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rontammy0 · 05-09-2018, 09:50 AM

Hey guys just had my trans tune done by my new tuner. Apparently the other tune was a mess. He made a bunch of changes and boy do I feel it. The car shifts lightening quick now and smooth as silk. I don't have much experience with so I'm just wondering for guys that have trans tunes from reputable tuners how does your car perform aside from the obvious harder shifts. My shift points went from 6000 to 6400. When the car shifts now it barely drops rpms..thanks fellas.

acammer · 05-09-2018, 10:07 AM

Glad you got that sorted! Can't wait to see some new times.

rontammy0 · 05-09-2018, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by acammer

Glad you got that sorted! Can't wait to see some new times.

Ya its funny because even the dyno tune had the car running way better. But the trans tune has it driving completely different. And the longtubes now with the much improved trans tune has me excited for the track. Those numbers will tell the tale.

WheelMan69 · 05-09-2018, 12:50 PM

I only have experience going from stock to Tune, AND LET ME TELL YOU!! My car surprised the hell out of me! I didn't think these things could shift so hard! Stock tune had my car feeling so sluggish that I was actually getting pissed at the car for not downshifting at correct times and every time the car would shift under power it felt like it would lose mile an hour lol it was so bad! But my tuners tune changed all that as you say the car shifts like lighting and it kicks you in the Butt if you aren't paying attention especially since I have all BMR products in the rear, Also the shifts are smooth as butter when the car is just cruising around town! So far my quickest time on the quarter is a low 12.4 with a 1.9 60 Foot and the converter was loaded to 1100 I couldn't run anymore after that first pass due to the track shutting down. I'm pretty sure the car could of gone to low 12.3 or high 12.2 easy with the converter loaded properly (Stock Converter)

pyroguy · 05-09-2018, 01:26 PM

I've only had one tuned car ever, but I tell you what it is night and day different. My tuner increased the rev limiter to 6200 and tuned a "wife mode" into the tune. When in "D" mode it shifts better, quicker, holds the gear longer under "spirited" driving, but still more similar to stock softness for the wife. Then when in "S" mode or under manual mode, the thing has neck snapping shifting that feels instantaneous and really propels the car ahead into the next gear. It is amazing what a tune does for these cars. They feel almost lazy with the factory tune, but with a proper tune these things can be rather beastly.

rontammy0 · 05-09-2018, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by WheelMan69

I only have experience going from stock to Tune, AND LET ME TELL YOU!! My car surprised the hell out of me! I didn't think these things could shift so hard! Stock tune had my car feeling so sluggish that I was actually getting pissed at the car for not downshifting at correct times and every time the car would shift under power it felt like it would lose mile an hour lol it was so bad! But my tuners tune changed all that as you say the car shifts like lighting and it kicks you in the Butt if you aren't paying attention especially since I have all BMR products in the rear, Also the shifts are smooth as butter when the car is just cruising around town! So far my quickest time on the quarter is a low 12.4 with a 1.9 60 Foot and the converter was loaded to 1100 I couldn't run anymore after that first pass due to the track shutting down. I'm pretty sure the car could of gone to low 12.3 or high 12.2 easy with the converter loaded properly (Stock Converter)

Thats what im finding now....around town its shift smooth as silk. I don't even feel it. But under acceleration its shifts nice and hard with almost no rpm loss. He increased my shift poi nts to to 6400 so it stays up in the power without dropping rpms during shifts . Track day will tell

rontammy0 · 05-09-2018, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

I've only had one tuned car ever, but I tell you what it is night and day different. My tuner increased the rev limiter to 6200 and tuned a "wife mode" into the tune. When in "D" mode it shifts better, quicker, holds the gear longer under "spirited" driving, but still more similar to stock softness for the wife. Then when in "S" mode or under manual mode, the thing has neck snapping shifting that feels instantaneous and really propels the car ahead into the next gear. It is amazing what a tune does for these cars. They feel almost lazy with the factory tune, but with a proper tune these things can be rather beastly.

I know what you mean by propels you into the next gear. Im amazed at how quick it shifts.Ive heard tuned autos on youtube racing and their cars would shift quick. I was wondering why my tuned auto didnt run like that.

InFiD3ViL · 05-09-2018, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

Thats what im finding now....around town its shift smooth as silk. I don't even feel it. But under acceleration its shifts nice and hard with almost no rpm loss. He increased my shift poi nts to to 6400 so it stays up in the power without dropping rpms during shifts . Track day will tell

Ron....try Tap-Shift now. It should be amazing.

SSEssence · 05-09-2018, 03:16 PM

After RDP tuned my trans, it shifts way hard when on it! I love it

rontammy0 · 05-09-2018, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Ron....try Tap-Shift now. It should be amazing.

