Camaro SS 1LE feels sluggish

UK Basketball Rocks · 04-10-2019, 03:56 PM

I have a new 2018 Camaro 2SS, 1LE. I bought it new in December and it just now has 700 miles on it. I dont drive it very much except on weekends. I usually put it in "sport mode" but my car seems sluggish and I feel like I really have to force it run like the other Camaro's ive had. Is this a issue with 1LE's, or can it be sluggish because of the current setting I have it in "Sport"?

DenverTaco07 · 04-10-2019, 04:02 PM

doesnt seem right.

when you have more miles on it, put it in track and ptm mode and do a 0 to 60 run on timer.

did you have dealer put the performance intake (CAI) in? if so, there was another member who's dealer didn't flash ECM correctly and he was down like 70 hp.

Ryephile · 04-10-2019, 04:16 PM

Have you compared it with another gen6 SS? There's no difference in the engine calibration with the 1LE.

Are there are any leaks, modifications, CELs or other warnings on the instrument cluster?

DenverTaco07 · 04-10-2019, 04:21 PM

here's the thread with bad ECM flash. post 108 is the final solution.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=542089&page=8

UK Basketball Rocks · 04-10-2019, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

doesnt seem right.

when you have more miles on it, put it in track and ptm mode and do a 0 to 60 run on timer.

did you have dealer put the performance intake (CAI) in? if so, there was another member who's dealer didn't flash ECM correctly and he was down like 70 hp.

I dont have a aftermarket or GM CAI. I had a 2017 1SS, 6 speed and it seemed to be quicker but maybe its my imagination, just not sure.

dpevans · 04-10-2019, 05:55 PM

I would check your preferences in the menu and make sure your not on default Ice and snow mode. That's what it sound like. Snow and Ice mode really detune it.

UK Basketball Rocks · 04-10-2019, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpevans

I would check your preferences in the menu and make sure your not on default Ice and snow mode. That's what it sound like. Snow and Ice mode really detune it.

I will check that...

Hasti · 04-10-2019, 07:01 PM

Long gear ratios, you really need it in the right gear in this car

UK Basketball Rocks · 04-10-2019, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hasti

Long gear ratios, you really need it in the right gear in this car

Yeah I was also wondering if the 1LE's had a different rear gear than the standard SS's...

vtirocz · 04-10-2019, 07:43 PM

Just a thought: Make sure it's not in "Teen Driver Mode." Info on how to check should be in the owners manual.

HyperBlue#1 · 04-10-2019, 08:41 PM

Put a nice fat cam in it, I promise it won’t be sluggish anymore....

JCunningham · 04-10-2019, 10:36 PM

either teen mode or someone put 87 octane in it. takes awhile to get it back to the 93 octane table. the tranys have the same ratios in the 1le as the SS. pull fuses F57 F66 and F67. those are the ECU fuses. it will reset the car to the high octane table as long as you have 93 in it.

MaxxRPM · 04-10-2019, 11:16 PM

Turn the nannies off and try it. Maybe they are kicking on without you noticing. I can get my T/C light to flash at 60mph. This A8 has stupid power on the low end.

Gasoline_Farts · 04-10-2019, 11:54 PM

Stupid west coast we only have 91 here. Any idea how much of a hit that is over 93?

04-10-2019, 04:02 PM	#2
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	doesnt seem right. when you have more miles on it, put it in track and ptm mode and do a 0 to 60 run on timer. did you have dealer put the performance intake (CAI) in? if so, there was another member who's dealer didn't flash ECM correctly and he was down like 70 hp. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

04-10-2019, 04:16 PM	#3
Ryephile Hot Dog Drives: '17 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,937	Have you compared it with another gen6 SS? There's no difference in the engine calibration with the 1LE. Are there are any leaks, modifications, CELs or other warnings on the instrument cluster? __________________ 2017 "M1SS1LE" in Hyper Blue w/PDR

04-10-2019, 04:21 PM	#4
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	here's the thread with bad ECM flash. post 108 is the final solution. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=542089&page=8 __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

04-10-2019, 07:43 PM	#10
vtirocz Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 2,460	Just a thought: Make sure it's not in "Teen Driver Mode." Info on how to check should be in the owners manual. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS, M6, Hurst shifter, Hyper Blue, NPP, Gray Split Spoke Wheels Best 1/4 Mile: 12.24 @ 115.9 mph

04-10-2019, 08:41 PM	#11
HyperBlue#1 Drives: Hyper blue 1ss Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 52	Put a nice fat cam in it, I promise it won’t be sluggish anymore.... __________________ Kooks headers, MBRP Cat back, Rotofab CAI, Primary cat delete, E85, MSD Intake Manifold, Ported TB, MMR Z28/MT’s.

04-10-2019, 03:56 PM	#1
UK Basketball Rocks Drives: 2018 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 153	Camaro SS 1LE feels sluggish I have a new 2018 Camaro 2SS, 1LE. I bought it new in December and it just now has 700 miles on it. I dont drive it very much except on weekends. I usually put it in "sport mode" but my car seems sluggish and I feel like I really have to force it run like the other Camaro's ive had. Is this a issue with 1LE's, or can it be sluggish because of the current setting I have it in "Sport"? __________________ Facebook Group: Battle of the Brands Ebay: Jims-Classic-Clocks Amazon: Jim's Classic Clocks

04-10-2019, 05:55 PM	#6
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,211	I would check your preferences in the menu and make sure your not on default Ice and snow mode. That's what it sound like. Snow and Ice mode really detune it.

04-10-2019, 07:01 PM	#8
Hasti Drives: 2017 Hot Red 2ss Auto adrenaline Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 97	Long gear ratios, you really need it in the right gear in this car

04-10-2019, 10:36 PM	#12
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	either teen mode or someone put 87 octane in it. takes awhile to get it back to the 93 octane table. the tranys have the same ratios in the 1le as the SS. pull fuses F57 F66 and F67. those are the ECU fuses. it will reset the car to the high octane table as long as you have 93 in it. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1 Last edited by JCunningham; 04-10-2019 at 11:23 PM.

04-10-2019, 11:16 PM	#13
MaxxRPM Drives: 2016 Camaro NFG 1SS A8 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: St. Louis Posts: 83	Turn the nannies off and try it. Maybe they are kicking on without you noticing. I can get my T/C light to flash at 60mph. This A8 has stupid power on the low end.

04-10-2019, 11:54 PM	#14
Gasoline_Farts Drives: 19 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NV Posts: 140	Stupid west coast we only have 91 here. Any idea how much of a hit that is over 93?

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