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Tapout's ATS-V 742 whpHow would you like to have a powerband this broad and flat, with a massive area under the curve? Yes, you read the chart right. Peak power numbers are 742 whp and 758 wtq on a completely streetable tune. Tapout tunes produce the widest powerbands and the most area under the curve. We can do this for you too! We want to help to you tap into the potential of the Cadillac ATS-V so you don't tap out at the track.

Huge Inventory Ready for Immediate Shipment!

Currently we have more than $100,000 worth of ATS-V products that are IN-STOCK and ready for immediate shipment! We always make sure to keep our shelves full so you can get the parts you want when you want them. And don’t forget, we currently have our Order # 7,000 giveaway going on so you have […]

ATS-V Performance Acamedy

Measuring Up

If you already have a tuned ATS-V compare it others on our Quarter Mile Rankings. To get your car listed just fill in the form. It's free.

We don't assume all owner's cars are the same. So, to make sure we give you the best performance possible we ask customers to fill out our Tuning Questionnaire.

Don't let a bad tune rear naked choke the horsepower out of your Cadillac.

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What customers are saying!

Tapout Tune Experience

Ohio ATS-V

I had heard of Scott at Tapout, through the car grapevine, and decided to purchase a tune to wake my car up.  Scott made my car an entirely different animal, and the best part is, he continues to be a fountain of knowledge.  I feel like I have a teammate who cares about helping my… Read more “Tapout Tune Experience”

E. J.
  from Ohio

Amazing Customer Service and Tuning Support

CTS V-Sport Indiana

Over the past few months I have been working with Scott to get my 2014 Cadillac CTS V-Sport tuned, a car he has not had much tuning time with.  He has done an outstanding job tuning the car, making it feel more alive and healthy. Scott was able to allow me to bring my car… Read more “Amazing Customer Service and Tuning Support”

Ernie
  from Indiana

Top Notch Tuning /Customer Service

New Jersey ATS-V

When I first talked to Scott regarding a Tapout tune I knew he was the one for this platform.  He had the knowledge I was looking for.  After he sent me my first tune the car was completely different.  We worked back and forth and created some great revisions for different fuel octanes, drag strip… Read more “Top Notch Tuning /Customer Service”

Justin
  from New Jersey

Best In The Business

ATS-V Manitoba

From having issues dealing with a local tuner on a previous car I had in the past I was kinda skeptical of tuning again and especially a email tune. Having talked to Scott briefly over messenger I quickly realized he actually cares and took time to explain things to me unlike my past tuner so… Read more “Best In The Business”

Callum
  from Manitoba

Are You On The Fence About Tuning? DO IT!

Iowa - ATS-V

This is my first time experiencing a remote tune, and I will be honest I was a little hesitant at first. Scott laid everything out easily so I could follow step by step and in no time the car was tuned I can’t believe how much smoother and more powerful the car is! Scott has… Read more “Are You On The Fence About Tuning? DO IT!”

Rob
  from Iowa

Hands Down Best Tuner I’ve Dealt With

ATS-V Germany

I have owned four cars that I have altered the performance on. Most recently was a built WRX, that went through four tuners, where each one did certain things well. Now that I have the V. I can comfortably say Scott and his team make me wish Tapout could have tuned the WRX. I bought… Read more “Hands Down Best Tuner I’ve Dealt With”

Ryan
  from Germany

Sells the Best And Services The Rest!

Kentucky ATS-V

‘Sell the Best and Service the Rest’ is my family business slogan.  Scott Cook follows that same mantra at Tapout Tuning.  It’s rare to find someone at the top of the game in any platform like Scott, with concierge level customer service in any business.  Scott’s precision is second to none, details and steps are… Read more “Sells the Best And Services The Rest!”

Charles
  from Kentucky

The One And Only Person To Trust With Your Car

North_Carolina_ATS-V

Scott is the one and only person I would ever let touch my car. He is very knowledgeable and his customer service is by far the best I have ever had. He always replies very quickly no matter what day or time. To take a car from 464hp to ~600hp and keep drivability equal to… Read more “The One And Only Person To Trust With Your Car”

Scott
  from North Carolina

Drives Like A Real V

ATS-V Mazatlan Mexico

I was having intake problems with my ’16 ATS-V, then I tuned it up with Tapout Tuning and it fixed all the problems.  Scott always replied back right away with any questions I had.  The service was incredible and my car runs really fast in Mexico.  LOL   The best thing that has happened to my… Read more “Drives Like A Real V”

Orlando
  from Mazatlan Sinaloa

LF4 Whisperer

When I bought my 2016 ATS-V I had so many questions.  Scott was there on day one answering my questions and offering services.  He wasn’t pushy, just letting you know what he provides. On to tuning, my car was 100% stock beside AFE intake filters.  Running these filters untuned seemed to pick up some decent… Read more “LF4 Whisperer”

John
  from Texas

Best LF4 Tuner In The Business, Period

I had a popular tune from a well-known tuner. Logged a few dyno pulls and the car was making good power, however it  was peaking at 21 pounds of boost and was running lean from what I can tell. I emailed the tuner, with my concerns and they sent me a 2 sentence reply saying… Read more “Best LF4 Tuner In The Business, Period”

Paul
  from Florida

Scott Is The Man

ATS-V blue coupe New York

I will have to say Scott is awesome.  Just any problem, question, concern or anything at all, he was there.  This was remote tuning made easy for sure.  Also my car now rips, which is huge!!  But 12 out of 10 with dealing with Scott and Tapout Tuning!!!

Xzane
  from New York

Overall Amazing Experience

Everything about my experience with Tapout has been incredible. From the fast shipping to how responsive Scott is. This was my first foray into remote tuning, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Scott sent along great instructions on each step of the process, and also how to connect up with him on Facebook. We… Read more “Overall Amazing Experience”

Rob
  from Texas

New Faith Found

ATS-V Blue Florida

After losing faith in the quality of work performed by my dealer’s performance shop, I started to question the safety characteristics of my dyno tune. Knowing several friends that had their ATS-V’s tuned by Tapout, I reached out Scott with my concerns. Before purchasing a remote tune, Scott asked me to send him a copy… Read more “New Faith Found”

The Tune Is Great, Dealing With Scott Is Even Better!

California ATS-V coupe

Held out on tuning my car for quite a while, and finally gave in. Being limited to 91 octane gas in California I wasn’t expecting huge power gains, but was very pleasantly surprised at just how much more Scott was able to get out of the car even on 91 octane… it’s a huge difference… Read more “The Tune Is Great, Dealing With Scott Is Even Better!”

Troy
  from California

Just What I Wanted!

Florida ATS-V

Scott has provided superb service months before I was even a paying customer! In one day, I received the same amount of responses that have taken my friends weeks to receive working with other tuners! I’m not sure I’ve ever had better service through any company of any type! The car is much improved, and… Read more “Just What I Wanted!”

Nelson
  from Florida

Tapout Remote Tune For The Win!

