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Tapout Tune of the Week!

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Do you ever have one of those days where you can’t sit still? You’re tired of sitting inside at your desk and you just need an escape, something to take your mind off everything going on in your life. Enter the Tapout Tuned ATS-V. Acceleration that will put you back in your seat, handling like you can’t believe, and a driving experience you will never forget.

This is what Tapout Tuning provides – an experience like no other. We do this every day and we never get tired of hearing what a difference we’ve made in our customers’ ATS-Vs. An example of that is this week’s Tapout Tune of the Week, from Kevin in Arizona. He was new to the tuning world and didn’t have much experience in that regard. “I’m not car savvy at all and let Scott know that right away. He could have huffed and puffed but instead; continued to smile and assist”. Before we even started tuning, we discovered Kevin’s intercooler wasn’t properly functioning and we were able to walk him through the process to resolve this issue. Kevin let us know, “Scott and Tapout has earned a customer for life!” We are here not only to provide you with a great tune, but also the support and advice that will keep you racing and beating records!

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Florida ATS-V

Easily Fill and Bleed your ATS-V Intercooler!

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What’s the Easiest Way to Fill and Bleed the ATS-V Intercooler?

Last year I made a post showing how to fill and bleed your ATS-V intercooler without the expensive adapter fitting and vacuum pump that GM recommends. Here’s an update, complete with video showing the process. I’ve also found a way to improve upon the OEM setup.

With the OEM hoses, it’s extremely difficult to determine how well fluid is flowing and whether air might still be present in the system. In this video I shortened up one of the factory hoses, then added a ¾” barb coupler, short piece of UV-resistant clear PVC tubing and two hose clamps. This step is not mandatory, but now that it’s done, I definitely wish I had done it a year ago.

To fill and bleed the intercooler system, you do not want to leave the pump running. Most of the air bubbles come to the surface when the pump starts and stops. For this reason, starting and stopping the pump every few seconds will yield much better results than leaving it running continuously.

There is a positive battery terminal right beside the fuse box in the engine compartment. Use a jumper wire to carefully short between the battery terminal and either side of the intercooler pump fuse. This video shows a 2018 ATS-V, but the fuse location may vary in other years. Check the underside of the fusebox lid in your own car to identify the proper fuse.

Rotate your intercooler fill port to the vertical position. Remove the rubber cap. Use a short piece of ¾” heater hose to support a large funnel. Add 50/50 coolant mix to the funnel. Depress the Schrader valve with a dowel rod or long ¼” extension. Continue cycling the intercooler pump power every few seconds until there are no more air bubbles.

Sometimes it helps to fiddle with the 7 mm. bleeder screws, but this does not seem to be necessary. Through experience I have found it’s best to fill and bleed the system cold, the drive around until it’s up to normal operating temperature, let it cool down and bleed it one more time.

Follow the link below to see a video of the process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiTKWfus7qU&feature=youtu.be

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Easily Fill and Bleed Your ATS-V Intercooler!

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Last year I made a post showing how to fill and bleed your ATS-V intercooler without the expensive adapter fitting and vacuum pump that GM recommends.  Here’s an update, complete with video showing the process.  I’ve also found a way to improve upon the OEM setup.

With the OEM hoses, it’s extremely difficult to determine how well fluid is flowing and whether air might still be present in the system.  In this video I shortened up one of the factory hoses, then added a ¾” barb coupler, short piece of UV-resistant clear PVC tubing and two hose clamps.  This step is not mandatory, but now that it’s done, I definitely wish I had done it a year ago.

To fill and bleed the intercooler system, you do not want to leave the pump running.  Most of the air bubbles come to the surface when the pump starts and stops.  For this reason, starting and stopping the pump every few seconds will yield much better results than leaving it running continuously.

There is a positive battery terminal right beside the fuse box in the engine compartment.  Use a jumper wire to carefully short between the battery terminal and either side of the intercooler pump fuse.  This video shows a 2018 ATS-V, but the fuse location may vary in other years.  Check the underside of the fuse box lid in your own car to identify the proper fuse.

Rotate your intercooler fill port to the vertical position.  Remove the rubber cap.  Use a short piece of ¾” heater hose to support a large funnel.  Add 50/50 coolant mix to the funnel.  Depress the Schrader valve with a dowel rod or long ¼” extension.  Continue cycling the intercooler pump power every few seconds until there are no more air bubbles.

Sometimes it helps to fiddle with the 7 mm. bleeder screws, but this does not seem to be necessary.  Through experience I have found it’s best to fill and bleed the system cold, the drive around until it’s up to normal operating temperature, let it cool down and bleed it one more time.

Follow the link below to see the process:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiTKWfus7qU&feature=youtu.be

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Tapout Tune of the Week!

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It’s a good day at Tapout Tuning, the sun is shining, the roads are clear and our customers are out enjoying Tapout Tuned ATS-Vs to their full potential! One such customer is Robert from New York, who is today’s Tapout Tune of the Week.

As we slowly but surely leave winter behind, we’ve had a lot of requests from customers like Robert who were no longer satisfied with the stock performance of their ATS-V. Our Remote Tune is just what he needed, and we were ready to take him through the process. As Scott was working with Robert on his remote tune he said, “when it came time to load files and log data, he was there providing quick and efficient communication every step of the way”. Getting a remote tune for many people is a new experience, so we make sure the process goes smoothly and efficiently.

