TRIFECTA Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T MY2012-MY2015: October 2014 Featureset/Pricing Update

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TRIFECTA Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T MY2012-MY2015: October 2014 Featureset and Pricing Update

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Sonic Power Profile Recalibrated – Motivating the MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T with updated featuresets and improved power deliver profiles:

http://www.sonicownersforum.com/for...015-powertrain-calibration-reprogramming.html Specific power increases of +52 ft-lbs and +36 WHP under the curve (Peak vs peak gains of +49 ft-lbs and +31 WHP) to a completely stock Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T (MY2013 6T40 automatic transmission).




Tacoma, WA., October 6, 2014 – TRIFECTA presents: The MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic TRIFECTA powertrain recalibration updated pricing, anticipating the MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic with powertrain specific class leading power delivery starting now under $300, now featuring three distinct powertrain specific class leading product lines including:

The TRIFECTA Advantage Powertrain Recalibration for the MY2012-MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T

The TRIFECTA Advantage Plus (TRIFECTA Advantage+) Powertrain Recalibration with Diagnostic Datalogging for the MY2012-MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T

The TRIFECTA Elite Powertrain Recalibration with Individualization (Custom Profiling) for the MY2012-MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T




The MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T headlines all-new TRIFECTA Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T lineup with specific power increases of +36 WHP +52 ft-lbs of torque and improved featuresets and product lineup:

-- The TRIFECTA powertrain recalibration for the Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T blends class leading all-around performance with improved fuel efficiency.
-- Updated October 2014 TRIFECTA Pricing for the MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T now begins at $298
-- The TRIFECTA Advantage Powertrain Recalibration for the MY2012-MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T brings updated pricing in anticipation for the MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic starting now under $299 (Pricing as of October 2014) (TRIFECTA Advantage Powertrain Recalibration for the MY2012-MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T includes a TRIFECTA flash loader)
-- The TRIFECTA Advantage Plus (Advantage+) Powertrain Recalibration with Diagnostic Datalogging for the MY2012-MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T includes Diagnostic Datalogging and aftermarket hardware support is $388 (Pricing as of October 2014) (includes a TRIFECTA flash loader)
-- The TRIFECTA Elite Powertrain Recalibration with Individualization (Custom Profiling) for the MY2012-MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T includes calibration individualization, remote diagnostics, and comprehensive aftermarket hardware software integration support. The TRIFECTA Elite Powertrain Recalibration with Individualization (Custom Profiling) for the MY2012-MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T pricing starts at $588 (includes a TRIFECTA flash loader)
-- All TRIFECTA Powertrain Recalibrations for the MY2012-MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T automatic transmission vehicles corresponding with the TRIFECTA MY2012-MY2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T September 2014 Update now includes updated automatic transmission calibrations provides smoother shifting, improved shift times, and improved shifting logic vs previous calibration revisions; updated featuresets include rolling anti-lag and 300 percent faster shifts than stock.
-- With the current generation of TRIFECTA's flash loader solutions and the TRIFECTA Transparency featureset, when flashing your vehicle, the TRIFECTA flash loader does not increment the ECM write counter or increment entries in the flash history.




The Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T TRIFECTA powertrain recalibration delivers more than 130 horsepower per liter and more than 140 ft-lbs per liter – powering a fuel efficient vehicle whose drivers are more inclined to use it while ensuring critical powertrain reliability. Enhancements made to the Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T Ecotec engine software to withstand the added stresses include:

-- Extended testing of more than 100,000 miles with 100 hrs + of wide open throttle testing
-- Powertrain calibration has been tested and validated for various environments, such as cold/heat, elevation, and variations in fuel quality
-- Octane Adaptive construct enables multi-phased timing tables: Five distinct timing tables replace the OE GM implementation of high/low octane tables
-- Multi-dimensional Airflow Coefficient tables, adds air pressure bias and knock history overlay for enhanced accuracy in boost scenarios
-- Virtualized torque prediction coefficients recalculation model added
-- Airflow based commanded fuel ratio strategies added
-- Multi-stage knock sensor decay and recovery rate tables added
-- TRIFECTA ECP.MK2 (Hybrid Speed Density) support and constructs added




Please contact TRIFECTA Performance: info@trifectaperformance.com or visit WOT-tuning: WOT-Tuning.com for more information

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Are upgrades available for current Trifecta premium tune owners?

opcorn:

 

[TRIFECTA]

Are upgrades available for current Trifecta premium tune owners?

Incremental updates for existing TRIFECTA customers whom have an active service package will be eligible for this update per their service package type. All current MY2012-MY2015+ Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T TRIFECTA calibration customers are eligible for incremental updates. For your specific application, please contact TRIFECTA support for more information.

Calibration service type upgrades are per product line. Please contact your original purchase entity or TRIFECTA retailer for more information.



Thank you,

Andrew@TRIFECTA

 

[EPYON96R]

Does MY mean model year???

 

[NewZJ]

Does MY mean model year???

Yep

 

[EPYON96R]

Thx.

 

[shorebreeze]

Still Windows required to flash? Also, it looks like these new packages all include the cable? And, what advantages are there in the $388 package over the $288 one for those who have not added aftermarket parts (i.e. in terms of what value you get from the diagnostics)?

And finally, what practical effects do you anticipate for a Turbo auto owner in terms of fuel mileage and powertrain durability?

