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2011--2015 Chevrolet Cruze / 2016 Cruze Limited - 1.4L Turbo - Advantage

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TRIFECTA presents: Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T MY2011--2016 Cruze Limited Calibration
TRIFECTA is pleased to offer our 2011--2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited performance calibration product!
Having pioneered tuning for the Cruze when it was released in 2011, and having owned and modified multiple Cruzes, we along with our customers have enjoyed, cumulatively, potentially millions of miles with our calibration in various different environments across the world.
Beyond just writing software, we also maintain and modify our own development vehicles:

These cars are used to develop our finished products via a combination of long-term street and dyno tuning, and are also used to ensure we can support any of the many available aftermarket parts for the Cruze. From intake and exhaust components, injectors, intercoolers, and aftermarket turbos, we test it all and validate our calibrations before they reach our customers vehicles. This method ensures the quality and reliability of our products, and allows us to offer competitive pricing no matter the complexity of a build.  We are dedicated to offering the highest level of service and support to all of our customers, before and especially long after the sale.
With our TRIFECTA Performance calibration, your Cruze will respond much more quickly to accelerator input, and automatic transmission shift patterns are optimized for maximum performance and responsiveness. During "everyday" driving maneuvers, the vehicle feels very much like it did from the factory, but rolling into the pedal quickly reveals a vehicle that wants to GO. Attentive, but without being "twitchy", power delivery is linear and transmission shifts are purposeful.
Key features of our product are:
Driver Selectable Vehicle Modes (“DSVM”):
TRIFECTA exclusively offers the ability to change between an “ECO” and a “Sport” driving mode, on the fly, via the arming state of the Cruise Control system.
Sport mode offers aggressive pedal response, more progressive downshifts, extended shift points, and maximizes power output. ECO mode offers economy-centric pedal response and shift points, and commands stock power levels when the Cruise Control system is Armed (but not necessarily engaged). Customers can optionally request a calibration that is ONLY Sport mode, or ONLY ECO mode to suit their needs.
No-Lift-Shift (Manual Transmission):
For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, No-Lift-Shift allows the driver to quickly execute a shift without lifting their foot off the accelerator pedal.  This allows the turbocharger to continue making boost, thus maintaining power through the shift.
Automatic Transmission Recalibration:
In ECO mode, our transmission calibration provides smoother shifting and improved shift times while maintaining shift points optimized for fuel economy.
In Sport mode, upshifts are more purposeful, and precisely timed progressive downshifts enable a more sporty feel while remaining closer to the correct gear for more of the time for quick transitions to sporty driving.
Power and Performance:
Our calibration offers a reliable gain in power of up to +51 ft-lbs and +44 whp peak power on a totally stock Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T (LUJ/LUV).
1.4T (LUV) dyno graph(on 91 octane pump gas) (this vehicle is a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T) - stock wheels/tires:

 
Telemetry-proven gains in acceleration
Using professional grade industry-standard telemetry equipment, TRIFECTA has also established proven gains of up to 2.25 seconds in 0-60MPH acceleration times versus the factory calibration through power gains, throttle ramp rates, and shift schedule optimization.

Quarter mile times improve by 1.41 seconds and 7mph vs stock, illustrating the cars broader powerband and ability to maintain that power up to highway speeds from a stop.

Other Software Enhancements:
Enhanced octane adaptation constructs (including additional knock zones) which allow for more precise control over how the ECM responds to changes in octane bias - a bad tank of gas or adverse resonance from aftermarket components will be more readily identified. Added airflow-based constructs to account for adverse environmental conditions, especially when alternative fuels are used or an aftermarket turbocharger is installed.  This results in less reactive and more proactive changes in boost control. Thorough calibration of the ECM’s Virtual Torque Model - The torque model determines how much torque the ECM thinks the engine is making, and must be as correct as possible. TRIFECTA ECP.MK2 (Hybrid Speed Density) support and constructs added to enable support of modifications such as vent-to-atmosphere valves by mitigating transient fueling changes especially between shifts. TRIFECTA Advantage:
If your car is stock, or has certain modifications which "just work" and do not require tuning, you can simply plug and play with our "canned" tune. Advantage customers receive full customer support for as long as they own their vehicle. Custom tuning is not offered at this tier, and the price reflects it. It is a great entry level option if you want to get the most potential out of your vehicle with just one mod!
 
