Seeking Assistance: Achieving Long-Lasting Flames on a 2014 Camaro

[Alex14SS]

To provide a bit of context, I currently drive a 2014 Camaro. For the exhaust, I've got it equipped with an x-pipe and long tube headers, and it's catless. Now, I've successfully managed to get those quick pops and bangs that momentarily produce small 0.1 sec flames. While they're indeed a sight to see, they're not exactly what I'm aiming for.

Have any of you seen the flames that the R35s produce? That's my target. On those cars, the flames are not just quick pops but rather long-lasting, giving it a theatrical and intense effect. It's like the difference between a quick flicker and a roaring bonfire.

What I'm hoping for is guidance on how I might be able to achieve those long, constant flames on my Camaro.

Are there specific tuning parameters in HP Tuners that I should be focusing on?
Could it be a fueling adjustment, or perhaps a specific idle/spark table where this effect is more pronounced?
Given my current setup, does anyone know of any adjustments that would help produce this effect?
Safety and keeping the health of the engine in mind is a priority. So, while I'm eager to achieve this effect, I don't want to compromise the overall integrity of my vehicle.

Thanks!


example photos:
https://prnt.sc/XrnNXDYiGZ9E
https://prnt.sc/x8aOqk_PgF4Z
https://prnt.sc/35da4bmQ-Sba
https://prnt.sc/cyT6AXHCxBGl
https://youtube.com/shorts/pvqy2E1ar...DpqY2S401BQjKI

[rabbs88]

Safety and keeping the health of the engine in mind is a priority. So, while I'm eager to achieve this effect, I don't want to compromise the overall integrity of my vehicle.

No part of pops and bangs with flames is safe

[TriPinTaZ]

Set the tune up so that you are constantly going from -15 spark to positive 10 spark with extremely light throttle movements off of 0% pedal. Do this at 2800+ RPM in the spark tables. So what happens is you rev up the engine, then barely touch the throttle on and off (from 0% to 3-5%) and it will cause the car to inject fuel but the timing will constantly go from 10 to -15 or so. Firecracker flamethrowing city will be had. I hate it, but that's how you do it.

You will have to tighten your header bolts and exhaust bolts along the way and will probably blow out some gaskets at some point. But it looks and sounds cool.....to the kids these days. Have some extra manifold gaskets on hand.

[Alex14SS]

I appreciate your reply, the most damage I’ve had with this is exploded x-pipes but never any real engine damage since I keep my RPMs so low to where I can’t bend a valve (I know it’s still possible but at least it’s not as risky…) but I’ll try this out and post a pic here soon!

[RobZL1]