I was a little skeptical going in just from previous experience with remote tunes and canned tunes that have scarred my memory. But the service here was far above anything I have had in the past. From the beginning, Scott Cook was attentive to what I desired out of the tune and sent me the… Read more “Tapout Remote Tune For The Win!”

Josh
  from Washington

MVT (Most Valuable Tuner)

white ATS-V dyno

Imagine a car tuner who is the forefront of a certain vehicle platform.  Now imagine that same tuner to have remote tuning capabilities.  You can probably imagine how busy this man is, given the limited number of tuners we have for the LF4 platform, much less competent ones.  And then, to top it all off,… Read more “MVT (Most Valuable Tuner)”

Aubrey
  from North Carolina

Tapout Is The Best

ATS-V Florida

Scott is very easy to work with and makes sure the whole process of getting your car dialed in is perfect.  Super fast response times!  I was amazed when I was able to get two files sent by him in a single day.  I have seen other tuners that takes weeks.  Plus, he is always… Read more “Tapout Is The Best”

Anthony
  from Florida

Amazing Tune For Amazing Car

Had a great experience with Tapout from start to finish.  Ordering was quick and easy and shipping was fast.  Installation and initial tuning went smoothly.  Scott was there for quick revisions throughout the entire process.  Car is a whole different animal now. Excited to see how far Tapout is going to take this platform.

Chris
  from Stafford

Incredible Customer Service

ATS-V on the track

Having owned my 2017 ATS-V Sedan for a couple of years, I had been hearing great things about Scott and is customer service for a while. I reached out to him with high expectations, based on that reputation, and he still managed to exceed them. When I purchased my tune and spark plugs, Scott was… Read more “Incredible Customer Service”

Billy
  from Texas

Great Experience!!

Oklahoma ATS-V

This was a great experience. Scott was always responsive with email and information. I had issues during the process and Scott was able to give suggestions and help with solutions. I would recommend Tapout to anyone! I was worried initially but Scott was so easy to work with it was comforting.

Tony
  from Oklahoma

Top Notch Results And Service

Florida ATS-V drag race

Scott has been absolutely amazing. My first dealings with Scott was his helping me diagnose an issue with my car before I was even tuned by Tapout. I originally had my car tuned elsewhere when I had my first mods installed and was not impressed by a 12.3 (sec) outing at the track. After becoming… Read more “Top Notch Results And Service”

John
  from Florida

A Great Customer Experience

Alex ATS-V

Tapout Tuning stands apart from other tuners by providing a consultative, transparent approach to the calibration that is customized to the customer’s needs. There was very good communication throughout the entire process, always with the focus on meeting my personal goals. The emphasis was on safety, and I greatly appreciate that all of the factory… Read more “A Great Customer Experience”

Alex
  from Arizona

Great Tuner And Great Performance!

I was recommended to Scott by James Renick and how he was the only tuner he trusts personally.
So I thought to myself, If James R. trusts him then I have no doubt in my mind that I would want my car in his hands. From the moment we first made contact with each… Read more “Great Tuner And Great Performance!”

Brandon
  from Florida

Best ATS-V Tuner In The Business

I worked with Scott on my 2016 ATS-V 6mt sedan, going through multiple iterations of the tune to nail down the performance with a tune that is specific to the configuration of my car (RP aftermarket parts). Scott was always extremely helpful and patient, taking the time to answer my questions and provide screen shots… Read more “Best ATS-V Tuner In The Business”

Tim
  from Minnesota

My Experience With Tapout Tuning

I’ve had several tuners and both had some success with my ATS-V, but I wasn’t satisfied with running 10.92 @ 125+. I contacted Scott Cook and made arrangements to do email style tuning with him. Very easy guy to talk to and willing to work with the customer to fix problems. We worked together to… Read more “My Experience With Tapout Tuning”

Dave
  from California

Better Than The Other Guys

ATS-V dave from florida

I was thinking about a tune for my ATS-V and purchased a canned tune from one of the big shops.  This tune had decent power and I thought it was all that was available from a remote tune.  I read about Tapout Tuning on the forums and was impressed at the positive feedback from their… Read more “Better Than The Other Guys”

Dave
  from Florida

Scott and My ATS-V

desert ATS-V

Love the Tapout tune!  My previous tune had the car lurching and excessive back fires, but the Tapout tune corrected all of that!  Satisfied customer and looking forward to more power!  Love the support and patience from Scott. 10/10!

Jacob
  from California

Tuning for the Track

Ontario ATS-Vs

Scott has been nothing short of amazing. The responsiveness and detail of his communication is top notch. I trusted him and he delivered. Very happy with the tuning support and will gladly recommend him. Keep up the great work

Jon
  from Ontario, Canada

Great Improvement In My ATS-V’s Performance

Brian's ATS-V

I was fortunate enough to run across Scott when I did because I had long suspected the so called pro tune I received from a well known Performance Shop in Cincinnati was not all it was cracked up to be.
I contacted Scott at Tapout Tuning because others w/ similar tuning issues spoke very… Read more “Great Improvement In My ATS-V’s Performance”

Brian
  from Ohio

A+++

Red ATS-V Houston Texas

I was not a fan of remote tuning ‘til I ran into Scott and his team, but now for this car I have changed my mind!  Working with the Tapout Tune team is like family.  Customer service is on point, tunes and corrections wouldn’t take two or three days but like in hours! Local shop… Read more “A+++”

Tommy
  from Texas

Passion for making fast cars faster

ATS-V on Dyno

I got in touch with Scott at Tapout Tuning after a having a previous tune in the car that I wasn’t satisfied with.  Scott explained in detail to me the performance packages that they offered.  He is very knowledgeable when it comes to this platform and thoroughly answered any questions I had.  We chose to… Read more “Passion for making fast cars faster”

Ben
  from Virgina

Great Tune, Great Service

Florida ATS-V

Recently came out of a modded V2 into a 2016 ATS-V loaded CPO 7,200 miles. As you can imagine, I felt a bit underwhelmed with raw power versus a pullied and E85 V2. Knew before I even took delivery it would eventually be a Tapout car!  Being that I already owned HP tuners and bumped… Read more “Great Tune, Great Service”

Mike
  from Florida

Excellent Customer Service

North Carolina ATS-V

First off I want to thank you for your excellent customer service.  So far the buying process has been easy with excellent communication.  But also I want to thank you immensely for your support for the community. I’ve been chasing low boost issues with my car and through searching old forum posts I came across your insights… Read more “Excellent Customer Service”

Josh
  from North Carolina

Tapout Take(n)Over

ATS-V Cleveland OH

At first, I planned to drive two hours to Columbus to meet Scott in person, but between the weather and my schedule, I decided that a Remote Tune would be the quickest option since Spring was here and it was time to awaken the beast (M6 sedan). Having zero understanding of tuning a car, I… Read more “Tapout Take(n)Over”

Gautam
  from Ohio

Tapout V Community

ATS-V Florida

Led by Scott Cook, Tapout Tuning has put together a very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful community of car enthusiast for the ATS-V. We are all very satisfied customers of Tapout. Whether it be tuning or purchasing aftermarket parts for our V, Tapout Tuning is your one stop shop. I highly recommend joining the team! You… Read more “Tapout V Community”

Robbie
  from Florida

Feels like a V8!