Additional information:
This powertrain calibration includes a TRIFECTA powertrain calibration file specific to your vehicle and includes an EZ Flash Cable, which requires a Windows Laptop. Premium fuel is recommended for maximum power output, but not required. Advertised gains are quoted as 'up to' and may be less for a vehicle operated at altitudes higher than near sea level. Powertrain calibrations currently exist for all global variants of the Chevrolet Cruze with the LUJ/LUV engine. Automotive Press:
Autoguide - TRIFECTA Performance Gives us a Reason to Want a Chevrolet Cruze


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  • 17 Digit Vehicle Identification Number.

    Must be exactly 17 digits, 9th digit must be 0--9 or 'X', and cannot contain characters 'I', 'O', or 'Q'.

    We recommend acquiring the VIN directly from the vehicle's VIN Plaque on the dash, or the certification label in the door jamb since insurance and service documents are sometimes incorrect.

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  • Support is not officially provided for aftermarket hardware with this calibration, however many hardware components which would normally work without any specific adjustment on the factory calibration may be automatically compatible.

    Examples include:

    -Most Exhaust components

    -Recirculated turbo bypass valves

    -Most brand name intakes (ONLY with any included resonator/venturi designed to prevent the intake from setting any DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).

    If you are not sure whether your hardware is compatible with TRIFECTA Advantage, please Contact Us for assistance!

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About 2011--2015 Chevrolet Cruze / 2016 Cruze Limited - 1.4L Turbo - Advantage

TRIFECTA presents: Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T MY2011--2016 Cruze Limited Calibration

TRIFECTA is pleased to offer our 2011--2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited performance calibration product!

Having pioneered tuning for the Cruze when it was released in 2011, and having owned and modified multiple Cruzes, we along with our customers have enjoyed, cumulatively, potentially millions of miles with our calibration in various different environments across the world.

Beyond just writing software, we also maintain and modify our own development vehicles:

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These cars are used to develop our finished products via a combination of long-term street and dyno tuning, and are also used to ensure we can support any of the many available aftermarket parts for the Cruze. From intake and exhaust components, injectors, intercoolers, and aftermarket turbos, we test it all and validate our calibrations before they reach our customers vehicles. This method ensures the quality and reliability of our products, and allows us to offer competitive pricing no matter the complexity of a build.  We are dedicated to offering the highest level of service and support to all of our customers, before and especially long after the sale.

With our TRIFECTA Performance calibration, your Cruze will respond much more quickly to accelerator input, and automatic transmission shift patterns are optimized for maximum performance and responsiveness. During "everyday" driving maneuvers, the vehicle feels very much like it did from the factory, but rolling into the pedal quickly reveals a vehicle that wants to GO. Attentive, but without being "twitchy", power delivery is linear and transmission shifts are purposeful.

Key features of our product are:

Driver Selectable Vehicle Modes (“DSVM”):

TRIFECTA exclusively offers the ability to change between an “ECO” and a “Sport” driving mode, on the fly, via the arming state of the Cruise Control system.

  • Sport mode offers aggressive pedal response, more progressive downshifts, extended shift points, and maximizes power output.
  • ECO mode offers economy-centric pedal response and shift points, and commands stock power levels when the Cruise Control system is Armed (but not necessarily engaged).

Customers can optionally request a calibration that is ONLY Sport mode, or ONLY ECO mode to suit their needs.

No-Lift-Shift (Manual Transmission):

For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, No-Lift-Shift allows the driver to quickly execute a shift without lifting their foot off the accelerator pedal.  This allows the turbocharger to continue making boost, thus maintaining power through the shift.

