tuned my car 5 months after I ordered it.

dentnshell · 01-05-2016, 07:47 PM

I went ahead and tuned my 2010 6.2 Silverado and 2014 L99 within the first few months... If we wait until the warranty is over then all of a sudden the car is to old to spend much money on...
28K miles on a 2014 L99 now with headers, SS1 CAM, CAI, and of course a tune.

Do it now and enjoy it for the life of the car, or wait until it is not worth doing??? Lets just say I am too impatient to wait.

JDP Sales · 01-05-2016, 07:53 PM

By the 2,400 mile mark, I had the Cam and full bolt-ons done. I was NOT employed here when I did it either so my opinion isn't completely biased

Jared Royce
888.308.6007

jrhagen · 01-05-2016, 08:32 PM

Pull the stock engine, put it on a stand in the garage, then drop in a LSX crate motor. I did that at 651 miles.

havelegs · 01-05-2016, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

Pull the stock engine, put it on a stand in the garage, then drop in a LSX crate motor. I did that at 651 miles.

I can give you my paypal address if you wish to fund this option.

Slowhawk · 01-06-2016, 06:26 AM

Tuned my car with 12 miles. Cam/headers at 400 miles.

pyroguy · 01-06-2016, 06:44 AM

I would get a tune when you no longer care about the power train warranty. Whether it is fully void or not, the dealer is going to fight you on anything power train related if you have a tune. So if you can stomach an out of pocket repair for something then get a tune.

JWade · 01-07-2016, 09:09 AM

I recently had long tubes installed and had it tuned, 11k miles, one year of daily driving. Seemed like long enough for any major bugs to show up. I will say this, the car is much more fun to drive. Go with a reputable tuner that doesnt max out your transmission tuning and you should be good ... And you will enjoy the car a heckuva lot more.

BravoMyles · 01-07-2016, 10:35 AM

I was willing to do it as soon as I got the car with extended warranty to 85k, car had about 45k. Money was/is the problem.

14AGMSS · 01-07-2016, 03:06 PM

I would say my currently mileage of 18,276 miles. I'm so done with AFM.

havelegs · 01-07-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 14AGMSS

I would say my currently mileage of 18,276 miles. I'm so done with AFM.

Bought a used range device and sent it to range for a free firmware upgrade. But yeah that done killed my ears.

01-05-2016, 02:41 PM	#17
ROD_SS Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro and a truck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 1,081	I tuned my car 5 months after I ordered it. __________________ ADM tuned (465 rwhp / 442 torque) Mods- CAI, kooks long tube headers, & ADM stage 2 cam

01-05-2016, 07:47 PM	#18
dentnshell Drives: Black 2014 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oologah, OK Posts: 454 View My Garage	I went ahead and tuned my 2010 6.2 Silverado and 2014 L99 within the first few months... If we wait until the warranty is over then all of a sudden the car is to old to spend much money on... 28K miles on a 2014 L99 now with headers, SS1 CAM, CAI, and of course a tune. Do it now and enjoy it for the life of the car, or wait until it is not worth doing??? Lets just say I am too impatient to wait. __________________ 2014 L99 2SS. 595HP/571ft-lbs Mods: LSA Conversion 2.5" Upper Pulley, 65# injectors, GPI SS1 Cam, SP Long Tubes, ADM Race Scoop & CAI, NPP exhaust (DIY control), BMR 1" lowering springs, ZL1 Rear Differential / Axles, CF Side Strip / Hood Spear, Tint - Windows / Tails / Sidemarkers, Splash Guards, ADM Boost Gauge, ABL Dashkit, '68 Script Badges, ACS T4 Splitter, ZL1 Rockers from Gary's, Z28 Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Summer - MRR FS01 Satin Black (10" Front 11" Rear) Winter, pictured-Drag DR 64's Satin Black (9" Front-10" Rear.)

01-06-2016, 06:44 AM	#23
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #832 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: GA Posts: 7,088 View My Garage	I would get a tune when you no longer care about the power train warranty. Whether it is fully void or not, the dealer is going to fight you on anything power train related if you have a tune. So if you can stomach an out of pocket repair for something then get a tune. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #832 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

01-07-2016, 09:09 AM	#24
JWade Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS, L99 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 37	I recently had long tubes installed and had it tuned, 11k miles, one year of daily driving. Seemed like long enough for any major bugs to show up. I will say this, the car is much more fun to drive. Go with a reputable tuner that doesnt max out your transmission tuning and you should be good ... And you will enjoy the car a heckuva lot more. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS, L99 MBRP catback, CAI cai, Stainless Power LTs HFCs, tuned by KP Racing, Rohana RC7's, Z28 spoiler.

01-05-2016, 02:17 PM	#16
DILLIGAF Drives: 2023 ZL1 M6 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 357 View My Garage	Yes, denied repair because of the tune

01-05-2016, 07:53 PM	#19
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	By the 2,400 mile mark, I had the Cam and full bolt-ons done. I was NOT employed here when I did it either so my opinion isn't completely biased Jared Royce 888.308.6007

01-05-2016, 08:32 PM	#20
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Pull the stock engine, put it on a stand in the garage, then drop in a LSX crate motor. I did that at 651 miles.

01-06-2016, 06:26 AM	#22
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,018	Tuned my car with 12 miles. Cam/headers at 400 miles.

01-07-2016, 10:35 AM	#25
BravoMyles Drives: Blue/Black 2017 1SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 495 View My Garage	I was willing to do it as soon as I got the car with extended warranty to 85k, car had about 45k. Money was/is the problem.

01-07-2016, 03:06 PM	#26
14AGMSS Drives: 2014 AGM 2SS/L99 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 84	I would say my currently mileage of 18,276 miles. I'm so done with AFM.