Why You Need to Mod & Tune Your CTS-V

[@magicrodriguez7758]

This man deserves a RAISE THANKS

[@TheTuningSchool]

We appreciate your support. Thank you!

[@rhicks0613]

Very well put together! I'm patiently waiting for my Gen 2 to be delivered to me now. Super excited as this is my first CTS V and its probably my dream car. Thanks for the well needed knowledge.

[@TheTuningSchool]

Thank you for watching and enjoy the ride!

[@ProperName24]

I’m in the same spot you were 1 year later! My gen 2 coupe with 22k miles gets here in a few days 😭

[@rhicks0613]

@@ProperName24 Bro you are going to LOVE this car. Amazing how old this platform is, and it still outruns modern day cars.

[@ProperName24]

@@rhicks0613 I’m in love bro 😭😭 do you have an Instagram page for yours??

[@KillinItWithFire]

MORE! Give me MORE! I want all the knowledge!......... great video BTW

[@TheTuningSchool]

Thanks for watching! We have plenty in our archives and much more to produce and share! #StayTuned

[@Rockie38343]

Hi I am planning on buying in the next two weeks a cts-v with the carbon package. This is a 2019 model and I want the car to perform at top end without over heating.

[@Gatorsrok]

@@Rockie38343 Alright mr money bags.... buy the damn thing first before you start going balls out modifying it and shit... You wont even know what to do with 650 hp from factory on the street let alone trying to get it to 800+.

[@theme61]

Gen 2 was my favorite

[@marcbernard4295]

Used to watch this video wishing I had a 3rd gen cts, now I have one!!!

[@Mannycts]

My 3rd gen at 1400whp and I'm loving it

[@martink20a64]

Thank you for the info. It is always helpful! I believe for cost and tuning potential I may go with 2nd gen CT’s-v coupe. I thought I was going to modify a 2006 gto but the styling of the CT’s-v is so much better! Any suggestions?

[@TheTuningSchool]

Nope, you got this! Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@migltx1961]

These are the videos we need.

[@TheTuningSchool]

Thank you for your input! We're working on much more.

[@thecarlab768]

I have a 2004 Cadillac CTS V with a 2011 Squires Turbo System. Rare twin turbo system were mufflers are deleted and replaced by t3/t4 turbos. System installed at 83k miles. Car currently at 88k. Forgestar F4s 19x9 and 19x10 with Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Basically turbo system is 5k miles old and wheel and tires 3k miles old. Car, wheels and tires look brand new. Vehicles has sat inside garage of its entire life. I’ve done minor exterior enhancements that make it look like a more modern model while retaining its factory appearance. Caught in between getting it up to 1000hp or selling it. Check out (STS Twin Turbo Cadilllac CTS V lays down some rubber). Not my car but same turbo system mine has. Turbo diesel truck guys got nothing on the turbo whistle these cars make

[@JeffoJonJ]

..Sounds great any video on your car Cheers from uk X5d big garret owner

[@dean5930]

Gen 2 is the best

[@shemshonbenjaminesrael583]

Seems to be case, guess I’ll be keeping me v3 close to stock, v2s are the best for building power

[@roel2377]

@@shemshonbenjaminesrael583 what year are the gen 2 coupe

[@rdlynch]

@@roel2377 2011 to 2015

[@dean5930]

@albert hdz no 2011 to 2015

[@leonwilliams9129]

What about the ats v or now known as the ct4 V blacking please

[@mosthated8186]

3rd gen all day.

[@josephmorgan4108]

Yea. But i dont have 65k. :( so gen 2 for me

[@mosthated8186]

I hear that bro. Gen 3 is worth every dollar.

[@josephmorgan4108]

@@mosthated8186 yea. Sweet rides

[@austinlewis3484]

2nd gen ctsv

[@Mr120Man]

I am about to buy at 2017 CTS-V. What were the 2 mods you recommended and who to get them from? Thanks

[@Gatorsrok]

Not to buy a newer model year, get a 2011-2015, much cheaper to mod when you look at not having to work around that damn direct injection and more complications vs the V2. You can find a very nice V2 for around 37k with low miles and if you spend the extra on mods to the price of what you would pay for the V3 stock, you'd be in a much better boat.Plus youd be able to get a coupe and not the ugly 4 door. I found one myself 2011 black Coupe w/recaros, $36k, 30k miles, looks brand new, spent about ~$2500 so far (Expansion tank, 4.5 fasterproms cold air, 2.55 pulley, Might Mouse Catch Can, Ported throttle body, plugs, thermostat etc) and pushing ~640 to the crank, 557 wheel so in all for $38k im at the power level of the new V3 and have so far yet to go.... Car is a monster....

[@chriskron2512]

Gen 2 is the best! That's why I have one

[@gavindavis4724]

Any good junkyard will have a Lincoln MRK VII which is a Ford 8.8 rear which will work instead of 5k from G-Force for the first Gens! 6 bolt is Trailblazer SS wheels. Multiple companys have heat exchangers for Gen II's, no need to go EMP pump unless your upgrading lines and a trunk tank. More shops in the V world than just ProSpeed...

