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BLov11 · 11-12-2012, 08:01 PM

I have a 2011 Synergy Green 1LT and
I installed a K&N cold air intake
and an MRT V2 axle back exhaust but since doing so I can't seem
To "catch a wheel" even with the traction control turned off.
I'm averaging 26 to 30 mpg highway & 22-24 city so that I'm not complaining
About that but once in a while I'd like to burn a little rubber and cant seem
To do do since making those changes. Is there something I could have
Done wrong or not done with installing that mix of things that could have reduced
My power. Please no " should have bought a V8" comments
Thx

lscamaro · 11-12-2012, 08:08 PM

You can't even burn rubber when you use the brake?

BLov11 · 11-13-2012, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

You can't even burn rubber when you use the brake?

Actually I haven't tried power braking yet. Just tried jack rabbit starts

BLov11 · 11-13-2012, 05:44 AM

When I 1st bought the car I could sit at a stop light or stop sign and stomp
On the pedal at take off and it would burn a little rubber but now
It doesnt even do it when stopped then turning left or right.
It would always do that before.

Altma · 11-13-2012, 06:39 AM

I have a 2010 synergy. Mind you mine is manual, i have a few power mods, I have to try NOT to break loose. My tires still have good tread left, but I have no issues roasting my tires off a launch and through 2nd gear hearing that satisfying chirp.

Perhaps something with automatic causing you issues. Does trifeca change shift points to make more agressive shifts? Might look into that route.

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BLov11 · 11-13-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Altma

I have a 2010 synergy. Mind you mine is manual, i have a few power mods, I have to try NOT to break loose. My tires still have good tread left, but I have no issues roasting my tires off a launch and through 2nd gear hearing that satisfying chirp.

Perhaps something with automatic causing you issues. Does trifeca change shift points to make more agressive shifts? Might look into that route.

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Thanks. I will have to check into the trifecta tune. Thats what I would
Like it to be. Me having to try NOT to break loose.
But sometimes when the "kids" give the spin signal you kinda want
To make them happy..lol

menendez1293 · 11-13-2012, 10:28 AM

I have very similar mods and I have no problem breaking them loose. Mind you I am a manual though

KMPrenger · 11-13-2012, 12:52 PM

Auto here....no problem spinning em....but I have much different mods.

lscamaro · 11-13-2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLov11

Thanks. I will have to check into the trifecta tune. Thats what I would
Like it to be. Me having to try NOT to break loose.
But sometimes when the "kids" give the spin signal you kinda want
To make them happy..lol

Do yourself a favor and also look into ipf. Trifecta is a decent tune but their customer service has been atrocious of late. While ipf has great customer service

SC2150 · 11-13-2012, 01:26 PM

The LLT & LFX are direct injection engines and the intake valves build up "gunk" in a very short time reducing both power and economy. Do you have a good functioning catchcan installed? Also, if not using 93 octaine you are getting detonation and the ECU pulls timing, that results in power loss as well.

Ask in detail anything you need clarification on.

NoPoney · 11-13-2012, 04:10 PM

I'm manual with no mods yet, and can rip them loose as well as chirp them into third gear. Sounds as though something is missing in your setup. On another note, You mentioned your gas mileage. I have about 2k miles on mine and get nowhere near 22 mpg. I am about 17 mpg right now. Can I expect it to keep climbing, or do the cai and exhaust affect the gas mileage that much?

Sorry for piggybacking your post, just caught my attention.

slotwheels · 11-13-2012, 04:23 PM

If you just installed the new mods, the ECU has to go through a "learning" period. My car was the same way. It takes between 100 and 200 hundred miles for the car to adjust to the new mods. Give the car some time and it should be fine if everything was installed correctly.

mpiper · 11-14-2012, 01:45 PM

K&N filters are great, but their intakes aren't as good as some others. They have 2 different V6 intakes, both with different hp numbers. Depending on your budget, I would suggest the Cold Air Inc. intake.

