GM intake - tune

bseiter98 · 06-20-2016, 05:18 PM

So, with the GM intake being removed from the Chevrolet website, what is the best option? Do any of these Companies sell an intake with a tune? Or, is there a separate Company that sells a tuner that will account for specific models of intakes? Ford does this as I had a 2013 Mustang GT Premium and it was easy to get and install the CAI and a tune. Of course it wasn't the best tune since it was e-mailed but the combo shaved about 0.20 seconds off the 1/4 time. Thanks in advance!

kropscamaro16 · 06-20-2016, 05:26 PM

being removed? why is that?

brutusvk · 06-20-2016, 05:49 PM

It disappeared from the performance parts webpage.

Roto-fab 1 · 06-20-2016, 05:58 PM

I am confident that some of our dealers will offer the Roto-fab intake package with a specific tune for our system.

Roto-fab intake, pre-production

Thanks,
Michael

Richard0nee · 06-20-2016, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roto-fab 1

I am confident that some of our dealers will offer the Roto-fab intake package with a specific tune for our system.

Roto-fab intake, pre-production

Thanks,
Michael

I'm sure the Roto-fab intake works well. The thing is, at least for me I don't want to mess with my warranty

Roto-fab 1 · 06-20-2016, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard0nee

I'm sure the Roto-fab intake works well. The thing is, at least for me I don't want to mess with my warranty

We recommend checking with your dealer to see what they allow.

raptor5244 · 06-20-2016, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard0nee

I'm sure the Roto-fab intake works well. The thing is, at least for me I don't want to mess with my warranty

The ECU/MAF will more than likely compensate for the air intake alone and not throw a CEL. However, a good tune will increase performance even more. The powertrain warranty is the dilemma for most for sure. Even if you have a problem that is not related to the CAI you run the chance of being jerked around.

Lemosine · 06-21-2016, 12:09 PM

for an intake if you have an issue and need something covered under warranty put the stock back on. Unless you get a tune, then that's a different story.

laynlo15 · 06-21-2016, 12:38 PM

I don't understand the worry on the intake. If something were to happen its a 15 minute switch over back to stock, the dealer can't tell the intake was even on there as you haven't changed the tune and as said above the ECU will compensate for the additional air the intake brings in. I took mine in for a oil change with the CAI on it and nothing was said. Most dealers aren't assholes and actually like to see some mods on the cars they have sold. I have modified all my new cars and have never been denied any warranty if something occurred.

TSloper · 06-21-2016, 01:13 PM

The ECU will only compensate while in closed loop. If the fuel trims change significantly it is because the MAF output has changed for the same input of air mass. The ECM is compensating for a bad MAF output not an increase in air. If the MAF output matched that input the fuel trims would change very little even if the intake is slightly flowing better. At part throttle the factory intake is not going to be a restriction. Yes the ECM can compensate to a degree but it's not necessarily compensating for what you think it is. Unless the intake manufacturer can match the flow characteristics over the MAF element exactly as GM has it a tune is needed to ensure the AFR is where it should be in open loop mode (WOT).

ender2664 · 06-21-2016, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSloper

The ECU will only compensate while in closed loop. If the fuel trims change significantly it is because the MAF output has changed for the same input of air mass. The ECM is compensating for a bad MAF output not an increase in air. If the MAF output matched that input the fuel trims would change very little even if the intake is slightly flowing better. At part throttle the factory intake is not going to be a restriction. Yes the ECM can compensate to a degree but it's not necessarily compensating for what you think it is. Unless the intake manufacturer can match the flow characteristics over the MAF element exactly as GM has it a tune is needed to ensure the AFR is where it should be in open loop mode (WOT).

When I put an intake on my v6 gen5 it really messed stuff up, I removed it.

ender2664 · 06-21-2016, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laynlo15

I don't understand the worry on the intake. If something were to happen its a 15 minute switch over back to stock, the dealer can't tell the intake was even on there as you haven't changed the tune and as said above the ECU will compensate for the additional air the intake brings in. I took mine in for a oil change with the CAI on it and nothing was said. Most dealers aren't assholes and actually like to see some mods on the cars they have sold. I have modified all my new cars and have never been denied any warranty if something occurred.

I agree that dealers love seeing mods, I've gotten many positive comments on my exhaust. That doesn't mean they will honor a warantee claim.

Algeron · 06-21-2016, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roto-fab 1

We recommend checking with your dealer to see what they allow.

I have spoken to my dealer in the past, and I was told that as long as I did not get a tune, the only part the warranty would not cover would be the aftermarket intake.

samsumon · 06-21-2016, 10:28 PM

GM still states they will be releasing the intake. They had it on display I think last weekend at a car show.

06-20-2016, 05:18 PM	#1
bseiter98 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 125	GM intake - tune So, with the GM intake being removed from the Chevrolet website, what is the best option? Do any of these Companies sell an intake with a tune? Or, is there a separate Company that sells a tuner that will account for specific models of intakes? Ford does this as I had a 2013 Mustang GT Premium and it was easy to get and install the CAI and a tune. Of course it wasn't the best tune since it was e-mailed but the combo shaved about 0.20 seconds off the 1/4 time. Thanks in advance!

06-20-2016, 05:26 PM	#2
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 10,130	being removed? why is that?

06-20-2016, 05:49 PM	#3
brutusvk Drives: future 2016 SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 847	It disappeared from the performance parts webpage.

06-20-2016, 05:58 PM	#4
Roto-fab 1 Drives: 16 Camaro SS w/ Roto-fab CAI Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,682	I am confident that some of our dealers will offer the Roto-fab intake package with a specific tune for our system. Roto-fab intake, pre-production Thanks, Michael

06-21-2016, 12:09 PM	#8
Lemosine Drives: 2016 M6 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 221	for an intake if you have an issue and need something covered under warranty put the stock back on. Unless you get a tune, then that's a different story.

06-21-2016, 12:38 PM	#9
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	I don't understand the worry on the intake. If something were to happen its a 15 minute switch over back to stock, the dealer can't tell the intake was even on there as you haven't changed the tune and as said above the ECU will compensate for the additional air the intake brings in. I took mine in for a oil change with the CAI on it and nothing was said. Most dealers aren't assholes and actually like to see some mods on the cars they have sold. I have modified all my new cars and have never been denied any warranty if something occurred.

06-21-2016, 01:13 PM	#10
TSloper Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 779	The ECU will only compensate while in closed loop. If the fuel trims change significantly it is because the MAF output has changed for the same input of air mass. The ECM is compensating for a bad MAF output not an increase in air. If the MAF output matched that input the fuel trims would change very little even if the intake is slightly flowing better. At part throttle the factory intake is not going to be a restriction. Yes the ECM can compensate to a degree but it's not necessarily compensating for what you think it is. Unless the intake manufacturer can match the flow characteristics over the MAF element exactly as GM has it a tune is needed to ensure the AFR is where it should be in open loop mode (WOT).

06-21-2016, 10:28 PM	#14
samsumon Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 1,351	GM still states they will be releasing the intake. They had it on display I think last weekend at a car show.

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