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The Perfect Tune for Your ATS-V!

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When it comes to tuning your ATS-V, Tapout wants to make sure you have all the right resources to begin the tuning process. We offer several different options depending on your preference and current ATS-V setup.

If you are starting from a stock ATS-V, and don’t already own HP Tuners, start with our Remote Tune Plus. This gets you everything you need for remote tuning services. We review the scan data from your stock tune to ensure your intercooler and fuel system are functioning correctly. Next, we add all Tapout tune edits, custom tailored for your modifications and fuel octane.

We then have you scan you car at various levels, verifying everything is nice, solid and safe. From there we review the scan data and continue making small edits until you love every aspect of your tune and we love every aspect of the data logs. This typically takes one to three edits; however, we will do as many updates as it takes to dial your tune in perfectly. If you’d like to go a step further, you can purchase one of our popular monthly tuning subscriptions which many customers use for wideband tuning, race fuel tuning and when they install additional mods. It’s the best way to ensure your ATS-V continues to perform at its full potential.

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Photo by Travis Weathers

Tapout Tuning Breaks Records at Cadillac Attack in Orlando, Florida!

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This weekend Tapout cars were on the attack at the Cadillac Attack event in Orlando, Florida. Five Tapout tuned cars showed up at the event and all five set new personal best times!

John Kelly ran 11.316 @ 119.49 mph, earning 8th place in the Modified Category.

Brandon Downhour ran 11.244 @ 123.02 mph on stock tires, qualifying him for 4th place in the rankings.

Robbie Kern ran 11.131 @ 122.58 mph for 2nd place.  It should be noted that Tapout tuned cars now hold six of the top twelve spots in the Modified division.

Jorge Munoz ran 10.881 @ 125.48 mph, with octane boost, weight reduction and tune.  He has become the first person to be listed on all three rankings charts (Stock, Modified and Anything Goes) simultaneously.

Justin Adams and Justin Meador ran 10.802 @ 127.35 mph, solidifying their 6th place spot in the Anything Goes category.

Of course, the finals came down to Tapout versus Tapout in this epic match-up between Jorge and the Justin’s in what turned out to be the fastest ATS-V duel in history.

These records don’t lie. It’s a #TapoutTakeover.

Photo by Travis Weathers

Tapout Tune of the Week!

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Happy Friday race fans! After a long week of tuning we’re looking at one customer that wanted to take his ATS-V from quick, to an absolute monster on the streets. We were more than happy to help with that request.

Sam from South Carolina loved his ATS-V in stock form, but knew he wanted more. After installing the Renick Performance cold air intake, Sam spoke with us about getting a Remote Tune. We took his current mods into consideration, as well as what was important to him in how his car would perform, and created a custom Remote Tune perfectly suited to his tastes. Sam was very satisfied with the results as he said, “it pulls very hard and annihilates my 285 4S tires out back through the gears.” It’s important to us that your ATS-V performs as you want it to, so we make sure to communicate with you throughout the entire tuning process. As Sam mentioned, “there must have been 100 messages back and forth.” We will talk with you as much as you want and do whatever it takes to get you a perfect Remote Tune from Tapout!

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Getting the Most out of Your ATS-V with A Tuning Subscription!

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At Tapout we are always looking for ways to continually improve our tunes. New information comes to light everyday and we want to be able to pass that on to you. That is possible through the use of our popular Tuning and Support Subscription. This provides unlimited access to our tuning services through email, text or call any time of the day. It includes anything from scan data analysis, engine modifications, racing recommendations and tuning adjustments.

When you are always trying to have the fastest ATS-V, this is an invaluable service because you want to be ahead of the curve. Whenever we find improvements to the platform, we will automatically send you an update for your car so you can have the latest performance capabilities. One of our very first Remote Tune customers, Alex from Arizona, can attest to the benefit of this service. “As Scott has pushed the limits of the platform to discover what is possible, his subscriptions service has allowed me to take advantage of the things he has learned along the way.” We want you to have access to all the latest improvements and our Tuning and Support Subscription will allow you to be ahead of the game!

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New Brisk Silver Racing Spark Plug Shipment!

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Due to popular demand, Tapout has just received another shipment of our Brisk Silver Racing Spark Plugs! These spark plugs are approximately two heat ranges colder than stock and are a great option for your ATS-V when you want maximum performance.

Brisk Silver Racing spark plugs are pre-gapped and have a better ignitability than conventional plugs. They also offer improved reliability in high boost, nitrous or high compression applications.

To show our commitment to the ATS-V community we are including packets of dielectric grease and anti-seize lubricants with every order to ensure the best performance and serviceability possible. Get your today at TapoutTuning.com!

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The Best an ATS-V Can Be!

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One of the exciting aspects of tuning is that there is always more to learn. New information becomes available and we learn better ways to improve efficiency and performance. Many of our customers benefit from this new information through the use of our Tuning Subscriptions. These provide access to our tuning services which include scan data analysis, performance modification, racing recommendations and tuning adjustments.

