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zackex · 03-10-2013, 06:54 PM

I am new to this Forum and am sure that performancs chips have allready been discused. I have a 2012 LS3 and would like to hear of anyones experiance with chips are they worth the money do they actually help and if so wich are the better ones.

Thaks for any info given.

ssmike · 03-10-2013, 07:03 PM

There are no performance chips that can be installed, you would need to have a dyno tune or a handheld custom tune done via the OBDII port with a computer or handheld programmer.

Apex Motorsports · 03-10-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

There are no performance chips that can be installed, you would need to have a dyno tune or a handheld custom tune done via the OBDII port with a computer or handheld programmer.

This. "Chips" are a thing of the past.

Nightmare2012 · 03-10-2013, 07:14 PM

Dyno Tune it!

litle88 · 03-10-2013, 07:23 PM

I love eating those cape cod chips!
I can't seem to put them down!

zackex · 03-10-2013, 07:24 PM

Thank you I may have jumped the gun with this thread
. On further searchng of this subject has more than answered my question sorry.

litle88 · 03-10-2013, 07:24 PM

Lol "search this forum" button is your friend bud!

rdblan2 · 03-10-2013, 07:25 PM

As already mentioned, you'll need a dyno tune.

Is keeping your powertrain warranty of concern to you?

axis · 03-10-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zackex

Thank you I may have jumped the gun with this thread
. On further searchng of this subject has more than answered my question sorry.

May I suggest you do "further searching" on ANY question you may have. Not saying you won't have a question that no ones ever asked before but at least spend the 5-10min it takes to find out.

biggerisbetter · 03-11-2013, 07:16 AM

do a handheld tuner if you plan on doing any other modifications as it will be cheaper. when u get to a point that you are satisfied go get a dyno tune.

BigRed585Lbs · 03-11-2013, 04:14 PM

Dawn of a new day, my friends.
No performance gains to speak of, but death to that dang afm/dod.

http://www.amazon.com/Range-Technolo...nge+technology

Info only; not pushing any particular seller.

litle88 · 03-11-2013, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

Dawn of a new day, my friends.
No performance gains to speak of, but death to that dang afm/dod.

http://www.amazon.com/Range-Technolo...nge+technology

Info only; not pushing any particular seller.

Lol please don't get that!
Safest way to get rid of it is tune it off!

Jason@JacFab · 03-11-2013, 04:44 PM

I think may have the wrong impression about the "Range"...

Quote:

Range optimizes your performance by better identifying your driving situations helping you get more miles out of a gallon of gas.

Active Fuel Management, available on most GM trucks and SUVs, helps lower fuel costs by enabling V8 engines to behave like four-cylinder engines when cruising with light loads, while seamlessly unleashing their full muscle whenever needed.

However, our testing has shown that factory installed AFM only drops to 4 cylinders 35% of the time even though the average driver requires full performance just 10% of the time. Through a sophisticated load-based algorithm, Range allows you to drive in V4 mode 90% of the time - saving an average driver 65 gallons per year, or about $250.

Could be great for saving gas???

Unless it has a disable AFM option, everything I have read about it previously leads me to believe more time in AFM mode to "save fuel"...

03-10-2013, 06:54 PM	#1
zackex Drives: 45th Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: boston Posts: 74 View My Garage	performance Chip info I am new to this Forum and am sure that performancs chips have allready been discused. I have a 2012 LS3 and would like to hear of anyones experiance with chips are they worth the money do they actually help and if so wich are the better ones. Thaks for any info given. __________________ Audente Fortuna Iuvat

03-10-2013, 07:23 PM	#5
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	I love eating those cape cod chips! I can't seem to put them down! __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

03-10-2013, 07:24 PM	#6
zackex Drives: 45th Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: boston Posts: 74 View My Garage	Thank you I may have jumped the gun with this thread . On further searchng of this subject has more than answered my question sorry. __________________ Audente Fortuna Iuvat

03-10-2013, 07:24 PM	#7
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Lol "search this forum" button is your friend bud! __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

03-10-2013, 07:25 PM	#8
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	As already mentioned, you'll need a dyno tune. Is keeping your powertrain warranty of concern to you? __________________ Livernois 2C cam and tune, LS3 conversion, Roto-Fab intake, Kooks headers, DSS driveshaft and axles, BMR suspension parts, VMax ported throttle body, Whipple blower. (623hp).

03-10-2013, 07:03 PM	#2
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	There are no performance chips that can be installed, you would need to have a dyno tune or a handheld custom tune done via the OBDII port with a computer or handheld programmer.

03-10-2013, 07:14 PM	#4
Nightmare2012 come find out;) Drives: stockish 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: speed county Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	Dyno Tune it!

03-11-2013, 07:16 AM	#10
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	do a handheld tuner if you plan on doing any other modifications as it will be cheaper. when u get to a point that you are satisfied go get a dyno tune. __________________ PERFORMANCE DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING

03-11-2013, 04:14 PM	#11
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	Dawn of a new day, my friends. No performance gains to speak of, but death to that dang afm/dod. http://www.amazon.com/Range-Technolo...nge+technology Info only; not pushing any particular seller.