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Hello everyone. I have done a few searches over the past few days and read numerous threads on various tuners. I was not able to get what I was looking for. It seems the majority of the threads are addressing the 5.3 or if its the 6.0 its other years besides the 2009.

 

Have any of you had any experience with handheld tuners on a 09 Silverado 1500 with the 6.0 and 6 speed? I have looked at the different makes and some dont even list the truck. I fear they may never since they are now using the 6.2 engine and they only list up to 2008 for the 6.0.

 

I thought about a custom tune however I wanted to try the handheld route first if possible. Has anyone any experience with a 2009 and 6.0 in a 1500 with a handheld tuner like a Diable or a SuperChips?

txab Senior Enthusiast

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I believe you will be happier with a custom tune. With the release of EFIlive Autocal you change tunes on your truck easily. Check out the Black Bear Performance forum.

 

Black Bear

 

Or their website: Black Bear Performance

 

If your set on a hand held, I'd look at the Diablo

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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id call up superchips and ask them if the Cortex works on your engine/trans combo. They're currently the only handheld that allows the user to adjust 6spd trans parameters (im not sure as to what extent though).

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id call up superchips and ask them if the Cortex works on your engine/trans combo. They're currently the only handheld that allows the user to adjust 6spd trans parameters (im not sure as to what extent though).

 

 

I read that also in another thread and it has me wanting to call them. I actually called at 8a.m. est and no one answered so I will wait a few hours. They are only listing the 5.3 at this time.

 

As for the blackbear autocal..thats a great product I dont doubt it at all. However it appears to be more than I want to spend at this time. I have a message in to them about it and I am waiting to hear back from them. I was on the list to get notified when it came out.

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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if you go through the different applications, the cortex does work on 6.0 and 6.2L engines as well as combinations with the 6spd (6.2L with 6spd in the Yukon Denali and 5.3L with 6spd on newer trucks). So i'd think it has the capabilities to do the 6.0L with 6spd combo and maybe its just not specifically listed on the site....

 

so there is hope :cool:

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if you go through the different applications, the cortex does work on 6.0 and 6.2L engines as well as combinations with the 6spd (6.2L with 6spd in the Yukon Denali and 5.3L with 6spd on newer trucks). So i'd think it has the capabilities to do the 6.0L with 6spd combo and maybe its just not specifically listed on the site....

 

so there is hope :cool:

 

I just got off the phone with them..no hope. Its not for the 6.0 at all. They said they cant get any of that configuration for testing. I did get a call back from Hypertech about theirs also. They do make one for the 6.0 six speed 1500's built in 2009. It also states it can change shiftpoints and firmness. I will do more research on this one.

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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actually... the application guide for the Cortex-2950 does list gmt900 2500-3500 series trucks, both gas and diesel...... it just doesnt come up in the drop down list when using the vehicle search guide.

 

 

edit, just saw your reply... booo

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actually... the application guide for the Cortex-2950 does list gmt900 2500-3500 series trucks, both gas and diesel...... it just doesnt come up in the drop down list when using the vehicle search guide.

 

I saw that also. However, my truck is a 1500 with what they call the "y" motor or high output version. Its not a 2500 with the other 6.0 they make.

kdixer Enthusiast

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The U7194 Predator supports your 6.0, as does the Trinity T1000m which will have full TCM capability in the near future.

 

 

Exactly how long has that claim been made? Since 2007? You guys have suffered a serious loss of credibility!

kdixer Enthusiast

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No current handheld (other than the AutoCal) can tune the 6spd TCMs.

 

Superchips has TCM support. I know that to be a fact. My 09 Silverado has the 6L80E and my Cortex will make adjustments to the TCM. My friend tried my Cortex out on his 4speed gmt900 and it worked for the TCM in it as well.

 

I have read hypertech has TCM support also but cannot verify that.

Jennabear Senior Enthusiast

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What adjustments does it make to the TCM on the 6spd? I do know they support the 4spd.

 

Last I heard was that they were still looking into calibrations:

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I could have been wrong, and just going off of the info I have that they don't support any 2010s yet.

kdixer Enthusiast

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What adjustments does it make to the TCM on the 6spd? I do know they support the 4spd.

 

It will adjust shift points from 1st thru 4th. It will also adjust shift torque (shift firmness). The tuning makes the shifts snappier but there is no end user adjustment for that. I have also been told they are recalibrating the transmission tuning on the 6 speeds. I am unsure if they will provide more end user adjustments or not.

 

Exactly:

 

They are in the process of recalibrating the TCM tuning. I felt some of the downshifts were a bit harsh. But they assured me they are recalibrating the TCM. So hopefully I will get some more end user adjustments.

 

I found a work around to achieve higher shift points with stock shift speed and stock shift torque until their new calibrations are released.

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