Cadillac ATS-V Stock to Stage I (HUGE Gains) | RPM S5 E26

On Today's Episode of the RPM Web Series, we baseline a 2016 ATS-V to find out what it puts down stock. Then we install New Era's stage I package and get it back on the dyno for a tune. We knew it would pick up some good power, but didn't think that much!
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[@corvette7784]

We have a 16 ATS-V with 620whp. Tune, flex sensor, downpipes, intake, lpfp. E50 540whp on 93. The ATS-V is such a hidden gem 💎

[@moistydoooood]

any updates on the car? is it reliable? is it a good daily? im considering this car

[@cartere9981]

@@moistydoooood I want

[@FilmedInMexico_]

For e50 mix can you just fill up the tank with like 60% e full e or do you have to still mix 50% e the rest 93?

[@alanmusa7143]

what’s a flex sensor? why would you need one if ur not on e?

[@THE_A.RAVEN1]

@corvette7784 how did she hold up over time and miles? I have been waiting to turn up the spice level on my Blackwing, but I am apprehensive to blow a motor

[@Paulster2]

I really like seeing the attention to detail the techs give to the cars as they are putting them together. Really refreshing.

[@joeinfl5610]

Agreed. Seeing them cover the fenders, wipe things down after installing, and cleaning areas/parts the owner will probably never see. I can see why so many have their cars done there. Just wish DE wasn't so far from Florida.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

Holy hell! 135HP / 130TQ with those few mods and a tune is insane. I like that car now. Easily in the 11's now on a stock tire.

[@justingriffith8486]

Hey Steve Wat kind car was they

[@actontreadway1168]

hi justin is a black car with wheels

[@kylelauer2911]

Most of that power bump was the extra 5 psi of boost

[@Nyc_Kicks]

they increased the boost by 5 pounds also wasnt just the bolt ons

[@jonlaye2537]

Looks like that car had all season tires on it. Mine went 12.08 on the stock Pilot SS and 11.96 with Pilot S4 rubber.

[@seanclancey5284]

The numbers on The Caddy, holy shit i was not expecting that how can you not love the V series...

[@CMH_1975]

Test drove a blue ATS-V a few Saturdays ago and loved it. Came back to the dealer the Monday after and it was sold. 😢😂 I'll have one, just gonna wait a bit longer. They run very strong stock so I can't imagine tuned with a few mods.

[@ForzaWiz11]

They had 5 coupes for sale at a caddy dealer I just went to in Fl, blue, 2 white 1 black and a silver one

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

I will test drive one today. I hope the auto is as good as Matt Moran aka Subaru Wrx Fan says it is! Love the SS but the blind spot is murder. Just wish they'd put the 10spd in.

[@robertmcgee3616]

@@Jesusprayerwarriorbw the camaro SS now has the 10 speed

[@ledgic1317]

the awesome things about this is thats you can do the same stuff to cadillac cts vsport as well. zzp intake ,downpipes and a trifecta tune ,and you are right there with the ats v's. these lf4s/lf3 motors are simply amazing turbo v6's. granted i have always been a v8 guy... but what the hell is wrong with a twin turbo v6, ford gt, jaguar xj220, nissan gt-r . these v6s are changing my perception of what a v6 can do. plus the added fuel mileage is a plus

[@victorhernandez2933]

No the cts v sport will get dusted by a atsv with same mods .. u lf3 guys always pump up y’all’s engine to make youse selfs feel better lol ... they may be the same size engine but have different internals and turbos... ats v can handle way more power and boost ... why y’all always coming into ats v videos to compare y’all’s shut to it ? Lol silly ass mf learn your cars

[@wearethetraffic]

OK so 1. That ATS sounded better than I thought it would LOL... But the power gain is impressive, a set of turbos could make that a serious sleeper plus flex fuel 2. Matt's cars is gonna be bonkers OMG 3. Your HCI intake game is just amazing... Rock on guys

[@justmy2cents_]

Whoever added that little slit design between the front grill & the hood should've gotten a raise! That one feature alone makes this car bad azz!!! Great tune guys keep it coming!!!💪👊

[@SubSilent99]

The gains on the ATS-V were INSANE! The builds you guys keep doing are impeccable! Can't wait, hoping to send you guys a twin turbo build for a 6th gen Camaro before too long! Keep up the great work!

