Is this the same motor in the earlier Regal? Because I'm in the market for a nice sporty sedan and I love the looks of the 2012-2017 GS. If I end up with one I would probably only get a tune, intake, and downpipe but I'm unfamiliar with the engine and chassis platform. Too bad they discontinued the 6 speed so quickly and it was never available with AWD. Anyway thank you, awesome video by the way.
This is the same engine but unfortunately it is a different transmission, this car being the wagon had an 8 speed aisin transmission and awd, it seems to handle power well but I’ve heard mixed things about the transmission in the normal sedan
Great to see some actual numbers for the Trifecta tune. Any chance you could repeat the comparison but with a simple brake to gas pedal and floor it, which is probably more representative of how most of us drive on a daily basis? Any other mods planned like a downpipe or Intercooler? Thanks again for the video. 👍
Absolutely I can do that, and we currently have the downpipe, flex fuel , and intake for it, hopefully going to get a tube soon, just waiting for hp tunes to unlock the tcm
@@jacob8038 So HP tuner has a TCM map for the Aisin Warner 8 speed as I am only aware of EDS in Germany who offer a full TCU tune? In Europe, the Insignia 2.0T 4x4 260 is torque limited in gears 1, 3, 4, 7 and 8 and power limited to 230 BHP in gears 1 - 6 with a soft limiter from 140 mph. I have read of one German owner with stage 1 ECU tune, TCU tune and zero bolt on mods having registered over 160 mph confirmed by GPS and still accelerating. According to those who live on the Autobahn, a factory ECU tune with unlocked TCU makes 150+ mph much more easily attained.
Stef L we haven’t had a chance to confirm completely yet, zzp says hp tuners can unlock it and trifecta says they don’t support it, I should have an answer for you within a month though
@@jacob8038 Cheers Jacob, looking forward to hearing about your progress. You could always talk with EDS if HP Tuners can't help on the TCU front. www.eds-motorsport.de/product_info.php?info=p41006_opel-insignia-b-2-0-direct-injection-turbo--4x4---b20ltg-getriebeprogrammierung.html
How were you able to launch at ~4000 rpm? My car (stock 2018 TourX) only brake torques up to about 1950 rpm and 35% throttle when floored. And the take off is then sloooow. Quicker to do a light brake stand to about 1500-1600 rpm. Even at that I'm maybe 7.0-7.2 sec 0-60. Did the tune give the ability to launch from higher rpm? Also, nice gauge setup.
The truck is to shut off stability and traction control, push the brake no more then half way, and slowly apply throttle, it will let you build rpm and boost for about 8 seconds
And it works! My technique is still crap, but I did 2 runs my old way (tc on, 1900-ish rpm, mat it) and got a 7.2 and 7.6 sec 0-60. Boost was, well, vacuum, like the throttle was juat cracked open. TC off and pour throttle open till about 3000 rpm got me off the line at about 6 psi of boost and netted a 7.0 and 6.7 sec 0-60. So matched, then beat, the best time I had before. Now back to driving like an old man. And getting my order in to Trifecta.....
I would think it would be close, the only downside to the trifecta tune on the 2.0 is that it makes stock boost until third gear, and thanks, it’s around there, it’s a five mile dead end road between cornfields
Will the trifecta tune fuck up the transmission?? I read a comment on another video asking if this will mess up the clutch because gm says it’s rated at 295lb Edit: I have a 2015 regal 2.0t and I want to make it more fun to drive, any suggestions as to what I could add on with the tune??
I can’t speak long term just yet, but in my opinion at this power level I feel you have nothing to worry about, the transmission in the tourx is rated to hold a decent amount of torque, as four the regular regal, i have heard bad things from tuners concerning the fwd transaxle’s ability to hold power
Kanye Asada there is definitely a lot you can do for those cars as far as looks go, and if you do plan on adding power safely, turbotim@zzp is the best person to talk to
The Aisin Warner 8 speed is factory rated at 355 lbft and many tuners exceed this as the transmission is also used in all Volvo's and many other manufacturers including some BMW's like the X2 M35i. I should add that the 9 speed in the FWD Regal is a GM transmission and has a significantly lower max torque rating of circa 256 lbft.
If it’s a manual I’m sure it could be done pretty easily, I’m not 100 percent sure on the reliability of the auto in your car. Although there are several Buick Regal groups on Facebook that I’m sure would have the information for you
Ofcourse they didnt work out here, it's not a SUV. I ashamed to live in a country where 60% people prefer these stupid crossover suvs. Europe has gotten so many nice wagons, hatchbacks, coupes and sedans that well never get.