Dave, our customer and friend from California recently purchased a Remote Tune and has gained access to our most recent tuning advancements. We completed his tune using a local dyno with wideband logging through HP Tunes VCM Scanner to maximize the performance of his ATS-V. Prior to his recent dyno tune, the car has run a best quarter mile time of 10.776 @ 127.73 mph. Dave’s current modifications include intake, methanol injection, spark plugs and exhaust with catalytic converters still in place. His car is an absolute powerhouse, and there’s nothing we enjoy more at Tapout than taking ATS-V’s to the next level. Check out Dave’s dyno chart below to see his ATS-Vs broad, flat powerband making 552 whp!

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Jorge Keeps Raising the Bar!

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At Tapout Tuning it’s always our goal to make your ATS-V the best it can be. We do this according to your wants and needs so your individual car is tuned just to your liking. Jorge from Florida wanted to go fast, and we have helped him do just that.

We want to congratulate Jorge for pushing the envelope even further in the Stock Category of the official Quarter Mile Times and beating his previous first place record! His 2016 ATS-V has no modifications, no weight reductions and is still running on stock tires. He has a Tapout Remote Tune only. His new personal best is now nearly three tenths of a second quicker and three mph faster than second place. His new best time is 11.479 seconds @ 121.80 mph. Way to go Jorge!

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Tapout Tune of the Week!

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At Tapout we understand that when you purchase a remote tune you want to get what you pay for. You benefit from working with someone that is informative, helpful, knowledgeable and understanding. And when you pay for this service, your car should drive the way YOU want it to. Those components are the core of our business and we strive to deliver a custom remote tune perfectly tailored to your driving style and performance needs. Today, we’re looking at one of this week’s remote tunes to see why we avoid the “canned tune” approach and look at every ATS-V individually.

Mark from New York was somewhat apprehensive about getting a remote tune for his car. Because of that he thought he would be safe going with one of the large tuning competitors. Much to his dismay, just because a company is large does not mean they provide a quality service. With this competitor’s remote tune Mark’s car had a rough idle, safety features removed and a check engine light that would not go away. And when it came to customer service, there basically was none.

This was a huge pain for Mark to deal with to the point where he was so frustrated, he nearly sold his ATS-V. Luckily however, he came across Tapout Tuning and wanted to see if there was still hope for his car. After reaching out to Scott his worries were put to rest. “The first time I spoke to him I knew I was in good hands. He made the whole remote tuning process so easy yet so effective.” The tune you purchase for your car should always enhance your driving experience, never hinder it, and Tapout is here to make your ATS-V the best it can be.

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Tapout Tune of the Week!

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Tapout takes great pride in providing the best customer service possible with all our tunes and related products. We are passionate about the LF4 platform and want everyone to experience that same feeling when they drive their own ATS-Vs. Today, we’re taking a look at one of this week’s tunes with another satisfied customer, Dave from Ohio.

Dave purchased an ATS-V recently and was researching the best company to assist with performance mods and tuning that would take his car to the next level. As his search continued, he came across Tapout Tuning as the leader in safe and optimized tuning for the ATS-V. Dave knew there were a lot of different tuning companies, and it was our strong knowledge of the LF4 platform that sold Dave on Tapout. “Scott was courteous, professional, and I don’t think there is anything he cannot answer when it comes to the ATS-V, tuning or the LF4 engine.” After removing the previous company’s tune and installing several performance mods, we created a custom tune that was the perfect match for Dave’s car. After we completed his tune, Dave said, “the car feels 100x better and is much smoother. They really know how to squeeze as much HP as possible out of a tune and keep the engine safe.”

We are very happy to have provided Dave with a custom tune that accomplished everything he was looking for. We work diligently to create tunes that not only provide incredible performance improvements, but also help the LF4 engine to operate safely and more efficiently.

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Introducing a New High-Pressure Fuel System for the ATS-V!

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Tapout Tuning, in partnership with Renick Performance and Xtreme-DI are excited to announce a new high-pressure fuel system for the ATS-V!  These components are capable of producing up to 1,000 whp. It is important to note however, that the fuel systems themselves will not produce this much power, they have the ability to support that much power safely.

The new HPFP increases fuel system volume by 45% and is E85 capable. It includes everything needed for installation, including instructions. Once installed, custom ECM tuning will be required. Head over to TapoutTuning.com to see all the details on this incredible new system and how it can totally transform your ATS-V.

We are extremely excited about this new high-pressure fuel system because it opens the door to so many possibilities. The fuel system is  no longer the limiting factor in the ATS-V and its potential has just expanded exponentially. And we’re not stopping there, we currently have several other products in development to make the ATS-V even more of a beast! Keep your eyes open, because it’s a #TapoutTakeover.

Check out the screen shot below which shows the fuel system easily maintaining 3,200 psi fuel pressure from 22 to 24 psi of boost through 158 mph on full E85.