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Fade2BlackSS · 03-10-2022, 04:50 PM

Hey Guys!

I was finally able to purchase my dream car some months back. It's a fully loaded 2SS with only 15k miles, garage kept with one owner. When checking the engine bay, I realized that it has a CAI and BBK LTH. Everything else seems to be stock.

When I purchased the car and took the 2hr drive home, I noticed that it had kind of a rough idle and hesitated a little bit at accleration. When downshifting, it almost kind of felt and sounded like like something was clogged coming from the passenger side. Later during that week, the CEL came on but disappeared after I swapped the battery.

A few days later, the CEL came back. I had the code read and P0420 and P1133 came up. They said it was the o2 sensors and cat. I had the o2 sensors changed...the CEL came back the same day...$360 down the drain.

I started coming here and reading through some of the posts and it seems like the tune is the issue. I've been seeing that a lot of people who add LTH have the same problem. Where my dilemma comes in is if I should purchase a handheld tuner like SCT or Diablo or have it tuned by a shop. I took it in today to a tuner who confirmed that's what the problem is but they're asking for $800 for a tune.

For those who have done an email tune, around how much did it cost you for everything. (The tuner and the tune itself) And what's the best route to go for the tune and tuner for these cars. I'm familiar with the process as I tuned both my Challenger SXT and RT when I had them. At this point, I'm looking for the best options money-whise.

George-CZ · 03-10-2022, 10:25 PM

Basically, you have 2 options.
You can either buy attachments for rear O2 sensors that eliminate cel or you can turn to local tuners (Dynosteve, JRE), buy their SCT performance package and you'll be fine.

I don't know about JRE, but with Dynosteve you get free lifetime tune updates.

You can find the prices of their services on their websites

gtstorey · 03-11-2022, 07:35 AM

I know inflation is up but $800 for CAI & LTH sounds outrageous. Around here it is (or least was) $400 for FI tune.

03-10-2022, 04:50 PM	#1
Fade2BlackSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Illinois Posts: 6	Tuning Dilemma 2010 2SS Hey Guys! I was finally able to purchase my dream car some months back. It's a fully loaded 2SS with only 15k miles, garage kept with one owner. When checking the engine bay, I realized that it has a CAI and BBK LTH. Everything else seems to be stock. When I purchased the car and took the 2hr drive home, I noticed that it had kind of a rough idle and hesitated a little bit at accleration. When downshifting, it almost kind of felt and sounded like like something was clogged coming from the passenger side. Later during that week, the CEL came on but disappeared after I swapped the battery. A few days later, the CEL came back. I had the code read and P0420 and P1133 came up. They said it was the o2 sensors and cat. I had the o2 sensors changed...the CEL came back the same day...$360 down the drain. I started coming here and reading through some of the posts and it seems like the tune is the issue. I've been seeing that a lot of people who add LTH have the same problem. Where my dilemma comes in is if I should purchase a handheld tuner like SCT or Diablo or have it tuned by a shop. I took it in today to a tuner who confirmed that's what the problem is but they're asking for $800 for a tune. For those who have done an email tune, around how much did it cost you for everything. (The tuner and the tune itself) And what's the best route to go for the tune and tuner for these cars. I'm familiar with the process as I tuned both my Challenger SXT and RT when I had them. At this point, I'm looking for the best options money-whise.

03-10-2022, 10:25 PM	#2
George-CZ Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 and 1978 STROKER 383 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,592	Basically, you have 2 options. You can either buy attachments for rear O2 sensors that eliminate cel or you can turn to local tuners (Dynosteve, JRE), buy their SCT performance package and you'll be fine. I don't know about JRE, but with Dynosteve you get free lifetime tune updates. You can find the prices of their services on their websites __________________ My life is a constant struggle with Camaro. K&N CAI, Stainless Power longtubes, high flow cats, modified Ragazzon High Performance axle back, Soler Performance ported throttle body, Soler Performance throttle controller, RAM clutch adjuster, modified LS7 clutch kit, Tick Performance billet bearing support, Tick Performance remote bleeder, separate clutch reservoir, BMR trailing arms, BMR toe rods, Pedders Suspension cradle bushing inserts, Control Arm Bushings, Strut tower brace, oil catch can, Hurst T-handle shifter, 20mm wheel spacers, DBA brakes, QTP Cutouts, Dynosteve tune.

03-11-2022, 07:35 AM	#3
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,178	I know inflation is up but $800 for CAI & LTH sounds outrageous. Around here it is (or least was) $400 for FI tune.