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Try to post on their forum, they seem to reply a little faster. I already got a reply on not having adjustable parameters and have sent them another file they asked for. I have worked with Mike Litsch (sp?) and he's been great.

 

Same here. Mike just gave me a new tune that I will install shortly

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CorvetteOJ
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I have received numerous PMs asking about my tune, so many in different threads, I don't believe I could find them all, so I thought I would just initiate a seperate thread to address it. This may be

tim s
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I just had Black Bear tune done and wow my truck at full throttle shifts into 4th at 100 mph. Transmission shifts so much better. Throttle response is fantastic. Best tune I have ever had done.

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Ok, there seems to be a little confusion and a lot of misinformation passed around the internet that WILL eventually bite one of us in the butt when they go in for a warranty after they get their truc

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wurgs Senior Enthusiast

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Installed the new tune Mike sent me and works perfectly.

bboyce536 Enthusiast

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Mine works now. I installed the ob tune as I initially had the oa tune. I actually feel a power difference as well this time which has me wondering if the tune even worked before. Had her up to 103 on the freeway last night to test if the speed limiter was still there. Now patiently awaiting TCM support...

Fishbait Enthusiast

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Jenna,

I am going to install a flex fuel sensor on my 2015 6.2. Can you enable your tunes to maximize for E85?

CalicoJack76 Enthusiast

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Just installed my Black Bear tune today... 100% worth the money. truck feels like and performs like it should have out the door.

 

Throttle response is excellent, shifts are crisp and firm, definitely a increase in power... though i was running 87 oct on stock tune, now im running 91 oct w/ 91 tune...

 

I was a little apprehensive about doing everything by email... i can understand why they do this though, i imagine they would not be getting any work done with all the phone calls. They responded back at end of next day with my email questions, only took 2 days to get the tune in once i submitted the files.

 

 

Thanks Again.

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No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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Same here. Mike just gave me a new tune that I will install shortly

 

 

Installed the new tune Mike sent me and works perfectly.

 

To ROBVAS and WURGS, is this your first tune or was is this an updated tune? I am getting ready to bite the bullet so to speak and I am really hoping for better transmission response… I ask because ROBVAS stated “new tune”…

robvas Enthusiast

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This is the second tune DiabloSport provided me. The tuner didn't recognize my truck (brand new 2015) out of the box, so I sent them the unknown_pcm file and they sent me a tune that worked, but I couldn't adjust anything like AFM or tire size etc.

 

Then they sent me a second tune and everything acts like it should.

No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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Copy Robvas. I am actually looking at a BlackBear tune for mine. Sorry, my bad.

Jennabear Senior Enthusiast

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Just installed my Black Bear tune today... 100% worth the money. truck feels like and performs like it should have out the door.

 

Throttle response is excellent, shifts are crisp and firm, definitely a increase in power... though i was running 87 oct on stock tune, now im running 91 oct w/ 91 tune...

 

I was a little apprehensive about doing everything by email... i can understand why they do this though, i imagine they would not be getting any work done with all the phone calls. They responded back at end of next day with my email questions, only took 2 days to get the tune in once i submitted the files.

 

 

Thanks Again.

Thank you for the review Jason! Happy to hear you are enjoying your tune.

 

You are absolutely correct, the guys do everything through email for a few reasons:

-they receive hundreds of emails a day, on top of building tunes, shipping items, and inperson tunes, phone calls would put them very behind

-phone calls does not leave any documentation: they are able to go back through emails to see what a customer requested, or other discussions pertinent to the process

-they can't see what is going on through the phone: if a customer has major issues with the AutoCal process, they will remote into the computer to assess the situation. This is much quicker than trying to decipher what someone is seeing, through their explanations on the phone. More times than not, the customer has missed a step, and the guys can quickly diagnose when they log into their computer.

-phone calls rarely take 5 mins: most customers will want to continue the conversation, once they have the guys ears, not realizing the backlog of customers in email. How is that fair to the guys who have been waiting for a response via email, that someone who calls, gets to go right to the front of the line?

CalicoJack76 Enthusiast

CalicoJack76

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yep.

 

Just something I am not used to... others might not be as well, just wanted to post up a good review of the process

WendysOrBust Enthusiast

WendysOrBust

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Just installed my Black Bear tune today... 100% worth the money. truck feels like and performs like it should have out the door.

 

Throttle response is excellent, shifts are crisp and firm, definitely a increase in power... though i was running 87 oct on stock tune, now im running 91 oct w/ 91 tune...

 

I was a little apprehensive about doing everything by email... i can understand why they do this though, i imagine they would not be getting any work done with all the phone calls. They responded back at end of next day with my email questions, only took 2 days to get the tune in once i submitted the files.

 

 

Thanks Again.

The more you drive it the better it gets and the more you will like it. I also got an Air Rait MIT intake tube and filter and if definitely helped out low-mid range torque. So if you don't have an aftermarket intake I suggest you get one.

No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

No Tyme

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I installed an AirAid Tube but retained the original filter box on my 14 Crew. I did not want to get into K&N or an oiled filter because I seen what they can do to the throttle body on motors. So far not much of a difference and with my Borla muffler I don't hear much additional noise from under the hood. :tear:

I am a believer in letting any engine breath a bit better... works wonders on a V twin.

wurgs Senior Enthusiast

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This is the second tune DiabloSport provided me. The tuner didn't recognize my truck (brand new 2015) out of the box, so I sent them the unknown_pcm file and they sent me a tune that worked, but I couldn't adjust anything like AFM or tire size etc.

 

Then they sent me a second tune and everything acts like it should.

Same here. Noticeable difference in power and actually just got 1.3 mpg better on my last tank driving the same routes as before. I will be curious to see if it was a fluke or if it will continue.

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