Testimonials
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2013--2015 Chevrolet Malibu / 2016 Malibu Limited - 2.5L - AdvantageI written this review almost 3 years after Installing the tune from Trifecta. What a difference! This tune make this car a pleasure to drive. It drives like a V8.Submitted 05-02-2018 by douglaseb in Testimonials -
2016--2018+ Cadillac ATS-V - 3.6L Twin TurboI spent quite a few months researching tunes before deciding to try Trifecta's and being totally honest, I was sceptical about the available gains for the ATS-V. It was almost as if the price (quite a bit higher than some other options) was being justified by outlandish claims of increased HP. But after a weeks worth of driving my V post tune, I have to say I couldn't be any happier. Actually, I'm ecstatic! The tune has totally changed the characteristics in Sport and Track modes, basically turning the car into a complete beast. Throttle response is massively improved, with almost instant response to increased power and turbo boost is consistently reaching unheard of rates of 20psi. Even with traction control on, I can accelerate with WOT at around 50mph and spin up the rear, which is sooo much fun!!! Shift patterns are also greatly improved, with upshifts coming a little higher in the rev range and auto down shifting kicking in after less aggressive acceleration vs. stock. This all makes the car feel more aggressive, improves the average exhaust note and for me, makes the car far more fun to drive. The guys at Trifecta have quite obviously invested a huge amount of time and research in creating a custom tune that is optimized for the ATS-V and deserve a HUGE pat on the back for the result. By comparison, you can spend 4 or 5 times the price of this tune on hardware mods and still not see the same benefits at the pedal. I highly recommend this tune as your first option for HP gains and improved drivability. And if you want to calm things down and switch into Tour or Snow/Ice mode, stock settings are retained, so you can hand the car off to the wife and feel safe you are not handing over a missile (just kidding ladies!). As far as the install goes, personally I found it a bit more challenging than I expected. Being a Mac user, I had to first install Parallels on my laptop (this enables you to run MicroSoft Windows 10 on your Mac. There is a free 30 day trial, so no cost to get the install done) and I think this is what slowed down the install time, which was well over an hour (It would have been good for Trifecta to have made it clear there is no Mac version at the point of purchase, but that's just a small gripe). The install also kept crashing when I had my laptop only on battery power and I had to plug it in to mains power for the USB port to have enough juice to power the cable for install. And so to support...I have to say I was a little worried when the first install attempt failed at 5% and as a result my car was stuck in Park! Then when I realised there was no telephone support I was in a real panic. But major props to the Trifecta support team, as almost as soon as I hit "send" on my online support request, I received an informative, detailed diagnostic response. I spent the next hour going back and forwards with the support team until the install was completed and I even received a message before they left for the day making sure I was good to go. In conclusion, I'm delighted with the tune, extremely impressed by Trifecta's support and can't wait for further development to include support for additional hardware mods to help increase the power and performance of my V even more. Hint, hint...50/50 or 100% vent to atmosphere BOV's, more air intake systems, etc. Keep up the good work guys!Submitted 26-01-2018 by ireadman in Testimonials -
2016--2018+ Cadillac ATS-V - 3.6L Twin TurboAs you will see, I have been blown away! I couldn’t be more pleased with the “bang for the buck” this upgrade provides for an ATS-V enthusiast. My ATS-V is a 2017 sedan, 6-speed manual transmission, with approximately 10,000 miles. Prior to adding the Trifecta tune, it was 100% stock. First off, let’s start with an overview of what the calibration does. Trifecta’s website provides a very descriptive explanation of how the Trifecta tune brings the stock ATS-V’s 464hp up to the neighborhood of 600hp (around 500hp at the wheels). Although the LF4 is advertised to provide 18lbs/in2 of boost from the twin turbochargers, those that watch the digital boost gauge have likely asked the same question I did. “Am I really achieving 18psi of boost when the most I ever see on the boost gauge is 12psi?” And the answer is, “no,” and that’s because our LF4s software does not allow the boost to reach 18psi (at least mine doesn’t, as well as others I’ve talked with). The reasons for this, I do not know. The Trifecta tune brings the maximum boost output up from 12psi to 18psi, and also provides what Trifecta describes as, “active rail pressure management, bi-directional enhanced