[@krisherrick9126]

10.17 (Fran) "Big part of YOUR racing". Lmao! You guys crack me up!

[@MichaelBacon212]

Wow those were some really awesome gains in the ATS-V. DAMN IM IMPRESSED.

[@Jonnythemick]

Just bought a ATS V. It’s 🔥🔥🔥

[@ndeclari]

Picked mine up last week! I'll wait until the powertrain warranty is near the end before doing anything like this.

[@JunkeeTV]

My uncles ATSV timing belt needs to be changed

[@ajbing3873]

Hey man, I currently have a 20 Mustang GT and thinking about getting an ATS V. Is it a good daily that I could drag race on the weekends?

[@CarmacaddyV]

Just bought mine 2 weeks ago

[@Jugghead]

Angry Eric is so confused at the beginning lol... "low 12s???? 400hp?????" hahahaha

[@harp440]

Thoroughly enjoy all of RPM's videos.

[@centexsc5064]

That ats is pretty sweet even if it sounds like a tractor. Like the little tech tips and personal info. Breaks up the repetitive sos. Great job team.

[@mattdeloff4348]

Good to see New Era getting some love. Great shop here in town with a great tuner.

[@algotrail7570]

With just those mods, thats insane gains! Very nice work guys!

[@ACAPERRON]

what modifications did they make? I don't see the list

[@I5ZQ8]

Wish the exhaust note would have stayed stock on the ATS V.... Very cool car, love that carbon fiber diffuser

[@CMH_1975]

I5ZQ8 I like the sound of them stock, but not so much with a X-pipe. I'd have to invest in a nice cat back to clean it up a bit.

[@cali2468]

Pennywise Cat back is just going to add more rasp, x-pipe the only way to go.

[@jcs003]

Interesting...no X-pipe. Care to elaborate?

[@adams733]

The ATSv reminds of a nicer, faster, more reliable, better fuel economy, more comfortable, nicer interior, more luxurious, better handling, more traction version of my old GTP.

[@dadwars8247]

I so miss my GTP

[@davida8407]

Exactly, miss my GTP as well but this will be my next car. Sounds a lot better with the right exhaust too!

[@YeetxBoi]

Fun you say this I finally had to scrap my gtp and decided to buy an ats v, you're not wrong, it has like just the right feel to it

[@backyardchevy328]

Damn I love the look of that ats-v but the exhaust note just not so nice lol.

[@tylercouture216]

Backyard Chevy yea its horrible

[@markdafunky1]

Don’t forget about the ugly gauge cluster and horrible infotainment also

[@tylercouture216]

markdafunky1 gaguge cluster is extreme garbage

[@Christdeliverme]

With the right set of downpipes it's exceptionally awesome. With the wrong ones, they sound awful.

[@HOVIK750]

Which downpipes are good or best for the V to make the exhaust note to be a little better

[@georgem.6136]

shocked on the 6 cylinder V, More power than i thought!

[@jb6574]

The SHO's are the same way..big gains just from some simple bolt ons and tune

[@dmaxlife2785]

Loving the new edits and the music

[@hassanalhammadi9510]

I have nearly the same on my ATS-V. it drives strong, and it's gain a lot by tuning only as it's way low on boost on stock tune.

[@SuperTjmorgan]

love the new format and deeper editing... awesome stuff

[@aumetalmental8403]

That was a really good video. V-6 was fun. I would really like to see a new Cadillac with the Flat Plane 4.8 V-8. New kid on the block thing. 😎✌️

[@Mr120Man]

Absolutely going to bring my ATS-V to you guys when I pick it up! What was the 0-60 & 1/4 mile times?

[@MichaelBacon212]

Loving this channel more and more every episode. Keep up the awesome work all of you guys at RPM!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@I5ZQ8]

What happened to the weekly give aways??

[@leafywatson249]

Angry Eric is the man now because he's growing one of the nicest beard out there today he'll yea boyyyyyy

[@6556cody]

Time for a ATSV daily I think lol

[@pierogiguy]

I've had my 2017 ATS-V for 3+ years now...best Cadillac ever. Originally was going to wait until the powertrain warranty was up, but I'm bout to just say fuck it, and do it now.

