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2016 vs 2017 Redline differences?

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Interesting. I intend on getting a tune so not too concerned about that.
 

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MY17 has a different tune/program to give you more power down low compared to MY16.

Interesting as I've always said my 2016 feels soft low down and others have disputed it.

Maybe those who want to keep their cars stock should ask the dealers when next in for a service to flash the 2017 tune in.



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Driving 2 family members 17' redlines repeatably compared to my 15' this is noticeable. Both had better throttle response and acceleration low-mid despite my louder exhaust. I thought mine was just a dud initially until one of them eluded me to this.

Had an aftermarket tune done which fixed the spongey low end response

Mike

Didn't the MY15 have the 6.0 and the MY16 the 6.2?
 

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MY17 has a different tune/program to give you more power down low compared to MY16.

Interesting. Where did you confirm this? Would the dealers be willing to reflash to tune to MY17 spec based on a customers request?
 

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Nope ser2 released later 2015. Early 15 models were series 1. Mines a sept 15 build
 

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This is an interesting topic of the different in tune between the MY16 and MY17 LS3 V8 cars. Seems the power rating and torque is identical and the same revs in specification.
Anyone can verify that perhaps the different tune is for the limited editions with the track certificate gear.
 

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One a redline other a Mse both feel the same power delivery wise
 

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i remember a motoring test a while ago where it stated that for the 2017 ls3 holden engineers had got more low end power out of it for the last model , overall power output remained the same at 304kw
 

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I have driven both MY16 and MY17 and don't know any different. In fact one MY16 Wagon went like a rocket and also love driving that particular car.
 
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