Best place to buy a tuner

SlavinAveSS · 02-17-2020, 10:35 AM

Looking to buy a tuner for my 16 SS. What's the most popular and where is the best site to buy from? Thanks in advance.

arpad_m · 02-17-2020, 10:39 AM

HPTuners MPVI2, www.hptuners.com

SlavinAveSS · 02-17-2020, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

HPTuners MPVI2, www.hptuners.com

What package should I get? First time tuner

arpad_m · 02-17-2020, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SlavinAveSS

What package should I get? First time tuner

Since yours is a 2016, I would just buy the MPVI2 plus 2 credits for engine (ECM) tuning. I don't think you would need the pro features as a first time tuner.

Not sure about the transmission (TCM) and fuel system control modules (FSCM), I had to buy extra credits for those plus get the TCM unlocked for $$$, but you should be in luck, the 2016 wasn't yet encrypted, only 2017+ cars are. Regardless, given that you can always buy more credits if needed, this should be okay for a start.

I am not a tuner, by the way, and if this is indeed the first time you are attempting to tune a Gen V car, make sure you do some research, this is complicated business. Goat Rope Garage has a great video series for beginners at tuning101.com, look for his HP Tuners tutorial series.

SlavinAveSS · 02-17-2020, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Since yours is a 2016, I would just buy the MPVI2 plus 2 credits for engine (ECM) tuning. I don't think you would need the pro features as a first time tuner.

Not sure about the transmission (TCM) and fuel system control modules (FSCM), I had to buy extra credits for those plus get the TCM unlocked for $$$, but you should be in luck, the 2016 wasn't yet encrypted, only 2017+ cars are. Regardless, given that you can always buy more credits if needed, this should be okay for a start.

I am not a tuner, by the way, and if this is indeed the first time you are attempting to tune a Gen V car, make sure you do some research, this is complicated business. Goat Rope Garage has a great video series for beginners at tuning101.com, look for his HP Tuners tutorial series.

I think the hp tuner is out of my league right now. I'm buying a tuner package from rdpstore/dynosteve tomorrow. Its bdx/stc 40490 to get my feet wet and research everything. Thanks for the input

arpad_m · 02-17-2020, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SlavinAveSS

I think the hp tuner is out of my league right now. I'm buying a tuner package from rdpstore/dynosteve tomorrow. Its bdx/stc 40490 to get my feet wet and research everything. Thanks for the input

No problem at all, good luck with your research and tuning work

JANNETTYRACING · 02-19-2020, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SlavinAveSS

What package should I get? First time tuner

https://jannettyracing.com/products/...ge-2016-camaro

JANNETTYRACING · 02-19-2020, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SlavinAveSS

I think the hp tuner is out of my league right now. I'm buying a tuner package from rdpstore/dynosteve tomorrow. Its bdx/stc 40490 to get my feet wet and research everything. Thanks for the input

You will be severely limiting what you can and can't do in the future which would cause you to purchase HPtuner ultimately.

SCT has limited support for Gen6 camaro, no ability to tune VE or Virtual torque, No auto trans support, Limited logging and the list goes on.

You may want to reconsider your decision.

See this thread. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=569147

KingLT1 · 02-19-2020, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SlavinAveSS

I think the hp tuner is out of my league right now. I'm buying a tuner package from rdpstore/dynosteve tomorrow. Its bdx/stc 40490 to get my feet wet and research everything. Thanks for the input

That is a mistake.

ssmofo · 02-19-2020, 11:37 AM

HPT for sure, save your pennies, it's totally worth it , although the learning curve for HPT can be steep.

thebanks06 · 02-19-2020, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

That is a mistake.

HHHUUGGEE MISTAKE

easttxss · 02-20-2020, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Since yours is a 2016, I would just buy the MPVI2 plus 2 credits for engine (ECM) tuning. I don't think you would need the pro features as a first time tuner.

Not sure about the transmission (TCM) and fuel system control modules (FSCM), I had to buy extra credits for those plus get the TCM unlocked for $$$, but you should be in luck, the 2016 wasn't yet encrypted, only 2017+ cars are. Regardless, given that you can always buy more credits if needed, this should be okay for a start.

I am not a tuner, by the way, and if this is indeed the first time you are attempting to tune a Gen V car, make sure you do some research, this is complicated business. Goat Rope Garage has a great video series for beginners at tuning101.com, look for his HP Tuners tutorial series.

Just to add to this because others will come across it later. The 2016 takes 3 credits. 2 to license the tune and 1 for the FSCM. It wont let you load your adjusted tune back to the car without licensing the FSCM. I just did mine last week so that I could see what the previous owner had done.

arpad_m · 02-20-2020, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Since yours is a 2016, I would just buy the MPVI2 plus 2 credits for engine (ECM) tuning. I don't think you would need the pro features as a first time tuner.

Not sure about the transmission (TCM) and fuel system control modules (FSCM), I had to buy extra credits for those plus get the TCM unlocked for $$$, but you should be in luck, the 2016 wasn't yet encrypted, only 2017+ cars are. Regardless, given that you can always buy more credits if needed, this should be okay for a start.

I am not a tuner, by the way, and if this is indeed the first time you are attempting to tune a Gen V car, make sure you do some research, this is complicated business. Goat Rope Garage has a great video series for beginners at tuning101.com, look for his HP Tuners tutorial series.

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Originally Posted by easttxss

Just to add to this because others will come across it later. The 2016 takes 3 credits. 2 to license the tune and 1 for the FSCM. It wont let you load your adjusted tune back to the car without licensing the FSCM. I just did mine last week so that I could see what the previous owner had done.

Thank you for the clarification about the FSCM, easttxss, as I said I wasn't sure

SlavinAveSS · 02-21-2020, 12:37 AM

Well I got talked out of a hp tuner then received the bdx today and instantly regret it. So I have sct/bdx tuner for sale haha

02-17-2020, 10:35 AM	#1
SlavinAveSS Autobody Tech Drives: 05 Chevy Z71 16 Camaro 2SS m6 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 33	Best place to buy a tuner Looking to buy a tuner for my 16 SS. What's the most popular and where is the best site to buy from? Thanks in advance.

02-17-2020, 10:39 AM	#2
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,576 View My Garage	HPTuners MPVI2, www.hptuners.com __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

02-19-2020, 11:37 AM	#10
ssmofo Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Dallas Posts: 420	HPT for sure, save your pennies, it's totally worth it , although the learning curve for HPT can be steep.

02-21-2020, 12:37 AM	#14
SlavinAveSS Autobody Tech Drives: 05 Chevy Z71 16 Camaro 2SS m6 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 33	Well I got talked out of a hp tuner then received the bdx today and instantly regret it. So I have sct/bdx tuner for sale haha

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