knock control and zoning, enhanced engine and transmission response,” and various other features. Their website goes into detail for each of these features. The tune is also advertised as significantly enhancing the 8-speed auto transmission’s performance; although as noted I have the 6-speed manual. Trifecta also provides what, to me, was a convincing argument as to choosing their tune over taking my car to a local dyno tuner, noting, “Why buy a tune from a dyno shop that might run your car on the rollers 10 times when you can buy from a company that's channeled over several hundred dyno pulls' worth of testing into their product? Rather than relying on a “dyno tuner” that may or may not have experience tuning the ATS-V (but almost certainly to their local area only), with TRIFECTA you can rest assured you're purchasing from the company that's been in the GM factory turbo vehicle tuning business longer than anybody else, in many cases pioneering the tuning aftermarket for these vehicles. The TRIFECTA ATS-V calibration has been subjected to over 300 chassis dyno pulls, on dynos across multiple continents, and tens of thousands of test miles have been accumulated in virtually every climate, elevation and season.” As I noted, this was a rather convincing selling point to me personally. I would never describe the stock ATS-V as being under-powered. Those of us that have read and watched the multiple reviews by the various car magazines and auto journalists have seen the incredible stock performance displayed by the ATS-V, such as zero-to-60 in 3.8 seconds (MotorTrend actually achieved 3.7 seconds), while receiving near-unanimous praise for its incredible handling, steering feel, chassis stability, strong braking performance, and track stability and traction programming modes. I have greatly enjoyed the ATS-V in its stock form, but soon decided I wanted to experiment with a little more performance. Given the inherent increased ability to tune cars with forced induction, I started by looking at performance upgrades via changes in calibration. After researching the options, the Trifecta tune appeared to be developed over considerable time with precision, by a company with a strong reputation and expertise in what they do. I asked multiple questions prior to buying, and the Trifecta team was very patient, professional and detailed in their responses (more on that in a moment). Purchasing the tune from Trifecta provides the buyer with the tune itself and the cable that connects the user’s laptop (via USB port) to the ATS-V’s OBD-II port. Their website is well-developed and convenient to use as far as inquiries. Customers can ask questions via a personalized “forum” experience, with just the customer and Trifecta Q&A. I asked multiple questions prior to purchasing, and the team at Trifecta were consistently very quick to answer my questions thoroughly and in a professional, patient, and friendly manner. Once your calibration tune is ready, it is available for download in the customer’s forum. The customer also receives a detailed list of the types of additional modifications that are compatible with the Trifecta calibration. For example, one of my questions was whether the tune would need to be adjusted for a set of down-pipes and mid-pipes that I have on order from my friends at Weapon-X. I was pleased to see that the stock tune is 100% compatible with downpipes, with cats or cat-less. Installation was conducted using Trifecta’s step-by-step installation guide, which also includes a video of the process. Installation was completed without a hitch, and took about 15 minutes from start to finish. Couldn’t be easier! So, here are my summarized observations after driving for a week with the Trifecta tune: - I’m very impressed with the increased power! This car is now incredibly fast; night and day versus stock! - The added power is quite linear throughout the powerband, meaning it’s not an on/off type of feel. The increased power is smooth in its delivery, feeling as if it were a stock LF4 but manufactured to produce significantly more power and torque. And speaking of torque, this motor is now very “torque-ee.” - Trifecta’s site has the dyno charts. The horsepower and torque provided by the Trifecta calibration are available early in the powerband…literally from about 1,500rpm all the way through to redline. - You never get the feeling that the new calibration is something that’s been added “on top” of what was already there. Rather, it’s more of “an overall integrated package” of performance (I hope that makes some sense!). - In its stock form, I could tell when the turbos had spooled and the boost came on deck (approximately 3,500rpm). The stock LF4 does have some level of turbo lag, albeit less pronounced than many other turbocharged cars. The Trifecta tune seems to even out the boost even further, to where turbo lag has been further minimized. - The added power is very usable, civilized and controllable assuming the user exercises reasonable