Automatic Transmission Recalibration:

In ECO mode, our transmission calibration provides smoother shifting and improved shift times while maintaining shift points optimized for fuel economy.

In Sport mode, upshifts are more purposeful, and precisely timed progressive downshifts enable a more sporty feel while remaining closer to the correct gear for more of the time for quick transitions to sporty driving.

Power and Performance:

Our calibration offers a reliable gain in power of up to +51 ft-lbs and +44 whp peak power on a totally stock Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T (LUJ/LUV).

1.4T (LUV) dyno graph(on 91 octane pump gas) (this vehicle is a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T) - stock wheels/tires:

image.jpeg

 

Telemetry-proven gains in acceleration

Using professional grade industry-standard telemetry equipment, TRIFECTA has also established proven gains of up to 2.25 seconds in 0-60MPH acceleration times versus the factory calibration through power gains, throttle ramp rates, and shift schedule optimization.

image.jpeg

Quarter mile times improve by 1.41 seconds and 7mph vs stock, illustrating the cars broader powerband and ability to maintain that power up to highway speeds from a stop.

image.jpeg

Other Software Enhancements:

  • Enhanced octane adaptation constructs (including additional knock zones) which allow for more precise control over how the ECM responds to changes in octane bias - a bad tank of gas or adverse resonance from aftermarket components will be more readily identified.
  • Added airflow-based constructs to account for adverse environmental conditions, especially when alternative fuels are used or an aftermarket turbocharger is installed.  This results in less reactive and more proactive changes in boost control.
  • Thorough calibration of the ECM’s Virtual Torque Model - The torque model determines how much torque the ECM thinks the engine is making, and must be as correct as possible.
  • TRIFECTA ECP.MK2 (Hybrid Speed Density) support and constructs added to enable support of modifications such as vent-to-atmosphere valves by mitigating transient fueling changes especially between shifts.

TRIFECTA Advantage:

If your car is stock, or has certain modifications which "just work" and do not require tuning, you can simply plug and play with our "canned" tune. Advantage customers receive full customer support for as long as they own their vehicle. Custom tuning is not offered at this tier, and the price reflects it. It is a great entry level option if you want to get the most potential out of your vehicle with just one mod!
 

Additional information:

  • This powertrain calibration includes a TRIFECTA powertrain calibration file specific to your vehicle and includes an EZ Flash Cable, which requires a Windows Laptop.
  • Premium fuel is recommended for maximum power output, but not required.
  • Advertised gains are quoted as 'up to' and may be less for a vehicle operated at altitudes higher than near sea level.
  • Powertrain calibrations currently exist for all global variants of the Chevrolet Cruze with the LUJ/LUV engine.

Automotive Press:

Autoguide - TRIFECTA Performance Gives us a Reason to Want a Chevrolet Cruze

Shipping Options

Shipping options and prices may vary depending on the total value of your order. Your final shipping price will be determined at checkout.

Options shown are based on your estimated location.

  • $20 - Ground (1-5 days)
  • $65 - 2nd Business Day (M-F, No Sat/Sun Delivery, US Only - NO P.O. Box Delivery) (2 business days)
  • $115 - Next Business Day (M-F, No Sat/Sun Delivery, US Only - NO P.O. Box Delivery) (1 business day)
  • FREE - I already own a Black TRIFECTA EZ Flash cable. (Cable must have TRIFECTA logo sticker. Black Cable ONLY. )

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    8.69 in × 5.44 in × 1.75 in
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NEBARRERA

  

I'm so glad I bought this tune, no problems installing is, you really feel the diference, you don't have to beg the tran to upshift when in the highway. The only thing is on midrange situations from 2nd to 3rd, where you don't want it to shift at 2k rpm but don't need it to go up to 4k rpm it kind of floats aaaaand then it shifts, kind of annoying; now I don't know if that is the nature of the slugshomatic or what. I'll say is quite useful on the highway and when you need to rush away but in traffic, I switch it to normal as I feel the shifting points are more adequate.

