Best Tuner ???

[Imprtkllrz28]

Nobody uses SCT in here? I had an SCT X4 on my 6.0 F250 and loved it I also had custom tunes from an online company. But I haven't seen anyone post anything about their SCT tuner.

[kennerz]

On an 04' Silverado I have 140K miles on a Black Bear tune, Truck has not been into the dealer for anything in years. Tune caused no problems (was tuned at 40K miles I believe) & and it is fast for what it is, impressive for a bolt on 4.8 RCSB. Once I get off the fence on the warranty issue (Now I have the 6.2 8spd) I will give Justin a call for a in person tune. Best money spent/ most performance impact per dollar by far. If he wasn't local to me (He is) I would also consider Diablew.

[Haus_Z71]

I was about to order a leveling kit and 33's, but instead went with the Blackbear Autocal tune. It will be here next week. Can anyone describe the process that I will go through? Sounds like they send me the device to record my driving for a period. Then what? Do I just describe what I'm looking for, like disabling AFM, cleaner shifting, etc?

 

I can't wait!! I'm not even too sure what to expect.

[bigsam94]

I was about to order a leveling kit and 33's, but instead went with the Blackbear Autocal tune. It will be here next week. Can anyone describe the process that I will go through? Sounds like they send me the device to record my driving for a period. Then what? Do I just describe what I'm looking for, like disabling AFM, cleaner shifting, etc?

 

I can't wait!! I'm not even too sure what to expect.

yep, you email him the data off the auto cal (recording device) and tell him want you want (firm up shifts, disable afm, ect) and any mods you have (exhaust, headers, cold air intake, bigger wheels/tires, ect) and he will tune it to whatever you ask for

[Livernois Motorsports]

I would like to throw our hat into the mix. We have spent a good amount of time with various trucks on our dyno's to create some impressive custom mail-order tunes for the GM trucks! Here is a video of one of our test vehicles, I know its not a Silverado/Sierra but it is an otherwise stock 5.3 drivetrain that the OP's question pertains to.

 

 

Edited January 14, 2016 by Livernois Motorsports

[swollpatrol]

So between blackbear, diablo and bullydog the consensus is go with the black bear auto cal ? if so do we have a black bear rep on this forum

[Willshire]

Jennabear is here sometimes. I'm about to drop the cash for my third blackbear tune. Always good to deal with

[Jennabear]

So between blackbear, diablo and bullydog the consensus is go with the black bear auto cal ? if so do we have a black bear rep on this forum

Happy to answer any Black Bear Performance questions anyone may have.

[swollpatrol]

I have been trying to call them all day with no luck I have many questions I came from a diesel to a 5.3 chevy so im trying to figure it all out is there anyway I can get you or someone on the phone to help me understand it a little better I have been told so many different things im not sure what's going on.

[Jennabear]

They have limited phone hours, since they are only two full time employees. They are juggling phone calls, emails, mail order and inperson tunes; but everyone gets responded to.

[Haus_Z71]

I have been trying to call them all day with no luck I have many questions I came from a diesel to a 5.3 chevy so im trying to figure it all out is there anyway I can get you or someone on the phone to help me understand it a little better I have been told so many different things im not sure what's going on.

Post a list of your questions here. You will get solid answers.

[swollpatrol]

Ok well guys I think I'm going to go with Diablo Intune with custom tune from diablew

[quail hound]

Save up for gears.

This!

[bagger97]

Ok well guys I think I'm going to go with Diablo Intune with custom tune from diablew

 

Check out the Diablo web forum first. Might change your mind.

[swollpatrol]

Do you have a link to the forum have u heard bad things