[@moneymikeslickwill8749]

Should do same video on the zo6 or zr1!!!

[@TheTuningSchool]

We'll take that under consideration. Thanks for your comment.

[@roel2377]

So buy a gen 2 ctsv I want the coupe

[@godcarstoolsandfun4089]

Question. I recently cammed my v2 sedan. My baseline was 472. After the tx speed stage two cam, corsa sport exhaust, and circle d converter, I only went up to 487. The tuner said I dropped from 9 psi to 4ish after the cam... which I partially expected...but was still hoping 550-575 for the 6 grand I spent... I plan on pullys, e85, heat exchanger, injectors, and headers and d pipe... could the tune be the issue? I sputter occasionally if I don’t warm up and I’m disappointed in the outcome of only 14hp from the cam... does that sound right ThT? I’m afraid to put another 6k and not get past 600hp... any suggestions?

[@TheTuningSchool]

The important thing to keep in mind is that dyno numbers can be arbitrary. We are also unable to speak directly to the specific power output of this setup because we have not dealt with this exact setup. I would suggest speaking with the folks at Texas Speed to see what they think about your power gains.

[@Mr1T2X1]

What are the cam specs? appears there might be too much overlap which has reduced your boost pressure (and HP)

[@JuanHernandez-im7jw]

could’ve done a lower pulley while you were there camming it. could’ve also been heat soaked. i would do pulleys and e85 and i bet you’ll see major gains. should’ve started with the bolt ons first before jumping into a cam.

[@JuanTomlinson472]

Lol paper machete. Yes gen 1 rear end I heard was from a regular CTS. And they expect that rear end to tame 400 hp🤷🏾‍♀️

[@TheTuningSchool]

Haha, thanks for watching!

[@KyleH_03]

V3 all day long

[@erikarevalo1874]

💯

[@TheTuningSchool]

Thanks!

[@connoisseurofcannabiscarsp3755]

Im not going to spend time to watch this whole video because im about to board a plane to San Francisco...I have 2 2015 CTS-Vs One is a Coupe and the other is my favorite which is my wagon and both are manuals.The rear ends are made of glass and need a nicely built diff...I went with a Lingenfelter build who has upgraded my cooling systems,intercooler and suspension..along with a cam and heads.. DONT FORGET A NICE CARBON KEVLAR CLUTCH!!! Im running a Cat free exhaust through Series 10 Single chamber Flowmasters.I have a 95 Lingenfelter ZR1 which they have not only rebuilt at 40,000 miles into a monster but also went above and WAYYYY beyond being I have 3 vehicles built by them.My manual 2015 Coupe has only had a rear end installed along with mainly bolt ons but my wagon is putting down close to 840wheel hp and 900+ lbs trq.. Have a rear end built,uprade the cooling system,intercooler,throttle body,have the S/C ported & polished along with some long tubes and cat delete..or even get a high flow setup but either way..Make it more robust in its weaker areas and let it breath...Youll be very happily rewarded !!!

[@boostedKTM]

Let's see some videos and also I'm pretty sure only 2004 and 2005 had weak rear ends.. I put the creative Steel in mine

[@connoisseurofcannabiscarsp3755]

@@boostedKTM send them where? Email??? They were upgraded but still werent that strong..I broke my manual wagon with only only 758 dynoed hp and 728lbs/trq..

[@cenzolyksitruff]

@@connoisseurofcannabiscarsp3755 the wagon was made 11-14...

[@joseascencio4825]

@@connoisseurofcannabiscarsp3755 you're a liar and full of shit typical soy boy from San Francisco

[@robertsestito6821]

You don't want the GeForce kit you want the creative steel kit with the Ford 8.8

[@stevet5573]

My 2011 CTS-V Sedan has just CAI and cat back exhaust upgrades. What will a tune do for me? Any recommendation?

[@patricknbrooks11]

The cai if anything will just make it run more rich

[@IconHVACService]

Or leave it stock and don't beat on your CTS V - 2023 Price up date on CLEAN, LOW MILE CTS V's - Coupe around $40-45 K Sedan $38 - 41 K Wagons $75K

[@cenzolyksitruff]

i love my 2011 v wagon so much that i dont trust myself tuning it

[@TheTuningSchool]

We have plenty of options to help build your skills and change your mind. You got this!

[@Drae2g2]

You are a rare lucky man to own a wagon!!

[@cenzolyksitruff]

Drae2g2 thank you sir. Honestly a dream come true at 24 years old. Few years of saving too lol

[@juliancontreras6502]

Drae2g2 My brother owns a Badass 05 Ctsv, and a wagon at the age of 24

[@Jpandes]

I also have an '11 V wagon as my DD. Added an upper pulley and E85 (along with cooling and supporting mods). It's the ideal DD. My only complaint is the gas mileage. My C5Z06 gets way better MPG's:)

[@n2havnfun2]

Sweet video - but stop showing base model CTS's

[@TheTuningSchool]

Thanks! and noted :)

[@hyonglim770]

What about the V-6 AWD CTS 4 2012 oh ok GM Good Morning I'll wait for my turn 👀🚬😂💀😆🔥🧨🤪😇😱