My Modified 2013 Sonic Sedan

[845 Sonic]

Just put on a few new things, mostly cosmetics but I plan to do way more work to the car.

ZZPerformance Catback
Magnaflow Muffler - Borla Tip
K&N Typhoon Intake - ZZPerformance Filter
ZZPerformance Lowering Springs
Power Stop Z23 Carbon Ceramic Package - Front Brakes
NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs
SpoilerKing 284M Lip Spoiler
ZZPerformance Filter Wrap
Upgraded Steel Sway Bar End Links

Now tuned with a Trifecta 1.8L Elite Flash Tune as of 3/18/22.
Mishimoto Racing Thermostat and ZZP Rear Sway Bar installed Since.

 

[NonnoMUH]

Do you by chance got a video of your exhaust sound? I can't find many LTZ Sedans with them and a MagnaFlow is what I've been wanting to do.

 

[845 Sonic]

Do you by chance got a video of your exhaust sound? I can't find many LTZ Sedans with them and a MagnaFlow is what I've been wanting to do.

Wow I haven't been on here in a bit but yes, I do. Here's my link. Sorry for the super late response.

 

[845 Sonic]

 

[orangeltz13]

Your mods are nice and conservative; just how I would do it. I have the K&N CAI on my 2013 LTZ hatchback. I also have the zzp CATback exhaust with the mid-pipe (muffler/resonator delete); it's pretty loud when I get on it. How has the tune affected the cars performance? I have the 1.4 and I want to get a tune that makes a difference but also not make my car unreliable.

 

[orangeltz13]

Here is a link to my exhaust sound...

 

[845 Sonic]

Your mods are nice and conservative; just how I would do it. I have the K&N CAI on my 2013 LTZ hatchback. I also have the zzp CATback exhaust with the mid-pipe (muffler/resonator delete); it's pretty loud when I get on it. How has the tune affected the cars performance? I have the 1.4 and I want to get a tune that makes a difference but also not make my car unreliable.

The tune really woke up the car, that's for sure. No more rev limiter when in park, I can rev it freely over 3,000 RPM. But also shifting feels tighter and the car accelerates much faster, but the problem is fuel consumption. I'm lucky to get 30 MPG now but for the performance, I deem it worth it. You'll definitely notice a performance increase as yours is a turbo car. But no reliability issues and Trifecta is a great company to work with and super helpful. The tune will extract all the possible power that can be pulled from the intake and whatnot. Feels way more alive than it was without the tune.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dBIfusCth2I
Video of me revving it^

 

[orangeltz13]

The tune really woke up the car, that's for sure. No more rev limiter when in park, I can rev it freely over 3,000 RPM. But also shifting feels tighter and the car accelerates much faster, but the problem is fuel consumption. I'm lucky to get 30 MPG now but for the performance, I deem it worth it. You'll definitely notice a performance increase as yours is a turbo car. But no reliability issues and Trifecta is a great company to work with and super helpful. The tune will extract all the possible power that can be pulled from the intake and whatnot. Feels way more alive than it was without the tune.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dBIfusCth2I
Video of me revving it^

I am pretty conservative when it comes to tunes. I would get one if I could actually take my car to a shop and have it installed. Then I could have tangible before and after evidence as to whether the tune really made a difference. Also, dyno it to have actual proof of horse power and torque improvements. I am willing to pay the money and absorb the loss in fuel economy but it has to be verifiable.

 

[orangeltz13]

I am pretty conservative when it comes to tunes. I would get one if I could actually take my car to a shop and have it installed. Then I could have tangible before and after evidence as to whether the tune really made a difference. Also, dyno it to have actual proof of horse power and torque improvements. I am willing to pay the money and absorb the loss in fuel economy but it has to be verifiable.

I watched your rev video and you seemed to be pretty happy with your results. I think it would have been more effective if you had done a before and after. I have the manual 6-speed turbo so I am not sure if my set up has the same as yours. Also, how does the car run under load; at take-off. Mine has a lag because the turbo does not seem to start boosting until around 2k rpm. I have to hold on to the clutch or release it slowly to get a proper launch.