06-13-2016, 01:11 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe 2.0T Join Date: May 2016
Location: Durham, NC
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Results of tuning/downpipe on a '16 Cadillac ATS 2.0T automatic
Hello, friends. I joined this forum a while back so I could explore the upcoming aftermarket support for the 2.0T LTG that you guys will surely have. I did want to provide some real world results of my 2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe 2.0T 8speed automatic. I didn't dyno totally stock so I'm going to have to *estimate* gains based on what I've seen from stock Camaro 2.0T automatic dynos. The first picture is of what I saw an aftermarket company post of their baseline dyno on a totally stock Camaro 2.0T automatic. Now I know it may not be the exact same as what my car would have dynoed 100% stock but let's just say I think it would be close. The next picture is my baseline which was with a ZZP Performance high flow cat downpipe but everything else stock. The final picture shows the result of custom dyno tuning using HP Tuners at a shop that tunes a lot of GM vehicles.
I'm not the most technical guy in the world but will try to answer any questions that anybody does have about my car and the tuning/mods. |
06-13-2016, 01:15 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe 2.0T Join Date: May 2016
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Correction: Upon re-reading I see that the car in the baseline Camaro 2.0T was a 6MT. Still....gives an *approximation*
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06-13-2016, 03:51 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2016 Camaro RS 1LT 2.0L Turbo Join Date: Apr 2016
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Looks good. Get the thing breathing a bit better. Should compliment the downpipe and tune. Only thing next would be turbo mods and see how well she holds up ))) keep up the good work!
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'16 1LT 2.0T RS - Catless DP, Intake, Tune/ Eibach springs FE3 shocks/ BMR front bar FE4 rear bar/ Xpel'd front end, CP Reload sealed/ Radenso Pro M.
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06-13-2016, 08:10 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe 2.0T Join Date: May 2016
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My next, and final, power mods are upgraded turbo internals (same size turbo, just upgraded turbine and such internally) from TRS Fabrication as well as a larger front mounted intercooler (the stock one is a joke and cuts back power considerably). My hope is that after retuning with those two modifications I can get from 285whp/318wtq to 325ish whp/350wtq.
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06-13-2016, 08:44 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2016 Camaro RS 1LT 2.0L Turbo Join Date: Apr 2016
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How much better does the car feel with the dp and tune? Kinda a silly question. No doubt it feels better!
Is traction an issue? My car stock has zero traction issues. Tc turned off and its not even close to having traction issues.
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'16 1LT 2.0T RS - Catless DP, Intake, Tune/ Eibach springs FE3 shocks/ BMR front bar FE4 rear bar/ Xpel'd front end, CP Reload sealed/ Radenso Pro M.
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06-13-2016, 09:30 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe 2.0T Join Date: May 2016
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It feels great. I've adjusted to it after having driven it a few thousand miles and now when I jump into a stock 2.0T ATS it feels like a let down. Traction is fine. I can break the rear loose in corners with TC and Stabiltrack but it's controllable. If I can find a way to upload a video I had a clip where I was on on the back straight at VIR and stayed right on the rear bumper of 2015 Camaro SS at full throttle. Not scientific but hopefully conveys an idea.
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06-14-2016, 06:37 AM | #8 |
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Great dynos. I had a 2015 ATS (sold it to my Dad) and I had planned on doing a downpipe + tune. May have to convince him to do it too for approx 50-60 hp at the crank based on your numbers.
That trans is only rated to about 330 ft-lbs of torque though unless the new 8-speed is stronger. Although you're not really drag racing it too often, is my guess. |
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06-14-2016, 09:03 AM | #11 |
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BNR is a ZZP reseller.
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06-14-2016, 11:44 AM | #12 |
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Watch any zzp parts you buy for defects/damage. I've ordered multiple car mods from them since 2012 and there is always a subpar item that'll ruin your OMG new car part mood. Especially for Canadian customers, it's like they send all the slightly damaged parts to us.
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