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Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-12-2020, 06:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,587
Posted By dekes1
Most enthusiasts respect and appreciate that the...

Most enthusiasts respect and appreciate that the tuner creates something that should be considered private and not shared around. If you look at the HPT tune repository you virtually never see anyone...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-12-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,587
Posted By dekes1
I can't understand why anyone would choose...

I can't understand why anyone would choose Vermont based on their practice of locking the tune. Seems silly to me that anyone would invest in something that they could never manage themselves and be...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-25-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Posted By dekes1
For those of you with '16s or '17s that have...

For those of you with '16s or '17s that have recently added the flex fuel sensor with the beta version of HPT, do you have DTCs P0178 and P0179 enabled? And if so, do you get a DTC or MIL if you...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-20-2019, 09:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,704
Posted By dekes1
BNR, the more important question is whether or...

BNR, the more important question is whether or not you lock your tune. If you do, which VT also does, you lose any of us self-tuners. VT does not get my business because of that practice.
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-05-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
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Views: 1,950
Posted By dekes1
Way off topic, but I did the same with a 1991...

Way off topic, but I did the same with a 1991 Beretta GTZ. Had a built Quad4 at around 210HP with an air intake that was down under the front splitter. Was driving through a downpour, hit a deep...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-07-2019, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,758
Posted By dekes1
I know this is one of those car tuning topics...

I know this is one of those car tuning topics that everyone debates, but there's no such thing as exhaust backpressure. What is really in play is the exhaust gas velocity and the scavenging effects...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-07-2019, 12:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,266
Posted By dekes1
Can't tell you exactly what is wrong? Why not? ...

Can't tell you exactly what is wrong? Why not? What diagnostics were performed and came to that conclusion?

I wouldn't just pay a 5K bill without deep, insightful explanation of what needs...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-30-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,266
Posted By dekes1
Agreed: but with the caveat that you're not...

Agreed: but with the caveat that you're not adding in additional pressure via any of the modifiers.
But in the end, that's what I was hinting at by asking the question on whether his tune was...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-30-2019, 08:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,266
Posted By dekes1
The stuttering issue that affected the 8L90 was...

The stuttering issue that affected the 8L90 was related to the lockup of the TCC and although it could cause damage to the clutches, there's no way it could cause the trans to destrroy itself and...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-18-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,376
Posted By dekes1
This is solid advice. On my ATS, i run 4.6s...

This is solid advice.
On my ATS, i run 4.6s every day and the occasional 4.2-4.4 with the stock 18s. I also own a set of aftermarket 20s and when running them my times drop to close to 5.0....
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-04-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,484
Posted By dekes1
Shift requests are done over the CANBUS, not...

Shift requests are done over the CANBUS, not directly wired to the transmission. It's impossible to change the time it takes for a shift request to be delivered to the transmission. However there...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-16-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,287
Posted By dekes1
Been doing some research and came to the same...

Been doing some research and came to the same conclusion you have - there is a new revision of the '16 ECU. Service # 12668437 is the new one.

Fortunately, the things are dime a dozen on fleabay, ...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-11-2019, 12:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,227
Posted By dekes1
cooper - can you share your stock '18 tune file?

cooper - can you share your stock '18 tune file?
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-07-2019, 10:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,287
Posted By dekes1
Have you tried swapping an ‘18 e80a into a ‘16? ...

Have you tried swapping an ‘18 e80a into a ‘16? Is that even possible with different service #s?
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-07-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,255
Posted By dekes1
Jason, any thoughts on machining the piston a few...

Jason, any thoughts on machining the piston a few thou smaller in diameter to potentially reduce the likelihood of having to oil it? Or what about cutting in a small taper?
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-28-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,806
Posted By dekes1
There are a number of tunes available for...

There are a number of tunes available for comparison between ATS and Camaro LTGs on HPT Repository. Drumroll.... Exactly the same. Down to the same mistakes made in some tables.

But, we do have...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-09-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,137
Posted By dekes1
SaGa, was your car tuned?

SaGa, was your car tuned?
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-23-2018, 09:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,865
Posted By dekes1
...and this is why this board has the reputation...

...and this is why this board has the reputation of a bunch of cocky kids and no one wants to offer assistance.

You say he knows what boost is, yet no one in any context would ever refer to boost...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-04-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,320
Posted By dekes1
Let's not call the addition of a tune and a short...

Let's not call the addition of a tune and a short term later engine failure as absurd. It's a fair, and required challenge, when evaluating Tuner's competency.
I see more and more blown engines on...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-04-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,320
Posted By dekes1
Wait, you got a VT tune and 800 miles later your...

Wait, you got a VT tune and 800 miles later your engine blew up? Did that in itself not raise huge red flags? Warranty guard sounds great, but is it only needed because the tune was risky and poorly...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-03-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,481
Posted By dekes1
I think there's some confusion here. The 2.0...

I think there's some confusion here. The 2.0 turbo does not have "headers", and there's currently no aftermarket exhaust manifolds by any manufacturer (including ARH) for this engine. The 2.0 also...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-28-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,137
Posted By dekes1
When you say oil pressure is all the way up, do...

When you say oil pressure is all the way up, do you mean above normal? If so, pressure spikes like that can be caused by debris in the passageways. Sadly, i'm guessing you have a piston hole and...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-24-2018, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,874
Posted By dekes1
Dodge uses the AC to chill the water in the Demon...

Dodge uses the AC to chill the water in the Demon intercooler, and every true turbo racer i talk to at my local strip has a water chiller of some sort in their loop. Its a great idea that is getting...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-24-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,686
Posted By dekes1
I think your issue is different than what i was...

I think your issue is different than what i was describing, because the "first shift of the day" issue isnt related to engine idle rpm. It occurs when driving away from a stop for the first time and...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-20-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,686
Posted By dekes1
Are you guys talking about the known A8 issue...

Are you guys talking about the known A8 issue where the first shift of the day is a shuddering mess? I'm not sure I understad OP's issue...

But, regarding the specific first shift of the day, this...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-14-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,664
Posted By dekes1
12.69? Damn. That's impressive. Was he tuned,...

12.69? Damn. That's impressive. Was he tuned, or stock?
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-14-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,399
Posted By dekes1
One of the things that i feel is absolutely...

One of the things that i feel is absolutely critical to being effective at tuning is to have proper logging/monitoring in place. You really need to spend a good amount of time setting up your...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-13-2018, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,936
Posted By dekes1
2 to 3 degrees is not overly concerning. The...

2 to 3 degrees is not overly concerning. The stock tune, on an unmodified car, will pull 2 - 3 in many situations. 5 degrees is a little more concerning. If it was my car, i wouldn't run with a...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-13-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,664
Posted By dekes1
Totally agree - the CLA 45 AMG (and the Arbath...

Totally agree - the CLA 45 AMG (and the Arbath mentioned above) are probably the best sounding turbo 4s on the market. And they sound nothing like anything else (Civic, really??)
Sadly, the LTG...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-13-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,119
Posted By dekes1
Jason, just curious if you compared part numbers...

Jason, just curious if you compared part numbers of Camaro vs ATS. The ATS has the limited slip without the limitation of only being on the Manual trans. Is the ATS limited slip on the auto trans...
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