 

[brasschucker357]

Will select a tune be implemented with the new calibration?

 

[ben416]

Will select a tune be implemented with the new calibration?

I just installed my new calibration and it seems to be gone now.

Edit: Found the answer. It's dynamic now.

http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/290185-post6.html

 

[Amoral]

In my efforts to try to figure out what this "dynamic" tuning business is, I found this:

"...PAL, simply put, is a very dynamic piece of programming that tries to predict your driving style at any given moment based on many variables. This made select-a-tune obsolete. It would literally be impossible to go into the kind of detail some of you have requested about the inner workings of this feature. I would be providing the kind of blueprints that only a programmer would understand and this wouldn't benefit anyone, except create confusion and more questions.

Now, our R&D vehicles are working fully as intended. If we chose to drive like a grandpa (pardon the analogy), then the vehicle would react in kind. If we chose to drive as if we were on a track, then the vehicle would kick in to the aggressive power profile."

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WOT-Tuning – TRIFECTA Product Service & Support - Page 7

 

[CheapFuneral]

TRIFECTA Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T MY2012-MY2015: October 2014 Featureset/Pricing ...

I'm a programmer and would love to hear details on how a computer can predict what your going to do... If I had to guess the tune like works mostly on throttle or pedal position.

Wonder if they would do select a tune on request. I was thinking about getting a tune on my wife's encore, I have been considering trifecta because of select a tune. If you get a tune for improving gas mileage and you drive like your trying to get good gas mileage and it turns the tune to stock, what's the point of having it??

If it does do actual predictions based on previous data, there is a chance it could do something incorrectly if another driver is driving. And if it actual makes predictions based on many conditions and previous driving happens it's possible it could slow throttle response times, making your vehicle faster than stock but slower than select a tune.

If I die, bury me in my truck, because it's never been in a hole it can't get out of!

 

[brasschucker357]

I'm still not sure if I like the way the new calibration changes automatically. I'm in no way being critical of the tune. In fact, I absolutely love it. I'm just uncertain of the repeatability of eco driving.

 

[cndctrdj]

I have noticed a large drop in gas mileage. But I'm sure I just need to drive around a lot more for the car to learn my habits.
I have noticed a few things. There is no lag at all once you are driving. It's kind of incredible. The car pulls pretty well all the way to red line. I still need to log it and get things figured out. I think the car may be slower in the 1/4 mile but its just the butt dyno saying that.

 

[rodslinger]

I'm a programmer and would love to hear details on how a computer can predict what your going to do... If I had to guess the tune like works mostly on throttle or pedal position.

I'm about to send for my update and hoping to find out myself. My biggest gripe with the tune was the amount of torque called for at relatively low pedal/throttle input. I have an automatic and it almost seemed to confuse the transmission sometimes. It's trying to do a low load, low RPM upshift and the motor is throwing ****loads or torque at it. It would sometimes flare or you would feel the delay before the torque converter locks. Not healthy for it.

I'm hoping this is just a logical remap where low throttle positions (less than 50%) uses a relatively stock torque demand but ramps up faster at higher throttle inputs (greater that 50%) when you want it and when the trans is more likely to be ready for it....

 

[Amoral]

I'm about to send for my update and hoping to find out myself. My biggest gripe with the tune was the amount of torque called for at relatively low pedal/throttle input. I have an automatic and it almost seemed to confuse the transmission sometimes. It's trying to do a low load, low RPM upshift and the motor is throwing ****loads or torque at it. It would sometimes flare or you would feel the delay before the torque converter locks. Not healthy for it.

I'm hoping this is just a logical remap where low throttle positions (less than 50%) uses a relatively stock torque demand but ramps up faster at higher throttle inputs (greater that 50%) when you want it and when the trans is more likely to be ready for it....

I installed the new updated tune on Saturday (Automatic, Advantage Tune).

I will have to say this update fixed this annoying trait, which was real noticeable taking off from stoplights.

It feels closer to stock when you are putting around town, going from stoplight to stoplight. That is if you are light on the throttle, obviously. It isn't until you get closer to 3,000 rpm do you really start to feel the torque.

Overall its a good update. The shift points have improved. It feels like the trans is always keeping you in the meaty part of the torque curve. Power feels a lot flatter too, not as peaky.

...butt dyno say the car gained 10lb of torque

 

[Sonic_Boost]

So i got the update and flashed it. I'm not seeing much higher levels of boost than stock. Not sure if anyone else is experiencing this?


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[cndctrdj]

Ya mine is not much more than stock.

 

[brasschucker357]

That's the tune deciding that you want to be in "eco" mode. I'm seeing 22-23psi consistently when it's not in "eco" mode. We really need some info on what conditions trigger these changes.

 

[Sonic_Boost]

Def need the info. I've noticed that a short shift first and wot on 2nd the boost is ~22 but when down shifting from third to 2nd to do a pull. I only see ~16 max. Its now only 2nd i see the stock boost levels on


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[brasschucker357]

I've noticed that sometimes holding a certain rpm in lower (1-3) gears will trigger "eco" mode and a max boost of 16. I still haven't figured out a reliable way to intentionally trigger "eco" or "wacecaw" modes. It's a bit frustrating. I like mpgs and I like racecar, but not a battle between the two.