If you have a Cadillac ATS-V, this is the only place you should trust with your remote tune.  Your car will feel like a V8 and be taking pink slips.  Don’t even get me start about the customer service.  It might as well be a five start restaurant on crack.

Easier than I Thought!

ATS-V performance white coupe

Just wanted to say how thrilled I am with my Tapout tune!  The increase in power is astonishing!  Took my Dad for a quick spin to show him what she’s capable of and he was shocked!  I went from 13 psi of boost to 19-20 psi.  On a hard launch, the car spins the tires… Read more “Easier than I Thought!”

Al
  from New Jersey

WOW!!!!!!!!

Georgia ATS-V

We just purchased our 2018 ATS-V a few months ago and another V owner recommended Scott to us for tuning.  We reached out to Scott and he has walked us through everything and made suggestions for the best route to go on a build.  He did all of this before we even bought the remote… Read more “WOW!!!!!!!!”

Glenn
  from Georgia

Great Customer Service!

Alabama ATS-V

Got my 2016 ATS-V in January 2020.  Factory power was good, but I wanted more.  Kinda skeptical about who to get a tune from.  After talking to Scott Cook at Tapout, I felt at ease about tuning it.  His customer service is best in the business.  If you run into a problem, he will do… Read more “Great Customer Service!”

Jake
  from Alabama

Absolutely Amazing!!!

Nevada ATS-V

If you’re having any doubts or worries about maybe going with a different tuner DON’T.  Scott helped me and gave me so much information long before I decided I was going to use his services.  Once I pulled the trigger to have Scott tune my car my only regret afterwards was not having him tune… Read more “Absolutely Amazing!!!”

Charles
  from Nevada

My ATS-V Has Been Awakened!

Texas Silver ATS-V

I went to Tapout for their remote tune service and I was blown away by the care and attention I was given by Scott.  Tune improvements were sent within minutes and the whole process was so easy and straightforward with detailed instructions provided.  My ATS-V is a beast now and is finally at its peak… Read more “My ATS-V Has Been Awakened!”

Breyden
  from Texas

Next Level Service!

ATS-V-Texas

Scott has made my first experience with tuning the most inviting and easy experience ever. Everything was new to me, from operating the software to writing the tune to the car. I would only recommend Scott at Tapout Tuning!!

Corey
  from Texas

Unmatched Customer Service

ATS-V North Dakota

Scott went above and beyond when tuning my V. We ran into several issues as he began tuning. He was able to troubleshoot and tell me what was wrong with it. We exchanged over 70 emails and never once did he come off as angry or frustrated. I can tell that he is truly passionate… Read more “Unmatched Customer Service”

Cody
  from North Dakota

Old School!

white ATS-V Florida

Scott is a throw back to the days when people cared for their customers and for the industry as a whole.  He has honed his craft and made owning this ATS-V a real treat.  I have owned some very fast cars over the years and used many, many tuners.  I have never experienced the level… Read more “Old School!”

Robb
  from Florida

The Best Tune

ATS-V Texas dyno

I can tell the difference after the tune.  The car is way faster now!  Thank you Scott for working on my tune.  Also, he replied to every question I had.  Thank you again so much.

Orlando
  from Texas

My Car Is Finally Awake

Virgina ATS-V

I’ve owned a few performance cars over the years and my 2016 Frost White ATS-V is my favorite by far. When I bought it I new there a few quirks I was going to have to get used to, especially with the A8 transmission. I knew a tune would be in my future, and I’ve… Read more “My Car Is Finally Awake”

Dave
  from Virgina

2016 ATS-V Performance Tune

ATS-V coupe New Jersey

Scott and Michael were awesome, providing best customer service ever.  Both were patient and very professional.  Michael walked me thru the purchasing and got me Black Friday discounts.  Scott was there throughout the installation and adjusting the software mods to optimize the tune up.  The change is greater than I expected – higher boost, faster… Read more “2016 ATS-V Performance Tune”

James
  from New Jersey

I Wanna Thank You

ATS-V time attack

I wanna thank you for your great and professionally service. You were very very patient and kind, and gave fantastic results after spending many hours on my custom tunes (one for methanol injection and another for Toluene fuel additive). You were always available and very positive.  Gave great explanations to help me understand more and… Read more “I Wanna Thank You”

Rabi
  from Israel

Best Tuner Hands Down!

Black Florida ATS-V

I recently just purchased an ATS-V about three months ago so I contacted Scott to have my V tuned.  He simply worked his magic and the car is just a monster now all around!  I could not be happier with my decision.  Great service as well performance.

Ruben
  from Florida

Amazing! I Can’t Believe It’s The Same Car.

Unbelievable that there was so much untapped performance left from the factory that Scott could extract. My car is now CRAZY fast. I only had a few weeks of decent, but cold, weather after finish with tuning in November. I can’t wait to drive the car in the summer with warmer temperatures, summer tires and… Read more “Amazing! I Can’t Believe It’s The Same Car.”

Mark
  from Michigan

ALL BOOST NO DOOR TRICKS, Scott is #1 in the ATS-V world!

New York ATS-V

From the beginning you can tell you’re dealing with a perfectionist and someone who knows exactly what he is talking about. I originally got a dyno tune from a big competitor because I was so afraid of remote tuning. Little did I know, the tune that I got was crap compared to what it is… Read more “ALL BOOST NO DOOR TRICKS, Scott is #1 in the ATS-V world!”

Mark
  from New York

Exceeded Expectations; Outstanding Customer Service

Black ATS-V Florida

After buying a CPO car with 45,000 miles I wanted to know that all systems were working properly with no issues.  With some research I knew I wanted to go with Tapout Tuning where Scott has analyzed more logs than anyone else on the LF4 platform.  Next I wanted to make sure I could compete… Read more “Exceeded Expectations; Outstanding Customer Service”

Dennon
  from Florida

Girlfriend Isn’t Happy

Oregon ATS-V

I can’t thank Scott Cook enough for the great tune and amazing customer service.  Always helps, never seems bothered to help you understand anything about the process or the tune itself.  Only issue is… girlfriend isn’t happy, she says he made the car too fast! 🤷‍♂️  Is that even possible?  Just wish the weather didn’t turn to shit… Read more “Girlfriend Isn’t Happy”

Bill
  from Oregon

Great Experience Tuning my 2017 ATS-V

Texas ATS-V

Excellent customer service, excellent results.  I had a great experience working with Scott to tune my 2017 ATS-V.  Answering question even after regular hours.  Answering all the questions I had, no matter how minute or how confusing the question was.  Also the I thought remote tuning was going to be very difficult but turned out… Read more “Great Experience Tuning my 2017 ATS-V”

Hector
  from Texas

Get a Tapout Tune You Won’t Regret It!