@@jacob8038 I have the Trifecta advantage plus. I've yet to upload the tune and try it. I had a few maintenance things to due before I upload it. so what your saying is that Ill be able to switch between stock tune and fecta tune by switching on and off the cruise control..
@@myfast5oh absolutely, cruise on is stock and off is tuned, it’s neat because if you have a gauge in the car you can actually watch the boost pressure change between tunes.
I ordered the regal gs gauge cluster through whiteautoandmedia.com and had them unlock the performance gauges also. Waited about 6 weeks from ordering to delivering. And it's completely plug and play they program it to your vin. I definitely recommend it looks way better than stock.
@@jacobgreen8957No I did not I'm still able to do everything the old cluster was able to. I'm also able to see the oil temp, oil pressure, and Trans temp with the performance gauges unlocked.
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I know Trifecta is great . I have it on my car 2016 Regal T
Is this the same motor in the earlier Regal? Because I'm in the market for a nice sporty sedan and I love the looks of the 2012-2017 GS. If I end up with one I would probably only get a tune, intake, and downpipe but I'm unfamiliar with the engine and chassis platform. Too bad they discontinued the 6 speed so quickly and it was never available with AWD. Anyway thank you, awesome video by the way.
This is the same engine but unfortunately it is a different transmission, this car being the wagon had an 8 speed aisin transmission and awd, it seems to handle power well but I’ve heard mixed things about the transmission in the normal sedan
Great to see some actual numbers for the Trifecta tune. Any chance you could repeat the comparison but with a simple brake to gas pedal and floor it, which is probably more representative of how most of us drive on a daily basis?
Any other mods planned like a downpipe or Intercooler?
Thanks again for the video. 👍
Absolutely I can do that, and we currently have the downpipe, flex fuel , and intake for it, hopefully going to get a tube soon, just waiting for hp tunes to unlock the tcm
@@jacob8038 So HP tuner has a TCM map for the Aisin Warner 8 speed as I am only aware of EDS in Germany who offer a full TCU tune?
In Europe, the Insignia 2.0T 4x4 260 is torque limited in gears 1, 3, 4, 7 and 8 and power limited to 230 BHP in gears 1 - 6 with a soft limiter from 140 mph.
I have read of one German owner with stage 1 ECU tune, TCU tune and zero bolt on mods having registered over 160 mph confirmed by GPS and still accelerating. According to those who live on the Autobahn, a factory ECU tune with unlocked TCU makes 150+ mph much more easily attained.
Stef L we haven’t had a chance to confirm completely yet, zzp says hp tuners can unlock it and trifecta says they don’t support it, I should have an answer for you within a month though
@@jacob8038 Cheers Jacob, looking forward to hearing about your progress. You could always talk with EDS if HP Tuners can't help on the TCU front.
www.eds-motorsport.de/product_info.php?info=p41006_opel-insignia-b-2-0-direct-injection-turbo--4x4---b20ltg-getriebeprogrammierung.html
How were you able to launch at ~4000 rpm? My car (stock 2018 TourX) only brake torques up to about 1950 rpm and 35% throttle when floored. And the take off is then sloooow. Quicker to do a light brake stand to about 1500-1600 rpm. Even at that I'm maybe 7.0-7.2 sec 0-60. Did the tune give the ability to launch from higher rpm?
Also, nice gauge setup.
The truck is to shut off stability and traction control, push the brake no more then half way, and slowly apply throttle, it will let you build rpm and boost for about 8 seconds
@@jacob8038
Anxiously awaiting drive home to test....
And it works! My technique is still crap, but I did 2 runs my old way (tc on, 1900-ish rpm, mat it) and got a 7.2 and 7.6 sec 0-60. Boost was, well, vacuum, like the throttle was juat cracked open. TC off and pour throttle open till about 3000 rpm got me off the line at about 6 psi of boost and netted a 7.0 and 6.7 sec 0-60. So matched, then beat, the best time I had before. Now back to driving like an old man. And getting my order in to Trifecta.....
Adam728 haha, glad to hear it worked for you! And nice, you are going to love the tune
How can you monitor your boost psi on a stock tourx
Great! I could imagine what will the Regal 3.6 V6 Trifecta tune 0-60 , 5sec🤔, Nice back road test, its in OHIO?
