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havelegs · 01-04-2016, 03:13 PM

So, for me, I have a 15 SS L99 with about 3600 miles on it. As much as I want a tune I'm slightly worried about any issues yet to come with the engine or trans. as I get more miles on it.

Now, I know that there would have to be some sort of proof that a tune was the cause of an issue before they just out right void your warranty (usually), which isn't my biggest concern. It's more of a the car is still new so should I just wait until I hit 10-15k miles before I get it tuned?

I'm just torn on what/when I should do it.

Ryanbabz71 · 01-04-2016, 03:31 PM

Around 500 miles, at least that is what I did.

Ryan

xc_SS/RS · 01-04-2016, 03:31 PM

Find a mod friendly dealer if you're worried about voiding the warranty, otherwise wait till you're comfortable. I don't think anything will happen between now and when the warranty is up but the potential is there but if I were you I would wait unless you find a mod friendly dealership

havelegs · 01-04-2016, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

Find a mod friendly dealer if you're worried about voiding the warranty, otherwise wait till you're comfortable. I don't think anything will happen between now and when the warranty is up but the potential is there but if I were you I would wait unless you find a mod friendly dealership

Its not so much I'm so worried about a voided warranty, it's more so about when I can/should feel comfortable that the engine/trans won't have issues. I suppose what I'm saying, is that at 3600 miles I have not had any engine/trans issues, so should I assume I will not have any issues at 15k, 20k, etc..?

Like, has the engine/trans proven itself to not be a bad one.

Apex Motorsports · 01-04-2016, 03:45 PM

Part of that equation would have to be how hard you are driving the car. If there is a defect waiting to let go time and stress are the two factors at play. If you drive the car pretty easily then I would probably lean towards the 10-15k end of things. If you drive the car harder then 5-10k is probably fine. In the end it just a calculated risk.

havelegs · 01-04-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Part of that equation would have to be how hard you are driving the car. If there is a defect waiting to let go time and stress are the two factors at play. If you drive the car pretty easily then I would probably lean towards the 10-15k end of things. If you drive the car harder then 5-10k is probably fine. In the end it just a calculated risk.

I usually don't drive too hard, but I do floor it for quick runs to 60, or when I'm cruising on the highway doing 70 I'll floor it up to get to 100 mph or so. I haven't even really powered braked it. Guess I drive it kinda normal, usually not going more than 1/2 on the gas due to the slow roads around here.

Unreal · 01-04-2016, 03:56 PM

That is whatever you feel comfortable with. My mustang I tuned in the lot when I picked it up with 11 miles. Friend did his new camaro on dealer lot too. It is whatever you feel good about.

Bodywerks · 01-04-2016, 06:16 PM

Tuned mine for the first time at around 1k miles. Tore the engine half apart by 4k miles. No regrets. Wouldn't trust a single gm mechanic to touch my car anyway. I'll do the work myself, thanks...

Bo White · 01-04-2016, 06:28 PM

If nothing has happened in 10k miles the odds are nothing is going to.

i2disturbedSS · 01-04-2016, 06:32 PM

Car already had miles on it about 10k when I bought it few years ago. I think it took me about 4months of ownership to do it. I would say go for it, you know the risk.

DILLIGAF · 01-04-2016, 06:41 PM

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.

Netraa · 01-04-2016, 06:56 PM

I drove mine like I stole it for about 5000 miles, then threw headers on it and tuned it.

LeJ · 01-04-2016, 07:11 PM

My car has 3k miles, so far comp cam, american racing longtube/xpipe, high flow cats; magnaflow axle back (no mufflers) raidair CAI and custom tune

WIPLASH · 01-04-2016, 11:18 PM

Conservative driving for first 500 miles. Aggressive driving next 4,500 miles. LTH, tune at 5k on the clock and couldn't be happier.
There's a fine line between conservatism, irresponsibility and calculated risk-taking. You just have to choose which path you want to follow.
Also, you can sneak up on some cars who assume since you're new, you're stock.
;-)

01-04-2016, 03:13 PM	#1
havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 991	At what mileage would you feel comfortable getting your new car tuned? So, for me, I have a 15 SS L99 with about 3600 miles on it. As much as I want a tune I'm slightly worried about any issues yet to come with the engine or trans. as I get more miles on it. Now, I know that there would have to be some sort of proof that a tune was the cause of an issue before they just out right void your warranty (usually), which isn't my biggest concern. It's more of a the car is still new so should I just wait until I hit 10-15k miles before I get it tuned? I'm just torn on what/when I should do it.

01-04-2016, 03:31 PM	#2
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Around 500 miles, at least that is what I did. Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

01-04-2016, 03:31 PM	#3
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Find a mod friendly dealer if you're worried about voiding the warranty, otherwise wait till you're comfortable. I don't think anything will happen between now and when the warranty is up but the potential is there but if I were you I would wait unless you find a mod friendly dealership __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

01-04-2016, 03:56 PM	#7
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	That is whatever you feel comfortable with. My mustang I tuned in the lot when I picked it up with 11 miles. Friend did his new camaro on dealer lot too. It is whatever you feel good about. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

01-04-2016, 06:16 PM	#8
Bodywerks Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Tucson Posts: 866	Tuned mine for the first time at around 1k miles. Tore the engine half apart by 4k miles. No regrets. Wouldn't trust a single gm mechanic to touch my car anyway. I'll do the work myself, thanks... __________________ 2015 SS/RS/1LE HSA delete, VMAX throttle body, CAI inc. Intake, PRC255 heads, BTR 660 springs, BTR cryo-treated rockers, PAT G 232/240 .654/.626 110+2, johnson 2110's, Manton 502 pushrods, C5R, Melling high volume/high pressure, Powerbond 25% underdrive pulley, Proform covers, Kooks stepped headers, catless mids, Doug Thorley exhaust. 512rwhp, 446rwtq on a mustang dyno, tuned by Cunningham motorsports.

01-04-2016, 03:45 PM	#5
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Part of that equation would have to be how hard you are driving the car. If there is a defect waiting to let go time and stress are the two factors at play. If you drive the car pretty easily then I would probably lean towards the 10-15k end of things. If you drive the car harder then 5-10k is probably fine. In the end it just a calculated risk.

01-04-2016, 06:28 PM	#9
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	If nothing has happened in 10k miles the odds are nothing is going to.

01-04-2016, 06:32 PM	#10
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,924	Car already had miles on it about 10k when I bought it few years ago. I think it took me about 4months of ownership to do it. I would say go for it, you know the risk. __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

01-04-2016, 06:41 PM	#11
DILLIGAF Drives: 2023 ZL1 M6 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 357 View My Garage	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.

01-04-2016, 06:56 PM	#12
Netraa Drives: 2014 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 293	I drove mine like I stole it for about 5000 miles, then threw headers on it and tuned it.

01-04-2016, 07:11 PM	#13
LeJ Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: FL Posts: 62	My car has 3k miles, so far comp cam, american racing longtube/xpipe, high flow cats; magnaflow axle back (no mufflers) raidair CAI and custom tune

01-04-2016, 11:18 PM	#14
WIPLASH WIPLASH Drives: '15 SW/2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 296	Conservative driving for first 500 miles. Aggressive driving next 4,500 miles. LTH, tune at 5k on the clock and couldn't be happier. There's a fine line between conservatism, irresponsibility and calculated risk-taking. You just have to choose which path you want to follow. Also, you can sneak up on some cars who assume since you're new, you're stock. ;-) __________________ 1" BMR \| CAI \| SW LTH \| BTR Stage 3 camshaft \| Stage 2 LSA Supercharger \| LSX376 B8 624whp/562tq