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shrinkdoc · 06-02-2016, 01:41 PM

Have almost 52k miles on my 11. Car is a 6sp man, axleback with mag res. X-pipe, CAI and ported TB. Runs like a bat out of hail in the winter when the air is cold. I can feel the decrease in warm weather. The car is now out of warranty, should I get a tune? What are the dangers? Don't want to do anything to aggrivate the shiddy

timing chains. How much HP can I expect, can I detune and retune on demand

. Just don't want to hurt it because it does currently run really good but why settle for less when I can fasterer

.

Leo72793 · 06-02-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by shrinkdoc

Have almost 52k miles on my 11. Car is a 6sp man, axleback with mag res. X-pipe, CAI and ported TB. Runs like a bat out of hail in the winter when the air is cold. I can feel the decrease in warm weather. The car is now out of warranty, should I get a tune? What are the dangers? Don't want to do anything to aggrivate the shiddy

timing chains. How much HP can I expect, can I detune and retune on demand

. Just don't want to hurt it because it does currently run really good but why settle for less when I can fasterer

.

Look up OVerkill motorsports LFx tuning. He does do the LT also via HPT and is free retunes for life. He has a few v6s with mods boastigs 300+ at the wheels

shrinkdoc · 06-02-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo72793

Look up OVerkill motorsports LFx tuning. He does do the LT also via HPT and is free retunes for life. He has a few v6s with mods boastigs 300+ at the wheels

Just read a few min. ago on the forum about another engine blown, maybe I should leave well enough alone.

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-02-2016, 02:39 PM

These things knock like crazy on the stock tune. Will is the man when it comes to tuning these cars. He might actually make the car safer to run, and not rely on the knock sensors to pull timing after it detonates wrong. He'll get it running right from the start.

Shawno72 · 06-02-2016, 02:42 PM

Yup Will is the man for your v6 without question.

Leo72793 · 06-02-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

These things knock like crazy on the stock tune. Will is the man when it comes to tuning these cars. He might actually make the car safer to run, and not rely on the knock sensors to pull timing after it detonates wrong. He'll get it running right from the start.

I seriously wonder if thats what causes the motor to go back so quickly?

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-02-2016, 06:09 PM

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I seriously wonder if thats what causes the motor to go back so quickly?

Between the valves getting caked up and forcing them to knock more, and the engines having double-digit KR stock, I would bet that it seriously has a lot to do with it.

I wish I didn't wait so long to start tuning with Will. After I scanned my stock tune and ran logs, it was scary how bad it was.

Leo72793 · 06-02-2016, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Between the valves getting caked up and forcing them to knock more, and the engines having double-digit KR stock, I would bet that it seriously has a lot to do with it.

I wish I didn't wait so long to start tuning with Will. After I scanned my stock tune and ran logs, it was scary how bad it was.

well damn. I have 56k miles over 6 years. how bad are my valves? and i want it tuned by will overkill. maybe then my motor will last longer

Tmick5jr · 06-02-2016, 06:54 PM

anyone know if the lfx motor got different chains?

Leo72793 · 06-02-2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Between the valves getting caked up and forcing them to knock more, and the engines having double-digit KR stock, I would bet that it seriously has a lot to do with it.

I wish I didn't wait so long to start tuning with Will. After I scanned my stock tune and ran logs, it was scary how bad it was.

i run 89 octane 87 seems laggy. sounds like valves are caked :c

flyer08 · 06-03-2016, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

These things knock like crazy on the stock tune. Will is the man when it comes to tuning these cars. He might actually make the car safer to run, and not rely on the knock sensors to pull timing after it detonates wrong. He'll get it running right from the start.

Few years ago we ran 93 in the wife's LLT forms few weeks before we were doing some testing of parts with Tampa tuning (thread is on the board). Thing still knocked like crazy with 93 in it.

Leo72793 · 06-03-2016, 08:51 AM

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Few years ago we ran 93 in the wife's LLT forms few weeks before we were doing some testing of parts with Tampa tuning (thread is on the board). Thing still knocked like crazy with 93 in it.

really? That bad?

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-04-2016, 12:45 PM

I ran exclusively 93 since I purchased the car with only 33 miles on the odometer. Thing was knocking like crazy on 93, the tune just seems to want the knock sensors to do all of the adjustments.

I really think tuning these things are a great idea. Pull some timing away from it, let it be safer and not just let the knock dictate the tuning.

Leo72793 · 06-04-2016, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

I ran exclusively 93 since I purchased the car with only 33 miles on the odometer. Thing was knocking like crazy on 93, the tune just seems to want the knock sensors to do all of the adjustments.

I really think tuning these things are a great idea. Pull some timing away from it, let it be safer and not just let the knock dictate the tuning.

Note to self. get a tune and can immediately

06-02-2016, 01:41 PM	#1
shrinkdoc Drives: SRT Yugo GT Super Sport with Manual Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: va Posts: 1,536	51k Miles.....Tune??? Have almost 52k miles on my 11. Car is a 6sp man, axleback with mag res. X-pipe, CAI and ported TB. Runs like a bat out of hail in the winter when the air is cold. I can feel the decrease in warm weather. The car is now out of warranty, should I get a tune? What are the dangers? Don't want to do anything to aggrivate the shiddy timing chains. How much HP can I expect, can I detune and retune on demand. Just don't want to hurt it because it does currently run really good but why settle for less when I can fasterer.

06-02-2016, 02:39 PM	#4
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	These things knock like crazy on the stock tune. Will is the man when it comes to tuning these cars. He might actually make the car safer to run, and not rely on the knock sensors to pull timing after it detonates wrong. He'll get it running right from the start. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

06-02-2016, 02:42 PM	#5
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	Yup Will is the man for your v6 without question. __________________ Overkill tune/E85/80mm•CAI cold air intake w/my custom maf tube•Apex air scoop•JacFab ported intake/Extendolater•Vitesse•EE EX2 catch can•Innovate wideband•ARH HFC's•NPP exhaust•11386 xpipe•Brembos/cross drilled/slotted rotors•SS M/C•Pfadt 1.25 springs•1LE struts/sways/strut tower brace•BMR diff bush, trail arms/bush, adj toe links•My custom Tunnel brace•Hurst short throw shifter•JDP stage 1 clutch res•1LE steering wheel, shift boot•ZL1 rear diffuser/splash guards•GM splitter•Z/28 grille/flowtie/spoiler/wheels•GM performance pedals•"Chevrolet" door sills•10" Kicker sub•BigWorm overlays

06-04-2016, 12:45 PM	#13
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	I ran exclusively 93 since I purchased the car with only 33 miles on the odometer. Thing was knocking like crazy on 93, the tune just seems to want the knock sensors to do all of the adjustments. I really think tuning these things are a great idea. Pull some timing away from it, let it be safer and not just let the knock dictate the tuning. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

06-02-2016, 06:54 PM	#9
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	anyone know if the lfx motor got different chains?