judgment. Obviously with this much power, you can get yourself into trouble. Not unlike how one can get into trouble with a stock ATS-V, or any car in this league of performance. The Trifecta powered ATS-V, it’s easily managed based on how much gas you give it. Again, just use reasonable judgment. - The ATS-V’s chassis and suspension handles the increased power very well. I’m extremely impressed with this factor. At no times have I felt like the engine was out-performing the car’s ability to handle well. I view this as a testament to how nicely the ATS-V’s stock chassis and suspension have been designed by the team at GM. The integrated package, with massive power and precise, balanced handling, truly makes one think this is what the ATS-V was designed for. - All stock functionality continues to work perfectly. The Trifecta tune does not impact tour mode, but is present in sport and track settings. - I’ve attempted a few launch controlled starts, in both the track “1-wet” and “2-dry” settings, and one in full race mode just for grins. It’s been anywhere from 12 degrees to 25 degrees here over the past few days. My stock Pilot Super Sports stay very hard in this temperature and, needless to say, the pavement is extremely cold. Not surprisingly in these conditions, traction is a challenge. I was able to get some decent launches by modulating the throttle less than what I would in warmer, stickier conditions. I can’t wait till we get back to good weather when the Pilot Super Sports are sticky and the roads are hot. I imagine the traction challenges will be more manageable then. Overall, I couldn’t be more pleased! Bang-for-the-buck, I’m convinced this is an awesome upgrade! As mentioned above, I have some down-pipes and mid-pipes ordered from Weapon-X, and can’t wait to see what this beast is like once I combine those with the Trifecta tune! Thanks again to the team at Trifecta for a great product!Submitted 19-01-2018 by Navitimer in Testimonials -
2015--2016 Chevrolet Colorado - 3.6L - Advantage+Looking Forward to this !! phil d Mukilteo waSubmitted 18-01-2018 by phil dorsett in Testimonials -
2017--2018+ Chevrolet Colorado - 3.6L - AdvantageAlthough I was happy with the stock setup on my truck, I was looking for some performance gains and a little more aggressive downshifts when passing. After ordering the tune, I received the connector cable within 2 days. I sent back the requested info and the tune was available for me to download later that day. My first attempt at programming failed with an error code. I emailed the support team (who responded very quickly) and was told it was probably a corrupt download file and to try downloading it again. Sure enough, the second time worked perfectly and within 20 minutes my ECM was reprogrammed and ready to go. I really like the ability to change the mode from Eco to Sport. When sport mode is engaged, the difference is very apparent. Shifting is much more aggressive and you barely have to push down on the pedal for the truck to take off. it's like a beast has been awakened. I am really impressed with what they were able to do with this tune and would recommend it to anyone looking to give their truck that extra oomph.Submitted 15-01-2018 by hazelmullins in Testimonials -
2007--2009 Pontiac Solstice - 2.0L TurboI received the program today. The download and install went smooth. Now I have to wait for better weather here in Michigan to try it out. Thanks for the great service. HarrySubmitted 11-01-2018 by Tweetybird in Testimonials -
2015--2016 Chevrolet Colorado - 3.6L - AdvantageThe flash worked like a charm on my stock 2015 3.6l Colorado, took me maybe 10 minutes to complete. Love the way the truck runs now. I really wonder why they do not program the ECU like that at the factory. It works great all around but especially at low speed - it's really night and day, no more transmission going into the wrong gear and engine lugging. The throttle response is fantastic! The overall driving experience is so much better. One note - I got the OBD flash loader in the mail before the actual tune file was ready on the website. I was confused at first because the flash loader file was there and I didn't know the tune file was separate. I sent a message to support and they responded quickly (on New Years Day!), and said the file was in progress. I had it in a couple hours after that. From the time of my order (Christmas weekend) to the time I had the flash installed was eight days, and that included two holidays. As fast as that was, I'm guessing it would be even quicker during a normal shipping cycle. My only regret is I didn't do this sooner!Submitted 05-01-2018 by weswarren in Testimonials -