I havnt done it yet.

NEstyle · 05-09-2018, 03:44 PM

It's funny how some people think manuals are more performance-oriented or faster than autos. Put a converter in it and you will poop your pants! I would rather drive a well tuned auto with a converter than a manual any day of the week. No comparison.

rontammy0 · 05-09-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NEstyle

It's funny how some people think manuals are more performance-oriented or faster than autos. Put a converter in it and you will poop your pants! I would rather drive a well tuned auto with a converter than a manual any day of the week. No comparison.

Well thats true....i have been driving manuals for 32 years. And now that I have a well tuned auto with 391 gears...3200 stall with drag radials ......its a blast. Most guys posting those comments are in the dark when it comes to modern autos. Especially tuned ..stalled and geared cars

pyroguy · 05-09-2018, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

Well thats true....i have been driving manuals for 32 years. And now that I have a well tuned auto with 391 gears...3200 stall with drag radials ......its a blast. Most guys posting those comments are in the dark when it comes to modern autos. Especially tuned ..stalled and geared cars

Back in the day of 2, 3, and 4 speed autos were when manuals ruled the streets. Now that there's 6, 8, 10+ speed autos that change how they shift just by plugging in a computer it is hard to argue that when driven in a performance atmosphere a manual out performs an auto. However, I still wish I had a manual to row gears in many days even though my automatic is quick.

rontammy0 · 05-09-2018, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

Back in the day of 2, 3, and 4 speed autos were when manuals ruled the streets. Now that there's 6, 8, 10+ speed autos that change how they shift just by plugging in a computer it is hard to argue that when driven in a performance atmosphere a manual out performs an auto. However, I still wish I had a manual to row gears in many days even though my automatic is quick.

Yea I still like rippin the gears once in a while. But the manual only guys dont what the current autos can do....till its to late.

05-09-2018, 09:50 AM	#1
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	Good trans tune . Hey guys just had my trans tune done by my new tuner. Apparently the other tune was a mess. He made a bunch of changes and boy do I feel it. The car shifts lightening quick now and smooth as silk. I don't have much experience with so I'm just wondering for guys that have trans tunes from reputable tuners how does your car perform aside from the obvious harder shifts. My shift points went from 6000 to 6400. When the car shifts now it barely drops rpms..thanks fellas.

05-09-2018, 10:07 AM	#2
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05-09-2018, 12:50 PM	#4
WheelMan69 Drives: 2015 SS/A6 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: South Florida Posts: 101	I only have experience going from stock to Tune, AND LET ME TELL YOU!! My car surprised the hell out of me! I didn't think these things could shift so hard! Stock tune had my car feeling so sluggish that I was actually getting pissed at the car for not downshifting at correct times and every time the car would shift under power it felt like it would lose mile an hour lol it was so bad! But my tuners tune changed all that as you say the car shifts like lighting and it kicks you in the Butt if you aren't paying attention especially since I have all BMR products in the rear, Also the shifts are smooth as butter when the car is just cruising around town! So far my quickest time on the quarter is a low 12.4 with a 1.9 60 Foot and the converter was loaded to 1100 I couldn't run anymore after that first pass due to the track shutting down. I'm pretty sure the car could of gone to low 12.3 or high 12.2 easy with the converter loaded properly (Stock Converter) __________________ 2015 Camaro SS/A6--Roxy MOD'S Rear Muffler Delete VMAX Throttle Body Speed-Engineering Headers / No Cats Catted Magnaflow X-Pipe BMR Toe Rods BMR Xtreme Ant-Roll Kit BMR Trailing Arms CAI Cold Air Intake *TUNED BY JAY @ KRAFTSWORKS EXCELL

05-09-2018, 01:26 PM	#5
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	I've only had one tuned car ever, but I tell you what it is night and day different. My tuner increased the rev limiter to 6200 and tuned a "wife mode" into the tune. When in "D" mode it shifts better, quicker, holds the gear longer under "spirited" driving, but still more similar to stock softness for the wife. Then when in "S" mode or under manual mode, the thing has neck snapping shifting that feels instantaneous and really propels the car ahead into the next gear. It is amazing what a tune does for these cars. They feel almost lazy with the factory tune, but with a proper tune these things can be rather beastly. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

05-09-2018, 03:16 PM	#9
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	After RDP tuned my trans, it shifts way hard when on it! I love it __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

05-09-2018, 03:44 PM	#11
NEstyle Drives: Caprice Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SE PA Posts: 194	It's funny how some people think manuals are more performance-oriented or faster than autos. Put a converter in it and you will poop your pants! I would rather drive a well tuned auto with a converter than a manual any day of the week. No comparison.