ATS-V in the woods

I recently bought downpipes, throttle body, wideband sensors, spark plugs, intercooler fill/bleed kit, BOOSTane, HP Tuners with Pro Link and a remote tune from Tapout. Scott had zero problems answering my questions and pointing me in the right direction from the start. Once he had my money this didn’t change unlike some other vendors I… Read more “Get a Tapout Tune You Won’t Regret It!”

Chris
  from Ontario, Canada

Wow

Texas ATS-V white

Scott is amazing.  Maybe one of the best customer service I’ve encountered.  With rapid fast replies via email or messenger.  Went from 10 lbs. of boost to 19 just off his tune.  Glad I made the right choice to go with Tapout FW!

Danny
  from Texas

Great Experience For A First-Timer!

Oklahoma ATS-V performance

I have owned several performance cars but I have never had any of them tuned due to hearing horror stories of tuners not doing a very good job. I started emailing Scott weeks before I actually purchased a tune from him and he was VERY knowledgeable and informative. Unlike other tuners, he takes a more… Read more “Great Experience For A First-Timer!”

Jeremy
  from Oklahoma

You Owe It To Yourself To Call Scott Right Now.

St. Louis ATS-V

If you have an ATS-V, and you have already spent a few hours poking through what the internet and Facebook have to offer as far as tuning options for this car, STOP what you’re doing. Send Scott a message, or call him, and let him guide you through your options. While other tuners flaunt HUGE… Read more “You Owe It To Yourself To Call Scott Right Now.”

Matt
  from Missouri

Scott Has His PhD In The ATS-V Platform

I’ve owned a few turbo cars in the past and there’s always been something left out by the OEM builders.  But what Scott was able to turn my ATS-V into with just a CAI, spark plugs change, and his enlarged throttle body is simply terrifying! Stock the V is already a potent machine on the… Read more “Scott Has His PhD In The ATS-V Platform”

Tyson
  from Nevada

Could Not Be Happier.

I was fortunate enough to have won a free tune from Tapout Tuning on a Facebook contest I entered. From day one I have had nothing but great communication with Scott Cook @ Tapout Tuning. He was willing and able to look at my scans and answer my text and emails as need. Never did… Read more “Could Not Be Happier.”

Jorge
  from Florida

Scott Is The Best In The Business!

New Jeresy ATS-V

Let me start off by saying I have worked with multiple different tuners throughout my life and Scott is by far the best. It’s not only his top-notch quality tune that completely woke up my V but it’s also his responsiveness. I’m not sure if Scott ever sleeps but he is always there for his… Read more “Scott Is The Best In The Business!”

Adam
  from New Jeresy

Third Time’s A Charm

Georgia ATS-V tuning performance parts

I’ve had my ATS-V for a year and a half.  I initially shipped it to a prominent tuner in Ohio, not knowing they were way overpriced, had horrible customer service and the tune was not only poorly done, it was also very dangerous as I came to find out.  Another well-known tuner was my second… Read more “Third Time’s A Charm”

John
  from Georgia

Totally Woke The Car Up

D3 Motorsports ATS-V

I wanted to send a special shout out to my man Scott Cook. He tuned my ATS-V back in August and it totally woke the car up. Also, previous to the tune he took the time to read the data logs and saw we had intercooler issues. Well, that was fixed and after installing the tune… Read more “Totally Woke The Car Up”

Deron
  from Texas

Great Tuner

I only had my ATS-V for three weeks when I felt the need for more performance. Owning a Caddy was something I never thought of before, but I couldn’t resist having this one. It had to be fast however to go along with its sweet looks. I started reading the CadillacOwners forum and found that… Read more “Great Tuner”

Mack
  from Texas

Willing To Go The Extra Mile!

South Carolina ATS-V

Scott did a great job remote tuning my wife’s car, we had a few hurdles to jump over, but he worked diligently with me to get everything worked out. The car drives like stock until you go full throttle and then you can feel the noticeable increase in power which is exactly what we wanted.… Read more “Willing To Go The Extra Mile!”

Matt
  from South Carolnia

All Around Amazing Experience!

Georgia ATS-V

At first I liked the ATS-V. Then after the Tapout tune I loved it!! They made the process painless and always great service. Will answer questions quickly and tune the car how you want the car. Even helped with diagnosing that the intercooler was dry! I daily drive, autocross, and take the car through the… Read more “All Around Amazing Experience!”

Ted
  from Georgia

Just Do It

Tuned ATS-V

I decided to take my ATS-V to Scott after reading some bad things that were done from a previous tuner……and it was a decision I didn’t regret. Let me first talk about customer service. You will not find any better than what Scott provides. None. Always responds quickly and provides his knowledge even if it… Read more “Just Do It”

Brian
  from Ohio

Great Tuner, Phenomenal Service, Fantastic Experience

New York ATS-V

Scott has been absolutely great to work with. Even before I was a customer, he was quick to answer any and all questions I had. When it came time to load files and log data, he was there providing quick and efficient communication every step of the way. I cannot say enough good things about… Read more “Great Tuner, Phenomenal Service, Fantastic Experience”

Robert
  from New York

Outstanding Experience

Red ATS-V New Jersey

I was reluctant to go the tune route, having never tuned a car before.  I did my research and decided on Scott at Tapout Tuning and am so happy that I did.  Scott was there every step of the way.  His knowledge, customer service, responsiveness, and patience are second to none.  As I continue to… Read more “Outstanding Experience”

Paul
  from New Jersey

Amazing Job

Texas turbo ATS-V

Scott is easily one of the best, if not the best tuner I’ve came in contact with.  Replies quick, and his knowledge and work ethic are unthought of.  Earned my business!

Frank
  from Texas

Excellence With Personal Attention

ATS-V road race

Scott Cook of Tapout Tuning, a long-time acquaintance since my 3800 days when I was a young 20-something, has delivered to me something extremely enjoyable for my ’17 Cadillac ATS-V. I utilized his tuning and performance-parts recommendation for my daily driver after I was unsatisfied with the near-end result I was arriving at with my… Read more “Excellence With Personal Attention”

Jason
  from Illinois

ATS-V MASTERMIND AND EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE

ATS-V British Columbia

I am extremely overwhelmed with the outstanding customer service and tuning capabilities I have received so far from Scott. I just recently had the pleasure of remote tuning my vehicle for the first time. I’ll be the first one to say that I was skeptical of the process being so far away, but Scott was… Read more “ATS-V MASTERMIND AND EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE”

Nick
  from British Columbia

This Is How All Business Should Be Done

New York ATS-V

Scott, I can’t say enough good things about you and the way you conduct your business. In this day and age to get responses in 15 minutes or less is unheard of no matter if it is a night a weekend early in the morning you were available to help get my questions or concerns… Read more “This Is How All Business Should Be Done”

Nick
  from New York

Beast Mode: Unlocked!

New Jersey ATS-V

Where do I start? When I contacted Scott about tuning my V, I was very hesitant about the entire process, especially since I never tuned a car before. After talking to Scott, my mind was at ease and I purchased his tune. The only thing I can say is WOW!!! Scott typically got back to… Read more “Beast Mode: Unlocked!”