2016--2018+ Buick Encore Sport Touring - 1.4L Turbo (LE2) - AdvantageTrifecta, Today I tried the calibration in my car and would like to pass my first impressions. The car changed from water to wine. I noticed that the accelerator pedal got the perfect sensitivity. I also noticed that the car keeps pushing hard until 4000 rpm and I also felt the change in the automatic change that the gearshifts were faster. I would like to emphasize that the calibration worked perfectly with the flex engine used in Brazil or only with hydrated alcohol sold in Brazil. I just got compliments to my calibration and the ability to turn off the start stop. Thanks Marcelo VeigaSubmitted 01-01-2018 by Marcelo Veiga in Testimonials -
2011--2015 Chevrolet Cruze / 2016 Cruze Limited - 1.8L EliteThe tune is nice. At first I didn't notice much of a difference. I didn't notice the way it shifts gears. MUCH BETTER. Keeps me right in my power band after every shift.Submitted 27-12-2017 by T3chston in Testimonials -
2016--2018+ Chevrolet Malibu - 2.0L Turbo - AdvantageI will start out by saying that I know virtually nothing about working on cars, tuning cars, or anything relative to increasing performance on cars. When I got my 2016 Malibu, I was happy with its performance. Through a discussion with a friend, he suggested that I could increase performance quite a bit more by simply calibrating the car. He did research and came across Trifecta and what it could offer. As I read through its description, I realized that this is almost exactly what I wanted; increased performance, won't harm the car, won't trigger any sensors, won't destroy gas mileage, etc. I sat on my decision for a year before finally making a purchase decision. Part of what influenced my decision making was how helpful their support has been. A lot of the questions I asked before purchasing were already answered within the description, which I didn't realize until afterward. Instead of being rude or telling me where to look, Michael from Trifecta Support happily answered every question I had. As a complete novice, it was reassuring knowing that if I ran into issues, I would get the assistance that I'd need. That is enough background information. Let me tell you, once I got my download file and got the software downloaded, it was really straightforward. It took about 20 minutes before it was finished. After it completed, I took it for a trial run and it was like driving a whole different car. It was much snappier. 10-60 MPH is a breeze, 60 MPH and beyond is also much quicker. It's been a very enjoyable experience! I am very happy with this product. Only things I'd mention are the following: -I have ran it with Premium and Regular gasoline. It is much better performance with Premium, almost night and day better. -You will need to download the software to load it into your car, which is available immediately. You won't have your custom calibration for your car right away, so you will have to wait for that. You use the software to install the calibration. -My city gas mileage seems better but my highway gas mileage did decrease a little. In summary, I would highly recommend this product if you are looking for extra performance in your car. It makes it even more thrilling to drive and I can't wait for the road conditions to improve again so I can have some more fun (it's winter here in Michigan).Submitted 19-12-2017 by jsorensen in Testimonials -
2016--2017 Chevrolet Camaro - 3.6L - EliteCrazy how much of a difference this tune makes to the V6. Sure, there is more power especially at higher RPMs but the shift points and throttle response make it a different car. I also noticed the car likes to cruse at higher speeds now. No impact at all to the MPG. Loading is easy once you figure out how to keep the ignition on (hold the start button until the gauges come on). I hate I waited a year for this. Reviews are hard to find for this but I am 100% happy and would do it again. Support is great and the guys here take good care of you. I encourage you to pull the trigger now. You will not be sorry!Submitted 18-12-2017 by mbishop13 in Testimonials -
2012--2018+ Chevrolet Sonic - 1.4L Turbo AdvantageHi everyone I brought this for my RS Holden Barina 2013 in Australia. The RS to me should mean more or a car with grunt then it had. Only being the 1.4T motor but still it should do more than it does. I had a quote in Parramatta to do a sports tune for A$2500 and they couldn’t provide proof it wouldn’t be removed when a tune up was done. Trifecta tune cost about A$550 with the supply of the cable to Sydney. So I decided on this one from Trifecta as if it gets wiped then I had it to reload at a later date. It took about 20mins to load up watched the video very easy to do and load I had no issues what so ever. Dam me the car has so much more power and pick up from start now as it was so slow. It’s like a little beast now love the way it ready to go all the time now and the way I would have expected it to be like from new. I have a booked service in a month will be good to see if it get wiped but I chose to load it as transparency so they shouldn’t be able to see it anyhow. Thanks Trifecta for bring my little shit box alive. Well worth the spend if you want a car to be like it should be an RSSubmitted 18-12-2017 by phenshaw in Testimonials -