Once Robert’s remote tune was completed he could not believe the difference we made in his ATS-V. We were thrilled to hear him so happy. “Not only is it quicker during WOT/aggressive pulls, it feels less restricted/choked in normal driving as well. Power is addictive and I’m already considering a full exhaust and intake next”. We have the tuning expertise and all the parts you need to make sure you have the quickest Cadillac on the block, so stop settling for average and make your ATS-V the car it was meant to be.

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New York ATS-V

We Have the BEST Customers!

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During our time as a tuning company we have had the opportunity to work with a lot of different people. Our customers are from all over the world and we’re lucky to call so many of them our friends. While it can take time to tune each customers car exactly how they want, it’s all worthwhile when you express how much you love your Tapout Tune.

Some customers have even gone beyond that and sent us gifts as thanks for the work we have done. In the last week alone we have received chocolates, an awesome ATS-V key-chain and even the tow hook from one of your cars! We are very appreciative of these gifts and want to extend our thanks to those that have sent them. We really do have the BEST customers and we could not be happier to be part of this ATS-V community.

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Borg Warner EFT Turbo Kits Now Available!

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Renick Performance and Tapout Tuning are proud to offer Borg Warner EFR Turbo Kits for the LF4 platform! When the process of selecting an upgraded turbo began we knew we wanted to provide a product that would not only far exceed the capabilities of the OEM unit but would also be serviceable and extremely reliable. This led us to a true universal kit for the Borg Warner B-frames.

We are offering different versions of this turbo, all sharing the same footprint and installation procedures. We were able to do this by relocating the turbos from the original OEM locations downward and reward, for straightforward access from under the car. With this modification, the BW turbos are easily serviceable and interchangeable  regardless of the power option you choose. These turbos have a wide, usable and stable power range that is the perfect replacement for your stock units that simply can’t keep up with the power the ATS-V is capable of making. The highest-level Borg Warner turbo we offer can support up to 1,000 whp and all versions spool times to “peak boost” will be similar to the stock MHI units found on the LF4. We are extremely excited about this product and cannot wait for you to see how this kit will take your ATS-V to the next level!

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ATS-V turbo kit

Tapout Tune of the Week!

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There’s nothing better than starting your day with freshly burned rubber and leaving your competitors in the dust. That’s our mantra here at Tapout and we are more than happy to help you accomplish the same with a Remote Tune.

We have a blast working with our customers to make their ATS-Vs entirely new animals and we never tire of hearing how much better their cars perform. One example of that is in this week’s Tapout Tune of the Week, Corey from Texas. He was new to the tuning world and was not familiar with how the whole process worked. We assured him we would work through it together and Corey couldn’t be happier. “Scott has made my first experience with tuning the most inviting and easy experience ever!” Whether you’ve been tuning cars your whole life or are just a beginner, Tapout is here to help everyone get better together!

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ATS-V-Texas

Tapout Tune of the Week!

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One of the many great aspects of having a Tapout Tuned ATS-V is that you can drive it every day with no worries of being stranded somewhere because of a problem with the tune. We take a lot of pride in the fact that we create a custom Remote Tune that’s as safe as factory specs and provides a huge boost in power and performance.

An example of that is in this week’s Tapout Tune of the Week, Sean from Arizona. He previously had his ATS-V tuned by another prominent company but right after he started to drive it he wasn’t happy. The power delivery was not smooth, and he was disappointed in the car’s overall drivability. This was a major issue for Sean because his ATS-V is his daily driver and he did not want to be dealing with these kinds of issues. He made the decision to have his car Remote Tuned by Tapout and he has been thrilled ever since. “I was so much happier with the all-around performance. The boost is more consistent early in my powerband, the transmission no longer throws me against the steering wheel when I shift, and overall I could not be happier with my Tapout Tune.” That’s what it’s all about for us at Tapout, turning your daily driver into a true performance vehicle, with no sacrifices.

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ATS-V Arizona

Tapout Tune of the Week!

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With summer fast approaching everyone is eager to get their cars ready for the season. Whether you are a hard-core racer or just enjoy driving, Tapout has you covered with the best tuning solutions and aftermarket parts available.

Today we are looking at one of this week’s tuning customers, Japjeet from Washington. He wanted to maximize the performance of his ATS-V and after considering the different options for remote tuning, he found that Tapout provided everything he was looking for. Japjeet has a busy schedule and was concerned that may be a challenge when completing his tune. But after a short time working with Scott, all his worries disappeared. “He let’s you take your time to send him scans and perfects the tune until you like the way the car runs”. We are tuning your ATS-V for YOU and that means taking the time to work with your schedule so that you get the Remote Tune you’ve always dreamed of.

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Bigger and Better Tapout Stickers Now Available!

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The ATS-V community is a close-knit group and we have enjoyed getting to know so many of you. The advancements made with this platform are in large part thanks to you, our customers and friends.

Our Tapout Stickers have been very popular, and we think it’s great that you show your support by having our stickers everywhere. There have been requests for us to offer different sizes so we now have these in 6″, 12″ and 18″ sizes. Bigger is always better so head over to our Tapout site to see these new stickers.

If you’re already running our Tapout Tune, send us an email to Sales@TapoutTuning.com for some complimentary stickers as a show of our appreciation, just let us know which size and how many you’d like. The advancements we’ve made on the ATS-V platform have been a group effort, and we’re happy to be part of that community.

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