Kyle
  from New Jersey

2017 ATS-V Tune Only

Black ATS-V blue sky

The ATS-V in stock form is one hell of a car. But, Scott working his magic, makes this car a completely different animal. Scott assisted with my intercooler issues (highly recommend the bleeder kit), and of course explaining the preparation to increase the boost (spark plugs, intercooler health, etc.). He is very professional and educated… Read more “2017 ATS-V Tune Only”

Jimmy
  from Texas

Great Tune Fantastic Service

Texas ATS-V

Scott put a fantastic tune on my ATS-V. Throttle response is a lot smoother and it now pulls hard even from the low end. While adding power, the tune actually made the car a lot better to drive everyday due to the smooth power band. While stock it was a lot of fun, and it… Read more “Great Tune Fantastic Service”

Kevin
  from Texas

10/10

ATS-V Florida black

Best tune out there for the ATS-V.  Very impressed.  Best response from Scott.

Mike
  from Florida

Great Tuner and Even Better Guy!!

ATS-V Coupe Florida

What a great experience!!! I have always been worried about a remote tune, but Scott takes the time to answer your questions and explain everything to you. It is amazing how quick he is to respond.  I also got him to dyno tune my car since he now has a in house dyno!!  And no… Read more “Great Tuner and Even Better Guy!!”

Jonathan
  from Indiana

Best Tuning Experience Ever !

Dallas Texas ATS-V

Scott is a real professional guy, very helpful with a friendly touch.  When you speak with him, you will feel like you been talking with him forever.  This was my first experience with a remote tune!!  I first thought that it was not easy but he just made everything easy.  He gave really fast responses… Read more “Best Tuning Experience Ever !”

Luis
  from Texas

The ATS-V Master

ATS-V Israel

Scott did an amazing job tuning my 2017 A8 ATS-V.  I have known Scott for four years and he tuned two different ATS-Vs for me over this time.  He is always working, researching and pushing this platform forward.  My car is very fast and has amazing daily drivability.  I have both a pump gas and… Read more “The ATS-V Master”

Shmuel
  from Israel

Don’t Wait, Tune Now!!

Florida Black ATS-V

I didn’t have any prior experience with remote tuning and was not very comfortable at first, but Scott was extremely patient and helpful!! Just recently installed Tapout Throttle Body and Downpipes and have been very impressed with the quality! I would highly recommend Scott for any of your tuning and performance parts needs!

Derek
  from Florida

Power That Is Knowledgeable, Reputable, Responsive & Safe

ATS-V coupe - South Carolina

WOW!-as simple as that; the absolute best way to describe the tuning and support from Tapout Tuning. Scott is extremely responsive with his communication and tune revisions. I LOVE the way the car feels and can’t believe how much Cadillac left on the table from the factory! I completed thorough research before choosing Tapout Tuning.… Read more “Power That Is Knowledgeable, Reputable, Responsive & Safe”

Heather
  from South Carolina/Georgia

The Best

Blue ATS-V thirsty

Huge shoutout to Scott for all the help and tuning he’s done.  Purchased the car not long ago and just felt sluggish stock.  With the help of the Scott, he changed the car entirely.  Feels great now with the tune on.  He answered all my questions which was perfect!

Ali
  from California

The Best Tune Choice

Washington ATS-V

What separates Tapout from the other limited number of ATS-V tuning options is not only Scott’s familiarity with this platform, but also the personal customer service that you receive. You deal directly with Scott while tuning, and he works through the tune and tweaks it until not only he is happy, but YOU are happy.… Read more “The Best Tune Choice”

Josh
  from Washington

The Man With The LF4 Roadmap To Perfection

California black ATS-V

When I first got my ATS-V I knew that I wanted to unleash the full potential from it.  Being in the automotive industry as a Cadillac Technician I knew what I wanted and what was realistic.  I had sent three emails to three different companies one morning regarding their process for tuning my LF4.  LITERALLY… Read more “The Man With The LF4 Roadmap To Perfection”

Jeremy
  from California

Forget The Rest & Go With The Best !!!!

ATS-V California

First off hands down & hats out to Tapout & their outstanding customer service. I mean if texting, emailing & even calling to walking you through the tuning steps, while taking your daughter to swimming lessons if I’m not mistaken, doesn’t speak customer service, then I don’t know what does. Just Scott’s patients level alone… Read more “Forget The Rest & Go With The Best !!!!”

Darryl
  from California

Awesome Tuner!!

Florida red ATS-V

After dealing with a different tuner who would not return my calls, I was told to try Scott from someone at a local car meet. Have not been this impressed before in my life! Finally found someone who gets back to you in a timely manner, helps point out issues you might have with your… Read more “Awesome Tuner!!”

Ken
  from Florida

Best ATS-V Tuner & Easy To Work With

ATS-V Arizona

Before going to Tapout, I had a local shop dyno tune my 2016 ATS-V coupe at the same time I installed all of my bolt-ons. I gained power but, it just did not drive the smoothest which was important to me as this car is my daily driver. After I uploaded Scott’s final tune, I… Read more “Best ATS-V Tuner & Easy To Work With”

Sean
  from Arizona

Best Tune I’ve Had

ATS-V Flame Thrower

Excellent job from Scott..  Excellent tune..  He is there any time you need him..  In love with my car again and more..  The car is crazy fast and I love it..  Thanks to Scott because he didn’t give up on me..  All the best to Tapout Tuning and Scott Cook..

Ahmed
  from United Arab Emirates - Abudhabi

Fantastic Customer Service, Knowledge And Professionalism

ATS-V Ohio tuning performance parts

I purchased an ATS-V a few months ago and was exploring options to assist with performance mods and respective tuning. After diligent searching, I consistently was coming across Tapout Tuning as a leader in safe and optimized tuning for the ATS-V. A major bonus is that it happened to be basically in my back yard!… Read more “Fantastic Customer Service, Knowledge And Professionalism”

Dave
  from Ohio

Seriously Great Tuner

Black and white ATS-V

When I first got my ATS-V I was admittedly a little disappointed in its performance coming from a modified CTS-V2.  After getting several references I decided to go with Tapout Tuning for a little more power, and I have not been disappointed.  The tune is of course EXCELLENT.  I’ve taken down some serious competition on… Read more “Seriously Great Tuner”

David
  from South Carolina

Amazing Tuner!

Washington state ATS-V

First off, let me tell you Scott is one cool dude! His service is off the charts. He let’s you take your time to send him scans and perfects the tune until you like the way the car runs. He replies super-fast email or phone which was a big thing for me while tuning the… Read more “Amazing Tuner!”

Japjeet
  from Washington

Excellent Response Time, Every Time!

Texas ATS-V

I was a bit worried about working with a remote tuner, but Scott has by far exceeded my expectations. Scott’s knowledge, patience and most importantly, his responsiveness are top notch. I’m doubtful that you’ll find another tuner that is so willing to help you. I’m very happy with my tune and I’m still working with… Read more “Excellent Response Time, Every Time!”