2016--2018+ Chevrolet Cruze / Cruze Hatch - 1.4L Turbo AdvantageI truly like this tune. My Cruze drives and performs much better. I had to obtain the services of a computer guy in order to install the tune, but it was well worth the effort and the modest added cost. I think my fuel mileage is at least as good as stock, maybe little better, but I'm using 93 octane gas. The added power is really remarkable and I assume this is because the car is turbocharged and the boost is higher with the tune. Shifting is much improved and optimized for performance. Throttle response is crisp and predictable. I now have complete confidence in the car when I need to merge into traffic or pass another vehicle. No more hoping for a proper downshift or worrying about the car missing a beat when I step on the accelerator to accelerate after the auto stop was engaged. I really liked my Cruze before the tune, primarily because of the great fuel economy, the roomy interior (for a compact car), and its good looks. Now the car is really fun to drive and that is a real plus. Now I REALLY like my Cruze. I always look forward to driving the car now that it performs so well. I heartily recommend this tune to those who enjoy a vehicle that is fun to drive.Submitted 08-12-2017 by Felpa41@gmail.com in Testimonials -
2016--2017 Chevrolet Camaro - 3.6L - Advantage+--Better throttle response --More linear power distribution for better everyday driving --Butt dyno tells me better low RPM power. --Makes a great powertrain even better.Submitted 07-12-2017 by AdamJLemon13 in Testimonials -
2010--2015 Chevrolet Camaro - 3.6LI have a 2015 Camaro RS with nothing done. I was recommended by a friend to invest in this tune and all i have to say is wow. My car is actually awake, it went from sluggish digs to chirping 1st 2nd and 3rd. I recommend this tune to anyone because it showed some amazing results. It is DEFINITELY well worth every penny and about a half hour of your time. Thank you trifecta!Submitted 05-12-2017 by gruggieri1999 in Testimonials -
2011--2013 Buick Regal - 2.0L Turbo - AdvantageThe Tune is worth the money hands down. Its a completely different car. 2nd gear pulls all the way to 6th will surprise alot of cars who one would think are out of the Regals league, but def not the case. I have outran Audi s5's , 335i bmw, and etc. Def worth the money.....GET YOURS TODAYSubmitted 02-12-2017 by sevendreamz in Testimonials -
2016--2018+ Cadillac ATS-V - 3.6L Twin TurboIf you own an A8 this calibration is worth it for the transmission programming alone. It has turned my 8L90 into a hyper-aggressive monster and I absolutely love it! The car certainly feels noticeably faster at WOT as well.Submitted 02-12-2017 by Thalagyrt in Testimonials -
2016--2018+ Cadillac ATS-V - 3.6L Twin TurboSo, I had this tune installed on a client's car for about 5 days now, and all I can say is that this tune is INCREDIBLE. The car is a 2016 ATS-V, M6, bone stock other than the tune. The car feels much more responsive and "alive". Boost comes in quicker than stock, so you almost don't feel any turbo lag at all. In my experiences, doing easy launches in first gear, the power can be put to the ground very well on the stock PSS's. I have yet to see any fuel economy differences when driving like a normal person. Normal drive-ability is not degraded at all...if anything it is improved.It's nice to be able to go in to Touring mode and have stock drive-ability and the nice soft road manners for a highway cruise. I can tell you that Steve at Trifecta definitely put me at ease and spent much more time than expected talking to me on the side, explaining the intricacies of how this tune works, and teaching me a thing or two. I was very impressed with how open he was to talk and explain everything so well...you can tell the pride that he puts in to his work.Overall, both myself and my client love the tune, and don't have anything to say negative about it at this time. Assuming I can edit this review, I'll post up my experiences after both myself, and my client, have more time to put miles on the car. Feel free to reach out to me on Facebook and I'll be more than happy to provide any feedback that I can.Submitted 01-12-2017 by Steven Banom III in Testimonials -
2016--2018+ Chevrolet Malibu - 2.0L Turbo - AdvantageThis tune really brings the car alive! Was really impressed with the outcome! Love the shift points and power pushing your forward!Submitted 25-11-2017 by jaymiles007 in Testimonials -
2013--2015 Chevrolet Malibu / 2016 Malibu Limited - 2.5L - AdvantageIt took me a few week to bring myself to buy this tune, but now that I have it installed all I can say is wow.... just wow. This is the best money I have spent on my car! I have driven sport cars over the years and this tune makes the 2.5L really feel like a sports car! To anyone who is on the fence on whether or not to buy this like I was, buy the tune. It is well worth the money!!!Submitted 09-11-2017 by 2023matt in Testimonials