Trifecta tune for SS A8?

BigGuy81 · 09-30-2021, 01:29 AM

My warranty is up soon, so it's time to mod. Has anyone gotten the Trifecta tune on their SS? I see lots of people talking about their V6 and I4 tunes, but not much on the V8 side.

Spaceme1117 · 09-30-2021, 05:53 AM

Gains on a stock SS are really not worth it for the money.

Better to do a few mods like intake, E85, headers and then get a dyno tune.

As for their claims that you don't need to unlock the TCM to tune it, as I understand it, that is true for the 2016's but 2017's and up DO need to be unlocked. Maybe I am wrong but this is what my tuner told me when I got dyno tuned.

BigGuy81 · 09-30-2021, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Spaceme1117

Gains on a stock SS are really not worth it for the money.

Better to do a few mods like intake, E85, headers and then get a dyno tune.

As for their claims that you don't need to unlock the TCM to tune it, as I understand it, that is true for the 2016's but 2017's and up DO need to be unlocked. Maybe I am wrong but this is what my tuner told me when I got dyno tuned.

I'm not concerned with power as much as drivability, throttle response, and of course the transmission tuning. Luckily I have a 16 so we're good on the unlock.

E85 is really tempting. My state has E85 at some stations so it may be something to look into.

Joshinator99 · 09-30-2021, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BigGuy81

I'm not concerned with power as much as drivability, throttle response, and of course the transmission tuning. Luckily I have a 16 so we're good on the unlock.

E85 is really tempting. My state has E85 at some stations so it may be something to look into.

I wouldn’t touch Trifecta with a 10’ pole. When you’re ready to start making power they will not be able to help you. Get HP Tuners and learn the basics, then get in touch with a good tuner who can help you as your build grows.

BigGuy81 · 10-01-2021, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

I wouldn’t touch Trifecta with a 10’ pole. When you’re ready to start making power they will not be able to help you. Get HP Tuners and learn the basics, then get in touch with a good tuner who can help you as your build grows.

I have no plans beyond the tune. At most, I would add the LT2 intake manifold, but beyond that I would just buy a ZL1.

09-30-2021, 01:29 AM	#1
BigGuy81 Account Suspended Drives: Man Join Date: May 2016 Location: https://t.me/pump_upp Posts: 143	Trifecta tune for SS A8? My warranty is up soon, so it's time to mod. Has anyone gotten the Trifecta tune on their SS? I see lots of people talking about their V6 and I4 tunes, but not much on the V8 side.

09-30-2021, 05:53 AM	#2
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 815	Gains on a stock SS are really not worth it for the money. Better to do a few mods like intake, E85, headers and then get a dyno tune. As for their claims that you don't need to unlock the TCM to tune it, as I understand it, that is true for the 2016's but 2017's and up DO need to be unlocked. Maybe I am wrong but this is what my tuner told me when I got dyno tuned.

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