[@f1romero969]

Jarrod Olley hows the reliability ??

[@pierogiguy]

@@f1romero969 Maybe I'm going crazy here, but I swear I responded to this question, yet can't find it in my history? The reliability is excellent, zero issues and it will be 4 years of owning in Aug/Sep of this year...this car is perfect for me, and I'm 6' 3" but slim build (165-180 lbs) yet the bolster adjustments on the Recaros hold me in so well. I have had 4 new Cadillacs over the last 14 years: 2007 CTS 3.6 rwd summer-only tires (2+ years), second-gen 2009 CTS 3.6 awd w/ all seasons (~5 years), 2013 ATS 3.6 awd w/ all seasons (3+ years)...and of course my current 2017 ATS-V. The ONLY major issue I've had on any of these Caddys was the transmission on my 2009 CTS--dealer had it for I think 15-16 days going through all their protcols until they had to just get a brand new tranny installed. Outside of that, it has been smooth sailing for all of them.

[@transam2002ws6]

Nice video. Those Cadillac ATS-V's are so nasty. They are a missed opportunity. Those engines make so much power with those simple mods. To go from 450hp to 600+hp at the crank is crazy. Could you imagine how much they would make on a full exhaust, cam, heads and manifold. Can't wait to see what the C7 Z06 puts down on the dyno.

[@transam2002ws6]

phreak260 it's the same as the GTR when it first came out. They were at their peek and then AMS took them to another level with all the r&d they did. Which is why I said the aftermarket needs to do the same. If there is no aftermarket support. You can't push far beyond what's been done. Where have you seen what's the max these engines are capable of?

[@transam2002ws6]

phreak260 true. The ATS-V flew under the radar and to make matters worse. It didn't seem like Cadillac was trying to take the glory away from the CTS-V. I'm glad the ATS-V is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Even though that recognition has been slow to the game. I'm pretty sure with the right aftermarket backing and parts. That engine is capable of mimicking the modded Nissan VR capabilities.

[@transam2002ws6]

phreak260 Cadillac was playing BMW at their game and did a better job with both cars. Cadillac was considering putting the LT4 in it because an engineer did say they could fit it in the engine bay. I'm glad they pursued the twin turbo V6. Just to make a statement of we can do what you can do but we'll make it better. Which is what GM usually does when they go after a specific section of the market. Just like they did with the SS Cobalt in the fwd days of the 2000's.

[@MichaelBacon212]

One of my favorite cars is the CTS-V Coupe. But I do like the looks of the ATS-V.

[@OxBlitzkriegxO]

what is the point of removing the x pipe?

[@Malluminati]

Better airflow and louder with the straight pipe

[@TheMichaelDriggers]

Love these videos! Can’t wait til Wednesday!!

[@SNBI1776]

So last episode you said guess what car it going to be in fridays feature. I said "Its an ATS-V, and when I'm right send me a shirt?" So because I was right do I get a shirt? :D lol. Honestly bud I really want the liscense plate frame for my 5.3, regular cab, stepside, I'm entertaining budget turboing. I watch every episode start to finish, for quite a while now. Would be cool if Monday was a short feature like 5min of customer cars at the track, or like tech tips or something! Keep it up man

[@SSGLORY24]

These older videos are way better than the new ones latest videos on RPM

[@essaessastt9135]

Why replace the xpipe with a separate pipe ?

[@tylerdirden3416]

curious too, true duals make more power/boost than x pipe maybee?

[@TroIIingThemSoftly]

Sounds better.

[@luisrod106]

Does the car pass inspection with the no cats? Did u use a spacer?

[@SuperYASSERARAFAT]

great question of course no answer

[@crazydaze248]

Totally fucking loved the montage! Music choice is perfect! The ATS-V was surprising.

[@austinjames199758]

I own a 2015 bmw m235i and this will be my next car forsure

[@mackenziegolden]

Now that is what I need for my cts vsport. It has a similar thing turbo. Any chance you guys could come up with something for that car? Not many options out there for vsport owners.

[@chadwickperry3901]

Wish I was closer to you guys I could use some helpful tips on my twin turbo cts

[@stevegivelas9769]

Why high mileage oil in brand new car?

