Tapout Tuning

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Tapout LPFP Props up Weak ATS-V Fuel Systems!

One of the weak links in the ATS-V is the stock fuel system.  Although adequate for OEM boost levels, once you crank that boost up many ATS-Vs end up having fuel systems that can’t keep up with demand. In some cases, the HPFP ends up sucking the LPFP dry thus entering the danger zone.

Paul from Florida has a 2016 ATS-V A8 with intake, BOVs, spark plugs and exhaust and 32,000 miles on the clock.  With his previous aftermarket tune he was running dangerously lean which he discovered while on a dyno. Once he learned that he immediately switched to Tapout.  The new Tapout Tune is much safer and he likes it better than the tune he ran before.  However, now that his air/fuel ratio has been corrected we can see how the stock fuel system is not able to keep up with demand.  Check out the blue and yellow traces in the scan below.

With this newly found information Paul decided to install a Tapout LP fuel pump.  The following scan was taken one day after the above scan, with no other hardware or tune changes.  It’s very clear how much more stable, safe and reliable his fuel system is now.  Notice how both the low- and high-pressure sides have improved just from replacing the LP pump alone.

The Tapout LP fuel pump is an excellent product that solves an annoying problem on this platform.  It is affordable, relatively simple to install and can show immediate fuel system volume capabilities on tuned ATS-Vs. Every day we are looking for ways to make the ATS-V better, and we’re proud to offer proven products like this.

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Remove Your Startup Boost Limiter with Tapout!

How many of you have ever made a quick stop somewhere an started up your already warm ATS-V? You pull up to a traffic light two or three minutes later and someone questions the capabilities of your little V6 engine. You decide to set the record straight, but are embarrassed to find out that you only have 9 to 11 psi of boost and are down about 100 horsepower below stock levels. You are not alone because this has happened to all of us. Turns out the ATS-V has several hidden parameters that limit boost at startup, even when the engine is completely warmed up. That will put a real damper on your day when you know you could have smoked that punk without even trying.

Since HP Tuners didn’t have these particular tables mapped out, it took more than one year of effort to finally locate the hidden boost limiting timer in the ATS-V binary files. We worked with top tuners all over the world using WinOLS, TunerCat, User Defined Parameters and TunerPro. Once it was figured out, dozens of Tapout customers tested our fix for this and it works flawlessly! From this point forward everyone with a Tapout Tune will no longer be regulated to 9 to 11 psi of boost when the car is first started. That said, it would still be prudent not to hammer your engine with 20 psi of boost while the lubricating system is still warming up.

This is an important milestone for the ATS-V community, and we are proud to deliver this solution to you. By the way, these modifications have been automatically applied to all Tapout Tune updates over the last seven weeks. Now when you make a quick pit stop and get back on the road you can show ’em what your ATS-V can really do.

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Tapout Tune of the Week!

When you buy something you want to receive the full benefits of that product right? You wouldn’t buy a box of Thin Mints and only eat half of them just to throw the rest away, so why should it be any different with your ATS-V? If you don’t have a Tapout Tune, you are throwing extra power and performance away, and we aim to fix that.

GM felt we didn’t need all the power the ATS-V actually has to offer, but we say otherwise. With a Remote Tune from Tapout we unlock all the performance and power the LF4 really has to offer. This was certainly the case in today’s Tapout Tune of the Week, Nick from British Columbia. Nick loves his ATS-V and was looking to improve its performance. After working with him to get everything dialed in perfectly, he attended a local 750-mile rally in addition to a drag racing event. “I have to say… WOW did the car ever come alive and it never skipped a beat. The untapped potential of the LF4 platform that Scott can extract is truly outstanding!” Nick said. So don’t waste another second, call Tapout today to release the beast within your ATS-V.

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Tapout Tuning Now Offering ATS-V Intercooler Fill & Bleed Kit!

Everyone has been looking for a way to easily fill and bleed their ATS-V’s notoriously difficult-to-service intercooler. Tapout Tuning has listened to your thoughts and concerns and we are happy to announce our new and easy-to-use Intercooler Fill & Bleed kit! This kit is easily installed and provides everything needed to properly fill and bleed your ATS-V intercooler.

The factory intercooler is a sealed system with total capacity of 3.3 quarts.  There is no reservoir, and any air pocket will stop the intercooler pump from running after five seconds, rendering your intercooler worthless.  This can create an unsafe scenario for a turbocharged car, especially when boost is turned up via an aftermarket tune. With this kit you’ll have peace of mind knowing your ATS-V intercooler functions properly so all you need to focus on is going fast and breaking records!

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Intercooler fill kit

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Tapout Tune of the Week!

What gets your heart racing, adrenaline pumping and puts a smile on your face from ear to ear? You guessed it, a ride in a Tapout Tuned ATS-V! We all know the song and dance, the car you drove was too slow and boring, so you fixed that by purchasing an ATS-V. Well after a little while you found yourself looking for more, and what’s the next logical step? Right again, getting yourself a Remote Tune from Tapout!

That brings us to today’s Tapout Tune of the Week, Adam from New Jersey. Adam, like many of us, felt the need for speed, and a Tapout Tune was the solution he was looking for. As he said, “Tapout Tuning is by far the best bang for your buck mod for the ATS-V platform”. We have worked diligently to create custom Remote Tunes that accomplish all your goals, no matter how long it takes. Adam let us know, “it’s not only Scott’s top-notch quality tune that completely woke up my V, but its also his responsiveness.” Tapout works every day to make sure your ATS-V perfect for YOU!

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New Jeresy ATS-V