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Buk Azwell

  

I have been using Trifecta since 2011 and the team has never let me down! The guy's at Trifecta have tuned two Cruze's and one Chevy SS and all my cars have performed as described!

Can't fault their work, and customer service is fantastic! If you are thinking of buying a second hand 1.4 lt turbo Cruze, do this calibration mod! You will not regret spending the money!!

Thanks again Trifecta, love your work!

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Curtis Fisher

  

Trifecta is the best thing that I have added to my 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. Completely different car now and very happy with the performance gains. Shift points are perfect and I noticed a great improvement in fuel economy as well. Highly recommend this tune, even before trying any bolt on engine parts. The tune is a game changer. Trifecta did what Chevy should have. Made the Cruze fun to drive! Great work guys!

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Joelunchbox

  

If GM had put this tune in the car from the beginning, they would have sold a ton of these. This is my wife's car and I drive it occasionally. But I couldn't stand the disconnected feel between the accelerator pedal and the engine. Put the tune in and this is now a fun car to drive. 

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J.ORDERS

  

The difference this upgrade makes is night and day. If you're planning on safe city/highway driving, this throttle tune is worth it for the extra throttle response for safe passing and merging. You'll gain a lot more initial torque from a complete stop to the point you'll induce wheel spin (which is impressive on a tiny motor such as this!). If you want a cost effective means of gaining quicker acceleration without having to spend money on expensive parts, this is a good alternative.

My only concern is long term usage after applying the tune upgrade. I'm uncertain of the extra load the turbo, transmission & engine incur since these parts weren't specifically optimized for throttle tunes such as this. I'd keep this in mind. Don't give too much gas (as there will be no need to once the Trifecta tune is applied) to the pedal. Remember that the car you're tuning wasn't built with this type of upgrade in the minds of its creators. Nevertheless, you won't be disappointed.

Drive safe please!

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Colin Fitzgerald

  

I have been more than happy with the advantage performance upgrade that Trifecta has provided for my 1.4 turbo Chevy Cruze. The support team has been more than helpful and very prompt with service. I would definitely recommend Trifecta to others looking for a little more out of their Chevy Cruze.

 

- Colin

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grstrifecta

  

So, I was nervous about purchasing this mod. I've not installed anything like this before. So, it was a bit of a leap of faith.

And, when I decided to take the plunge, I found the install more challenging than the instructions suggested; but I think this was linked to some of the security settings on my laptop, along with having to sit in my car for around 40 minutes in the Houston heat and humidity, while I fumbled through the process (oh yeah, it made me do it twice - which Trifecta does state is a possibility).

 

Anyway.....after all that, I have to say that the mod has worked very, very well.

I'm not sure about improved fuel economy because to be honest, I drive the car more 'energetically'. But, that was part of the reason for buying the mod. Living in Houston, where everyone drives huge v8s and the traffic is crazy, I wanted to give the Cruze some extra boost to stay out of trouble.

And that is what this mod is about, for me. The power boost has been fantastic, the gear changes are so much smoother and the turbo is spooling almost all the time, ready to give you the extra you need in an almost naturally aspirated way. I would totally recommend this mod.

 

Great job Trifecta!

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derekv

  

Im Very Happy with my tune as well as your customer support. All of my questions have been answered quickly and any issues resolved. The tune was installed just after the 60,000 km mark,My car just rolled over 200,000Km and everything still seems good. I've tested the millage with the tune on and off through summer and winter and the fuel mileage while running the tune has always been comparable to the factory setting. I will not hesitate to buy another tune for my next vehicle.

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Ironhands

  

I couldn't be happier. Quicker, faster throttle response, and I even am getting better fuel mileage....If I can keep my foot out of it....but why would I do that? :rolleyes:

:) :) :)

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markslusher

  

I am very please with the tune. The performance increase and driveability on this little 1.4L is very noticeable. I look forward to getting a hot tune for my 2015 2.0 turbo Regal soon!

