Just installed LTs with tune but taking to dealer. Why to return to stock tune? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

EndangeredProdigy · 12-02-2015, 11:44 PM

I just installed a set of Stainless Power Long Tube headers with high flow cats. I have an SCT X4 tuner that I use to tune my vehicle for these LTs. I have to take my car in soon to get new tires on it. Why do I have to return it to stock tune when taking it to the dealer and will this harm my engine with the LTs on it if I only leave it stock tuned while it's at the dealer? I have heard that leaving it stock tuned will cause the engine to run rich but would it hurt it to leave it stock at the dealer just long enough for them to put on tires?

15rs/ss · 12-03-2015, 02:21 AM

subscribed. i'm in the same situation

Camarotobeornottobe · 12-03-2015, 03:28 AM

Why bother? They are likely not going to put it on the computer if you are only getting tires. And if they did care that much, they will obviously see the headers anyway and bust your chops for it with or without a tune.

I'd be more concerned that someone would take it for a joy ride and hit it hard with a tune that is not calibrated for your modifications . . .

Homeless Man · 12-03-2015, 05:49 AM

No you can drive it for a year without a tune and nothing will happen. And why would you care about your tune just for changing tires?? Makes no sense your not getting warranty work or anything. And if u are your already screwed since you tuned it! They can see even if your return it to stock.

1KillerSS · 12-03-2015, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

No you can drive it for a year without a tune and nothing will happen. And why would you care about your tune just for changing tires?? Makes no sense your not getting warranty work or anything. And if u are your already screwed since you tuned it! They can see even if your return it to stock.

Couldn't have said it better myself. No need to return it back to stock, they can tell if its been tuned. Don't sweat it. They are not going to hook up their tool into your OBDII port.

And Welcome to C5!

BeastMode · 12-03-2015, 06:51 AM

Plus if your car is a 2011 as your profile says...warranty is just about done anyways, so just enjoy. Unless you feel like you really need that warranty,than I wouldn't bother.

Mine is also a 2011 and I just had it tuned...I figure I was going to put maybe 3-4k miles on it between now and then end of the warranty. Dealer didn't say anything when I had it in for a state inspection...they Def won't check while putting tires on. If you are that concerned bring it somewhere else for tires, will prob be cheaper anyways.

Unreal · 12-03-2015, 09:13 AM

Why goto dealer for tires anyways?

13BRM2SSRS · 12-03-2015, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Unreal

Why goto dealer for tires anyways?

Agreed, many better places to get tires cheaper!

Apex Motorsports · 12-03-2015, 09:42 AM

There is no point. If they want to dig they can look at your flash log and see what you did. You can't hide tuning on these cars.

EndangeredProdigy · 12-03-2015, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 13BRM2SSRS

Agreed, many better places to get tires cheaper!

I got them to price match for a set and the dealer I take mine to puts them on quicker than the tire shops around me

EndangeredProdigy · 12-03-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

No you can drive it for a year without a tune and nothing will happen. And why would you care about your tune just for changing tires?? Makes no sense your not getting warranty work or anything. And if u are your already screwed since you tuned it! They can see even if your return it to stock.

My warranty is void, that's not what I'm concerned about. The guidebook my tuner came with just said to return to stock when taking it to the dealer. I didn't know if this had to do with some sort of computer thing or if it were strictly warranty related.

EndangeredProdigy · 12-03-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

Couldn't have said it better myself. No need to return it back to stock, they can tell if its been tuned. Don't sweat it. They are not going to hook up their tool into your OBDII port.

And Welcome to C5!

Thanks man! Is there a reason other than warranty that I should return the car to stock when taking it in for work? Only reason I'm asking is because the guidebook that came with my tuner recommends that I return to stock before taking it to the dealer.

EndangeredProdigy · 12-03-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Unreal

Why goto dealer for tires anyways?

I got them to price match for a set and the dealer I take mine to puts them on quicker than the tire shops around me

EndangeredProdigy · 12-03-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BeastMode

Plus if your car is a 2011 as your profile says...warranty is just about done anyways, so just enjoy. Unless you feel like you really need that warranty,than I wouldn't bother.

Mine is also a 2011 and I just had it tuned...I figure I was going to put maybe 3-4k miles on it between now and then end of the warranty. Dealer didn't say anything when I had it in for a state inspection...they Def won't check while putting tires on. If you are that concerned bring it somewhere else for tires, will prob be cheaper anyways.

My warranty is already gone since my car has over 100k on it that's not my concern really. What I'm worried about is could it mess up my tune if I took my car in without returning it to stock for some reason?

12-02-2015, 11:44 PM	#1
EndangeredProdigy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Ground Effects Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16 View My Garage	Just installed LTs with tune but taking to dealer. Why to return to stock tune? I just installed a set of Stainless Power Long Tube headers with high flow cats. I have an SCT X4 tuner that I use to tune my vehicle for these LTs. I have to take my car in soon to get new tires on it. Why do I have to return it to stock tune when taking it to the dealer and will this harm my engine with the LTs on it if I only leave it stock tuned while it's at the dealer? I have heard that leaving it stock tuned will cause the engine to run rich but would it hurt it to leave it stock at the dealer just long enough for them to put on tires?

12-03-2015, 05:49 AM	#4
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	No you can drive it for a year without a tune and nothing will happen. And why would you care about your tune just for changing tires?? Makes no sense your not getting warranty work or anything. And if u are your already screwed since you tuned it! They can see even if your return it to stock. __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

12-03-2015, 06:51 AM	#6
BeastMode Drives: 2011 SGM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New England Posts: 255	Plus if your car is a 2011 as your profile says...warranty is just about done anyways, so just enjoy. Unless you feel like you really need that warranty,than I wouldn't bother. Mine is also a 2011 and I just had it tuned...I figure I was going to put maybe 3-4k miles on it between now and then end of the warranty. Dealer didn't say anything when I had it in for a state inspection...they Def won't check while putting tires on. If you are that concerned bring it somewhere else for tires, will prob be cheaper anyways. __________________ Current: 2011 SGM Camaro 1SS/RS M6 - CAI Cold Air Kit, Janetty Tuned

12-03-2015, 09:13 AM	#7
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Why goto dealer for tires anyways? __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

12-03-2015, 02:21 AM	#2
15rs/ss Drives: 2015 Yellow 2SS LT Z28 cai tune Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tallmadge,Ohio Posts: 208	subscribed. i'm in the same situation

12-03-2015, 03:28 AM	#3
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	Why bother? They are likely not going to put it on the computer if you are only getting tires. And if they did care that much, they will obviously see the headers anyway and bust your chops for it with or without a tune. I'd be more concerned that someone would take it for a joy ride and hit it hard with a tune that is not calibrated for your modifications . . .

12-03-2015, 09:42 AM	#9
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	There is no point. If they want to dig they can look at your flash log and see what you did. You can't hide tuning on these cars.