Jeff
  from Texas

Great Tune & Service

Scott lived up to his reputation and then some. His tune is excellent, and his service is even better! His response time, knowledge and diligence to get the tune right for what his customer wants was better than expected…..and my expectations were high based on other customer testimonials. Scott leaves everyone in the rear view… Read more “Great Tune & Service”

John
  from Florida

Why Did I Wait?

Illinios ATS-V

The only question I keep asking myself is, ‘why did I wait’? I started talking with Scott in December 2019 because I didn’t know the first thing about tuning. Scott took the time back then to answer all of my questions no matter how simple the question was. He did this for months. Then Scott… Read more “Why Did I Wait?”

Paul
  from Illinois

Outstanding Service

ATS-V race car

I’ve had many heavily modified cars over the years and most of them got some form of tuning, ranging from OTS maps to professional dyno-tuning, however, I’ve always stayed away from e-tunes in the past. I’ve had my ATS-V for about two years and I’ve been researching my tuning options for the last year. After… Read more “Outstanding Service”

Slava
  from California

There are Good Tuners….And Then There’s the Best

Florida Black and White ATS-V

I formerly (still have it available) had a tune from a top tuning company for our platform.  I was happy and it performed well.  I had always respected Scott’s work but having had many tunes on many cars I knew that from one top tuner to another there really isn’t that much difference once a… Read more “There are Good Tuners….And Then There’s the Best”

Lee
  from Florida

Customer Service Like You Have Never Seen Before!

Illinois ATS-V white

Scott has truly gone above and beyond for me.  Early on I had some parts installation issues that occurred at a very busy time for my business.  Scott worked with my local shop to help them walk through the troubleshooting steps necessary to resolve my hardware issues.  Scott had no hand in the installation, nor… Read more “Customer Service Like You Have Never Seen Before!”

Jason
  from Illinois

Tapout Does It Better

Pennsylvania ATS-V

I have had experience with multiple tuning companies on multiple platforms: Tapout simply does it better. Besides his wealth of knowledge on how to optimize the LF4 platform, his customer service in the tuning industry is unparalleled. Scott is almost always at your disposal, and makes especially sure to be there when you’re experiencing an… Read more “Tapout Does It Better”

Manny
  from Pennsylvania

Great Experience

Florida ATS-V

This is my first experience with modifying and tuning a car and all I can say is wow!! The car feels so much more lively and great to drive! Scott’s customer service is great and answered every question I had.

Kyle
  from Florida

Lively and Strong Tuning

This is my first experience in remote tune with Tapout Tuning and the car feels so lively and strong to drive! Scott was very helpful and replied to every single question that I asked.  Since it’s a remote tune and the customer service was great hopefully this is not the last remote tune we do… Read more “Lively and Strong Tuning”

Juma
  from United Arab Emirates

I’m A Believer

Ohio ATS-V

I would begin by saying that I have owned many different cars and been a part of the tuning world and mods for many years.  I have had Mustang Coyote, Cobra, and Fox bodies.  I have owned a CTS-V and Challenger SRT8 with Hellion twin turbos.  I have dealt with several different tuners throughout the… Read more “I’m A Believer”

Steve
  from Ohio

Glad I Didn’t Go Anywhere Else

Yukon ATS-V

When I began to consider upgrading my V, I was urged by a friend and fellow Tapout customer to contact Scott for guidance and information.  I had considered a competitor, but it became clear that Scott and Tapout Tuning was the only way to go after only a single email.  Scott has provided nothing but… Read more “Glad I Didn’t Go Anywhere Else”

Harrison
  from Yukon

Long Trip, Well Rewarded

Texas_ATS-V

I can’t say enough good about Scott and his dedication to helping his customers get the best tune. My case was especially challenging. I bought a used 2016 ATS-V, and after a few efforts at tuning, it became obvious that something was amiss about my car. Turns out that a previous service person hadn’t reconnected… Read more “Long Trip, Well Rewarded”

Lee
  from Texas

WOW! Just WOW!

Florida ATS-V

Scott is a real professional with a pinch of friend and a big helping of family. This was my first experience with a remote tune and even more, doing a tune on my own.  After the first scan, he discovered my intercooler wasn’t functioning properly. What any other place would have said, “welp, once you… Read more “WOW! Just WOW!”

Kevin
  from Florida

In Excellence

Black ATS-V New York

Once I narrowed my new car search down to the ATS-V I researched the performance market and ran across Scott.  He was helped me to find the right car and connected me with some really good people in the Tapout family that I eventually met at the Cadillac Attack event in Orlando.  It was apparent… Read more “In Excellence”

Corey
  from Georgia

From Good To Great!

Texas ATS-V

Tapout Tuning helped me take my 2017 ATS-V from good to great!  The ATS-V has some of the best chassis dynamics and styling of any modern GM sedan.  It is incredibly comfortable on the race track as it is on the street and when you drive the car on and off the track you often… Read more “From Good To Great!”

Guy
  from Texas

Love The Calibration Updates

Arizonia ATS-V tuning performance parts

Since I was one of Scott’s initial remote tune customers, I felt the need to write a new testimonial after nearly one year of working with him.  As Scott has pushed the limits of the platform to discover what is possible, his subscription service has allowed me to take advantage of the things he has… Read more “Love The Calibration Updates”

Alex
  from Arizona

Custom Tune With Great Results

South Carolina ATS-V tuning performance parts

Got Scott’s help with a Tapout Remote Tune and added the Renick Performance cold air intake this week. Let me say that the car is a monster now. 7,000 rpm rev limiters and lots more turbo noise.  Pulls very hard and annihilates my 285 4S tires out back through the gears.  Excellent customer service from… Read more “Custom Tune With Great Results”

Sam
  from South Carolina

Don’t Hesitate

ATS-V California

Just do it!  I am one of the most nit picky people when it comes to my car.  Scott ensured that everything was 110% before finalizing the tune.  Now my car is much more powerful and responsive than stock, and it has almost ZERO knock.  The stock tune has so much knock in comparison.  10/10… Read more “Don’t Hesitate”

Adir
  from California

Tapout Made Me Love My V More

United Arab Emirates ATS-V

My car was tuned already with a different tuner.  Still have the same FBO, just changed the tuner and tried Tapout.  Didn’t regret it at all, as the car became more powerful, more reliable and smooth in shifting.

Ibrahim
  from Dubai

Best there is!

Kentucky-ATS-V

I have a 16 A8 ATS-V with intakes and downpipes, I was definitely expecting a power increase but good lord! Scott worked his magic and the car is a complete animal! 12/10 in every category! Car runs amazing and the powerband is unbelievable! Super nice guy enjoyed working with him and getting everything dialed in!

Nathan
  from Kentucky

Best Custom Tuning Service I’ve Ever Used

Big shout out to Scott Cook @ Tapout Tuning. He was willing to look at a datalog of my original “custom” ATS-V tune for free.  I suspected it wasn’t a good tune but my tuner “couldn’t see anything unusual” in the log and stopped responding to me. Scott pointed out some issues with the tune… Read more “Best Custom Tuning Service I’ve Ever Used”

Jon
  from Florida

A True Sports Car Now

Frosty ATS-V

Great customer service from Scott who answered all of my questions at any time within minutes. Before the car was already decently fast, but this tune transformed the car, not only the engine tuning but the automatic transmission is what really stole the show!