I would think it would be close, the only downside to the trifecta tune on the 2.0 is that it makes stock boost until third gear, and thanks, it’s around there, it’s a five mile dead end road between cornfields
@@jacob8038 good, I'm really interesting in the GS 3.6 V6 but hard to find a used in the E.C., used to lived @ Ohio, I missed those back roads....
SLICK WHEELS hopefully you find one, those are nice cars, and yeah the back roads can’t be beat
I'm wondering how much of a difference Trifecta will make on my 2014 Malibu 2.5L. I've seen some different 0-60s but no numbers :,)
I wouldn’t recommend it, the hp gains are almost non existent on that engine
@@jacob8038dnr racing tune is better
Will the trifecta tune fuck up the transmission?? I read a comment on another video asking if this will mess up the clutch because gm says it’s rated at 295lb
Edit: I have a 2015 regal 2.0t and I want to make it more fun to drive, any suggestions as to what I could add on with the tune??
I can’t speak long term just yet, but in my opinion at this power level I feel you have nothing to worry about, the transmission in the tourx is rated to hold a decent amount of torque, as four the regular regal, i have heard bad things from tuners concerning the fwd transaxle’s ability to hold power
@@jacob8038 thank you sir I do have the fwd I guess I will keep it stock to be safe, I do plan on making it look nice tho
Kanye Asada there is definitely a lot you can do for those cars as far as looks go, and if you do plan on adding power safely, turbotim@zzp is the best person to talk to
The Aisin Warner 8 speed is factory rated at 355 lbft and many tuners exceed this as the transmission is also used in all Volvo's and many other manufacturers including some BMW's like the X2 M35i.
I should add that the 9 speed in the FWD Regal is a GM transmission and has a significantly lower max torque rating of circa 256 lbft.
Stef L this man is 100 percent correct
Can I modify my 2017 Regal GS to 320-330 HP or is it 2018 or newer?
If it’s a manual I’m sure it could be done pretty easily, I’m not 100 percent sure on the reliability of the auto in your car. Although there are several Buick Regal groups on Facebook that I’m sure would have the information for you
can u put the trifecta tune on any 2011 to 2018 buick regal?
Absolutely
eh, idk
I agree with this guy👆🏼
You right lol
I wonder if there’s a way to tune out auto stop start
Absolutely! Trifecta can do that for you, you just have to let them know
Absolutely love these. Unfortunately they never had a chance in the USA.
I agree completely, I wish we liked cool wagons here like the do in Europe
Ofcourse they didnt work out here, it's not a SUV. I ashamed to live in a country where 60% people prefer these stupid crossover suvs. Europe has gotten so many nice wagons, hatchbacks, coupes and sedans that well never get.
@@pauliewalnuts240 Those are my thoughts exactly :(
Im thinking about getting the trifecta tune myself, has it caused any issues with the car?
I would recommend it, we had over 30,000 miles with no issue, I would simply recommend changing your oil at 5k miles if you do go this route.
How'd you switch between stock and trifecta tune ?
Trifecta offers it so when your cruise control button is on the car will revert to stock
@@jacob8038 I have the Trifecta advantage plus. I've yet to upload the tune and try it. I had a few maintenance things to due before I upload it. so what your saying is that Ill be able to switch between stock tune and fecta tune by switching on and off the cruise control..
@@myfast5oh absolutely, cruise on is stock and off is tuned, it’s neat because if you have a gauge in the car you can actually watch the boost pressure change between tunes.
@@jacob8038 Nice !.. Thank you sir
@@jacob8038 if you don't mind what guage setup are you using and how difficult was it to install
gs cluster nice i have a 18 non tourx
Did you change the gauge cluster? My 2018 looks nothing like yours.
I ordered the regal gs gauge cluster through whiteautoandmedia.com and had them unlock the performance gauges also. Waited about 6 weeks from ordering to delivering. And it's completely plug and play they program it to your vin. I definitely recommend it looks way better than stock.
Did you lose your screen on the dash to view mpg, make calls and such?
@@jacobgreen8957No I did not I'm still able to do everything the old cluster was able to. I'm also able to see the oil temp, oil pressure, and Trans temp with the performance gauges unlocked.
@@justins8166 send me the link man!!!!
@@justins8166 did you send them your stock cluster to have it modified? Or just order straight from them.