But hopefully it's just a relearning thing. Make sure you're using 91+ octane gas. It really makes a difference.

BLov11 · 11-14-2012, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the words of wisdom.. I am going to look into a tune and going to go back to a higher
Octane gas. I am pretty sure its over its learning stage. I installed the COI and axle back just as
Instructed so I know its not anything along those lines.
I'll keep you all updated. Thanks again for the advice.

11-12-2012, 08:01 PM	#1
BLov11 Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 1LT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Falling Water's WVa. Posts: 55	lost power ? I have a 2011 Synergy Green 1LT and I installed a K&N cold air intake and an MRT V2 axle back exhaust but since doing so I can't seem To "catch a wheel" even with the traction control turned off. I'm averaging 26 to 30 mpg highway & 22-24 city so that I'm not complaining About that but once in a while I'd like to burn a little rubber and cant seem To do do since making those changes. Is there something I could have Done wrong or not done with installing that mix of things that could have reduced My power. Please no " should have bought a V8" comments Thx

11-12-2012, 08:08 PM	#2
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	You can't even burn rubber when you use the brake? __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

11-13-2012, 06:39 AM	#5
Altma Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 1LT Synergy Green Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Charles Illinois Posts: 186	I have a 2010 synergy. Mind you mine is manual, i have a few power mods, I have to try NOT to break loose. My tires still have good tread left, but I have no issues roasting my tires off a launch and through 2nd gear hearing that satisfying chirp. Perhaps something with automatic causing you issues. Does trifeca change shift points to make more agressive shifts? Might look into that route. Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ My Build Thread

11-13-2012, 12:52 PM	#8
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Auto here....no problem spinning em....but I have much different mods. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

11-13-2012, 05:44 AM	#4
BLov11 Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 1LT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Falling Water's WVa. Posts: 55	When I 1st bought the car I could sit at a stop light or stop sign and stomp On the pedal at take off and it would burn a little rubber but now It doesnt even do it when stopped then turning left or right. It would always do that before.

11-13-2012, 10:28 AM	#7
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	I have very similar mods and I have no problem breaking them loose. Mind you I am a manual though

11-13-2012, 01:26 PM	#10
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	The LLT & LFX are direct injection engines and the intake valves build up "gunk" in a very short time reducing both power and economy. Do you have a good functioning catchcan installed? Also, if not using 93 octaine you are getting detonation and the ECU pulls timing, that results in power loss as well. Ask in detail anything you need clarification on.

11-13-2012, 04:10 PM	#11
NoPoney Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: IL Posts: 14 View My Garage	I'm manual with no mods yet, and can rip them loose as well as chirp them into third gear. Sounds as though something is missing in your setup. On another note, You mentioned your gas mileage. I have about 2k miles on mine and get nowhere near 22 mpg. I am about 17 mpg right now. Can I expect it to keep climbing, or do the cai and exhaust affect the gas mileage that much? Sorry for piggybacking your post, just caught my attention.

11-13-2012, 04:23 PM	#12
slotwheels Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 109	If you just installed the new mods, the ECU has to go through a "learning" period. My car was the same way. It takes between 100 and 200 hundred miles for the car to adjust to the new mods. Give the car some time and it should be fine if everything was installed correctly.

11-14-2012, 01:45 PM	#13
mpiper Drives: 2011 Black 1LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 496	K&N filters are great, but their intakes aren't as good as some others. They have 2 different V6 intakes, both with different hp numbers. Depending on your budget, I would suggest the Cold Air Inc. intake. But hopefully it's just a relearning thing. Make sure you're using 91+ octane gas. It really makes a difference.

11-14-2012, 03:14 PM	#14
BLov11 Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 1LT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Falling Water's WVa. Posts: 55	Thanks for the words of wisdom.. I am going to look into a tune and going to go back to a higher Octane gas. I am pretty sure its over its learning stage. I installed the COI and axle back just as Instructed so I know its not anything along those lines. I'll keep you all updated. Thanks again for the advice.