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zensterj

  

I am pleased with the extra throttle response and more powerful acceleration of my Cruze with the Trifecta tune that I purchased over a year ago. Shipping was fast, instructions and videos were easy to understand, my self installation went smoothly. I highly recommend this product for anyone with a Chevy Cruze 1.4l turbo, the Trifecta tune makes the car much more fun to drive.

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dubluvn01vr6

  

Very pleased with the product offered. Fast/friendly service, answered all of my questions promptly and professionally. The tune really woke up my '15 ltz rs. Awesome product

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reepoman

  

Cruze is pretty slow stock. This program woke the car up. Had it over a year now and it's been in to the dealer for a water pump replacement. They had no idea it was installed. Very very happy with the performance gains, worth every penny.

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adamc91115

  

Felt like a completely different car after the tune. Awesome throttle response much better overall performance.

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wow this tune woke up my car .its so fun to drive . pulls hard and shifts so fast and hard love it cant wait do do some more up grades and see what happens. thanks

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Nichosna

  

Just got mine in today and I couldn't be happier! Love it!! Definitely worth it!

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flightman56

  

I have to give this tune a lot of credit! For any 1.4L Chevy cruze owner out their, this is a must have for your vehicle. The extra power that this tune can get out of this size engine is just simply amazing. Being a first time customer to this company, I have to say that the product was exactly as described and also that they have great customer service as well as support for answering any questions. So glad I was referred to them, and I will be recommending Trifecta to anyone looking to get some more power out of their vehicle. Couldn't be any happier with how my car performs with it!!

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vhayes1992

  

Cable arrived here in Canada no problems. I installed the tune as per the instruction and now my car has a lot more power. It almost feels like there is a different engine under the hood. I am accidentally going 20km over the limit because I was so used to the stock tune. Nevertheless, the tune is probably the best thing you could do to your cruze.

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prankechad

  

Wow is right. After a few key cycles I had to hold on when mashing it to prevent the wheels from pulling the car sideways from all that torque in first. Shifting omg the shifting improvement. Third gear pulls really great now. Got a cold air intake which makes the turbo sound great on this car and even better now that it's not afraid to reach into the higher RPMs. Will probably upgrade as this is just the stock tune. Oh and if you can get the LTZ RS model Cruze. Seems used they are pretty cheap for what you get - all the bells and whistles (that now I couldn't do without) plus upgraded suspension, seems like brakes but can't remember, upgraded audio... everyone that's seen it is impressed. Guarantee with this tune it's competing with the luxury cars out there in performance and handling.

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dadskid1995

  

Took 4 days for the tune to arrive and about 20 minutes to flash everything but WOW it makes a huge impact on the Cruze. I used to have to stomp in the gas to merge onto the highway but nope, not anymore! If you have a Cruze this is what you need I'm in love with it. THANK YOU TRIFECTA

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justinmoore15

  

Loving the tune so far, you can immediately feel the improved throttle response as well as the improved shifts in the trans. I havent been able to do too much testing on the tune just yet, but so far what I have experienced I have really enjoyed. :D

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jimmyfntn

  

In my opinion chevy should have just ran this tune from the factory floor. Toggling between stock to tour just really makes you realize how great the tune really is. It just makes the cruze come alive. I would rather sell the car then drive with out the trifecta tune enabled. Great tune. Great customer service.

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depaolibio

  

35K miles later and the car still puts a smile on my face at every single ride. Had three upgrades and car went from stock to impressive, then to splendid and then to extraordinary. Thank you Team Trifecta!

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StevenHoltman

  

I received my Ez cable today, and re-calibrated my car with the tune, and all I can say is WOW, the team at Trifecta definitely made the Cruze come to life and produce the way it should have from the Factory. If you are even thinking about buying this tune, stop thinking and follow your instinct and buy the tune! You will not regret it, the shifts are so much smoother, and I do not see the hesitation that constantly annoyed me, when trying to get on the free way or just get the car to go. As it states in the description, the car now wants to GO!!!

 

Thank you so much Tifecta for putting in the work, that honestly shows through your tune. I can only imagine what some of the other tunes for different makes, and or models.

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