[UPDATE] Trifecta Performance Tuning for 2015+ Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon (Clarifications)

[@davidgroff3355]

You are without a doubt the most clear on all you do on videos

[@davidgroff3355]

Also I had the transmission flush done and reloaded the trifecta tune, wow different truck

[@fondupot]

Thanks a lot David. Glad you enjoy and thanks for watching. Enjoy your truck!

[@HooksBill]

Very informative videos. You've answered a lot of questions I've not been able to find in forums or anywhere else on youtube. I think a lot of people make assumptions about things when making these videos, but I appreciate you explaining everything.

[@fondupot]

Thanks again for your comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate the view.

[@WolfmanJack66]

Excellent video. You answered my question from your other video. Did my tune today. Advantage. I live in philthy Philly, lots of stop signs and lights so really couldn't take it for a stopless ride. Even so I can feel a great difference in how my truck responds.

[@fondupot]

Right on! Thanks for watching enjoy your truck!

[@RossMalagarie]

Thanks so much that makes the eco mode so much easier to use. Thats the main reason I want the tune is for better fuel effiency and still have a tow mode for hauling a small toy hauler, oh yeah and a "fun" mode (sport) mode to slam it when I want to so this tune is what i will probably go with. Thanks again.

[@craigquann]

Ordered mine today for a '17 sierra 4.3L. Like the 2.5L 4 cylinder I won't get the different modes. But I do run 91 all the time and 93-94 octane is readily available. Can't wait!

[@fondupot]

Awesome to hear. Enjoy your truck!! Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@themarylandweekendwarrior8269]

Great update! Thanks for addressing them all! Can't wait to get mine.

[@fondupot]

You’re welcome! Do it! You’ll love it.

[@themarylandweekendwarrior8269]

@@fondupot hey man! Thanks again for the videos. Got my tune uploaded today and MAN! What a difference! Like you said, this should have been the tune right out of the factory. Great stuff!

[@fondupot]

Awesome to hear! I am enjoying my tune as well! Thanks for watching!

[@nickmoutgalias7978]

Great video! I just bought a 17 canyon v6 and coming from a 19 Colorado the canyon feels like a old mans truck as far as throttle response goes. Will a dealer be able to tell I tuned my truck if I have to go in for service or repairs I’m only asking because it’s certified and with the tranny issues in the 17s.

[@fondupot]

Supposedly there’s a setting that makes the tune seem invisible but I can’t vouch whether or not it’s 100% reliable. Thanks for watching.

[@mattlove2110]

I have the 2016 GMC Canyon 3.6 engine. My question is will the Trifecta Advantage remove the 98 mph governor that the truck came with or will I need to do that separately?

[@fondupot]

I believe there is an option to remove the governor when you fill out the form to do your order with Trifecta. 👍🏼

[@Co1eTrain84]

locally the best i can get is 92 octane but they tune for 91. I'm just waiting on my cable from them. I already have the tuning software and my tune.

[@fondupot]

Yea in my area premium is 93 octane. You’re gonna love it!

[@CbrF4i600cc]

You should buy bnr tune also and compare, looks like nobody else has done that on the same vehicle

[@fondupot]

I’ll look into BNR. Thanks

[@dna59]

Idk about the V6 but on my 4cyl. there's a big difference when I use low octane regular gas and higher premium octane. With the higher octane it's peppy as hell and on lower octane it feels lazy. Even my GF noticed the difference. Bad part is here on Belize our octane level fluctuates drastically so at times I gotta use some octane booster.

[@jermz8273]

Shane Reyes Dang, guess that’s a trade off for living in such a beautiful place. But I do feel for you, sucks getting the short end of the stick. At least you got the octane booster.

[@fondupot]

Yea I ran 93 octane for the first time and it’s definitely noticeable. Thanks for watching! Enjoy your truck.

[@dixter1652]

Thanks for the vid... just curious if Trifecta actually has a manual you can download... I did not see one on their site...

[@fondupot]

They send instructions via PDF when you order the tune. Thanks for watching!

[@dixter1652]

@@fondupot Thanks for the quick reply... I had bought it a couple days ago and sent in the security info, now waiting for the program... thought I would read the manual before hand... now waiting on the email... can't wait to see how this works...

[@fondupot]

@@dixter1652 I may have misspoke, i think the "manual" is on your account page on their website. You go into the downloads section and there, a link called "EZ Flash User Guide". You should have access to it now if you've created an account.

[@dixter1652]

@@fondupot Thanks again... that Guide is the one for after you buy the program they ask you to load the flasher onto your laptop and the first item they ask for is the security code from the trucks computer, you send that to them so they can build the files for loading up to your truck... I was hoping they had a user manual though.... maybe when they get the software completed... but your vid shows pretty much everything on how to use it... so all is good... thanks again

[@fondupot]

@@dixter1652 Yea, its quite a simple process, my video does a pretty good job of laying it out. Hope you get your tune soon! Enjoy!

[@UpNorthMotorsports]

How is it with the stabilitrack? I know stock the truck will cut off some power even with stabilitrack off wondering if this will help keep some power with that issue

[@fondupot]

I haven’t had any issues.

[@jacobh8563]

I’m sure I missed it but are you running advantage advantage+ or elite?

[@fondupot]

Advantage +

[@jacobh8563]

@@fondupot Same here! Planning to add the throttle body and controller like you did. Good content man!

[@fondupot]

Awesome thanks Jacob! You’ll really like the Soler products along with the trifecta.

