which programmer is better ?

i got a 2002 silverado short cab step side with a 4.8

which programmer is better for it ?
hypertech power programmer ?
or the granatelli predator/diablo whatever


i'm looking around for the bes programmer i can get, and a few more mods, like the exhaust... but need to know more about true duals and how to get around the sensor and have it still run good


this is my 2nd post to the board, please help

www.pcmforless.com

Cheaper and better than the ones you listed.

//2000CAYukon

www.nelsonperformance.com They replace your entire pcm, instead of just program it. They can do a much better job programming than the hypertechs of the industry. Downside is that it costs approx $400.

www.nelsonperformance.com They replace your entire pcm, instead of just program it. They can do a much better job programming than the hypertechs of the industry. Downside is that it costs approx $400.

One of the best tuners out there, no doubt! My tune was $385, and he swapped my 99 pcm for an 02. Give Allen a call, he's a super nice guy, and he will get you more performance than ANY handheld unit. His tune upgrades are free, so as you mod, he'll update your pcm for free. It just costs a small shipping fee. If you really want to go with easy of installation and get a handheld, I would stick with either the Hypertech or the Superchips. The Predator will lock into your vin #, and if you ever decided to sell it, it'll cost money to get it unlocked. My Superchips worked wonders on my old 4.8L.

NELSON PEFORMANCE!!! lol, I love mine.

So the Nelso tune.... do you install it yourself? and i guess you cant return it back to the origonal setting if you want to huh?

it shouldnt take long to install the nelson tuned PCM.... it doesnt look hard either....

i was reading about the relearn process, seems frustrating...

if the nelson tune is way better than any programmer.. then that explains itself.. it'll be a hassle because i'm gonna be putting bigger rims on soon, and i was thinkin about a supercharger, sending the pcm back and forth will be a job itself...

but i really dont know anyone to help me decide... everyone i know either has older cars, or want to leave them stock

Oh Crap!! Why didnt anyone tell me sooner how much the nelson tune costs? I just spent almost $400 bucks on a Hypertech III, and I feel confident when saying I think it is one of the worst pieces of crap I have ever layed my hands on. The 93 octane tuning feels no different than stock tuning, the shift firmness only works during low RPM's, at high RPM's the shifts are still soft and sloppy.

The Nelson tune, is infact a re-burned PCM that nelson flashes with his tune, plus GM's latest updates. All you do is remove the old PCM from under the hood, and install this one. It took me 20 minutes, and I didn't have to do the idle relearn, or anything. I just started it up and drove the hell out of it! Worth every cent I've spent on a mod so far. I would not hesitate to buy another one for a second.

The good thing also is that if you change anything,(rims, tires, etc) call nelson and he'll flash you a new PCM and send it to you. Free updates for life!!! You have virtually no downtime either b/c he sends you the new one, and you still get to keep the old one until it gets there, then you send the old one back once the new one is installed. I'm tellin ya man, its the only way to go.