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Okay so I don't know why but I was afraid to tune my truck until it was paid for. I read a ton before, and I have read a ton now, on here and on the blackbear website. I just don't understand how it works. Can someone explain how it works? And do I have to be technology savvy to run it? thanks...

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Have you checked out their website?

 

There are different ways to have your truck tuned, an in person being the easiest for non tech savvy people.

 

 

Ryan

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I just want to know if I am reading too much. I am reading about crank relearns and stuff, and I am just confused. I thought tunes were just plug and play, and it seems like some are, but I like to have the best, and blackbear seems to be the best.

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I just want to know if I am reading too much. I am reading about crank relearns and stuff, and I am just confused. I thought tunes were just plug and play, and it seems like some are, but I like to have the best, and blackbear seems to be the best.

Crank relearn is of you swap computers or somehow the computer loses sync. Rare from a normal tune, but black bear will give you the software to do the relearn if necessary
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Yes have, I have. I have even emailed with Justin about a basic tune. He was very nice, I just didn't want to bother him with these stupid questions. I figured this was the place to ask them.


Yes have, I have. I have even emailed with Justin about a basic tune. He was very nice, I just didn't want to bother him with these stupid questions. I figured this was the place to ask them.

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And as for an in person tune, I would love to. I chickened out a couple years ago when he came to Massachusetts... I see he is coming to Jersey in the spring. That is a bit of a ride for me. Hopefully he comes a little more north after that

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I have done both an in person and email version. I have an autocal and it can be tricky but there are instructions on their site once your purchase. I have loaded and unloaded tunes a few times here and there. Soon to be updating the Camaro tune due to headers

 

My recommendation is go for the autocal

 

 

Ryan

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I guess I have two questions. 1- An Autocal basically works by me plugging it into my truck,driving around with it for 2 weeks then emailing the data to you guys. Then Justin sends back the tune, and I plug the autocal back in and it tunes it?

 

2- Are there any plans to come to new england in the near furture? I see the dates on the website for PA and NJ. I would like to wit for little more north if it might happen.

Jennabear Senior Enthusiast

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The datalog typically only needs to be ~20 mins of varied driving (ie. city, HWY, WOT).

 

The process is this:

 

-AutoCal is shipped to you

-you configure the AutoCal for your vehicle and collect a datalog as well as stock tune

-you email the datalog and stock tune to BBP

-BBP will review datalog and let you know if anything is needed or if there are glaring mechanical issues

-BBP will then build your tune and email your tune files to you

-you will load the tune files to your AutoCal

-you will use the AutoCal to flash the tune to your vehicle

-you will collect another datalog and email to BBP

-BBP will review the datalog to make sure all looks good

 

As of right now, doesn't look like he has a ton of interest any further north of NJ and PA.

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Looking to get a tune for my 2015 Silverado, any chance they are coming to Wv any time soon I'm sure they would have lines crazy long with all the trucks I see running around here.

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