Devlin
  from Texas

Amazing Tuning And Professional Customer Service!

Texas ATS-V tuning performance parts

I finally gave in and decided I was going to get my ATS-V tuned. There were a couple well known tuners in town and a couple Remote Tuners I had on the list as options. I’ve been following the forums and Facebook pages for our platform, and only one company really caught my interest –… Read more “Amazing Tuning And Professional Customer Service!”

Hank
  from Texas

Boost Mode Enabled

ATS-V Michigan

I can definitely say that working with Scott has been the best choice that I have made. There are many shops around, that do great things, however I was very skeptical of taking the Caddy to a shop that wasn’t familiar with these cars. As well, I was skeptical of doing a mail order tune.… Read more “Boost Mode Enabled”

JP
  from Michigan

Best In The Business

Georgia ATS-V

Just wanted to take a second and give credit where it is due. Scott has been nothing but amazing to work with. His knowledge on this platform is light years ahead of anyone around but what has impressed me the most is how awesome of a guy he is and his response time and customer… Read more “Best In The Business”

Justin
  from Georgia

Great Custom Tune With Immediate Support Along The Way

ATSV_on_Drag_Slicks

At first I was hesitant to tune my ATS-V but Scott made the process easy and painless along the way with immediate support and tune revisions throughout the process. I haven’t had the car on the dyno or track yet but I can say without a doubt this car is much, much, MUCH faster than… Read more “Great Custom Tune With Immediate Support Along The Way”

Justin
  from Delaware

Unbeatable Customer Service And Expertise

ATS-V Texas cliffs

Scott goes above and beyond to ensure you’re fully satisfied with his tuning services. I couldn’t be happier being a member of the Tapout team!

Joey
  from Texas

The ATS-V Is ALIVE!

California ATS-V

I contacted Scott after doing a lot of research between the ATS-V tuners. I purchased the Remote Tune Plus which came with HP Tuners.  The HP Tuners arrived very quick and we were off. I followed Scott’s detailed instructions and sent him my stock scans.  With a very quick turnaround he sent me a custom… Read more “The ATS-V Is ALIVE!”

Christopher
  from California

Only One Tuner For ATS-V’s

I almost went with another tuner before deciding on Scott at Tapout. I talked to a guy that I was considering buying his car instead of modifying mine. He said don’t let anyone tune your car except Scott because he had several guys tune his and Scott was the only one he would trust again.… Read more “Only One Tuner For ATS-V’s”

Bill
  from Oklahoma

Installation & Service

White Belt Package (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
White Belt Package (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
$ 450.00
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Blue Belt Package (ATS-V)
Blue Belt Package (ATS-V)
$ 900.00
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Purple Belt Package (ATS-V)
Purple Belt Package (ATS-V)
$ 2,400.00
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Intercooler Fill/Bleed Kit (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
Intercooler Fill/Bleed Kit (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
$ 150.00
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Spark Plugs (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
Spark Plugs (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
$ 225.00
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Throttle Body (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
Throttle Body (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
$ 150.00
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Downpipes (ATS-V)
Downpipes (ATS-V)
$ 450.00
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Airbox Modification (ATS-V)
$ 150.00
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LPFP (ATS-V)
LPFP (ATS-V)
$ 600.00
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Fuel Cam (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
Fuel Cam (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
$ 600.00
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Wideband Oxygen Sensor (ATS-V CTS-V CTS V-Sport)
Wideband Oxygen Sensor (ATS-V CTS-V CTS V-Sport)
$ 450.00
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Alcohol Content Sensor (ATS-V CTS-V CTS V-Sport)
Alcohol Content Sensor (ATS-V CTS-V CTS V-Sport)
$ 450.00
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Valvesprings (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
Valvesprings (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
$ 1,800.00
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Camshafts (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
Camshafts (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
$ 900.00
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Gauge Pod (ATS-V)
Gauge Pod (ATS-V)
$ 150.00
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Turbochargers (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
Turbochargers (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
$ 1,200.00
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Driveshaft (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
Driveshaft (ATS-V CTS V-Sport)
$ 300.00
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Trailing Arms (ATS-V CTS-V)
Trailing Arms (ATS-V CTS-V)
$ 600.00
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Carlyle Rear Brake Conversion (ATS-V, CTS V-Sport and CTS-V)
Carlyle Rear Brake Conversion (ATS-V, CTS V-Sport and CTS-V)
$ 450.00
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Carlyle Launch Kit (ATS-V, CTS V-Sport and CTS-V)
Carlyle Launch Kit (ATS-V, CTS V-Sport and CTS-V)
$ 1,050.00
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Oil Change Service (ATS-V, CTS V-Sport and CTS-V)
Oil Change Service (ATS-V, CTS V-Sport and CTS-V)
$ 75.00
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Miscellaneous Service Works
$ 150.00
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test service
$ 20.00
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In House Work
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Recommended Shops

Ohio

Dyno Tune Motor Sports

Dyno Tune Motorsports
Columbus OH
Brian Turner
www.facebook.com/DynoTuneMotorsports/
(614) 778-8984

Israel

Max Tuning

Max Tuning
Israel
Dany Pistiner
www.facebook.com/MaxTuned/
972-54-599-4459

North Carolina

National Speed

National Speed
Wilmington NC
Mike Johnson
http://www.nationalspeedinc.com/
(910) 332-5901

New York

Overdrive Automotive

Overdrive Automotive
Johnson City NY
Thomas Sterling
www.facebook.com/overdriveauto
(607) 427-0192

Florida

Panzer Performance

Panzer Performance
Bradenton FL
Tom Panzarella
http://www.panzerperformance.com/
(941) 739-6215

Arizona

XMS

Xtreme Motorsports
Tempe AZ
Matt Moeller
xmsengineering.com
Sales@xmsengineering.com
(480) 517-4969

Texas

Exodus Performance

Exodus Performance
Austin TX
Timothy Moore
www.facebook.com/exodustuning
(512) 284-9538

Ohio

TK Performance

TK Performance & Automotive
Moraine OH
Tim King
www.tkperformanceandauto.com
Tim@TKPerformanceAndAuto.com
(937) 952-6212

South Carolina

The Auto Shop of Chapin

The Auto Shop of Chapin
Chapin SC
Josh Whitehead
http://www.TheAutoShopofChapin.com/
(803) 345-8585

California

Newtech Performance

Newtech Performance
Hayward CA
Nick Newton
https://newtechperformance.com/
www.facebook.com/NewtechPerformance/
(510) 785-3278

Germany

EDS

EDS Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH
Germany
Tobias Riediger
www.eds-motorsport.de
+49 (0) 2365 203999

North Carolina

SS LSX Performance

SS LSX Tuning and Performance
Concord NC
Stephen Shoaf
https://www.sslsxtuning.com/
SSLSXTuning@gmail.com
(980) 616-9600

Arizona

Blackmarket Racing

Black Market Racing
Phoenix AZ
Jeremy and Austin Thompson
www.blackmarketracing.net
(480) 382-1696

Virginia

EPS

Elite Speed and Performance
Fredericksburg VA
Landon Van Valkenburg
elite-speed.com
elitespeedandperformance@gmail.com

Washington

MAXRPM Motorsports

MAXRPM Motorsports
Bremerton WA
Aaron Hill
maxrpmmotorsports.com
Aaron@MAXRPMMotorsports.com
(360) 373-6758

Pennsylvania

Southern Stables Automotive

Southern Stables Automotive
Shrewsbury PA
Brad Bennett
www.southernstablesautomotive.com
(717) 235-4700

Georgia

GT Performance
Kennesaw GA
Ted Knisely
Knisely_t25@yahoo.com
(216) 546-3778

Questions you should ask your tuner!

