Best LSA tuners in the Midwest? Specifically Illinois - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Tomtom87 · 08-25-2023, 08:56 PM

Looking for any recommendations for the best tuners in this area? Thanks!

JANNETTYRACING · 08-28-2023, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomtom87

Looking for any recommendations for the best tuners in this area? Thanks!

I would be glad to help you via Remote tuning.

https://jannettyracing.com/products/...cadillac-cts-v

MSgt O · 08-28-2023, 12:18 PM

Jannetty, or you can drive to Detroit: Livernois, IF you can get an appointment....

ZMEnow · 08-28-2023, 04:18 PM

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Jannetty, or you can drive to Detroit: Livernois, IF you can get an appointment....

Would not go with Livernois over Janetty on an LSA..

Tomtom87 · 08-28-2023, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

I would be glad to help you via Remote tuning.

https://jannettyracing.com/products/...cadillac-cts-v

Thanks everyone. And yes I am actually very interested in the 125whp package you have but since you are on the east coast I was just having some reservations on remote tuning vs an actual dyno tune. Pros n cons and what not

Dega Man · 08-28-2023, 07:08 PM

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Would not go with Livernois over Janetty on an LSA..

Just curious to know what if any issues you have had with Livernois, I have been dealing with them for about the last ten years and have had good experiences with them.

Little Walter · 08-28-2023, 07:14 PM

I have heard good things about Nickey's I think they are near the Chicago area and have heard great things about Livernois and Janetty also.

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-28-2023, 07:35 PM

I've read good things about all of them as well.

ZMEnow · 08-28-2023, 08:43 PM

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Just curious to know what if any issues you have had with Livernois, I have been dealing with them for about the last ten years and have had good experiences with them.

They are long to get into and quick to dump you when you pick up, and it’s never their problem, it’s always the part they used or something that was wrong with your car before you brought it in. Most SE Michigan clubs are not fans. Their market is for someone that doesn’t know much about working on cars and therefore you won’t be able to argue with them about the problem in you car.

If it’s a LSA I would go to either Lingenfelter, or Katech..

ZMEnow · 08-28-2023, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomtom87

Thanks everyone. And yes I am actually very interested in the 125whp package you have but since you are on the east coast I was just having some reservations on remote tuning vs an actual dyno tune. Pros n cons and what not

My 125 dyno’d 635 and has run solid since 2014. Back then you had to send in several data logs to get it just right, now he makes you buy an AFR wideband , so he will get it right the first time. Besides he has always picked up the phone and answered any questions about performance.. He was the base for most of the original owners when these cars were bought new..

MSgt O · 08-29-2023, 06:46 AM

Good to know! I forgot about Lingenfelter...arent they into C8s now more than anything? I follow them and thats about all I see from them...

JANNETTYRACING · 08-29-2023, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomtom87

Thanks everyone. And yes I am actually very interested in the 125whp package you have but since you are on the east coast I was just having some reservations on remote tuning vs an actual dyno tune. Pros n cons and what not

We install here and ship our performance packages all over the world, support them with phone tech, and I personally remote tune and dyno tune every one of them.

Pros n cons

Just because a guy has a hammer that doesn't make him a carpenter.

Experience is something I had to earn over the last 45 years, and I will be the one tuning your car.

Most shops bring in outside tuners and go through them like candy so you never know who is tuning your car.

I am one of very few shops that both own and tune so, I personally have my hands in everything day to day.

I appreciate you considering JRE for all your performance needs.

Ted.

ZMEnow · 08-29-2023, 03:09 PM

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Good to know! I forgot about Lingenfelter...arent they into C8s now more than anything? I follow them and thats about all I see from them...

Ken is into everything… He is associated with Porsche, Ferrari, Ford, Chevy, the likes. Yes he has always had the inside track for magneson sc, and exhaust for new Chevy products. The shift to C8 is only because Mary killed the Camaro.. I would again look at Janetty as he was doing this on caddies long before the ZL1 gave birth.

CrazyZl1 · 08-30-2023, 04:40 PM

I recommend NicKey performance. I personally own a NicKey car and I love it! No issues or drivability problems what so ever. NicKey tunes his cars on the dyno and the street for everyday drivability. The tuner is also one of the mechanics that builds the engines and cars. Stefano offers a lot of options depending on how you want the car to perform. If you go to the dyno thread, on the last page, NicKey has posted a video about my build. Gives you a little insight on what they do.

Also in late September there is an event called Muscle Car Adventures held in the Wisconsin Dells. It’s a fun multi day driving event, there will be a variety of NicKey cars there. If you wanted to see first hand how reliable and fun they are to own.

08-25-2023, 08:56 PM	#1
Tomtom87 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Chicago Posts: 26	Best LSA tuners in the Midwest? Specifically Illinois Looking for any recommendations for the best tuners in this area? Thanks!

08-28-2023, 07:35 PM	#8
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,442	I've read good things about all of them as well. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

08-28-2023, 12:18 PM	#3
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 660	Jannetty, or you can drive to Detroit: Livernois, IF you can get an appointment....

08-28-2023, 07:14 PM	#7
Little Walter Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 261	I have heard good things about Nickey's I think they are near the Chicago area and have heard great things about Livernois and Janetty also.

08-29-2023, 06:46 AM	#11
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 660	Good to know! I forgot about Lingenfelter...arent they into C8s now more than anything? I follow them and thats about all I see from them...

08-30-2023, 04:40 PM	#14
CrazyZl1 Drives: Chevy Zl1 M6 vert Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Midwest Posts: 1	I recommend NicKey performance. I personally own a NicKey car and I love it! No issues or drivability problems what so ever. NicKey tunes his cars on the dyno and the street for everyday drivability. The tuner is also one of the mechanics that builds the engines and cars. Stefano offers a lot of options depending on how you want the car to perform. If you go to the dyno thread, on the last page, NicKey has posted a video about my build. Gives you a little insight on what they do. Also in late September there is an event called Muscle Car Adventures held in the Wisconsin Dells. It’s a fun multi day driving event, there will be a variety of NicKey cars there. If you wanted to see first hand how reliable and fun they are to own.