[@NateBuildingBricks]

How are the downshifts? I recently got the new OEM flash and it made my downshifts very hard. I'm thinking of getting this. How are the downshifts in eco mode and sport mode?

[@fondupot]

Transmission is awesome. Shifts great. What’s the OEM flash you’re referring to?

[@NateBuildingBricks]

@@fondupot TSB #18-NA-145

[@fondupot]

Looks like that TSB is for 2015-2016 speeds. Different transmission.

[@gregsobek722]

I value your opinion, is this really worth $400 ?

[@fondupot]

From my experience with custom tuning. Yes it’s worth the money.

[@gregsobek722]

@@fondupot thanks for the reply, I'll look into it.

[@fondupot]

The trucks driveability really feels vastly improved. And it’s too early to tell but there should be improvements in fuel mileage too. It will pay for itself over time.

[@gregsobek722]

@@fondupot and it won't void any warranty ? Also wanted to let you know that I got a pair of Lasfit front turn signal bulbs and they work great, no resistors needed and they are currently working on bulbs for the rear. Very bright and no hyper flash.

[@fondupot]

Glad to hear the Lasfit’s are working out for you. What part number did you buy? And as far as warranty goes on the tune. It’s probably not going to be covered if something fails due to the tune.

[@absolutely_armando]

So will I see better fuel economy in the city with this tune in ECO mode?

[@fondupot]

It should help yes slightly yes. But don’t expect much increase if your in constant stop and go driving.

[@freeskier175]

Nope, got less. And I barely touched the gas to see what I can get. And that's mostly highway

[@michaelglines8969]

Anyone using this tune on a Canyon in Colorado, at elevation? Does it help climbing steep inclines like heading westbound on I-70 into the Mountains?

[@fondupot]

Good question. I can't really weigh in because all the mountains in North Carolina are basically foothills compared to mountains out west. I'm sure it helps though!

[@michaelglines8969]

Hello. I have a 2016 Canyon, V6, SLE with Goodyear Wranglers with Kevlar, 265-60-R18, would this require the Advantage plus? Or, is the Basic, lowest cost tune good? Thanks!

[@fondupot]

The advantage + has tire calibration so if you have larger than stock tires, it allows you to calibrate for that. If you are running stock tires and plan to keep it that way, go with the basic tune and save some money.

[@michaelglines8969]

@@fondupot That's where i'm a bit confused, Canyons come with 17's or 18's, are 18's considered stock? BTW, GREAT videos! I will buy this tune soon and comment on how the truck handles climbing at 7400 ft..

[@fondupot]

Whatever tires came on your truck from the factory is considered stock. They will have the same overall size. Between 17” and 18” wheels. Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoy them. Yea let me know How the elevation driving goes.

[@CbrF4i600cc]

All videos I watch about fuel says 87-93 isn't much difference for mpg

[@fondupot]

I would agree. But 93 is better for power. When properly tuned for it.

[@freeskier175]

Got it on 2018 3.6 zr1. Fuel mileage went down and no difference in power, just throttle detent removed and shift parameters adj.

[@fondupot]

That’s weird. My mileage didn’t change. Are you running oversized tires? Try disconnecting your battery for a half out and letting the computer reset.

[@freeskier175]

@@fondupot stock tire size, mpg down to 12 mpg. No help with trifecta, told me nothing they can do. No phone number for them either.

[@fondupot]

@@freeskier175 Have you tried returning to stock to see if your mileage corrects? Also did you try what I said in my previous reply.

[@iamscotticus8081]

@@freeskier175 Hey man, how about a follow up? Im really on the fence about this thing

[@gtileo]

How are the shift parameters in sport mode? Does it shift around and hunt for gears as much as the stock calibration does or does it lug in a higher gear? I've been considering the tune as I've always been disappointed with the low end torque of the V6 and how the trans always has to shift to try and compensate for its lack of grunt when going up a hill, the engine makes an annoying drone between 2-3000 rpm. when towing a larger trailer it's lack of bottom end is even more noticeable. How's throttle feel in Eco, is it more aggressive then stock or does it have a dull numb feeling to it, does it require you to push past the detent like stock or is it similar to sport mode?

[@fondupot]

Overall the truck just has better drive ability. The trans doesn’t hunt around as much. It’s much more decisive. As for the throttle in ECO mode I find that it’s similar to OEM, but more refined and slightly more responsive, and still retains the detent for WOT. Sport mode is entirely different. Much more responsive pedal. And basically deletes the detent for WOT. Thanks for watching. And thanks for the comment!

[@SK-GT]

@@fondupot I replied on your Short clip too, but is the trans shifting better in both eco and sport? Same question for the downshifts. Thanks!

[@fondupot]

Yep it shifts great.

[@italianrelic]

So you lose cruise control?

[@fondupot]

No. Cruise control functions normally. The button has two purposes now. Sport mode/eco mode. And cruise on/off.

[@icanhazratburgr]

@@fondupot How does that work? While cruising on the highway for example you press it and its on cruise control but if you're stopped its eco mode?

[@fondupot]

@@icanhazratburgr When cruise mode is actively engaged (button pressed, and light on the dash is illuminated) you're in ECO mode. You can drive around normally with the gas pedal, or cruise control and it will remain in ECO. But if you disengage the cruise control button (light off on the dash) you are in sport mode.

[@icanhazratburgr]

@@fondupot oh gotcha. Huh that’s pretty slick

[@fondupot]

@@icanhazratburgr Yes it certainly is!