[@fms7293]

Is this the same company that makes parts for the kappa platform ? The solstice and sky?

[@Darylrb1983]

Gf amd i both agree an atsv coupe would be awesome

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

I'm seriously considering this car! The SS has the horrible blind spot and these share the chassis and how easy this thing makes power with 2 bolt ons & a tune! Lord save a Blue one for me!

[@aj3198]

The blue one is so beautiful

[@pierogiguy]

Sorry, but the Chevy SS is not on the Alpha platform, it shares the Zeta platform with the 5th-gen Camaro. Just because you could get magnetic-ride control on the second MY of the SS sedan does not mean they share the same chassis.

[@TheEdub.]

@@pierogiguy He's talking about the camaro ss which does share the alpha platform

[@bhmsupra]

Does the ATS have the beefy drivetrain like the CTS?

[@cliffordpurk5039]

I been noticing that you can free up a good bit of HP on any vehicle GM puts out with forced induction with just a tune. They tune them very conservatively out the factory,

[@boywonderrr71]

Would like to know if smoothing is on 1 and if STD or SAE? My 16 V Tapout Tuned intake, ported TB, & catted DP at SAE 501 hp/tq and STD 511. It shits and gets. I blow though tires like MAD!!

[@LookAtMeLuis]

Did you guys have to upgrade the fuel cam in the car?

[@top1c_886]

Should sell my 18’ SHO and pick up one of these. Rumor was down pipes make it sound so raspy and they were right.

[@Willbemeful]

Dude!, did you all see the bend in the exhaust right before the X piping??? It was bent in like crazy I bet it would make more power with a less bent piping.

[@TMANN1]

I just fucking love that intro! This Cafu is fucking sick!!!

[@null2268]

What’s going on with Street Speed 717? Fran was the one who told him to get the 05 LS2 with the 4 Speed auto. All hush hush now and no mention of each other. And his old Vette blew but I don’t blame RPM.

[@MikeMinervini]

a Z im looking at buying has billy boat exhaust. glad to see another one has it too. any thoughts on it?

[@chazzcummings1513]

The caddy surprised me big time.

[@vtecaccord96]

Looking forward to the SS dyno! What was the song at the end?

[@Qphave]

Why was it 389 whp I thought it came from factory 464

[@MikeJones-je6tj]

I’m 19 and really thinking about grabbing one if I can find it

[@SuaveHousexx]

You get one?

[@shiftdowntv4511]

Are there any other videos with ATSV's featured? Does RPM work on those still?

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

A few yes, and yes we do.

[@caddyv2327]

get tuned by schmidty, rpm doesnt have any fast ats vs

[@justmy2cents_]

What oil do you guys recommend & oil treatment to keep engine gonk free & lubricated sufficiently?

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

We use Mobil 1

[@BobsGT235]

Nothing can be done to really make a V6 sound better.

[@WiLDGeekZ]

Can guy tune the new ct4-v blackwing ?

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

@raceprovenmotorsports Why the X pipe delete? Do you get any gains?

[@TroIIingThemSoftly]

Sound.

[@jramirez9091]

Is this package still for sale?

[@ginosanchez1569]

My cousin got a normal Ats I was surprised how good it handled I can only Amagine that thing

[@johnhenry267]

Gino Sanchez imagine

[@gordonliddy9418]

sounds like some of our antique tractors

[@LethalBlessing]

What cam would yall say would have a really nice sound but, good for a nitrous set up on a ls2.

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

We custom grind all of our setups based on mods. So shoot us an email [e-mail] and we can get you set.

[@anthonysileo3527]

What can I expect if I tune my 2016 V?

[@Mr120Man]

Is there a version of this CD with the Cats in? What will the numbers be?

[@davida8407]

ZZP makes some good downpipes for this. About 10 pounds lighter and same power. You really don't lose anything with a cat, maybe 1% at most. And it'll sound a lot better with a cat

[@brucebreck8786]

I don’t understand the advantage of removing the x pipe

[@TheDburse1]

How much that package cost

[@thegonz7833]

Way to keeping it fresh,trying new ways for great content.great job Steve...you jumped in with your smarts but forgot to use one descriptive word "beehive" you were so close but yes "beehive" was missed.Sadly sorry Steve,better luck next time.

