Tapout Tuning

LF4 Performance Tuning Specialists

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Tapout Stage 2 Valvesprings and Retainers!

LF4/LF3 engines start to experience valve float around 6,000 rpm at high boost levels. Stronger valvesprings will eliminate this problem, in addition to allowing larger aftermarket camshafts to be run safely.

Our Tapout Stage 2 Valvesprings and Retainers kit are the perfect drop-in replacements to solve this and require no modification to your cylinder heads. These kits were developed in conjunction with Cal Smith of Caddy Issues and will work perfectly with our Tapout Stage 2 camshafts.

However, if you would just like to update your valvesprings, our Stage 2 kit will also work just fine with your OEM cams or our Mace Stage 1 cams. It’s up to you how you want to customize your ATS-V, so build it the way you want it! We’re always here to answer questions, so never hesitate to call or email us and we can help you accomplish all of your ATS-V goals!

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Tapout Stage 2 Valvespring and Retainers kitTapout Stage 2 Valvespring and Retainer

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Chris Tetsos Resets ATS-V World Records!

Our good friend Chris made it to the track again on Friday, and was able to get three passes in before it started raining.  He ran 9.46, 9.47 and 9.49 @ 144.2 mph, with all three times beating the previous ATS-V world record!  Chris also bestest his previous best 60 to 130 mph Dragy time with a 5.42 second pull!

We receive a constant stream of emails and messages asking about Chris’ mod list and parts pricing.  He runs our Brown Belt Performance Package, Tapout remote tune, E85 fuel, some weight reduction and drag wheels and tires.  The Brown Belt package hasn’t been officially released yet.  It’s made up of our Purple Belt Performance Package, plus Caddy Issues turbochargers, ARP head studs, Tapout camshafts, valve springs and retainers.  Purple Belt mods run ~ $4,100, and Brown Belt will most likely cost an additional $8,300.  So total cost is approximately $12,400, or less if you already have some mods in place.

We can’t wait to see what Chris and other Tapout Brown Belt Performance Package cars will do once we turn them up all the way and catch some good racing weather later in the season.  Join us as we work together to put an ATS-V into the nines by end of this year.

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ATS-V new world record!ATS-V record on Dragy!

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New World Records from Tapout Tuning!

Congratulations to Chris Tetsos – More World Records!

Chris from Ontario has already held the ATS-V 60 to 130 mph record of 5.53 seconds for the last three months.  Now he holds the ATS-V eighth and quarter mile records as well!

Chris made five quarter mile passes this weekend at Toronto Motorsports Park, and we turned the boost up a little more with each pass.

  1. 48     6.42 @ 109.3 mph     10.03 @ 136.9 mph
  2. 40     6.23 @ 111.7 mph       9.75 @ 139.7 mph
  3. 40     6.14 @ 113.7 mph       9.61 @ 142.1 mph
  4. 38     6.12 @ 114.6 mph       9.56 @ 143.2 mph

At this point there was a storm coming in and they turned off all track electronics due to the threat of lightning after Chris’ fourth pass.  He went ahead and made his fifth pass anyways using Dragy, which was proven to be extremely accurate.

5.     40     6.05 @ 115.0 mph       9.45 @ 144.3 mph

We have received countless emails and messages lately requesting the mod list, details and parts pricing for this car.  Chris runs the Tapout Brown Belt Performance Package, Tapout remote tune, E85 fuel, some weight reduction and drag wheels and tires.  The Brown Belt package hasn’t been officially released yet.  However, it consists of our Purple Belt Performance Package, plus Caddy Issues turbochargers, ARP head studs, Tapout camshafts, valve springs and retainers.  Purple Belt mods run ~ $4,100, and Brown Belt will most likely cost an additional $8,300.  So total cost is approximately $12,400, or less if you already have some mods in place.

Chris did all the installation work himself.  Jorge Munoz and Jeremy Stillman also deserve tons of credit for all the excellent guidance and advice they provided remotely, late into the nights.

We are really excited to see what Chris and other Tapout Brown Belt Performance Package cars can do once we turn them up all the way.  Follow us as we shoot for eight second quarter mile times later this year.  If you’re not a believer yet, just step aside so we can get the job done.

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ATS-V at the TrackNew ATS-V Quarter Mile RecordATS-V Wheelie!ATS-V Dragy Record

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Congratulations to Ethan in California!

Yesterday was Ethan’s first time ever racing at the drag strip and his 2016 ATS-V did not disappoint!  He made four passes down Sacramento Raceway’s quarter mile track.  The first one was 10.7x, and the next three were all 10.4x, with a best of 10.41 @ 133.7 mph.  Ethan runs our wildly popular Tapout Tuning Purple Belt Performance Package, which includes all the mods necessary to run E85 with good safety and reliability, plus drag radials.

Ethan is now ranked #13 in the ATS-V quarter mile, #14 in the eighth mile and #23 in the 60 to 130 mph official rankings. Impressive results for a car that can still be daily driven comfortably!

https://www.tapouttuning.com/quarter-mile-rankings/

Racer notes: Ethan’s car had zero weight reduction and a half tank of E69 fuel.  Density air was nearly 2,300’, which was worse than any other ATS-V in the official top 40.

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ATS-V staging lanes10.41 ATS-V quarter mile

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New LF4 Head Stud Kit!

Tapout Tuning is proud to introduce our new LF4 Head Stud Kit from ARP! We found that the factory head bolts are not able to withstand the cylinder pressures generated in our highest boost applications. Specifically, with our soon to be released Caddy Issues turbos. These will allow us to take you well beyond 30 psi!

The quality and fitment of this ARP Head Stud kit is exceptional. We’ve included detailed installation instructions,  torque specifications and the assembly lubricant you need to make the install go off without a hitch. We’re thrilled with how this kit turned out and ARP has continued to demonstrate that their products are the best of the best.

With big power comes big responsibility, and our LF4 Head Stud Kit provides the reassurance you need to drive your monster ATS-V anywhere.

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ARP Head Stud Kit