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Mazzoni1 · 11-15-2012, 01:48 PM

I'm looking for a tune/performance programmer for the v6 camaro. I've looked at a couple, but I'm yet to find a good deal and I'm a little worried about how my car will perform afterwards. Obviously I would like the most bang for my buck, but I'm open to any and all suggestions!

lscamaro · 11-15-2012, 02:01 PM

Since you have a 2010, you really only have 2 options. There's IPF tuning and Trifecta. There's a hypertech programmer but it's not really worth it for the price. It's about 300 for it but I think the gains were like 8 hp. IPF tuning is currently being tested by a few members to document gains. It's supposed to be real good but if you can hold off, it might be worth it. Trifecta is about 425 and give you 13 hp and that one's already been proven.

Mazzoni1 · 11-15-2012, 02:05 PM

Do you know how much the IPF will cost? Or an estimate.

lscamaro · 11-15-2012, 02:15 PM

I think it's like 700 dollars but if you talk to member IPF tuning, I'm pretty sure he can get you a better deal. I'd also watch out for like a black friday or christmas sale and get it cheaper. There's currently a member that's going to compare trifecta and ipf.

BNRacing · 11-15-2012, 02:20 PM

We'll be selling Trifecta tunes with everything you need for $300 shipped starting black friday

Mazzoni1 · 11-15-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BNRacing

We'll be selling Trifecta tunes with everything you need for $300 shipped starting black friday

What does that include, because I've had people telling me to be careful with tuning because it could ruin all my computer relating things

lscamaro · 11-15-2012, 02:30 PM

Well anytime you tune, you have to be careful I guess. It's a risk some are willing to take and some are not. You're going to get a cable that plugs into your car and the tune. You're going to need to have a laptop since that's how you transfer it in.

Mazzoni1 · 11-15-2012, 03:11 PM

That's where I'm stuck. I want the tune, but at the same time I don't know if its worth it. As for the laptop part, am I going to be messing with the shifting points, etc, etc, or is that all automatic with the tune?

BNRacing · 11-15-2012, 05:33 PM

We handle everything, you just do the flashing. And if you can do it with an internet connection (in range of wifi or something) I can connect to your laptop and make sure it works right if you'd like.

chozn4service · 11-15-2012, 05:42 PM

I just got my catback installed and high flow cats and probably need to do another data log to see if there is anything that may need to be added in a tune. Thoughts anyone? Last time I had it done the I had the axle back and stock exhaust. Wonder if the new cats and exhaust will make any difference at all.

Nutbutt · 11-17-2012, 08:03 AM

With the high flow cats a tune can bring out more !

chozn4service · 11-17-2012, 08:05 AM

Gonna try to do a data log today since the weather is nice. Maybe I'll get something back relatively soon.

KMPrenger · 11-17-2012, 09:32 AM

Joe....yes it is a good idea to do another datalog with your new HFCs.

BNRacing · 11-17-2012, 11:42 AM

BNR customers, check your email regarding data logs.

11-15-2012, 01:48 PM	#1
Mazzoni1 Drives: 2010 1lt Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 90 View My Garage	V6 Tune I'm looking for a tune/performance programmer for the v6 camaro. I've looked at a couple, but I'm yet to find a good deal and I'm a little worried about how my car will perform afterwards. Obviously I would like the most bang for my buck, but I'm open to any and all suggestions!

11-15-2012, 02:01 PM	#2
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Since you have a 2010, you really only have 2 options. There's IPF tuning and Trifecta. There's a hypertech programmer but it's not really worth it for the price. It's about 300 for it but I think the gains were like 8 hp. IPF tuning is currently being tested by a few members to document gains. It's supposed to be real good but if you can hold off, it might be worth it. Trifecta is about 425 and give you 13 hp and that one's already been proven. __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

11-15-2012, 02:15 PM	#4
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	I think it's like 700 dollars but if you talk to member IPF tuning, I'm pretty sure he can get you a better deal. I'd also watch out for like a black friday or christmas sale and get it cheaper. There's currently a member that's going to compare trifecta and ipf. __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

11-15-2012, 02:30 PM	#7
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Well anytime you tune, you have to be careful I guess. It's a risk some are willing to take and some are not. You're going to get a cable that plugs into your car and the tune. You're going to need to have a laptop since that's how you transfer it in. __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

11-15-2012, 05:42 PM	#10
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	I just got my catback installed and high flow cats and probably need to do another data log to see if there is anything that may need to be added in a tune. Thoughts anyone? Last time I had it done the I had the axle back and stock exhaust. Wonder if the new cats and exhaust will make any difference at all. __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

11-15-2012, 02:05 PM	#3
Mazzoni1 Drives: 2010 1lt Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 90 View My Garage	Do you know how much the IPF will cost? Or an estimate.

11-15-2012, 02:20 PM	#5
BNRacing Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE, 2019 Camaro 2.0 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 718	We'll be selling Trifecta tunes with everything you need for $300 shipped starting black friday

11-15-2012, 03:11 PM	#8
Mazzoni1 Drives: 2010 1lt Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 90 View My Garage	That's where I'm stuck. I want the tune, but at the same time I don't know if its worth it. As for the laptop part, am I going to be messing with the shifting points, etc, etc, or is that all automatic with the tune?

11-15-2012, 05:33 PM	#9
BNRacing Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE, 2019 Camaro 2.0 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 718	We handle everything, you just do the flashing. And if you can do it with an internet connection (in range of wifi or something) I can connect to your laptop and make sure it works right if you'd like.

11-17-2012, 08:03 AM	#11
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	With the high flow cats a tune can bring out more ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

11-17-2012, 08:05 AM	#12
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	Gonna try to do a data log today since the weather is nice. Maybe I'll get something back relatively soon.

11-17-2012, 09:32 AM	#13
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Joe....yes it is a good idea to do another datalog with your new HFCs. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

11-17-2012, 11:42 AM	#14
BNRacing Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE, 2019 Camaro 2.0 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 718	BNR customers, check your email regarding data logs.