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02-02-2005, 12:14 PM | #16 | ||
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Re: Trying to understand TUNING CHIPs for new trucks.
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BTW, we can tell you how to make your trailblazer a race car if you want us to.
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02-02-2005, 12:26 PM | #17 | |
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Re: Trying to understand TUNING CHIPs for new trucks.
Slow thanks for the info. on the servo. what is the approx. cost for the transgo kit and being an electronically controlled tranny is there anything different installing one of these kits?
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02-02-2005, 09:02 PM | #18 | ||
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02-02-2005, 09:10 PM | #19 | |
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Personally I would go with a Westers Tune from Westers Garage in Canada. Westers tune is one of the best things you can get for your truck.
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02-03-2005, 07:54 AM | #20 | ||
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I'm 100% for Nelson. I guess it's just personal prefrence.
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02-03-2005, 12:37 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Trying to understand TUNING CHIPs for new trucks.
I wouldn't say one tune is better than the other(We could argue, but its pointless). I just prefer Westers tune, because of their cutomer service and warranty. Free replacement of the tune if it is ever reflashed and free lifetime updates. Nelson is cheaper and from what I'm told has huge performance increases. Any tune with GM is the way to go.
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02-03-2005, 01:14 PM | #22 | |
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Re: Trying to understand TUNING CHIPs for new trucks.
I agree. I just found out last night, a performance shop close to here also uses LS1edit and can tune, but I don't think he'll do it for me. He said he uses it for diagnostic purposes...
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02-10-2005, 09:35 AM | #23 | |
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Re: Trying to understand TUNING CHIPs for new trucks.
Greetings,
This tuning chip process is quite a new learning issue. I knew that some computer alterations were done by mechanics etc. - but I'm qwuite surprised to find out just how very common it is to make choices that are not factory standards. And the number of choices and alterations that can be chosen is really surprising. Much more yet to learn before making a decision. White Lightening |
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02-10-2005, 05:12 PM | #24 | |
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how do you know what tuner to buy (not a frequent drag strip driver)
Also how do you know what to tune? whats too much and what types of things do you change?
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02-11-2005, 12:07 AM | #25 | ||
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Re: Trying to understand TUNING CHIPs for new trucks.
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Great question for many of us that aren't wrenchers. You've got the racing group of drivers - chances are they know exactly what they want done. There are the street racers/stop[light screechers or appearance mod guys - and they have a different set of needs. Finally there are normal drivers like me with yet a thrid different set of desires. Two choices exist. You can ask someone who knows (but you have to describe what your goals are to them) - or you go to a tuner like Nelson etc. and list for them what your goals are for the truck and let them design the characteristics. I already did a preliminary contact with Nelson - and my goals have nothing to do with racing or 1/4 mile times - I want to get best overall power band performance range from my truck - and improved gas mileage using premium gas. He'll figure out torque management, shifting, etc.. Many want 1/4 mile speed improvements - a low priority to me. White Lightening |
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02-11-2005, 06:43 AM | #26 | |
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Re: Trying to understand TUNING CHIPs for new trucks.
I just wanted mine to haul ass!!
I got exactly what I asked for.
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