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Lex · 11-23-2008, 06:25 PM

Can anyone recommend what type of tune for my 5.3 Silverado? I'm sort of new to this, but I've seen stand alone reflashed PCM's and handheld tuners, etc... I liked the idea of the handheld tuner and being able to switch back and forth between say a 87 octane tune and a 93 octane perfomance tune. Any companies for the tuning software you guys could recommend? Specific tuner hardware recommended?

Thanks guys!

*The_Blur* · 11-23-2008, 06:29 PM

HPTuners is a highly recommended system that allows you to create and share tunes for your car. It is specifically available for your application.

Lex · 11-23-2008, 06:33 PM

Thanks! Are these going to be professionally made tunes? Also will these tunes require additional dyno tuning? I'm just afraid of blowing up my baby... lol. I can rebuild a small block, but some of this computer tuning stuff is foreign to me..

zebra · 11-23-2008, 06:35 PM

like Blur said, HPTuners is a good company. Wait4Me Performance is another good one. (his program automatically switches between low & hi octane tunes depending on what you're running) just search around some other forums like fullsizechevy.com. there's plenty of guys on there that can share experiences.

Lex · 11-23-2008, 06:38 PM

Nice! Thanks for the info! One more question.... this hptuners... it looks like I can tune more than one vehicle. I know some of the other tuners will only let you do one tune at a time... is this different with hptuners? I would love to be able to tune my truck and my brothers 6.6 duramax! Also... am I going to have to pay for more "credits" every time I make a change to the car?

*The_Blur* · 11-23-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lex

Nice! Thanks for the info! One more question.... this hptuners... it looks like I can tune more than one vehicle. I know some of the other tuners will only let you do one tune at a time... is this different with hptuners? I would love to be able to tune my truck and my brothers 6.6 duramax! Also... am I going to have to pay for more "credits" every time I make a change to the car?

I haven't used it, but it was the primary tuning product for Cobalt SS users when I was a member of a Cobalt forum. Tunes can be found on forums, at dynos, or by making them without help.

You can tune as many vehicles as HPTuners has perimeters. You may have to buy uses, though. Think of it like a product license. You can only use it as many times as it is licensed.

moog5050 · 11-23-2008, 07:29 PM

Check performancetrucks.net tuning section EFI Live is great tuning software, but if your not comfortable doing your own tuning, there are others on the site that can tune for you by mail.

*The_Blur* · 11-23-2008, 07:32 PM

It looks like tuning is also available through Hypertech. They are also a well-respected and well-known company. They've been around since the days of slapping chips on cars. Now they can tune existing computers.

zebra · 11-23-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

It looks like tuning is also available through Hypertech. They are also a well-respected and well-known company. They've been around since the days of slapping chips on cars. Now they can tune existing computers.

no offense, but the ones already mentioned are better than hypertech, from what i was told when looking to tune my truck

*The_Blur* · 11-23-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

no offense, but the ones already mentioned are better than hypertech, from what i was told when looking to tune my truck

I'd stick to HPTuners, personally. I just remembered that company and did a product search. No one I know has used Hypertech or HPTuners, but I've seen a lot of praise for the HPTuners' product. Hypertech may not be the best. I've just heard of them before.

Lex · 11-23-2008, 07:39 PM

Yeah I kinda figured Hypertech was the RC Cola of tuning.... its been around along time and works ok.. but there's better out there.

But thanks for the info!

*The_Blur* · 11-23-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lex

Yeah I kinda figured Hypertech was the RC Cola of tuning.... its been around along time and works ok.. but there's better out there.

But thanks for the info!

RC is delicious!

I just go where my knowledge and research take me.

zebra · 11-23-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

RC is delicious!

especially with a big ol MoonPie!!

Lex · 11-23-2008, 07:43 PM

I was looking more for an IBC Cola

11-23-2008, 06:25 PM	#1
Lex Drives: 1989 Jaguar XJS w/L98 swap Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 98	2004 Silverado Tuning Can anyone recommend what type of tune for my 5.3 Silverado? I'm sort of new to this, but I've seen stand alone reflashed PCM's and handheld tuners, etc... I liked the idea of the handheld tuner and being able to switch back and forth between say a 87 octane tune and a 93 octane perfomance tune. Any companies for the tuning software you guys could recommend? Specific tuner hardware recommended? Thanks guys! __________________ "I thought you didn't give cute girls speeding tickets?" "I don't..... here's your ticket..." 2 wrongs don't make a right... but 3 lefts do!

11-23-2008, 06:29 PM	#2
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	HPTuners is a highly recommended system that allows you to create and share tunes for your car. It is specifically available for your application. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

11-23-2008, 06:33 PM	#3
Lex Drives: 1989 Jaguar XJS w/L98 swap Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 98	Thanks! Are these going to be professionally made tunes? Also will these tunes require additional dyno tuning? I'm just afraid of blowing up my baby... lol. I can rebuild a small block, but some of this computer tuning stuff is foreign to me.. __________________ "I thought you didn't give cute girls speeding tickets?" "I don't..... here's your ticket..." 2 wrongs don't make a right... but 3 lefts do!

11-23-2008, 06:35 PM	#4
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	like Blur said, HPTuners is a good company. Wait4Me Performance is another good one. (his program automatically switches between low & hi octane tunes depending on what you're running) just search around some other forums like fullsizechevy.com. there's plenty of guys on there that can share experiences. __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

11-23-2008, 06:38 PM	#5
Lex Drives: 1989 Jaguar XJS w/L98 swap Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 98	Nice! Thanks for the info! One more question.... this hptuners... it looks like I can tune more than one vehicle. I know some of the other tuners will only let you do one tune at a time... is this different with hptuners? I would love to be able to tune my truck and my brothers 6.6 duramax! Also... am I going to have to pay for more "credits" every time I make a change to the car? __________________ "I thought you didn't give cute girls speeding tickets?" "I don't..... here's your ticket..." 2 wrongs don't make a right... but 3 lefts do!

11-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#7
moog5050 Drives: Silverado SS & soon Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 34	Check performancetrucks.net tuning section EFI Live is great tuning software, but if your not comfortable doing your own tuning, there are others on the site that can tune for you by mail.

11-23-2008, 07:32 PM	#8
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	It looks like tuning is also available through Hypertech. They are also a well-respected and well-known company. They've been around since the days of slapping chips on cars. Now they can tune existing computers. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

11-23-2008, 07:39 PM	#11
Lex Drives: 1989 Jaguar XJS w/L98 swap Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 98	Yeah I kinda figured Hypertech was the RC Cola of tuning.... its been around along time and works ok.. but there's better out there. But thanks for the info! __________________ "I thought you didn't give cute girls speeding tickets?" "I don't..... here's your ticket..." 2 wrongs don't make a right... but 3 lefts do!

11-23-2008, 07:43 PM	#14
Lex Drives: 1989 Jaguar XJS w/L98 swap Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 98	I was looking more for an IBC Cola __________________ "I thought you didn't give cute girls speeding tickets?" "I don't..... here's your ticket..." 2 wrongs don't make a right... but 3 lefts do!

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