[@oscaravendano9332]

I wanna buy this car but I want opinion from someone who knows better I found one for 25k and it only has 50kmiles on it any thoughts? would be appreciated

[@rocasio3]

Bring back questions again .... what’s are the shop workers phone screensavers

[@JorgeRivera-fq9nm]

Is this on stock tune ? What tuner did you guys use ?

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

No we tuned it, custom dyno tune using HP tuners.

[@DRKIDFAMILY]

Ahhaahah I busted out laughing when he said" ta ta ta ta today Jr"....

[@asharmaabdul8540]

deletion of an x-pipe increases power? the cat delete I can see the gains.

[@TroIIingThemSoftly]

It's for sound.

[@garybillups1818]

My question is, if I had this modification done to mine, what s it going to co$t?

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

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[@freibelbautista9449]

Has that ats-v been reliable after that upgrade? Or have had any problems. I'm planning to do a similar set up for mine

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

It's just downpipes intake and tune, so yes very reliable, she daily drives it and tracks it.

[@freibelbautista9449]

@@RaceProvenMotorsports thanks for the information. It puts down a lot of power for those few upgrades. I wonder if it can beat a stock gtr. Have she race one yet?

[@snoopergnar3719]

This channel kicks so much ass

[@PiquedFlow]

Cadillac did a dam decent job on the stock exhaust note. I've yet to hear an aftermarket ATSV that sounded good... Love this car tho.

[@davida8407]

Corsa exhaust and/or ZZP downpipes 👍

[@Breyden1Bales]

David A cat or catless zzp downpipes?

[@davida8407]

@@Breyden1Bales I prefer catted but you need to put a small pipe connecting both downpipes. About 2" with a flex pipe to even out the sound early on. There's a thread about it on the caddy forums. The h-pipe in the downpipe kills the rasp and makes them sound really good.

[@kevinwinchester337]

What’s the name of the song towards the end?

[@TheStranger5250]

I thought the ats v had 464 stock. Why did they only get 396 on the dyno?

[@Downbytheribber]

464bhp from factory. That's measured using an engine "brake" with the engine out of the vehicle. 396whp is measured at the wheels, which factors in parasitic loss from drivetrain. There's typically a 10%-15% drop between the 2.

[@05pharmd]

ATS-V is 600-650rwhp with fuel mods and on E with stock turbos all day. People need to quit sleeping on these.

[@yvngswag_1451]

Where do i buy the new era Downpipe and h-pipe i cant find it

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

No longer made

[@yvngswag_1451]

@@RaceProvenMotorsports is there a way I can find or get one used or made

[@mohammedalmatalqa7954]

Man really haw is that on caddy .... i have the xts v i think you make me start thinking

[@lynlimpert3029]

Scotti Muffler can give that ride nice sound!

[@johnwest2986]

Was the ATS-V 93 octane?

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

Yes

[@jramirez9091]

Didnt mention that on the video

[@TheCrystalmethCastle]

Was that an Auto or a manual ATS?

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

Says at 0:21

[@pantyraiderpat7600]

That’s a lot of extra power for a few mods!

[@able_trucking780]

So this has alot of potential full bolt ons e85 and slicks this is basically 10sec car

[@B00AJ]

Wait a minute, are you BSaintMedia?

[@Bsaint]

B00AJ yes

[@robertelliott1150]

who is the band?

[@vkta238]

What do you guys think the ATS-V would put down if they added Meth Kit? Close to 600rwhp?!!

[@alexkitchin1127]

I was about to say Where's Steve's fire edit music? :)

[@heystuwie7778]

What’s was it with out the tune

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

We baselined it in the video

[@heystuwie7778]

Oh I meant with the air intake and the pipes but no tune

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

we aren't going to make WOT pulls un-tuned

[@Invitingsauce]

Now that’s a caddy that ziggs.

[@freibelbautista9449]

Hp464 whp 445 from stock. How come that one is 396jaja

[@ecentballer1]

Crank hp isn't wheel hp. The Dyno tell the power to the wheels which is the only hp that counts.

[@GammaRays134]

Stock car is 464hp at the crank. And 396 at the wheels. After upgrades it is 536whp, which is probably well over 600 at the crank. JAJA