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How much is the BB tune vs. Diablo tune? I went on BB.com and it was for $900?? Seems very high for a computer tune. Is it something thats plug and play? Or does it take a long time to set up the tune myself?

Its about $600 for the Autocal. You can for the most part do it yourself to get files and logs. They do the actual tuning through email. Worth the $600 and time.
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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.

iCryWheniGoPoop
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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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Its about $600 for the Autocal. You can for the most part do it yourself to get files and logs. They do the actual tuning through email. Worth the $600 and time.

Chris is correct, $599 for the AutoCal. You must have been looking at the V2 which is $899.

 

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Haus_Z71 Enthusiast

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How much is the BB tune vs. Diablo tune? I went on BB.com and it was for $900?? Seems very high for a computer tune. Is it something thats plug and play? Or does it take a long time to set up the tune myself?

I did the BB EFILive Autocal for $600: http://store.blackbearperformance.com/EFILive-AutoCal-Tuning-System_p_8.html

 

Worth every penny.

 

Here is the process:

 

1) Order and receive the Autocal tool. 2-3 days shipping

2) Install software onto your computer that connects to the Autocal device

3) Plug device into your truck. Activate recording. Drive for 30 minutes to record your trucks shifting and details.

4) Use device to record engine and tranny config files (detailed instructions on site)

5) Email files to Blackbear along with requests (disable AFM, faster shift points, etc)

6) 2-4 business days later you will receive new tune files. Copy files to your device, plug device back into truck, and reflash the engine and tranny config (very easy)

 

From ordering to having your first drive with a new tune took me about 2 weeks. For $600, the change in how the tranny and engine perform in phenomenal.

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Lyman24 Enthusiast

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Purchased a Diablo, be here in a few days. Hopefully do the trick for this rooky. Couldn't see spending the $600 beans, maybe down the road turn to BB.

mjj Enthusiast

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Purchased a Diablo, be here in a few days. Hopefully do the trick for this rooky. Couldn't see spending the $600 beans, maybe down the road turn to BB.

I had the DiabloSport tune on my 2005 and now on my 2014 for a year now. Pretty happy with it. Not knocking BB because I've heard nothing but good about them but since you now own the DiabloSport tuner you can always save some money and get a custom DiabLew tune from Lew later on.

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Got mine tuned today :)

Truck specs and tune please :-)

 

Oh sorry didn't see it in the lower corner of the image.

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Truck specs and tune please :-)

Oh sorry didn't see it in the lower corner of the image.

No worries man. It's a 2015 Sierra 1500 SLT 6.2 with Max trailering (3.42)

I'm unsure of the tuning program they used. They did my last truck and I was wicked impressed.

 

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I tuned mine last night with the Diablo Intune and it makes a heck of a difference!!!!!!

 

I don't have mine yet, but did you select a specific tune for yours?

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I don't have mine yet, but did you select a specific tune for yours?

I used the Diablo flex tune and I currently have a tank of 93 in it can't wait to put some e85 in her

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I used the Diablo flex tune and I currently have a tank of 93 in it can't wait to put some e85 in her

I also use the Diablo 91/flex tune. I keep AFM on, drove with it off for a month this summer and lost 1mpg. I have the throttle boost setting (I think that's what it's called) set at +6. For the transmission tune (TCM) I use the hard shift setting and I have torque management turned off. I've also been using E85 almost exclusively since I've bought the truck. Almost 20k miles on it and for a canned tune I've been happy with it, truck shifts better, more seat of the pants as they say feeling during acceleration, no complaints.

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I also use the Diablo 91/flex tune. I keep AFM on, drove with it off for a month this summer and lost 1mpg. I have the throttle boost setting (I think that's what it's called) set at +6. For the transmission tune (TCM) I use the hard shift setting and I have torque management turned off. I've also been using E85 almost exclusively since I've bought the truck. Almost 20k miles on it and for a canned tune I've been happy with it, truck shifts better, more seat of the pants as they say feeling during acceleration, no complaints.

 

Is the Torque Management just on/off or do you get a slider? Sadly EFI Live they can't adjust it just turn it on or off. I'm curious if they are just doing the same thing EFI Live does by not letting the timing retard as much on shift. If that is the case, its pretty bad on the Tranny. I've been debating at some point possibly getting HP Tuners since you can actually adjust Tq Management.

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Is the Torque Management just on/off or do you get a slider? Sadly EFI Live they can't adjust it just turn it on or off. I'm curious if they are just doing the same thing EFI Live does by not letting the timing retard as much on shift. If that is the case, its pretty bad on the Tranny. I've been debating at some point possibly getting HP Tuners since you can actually adjust Tq Management.

I am also curious of this setting?

glcbn Enthusiast

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Read this whole thread, and I guess the consensus about the warranty deal is don't sweat it and just tune it. I've made my mind up to go with Black Bear's Autocal.

 

I was wondering if weather conditions, mainly temperature can make a difference when you do the data logging. Is there an optimum temperature range for doing this, or doesn't it matter.

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