Will custom tuning void my new car warranty?

Yes. In today’s world, Cadillac dealerships are required to perform an ECM (ECM) scan before any powertrain warranty will be honored by General Motors and this is why Tapout is careful to leave all the OEM safeguards in place including fuel trim learning, knock retard learning and boost reduction in case of intercooler failure. In order to be reimbursed for warranty work, the dealerships will need to send the logs in proving this scan was completed and the ECM has not been unlocked. All custom ECM and TCM tuning can be detected by Cadillac dealerships, and will immediately void your powertrain warranty. For this reason, it’s prudent to assume that any future powertrain repairs after your custom tune will be out of pocket expenses.

Does Tapout offer ‘full boost launch’?

Historically, the quickest and fastest ATS-Vs have all launched between 3 and 6 pounds of boost, on drag radials or slicks. Don’t fall for the marketing hype from some tuners and believe that a ‘full boost launch’ is going to make your car any faster or more fun to drive. At least not with a stock torque converter that has stall and flash speeds between 2,500 to 3,000 rpm. However, this will all be changing soon now that we’ve introduced a higher stall torque converter. Imagine a properly engineered torque converter that allows you to sit at the starting line between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm. This will produce much more boost, and rocket launches.

Does Tapout offer ‘Standard Tour Mode’, allowing the Tour mode setting to retain stock performance levels?

We can program for this if you’d like. However, all Tapout tunes retain factory idle quality and drivability. For this reason, nearly all of our customers opt for power increases in all driving modes.

Does Tapout offer ‘Active Rail Pressure Management’?

Yes, of course. Our tunes include a complete restructuring of the low pressure fuel pump (LPFP) strategy, including desired high flow base commanded pressure, high flow upper mode and high flow lower mode table reworks. These edits serve to provide increased volume to the high pressure fuel pump (HPFP), allowing it to maintain full pressure at higher boost, under increased load and for longer periods of time. We also adjust the HPFP desired pressure table for maximum performance.

Does Tapout disable Knock Retard?

No way. We maintain OEM Knock Retard operation and knock sensor sensitivity settings for all cylinders. This allows the ECM to reduce ignition timing in case of bad fuel, low octane, or other conditions where ignition timing is excessive. Some tuners completely disable Knock Retard, and this can cause catastrophic engine failure. If you have a tune from someone else and never see any knock retard in your scans, beware!

Does Tapout offer ‘Bi-directional Enhanced Knock Control and Zoning’?

Yes, even the factory tune includes bi-directional knock retard and six zone functionality. We maintain those settings and go much farther. Most burst (predicted) knock retard learning is disabled in order to keep false knock under control. Additionally, when real knock is detected and the ECM retards ignition timing advance via knock retard, we allow the timing to return much faster (in the absence of further knock) due to increased knock retard recovery rates.

Does Tapout disable diagnostic trouble codes?

We leave all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) fully functional, except ones related to catalytic converters in cases where catless downpipes have been installed. This allows your CHECK ENGINE light to illuminate and make you aware of any engine, transmission and/or sensor problems. Some tuners disable specific DTCs so customers won’t see a CHECK ENGINE light when there is inherent tune problem.

Does Tapout turn off fuel trim learning?

We maintain OEM fuel trim learning functionality. This will allow your ECM to use feedback from the stock narrow band oxygen sensors to automatically adjust idle, cruise and part throttle air/fuel ratio for different atmospheric conditions, brands of fuel, etc. And this is one of the reasons our tunes idle and cruise just as smoothly as stock. Leaving fuel trim learning enabled will also allow the ECM to set a CHECK ENGINE light if something is wrong with your air/fuel ratio. In fact, we set tighter limits than the factory, using boundaries in the 15 to 20% range instead of 35 to 40%. Some tuners disable fuel trim learning to mask improperly tuned mass airflow (MAF) tables.

Does Tapout bypass Reduced Engine Power Mode?

We specifically leave DTC P228C enabled in all our tunes. This allows the ECM to switch to Reduced Engine Power mode in cases where fuel rail pressure is less than desired for an extended period of time, and could potentially save your engine.

Do Tapout Tunes have issues with the electronic throttle closing?

We can set the electronic throttle to automatically close in case of excess boost. This is recommended for anyone who really wants to push the limits with tuning. However, during normal operation, our tunes allow the electronic throttle to remain 100% open under load.

Does Tapout monitor intercooler performance in the tune?

We can set the electronic throttle to automatically close in case of excessive post intercooler temperature (typically in the range of 150 to 160° Fahrenheit). This can be used as an intercooler failure ‘circuit breaker’, and is also useful in hotter regions with drivers who thrash their cars exceptionally hard (i.e. half or standing mile racing, and/or repeated high speed floggings). If you heat soak your car at the drag strip for example, these settings will temporarily reduce boost to keep your engine safe.

Does Tapout support aftermarket parts and mods I’ve already done to my car?

Of course. We start with a scan of how your car is currently working with the parts and mods that are already on your car. Then we create a custom calibration specifically for your car. In fact, if you make additional mods within 30 days of our tune we will retune and optimize it for free.

Do your calibrations pass emissions testing?

It depends. For cars that are still running catalytic converters, emissions testing should be no problem. For cars with the cats removed, our tune won’t keep you from passing an emissions test, but your lack of cats will.

Why Don’t We Use Mustang Dynos?

Different people have different opinions on this. You will find that some Mustang dynos read similar to DynoJets, and others get nicknames like 'heartbreaker'. We don't use Mustang dynos for this reason. The inconsistency makes the numbers have very little meaning to us. That said, any brand of dyno can be a good tuning tool, as long as you use the same dyno and same settings each time. We are aware of three main reasons why Mustang dynos tend to vary so much. First, these dynos require annual calibration, but that's expensive and therefore often gets skipped. Second, the correction factor does not need to be displayed on the dyno chart, making it easy for the operator to artificially inflate the numbers. And third, Mustang dynos can be cheated by changing the internal parasitics file. This file holds the inertial information for each dyno specific model. The parasitics are different across their product line since they use different size rollers, etc. for different models. By cheating this file, a dyno operator can basically make your chart show any number he wants. If you must use a Mustang dyno, our opinion is that you should at a minimum request SAE correction factor, and use the same dyno that you ran your baseline on.

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