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I don't know anything about the people at BBP, but it seems to be a very small business--probably just Justin and Jenna. I do know about running a business though, and if BBP hired a full-time phone-support tech, your AutoCal or other custom tune service would be much more expensive. As they become more popular, it gets even harder for one or two people to keep up, and it sounds like they are pretty swamped right now. I don't blame them for not offering a phone number, because the constant interruptions would make it difficult to get anything else done. With email and the various forums, they can still answer questions in a timely manner, but all in a single dedicated block of time.

 

I am very new to BBP, but so far I'm very impressed with the response time, and the thoroughness of the response.

 

 

Yes, BBP is a VERY small business, with only Justin doing the tuning. You are correct, if we hired someone for phone/email support, prices would go up, and chances are, that person probably would not be as knowledgeable as needed to answer the more technical questions.

 

Hell I might try to plan a trip down to Temecula or San Diego, and have Justin Dyno tune

 

 

Realistically, unless you have major mods, dyno tune would be a waste of your time. Justin will actually be cruising through your area in the Jan timeframe. If you have your engine installed by then, he can get you a baseline tune via your AutoCal, and then meet up with you for a street tune.

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Where at? My engine will be installed Friday. I pick the truck up with new engine Friday evening I'll be changing my transmission and possibly some other things maybe a can after the tranny change. Just have to save the money up again.

 

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If its something that won't break the bank I'll probably buy it.

 

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do you guys have any 4l60e,s in stock? Im looking for something decent..'A hair over stock' for the tahoe 4wd z71 5.3,

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No, we don't carry transmissions. The one I am speaking of, is the one we are pulling out of Justin's old truck. For your Tahoe, I would recommend an TransGo HD2 kit and a vette servo.

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Jenna a question was his L92/tvs2300 smog legal? After a transmission I'm looking into those mods on my LQ9

 

Also what would be the price to look at and retune me a little with my autocal? I have my 4.8 files but I don't want to be stuck to one tune with the 6.0

 

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It does not carry a CARB EO number.

 

Justin can get you taken care of for your 6.0L, no cost. Just make sure that the shop doesn't lock the tune.

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OK. I love the tune they gave me, but I'd like something for towing and economy too.

 

Will I catch hell at a smog shop for it not having an EO number? I'm eventually trying for about 450 CARB legal RWHP.

 

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Do you have a round about number what you will be selling that 65 for?

 

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No, not until we figure out a replacement for it and the TC.

 

OK. I love the tune they gave me, but I'd like something for towing and economy too.

 

Will I catch hell at a smog shop for it not having an EO number? I'm eventually trying for about 450 CARB legal RWHP.

 

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Just an FYI, your 6L swap is not CARB legal, unless you had a referee determine it is.

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I know that Jenna. Cal Speed went over that with me. I need to get info off a wrecked Denali or SS. But until then I need it to look like a 4.8 with CARB legal parts

 

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'jenna' What do you have layin around for a 5.3? Ours is an 03 tahoe 4x4 z71..Im looking into a head&cam package with long tubes, But if you have a used charger..I may just go that route.

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