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Had my dealership put a factory tune on 2014 4.3 . I'm running 35's and was getting about 14 mpg.. after driving now for 3 1/2 days I'm up to around 17 .. made a world of difference on the shifting.. also took the v4 mode out..happy so far

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Had my dealership put a factory tune on 2014 4.3 . I'm running 35's and was getting about 14 mpg.. after driving now for 3 1/2 days I'm up to around 17 .. made a world of difference on the shifting.. also took the v4 mode out..happy so far

Any pics of your truck? Curious how it looks

 

 

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Not sure on the GPI .. 383$ for it total.. much cheaper then a $600 Diablo ..plus still have power train warranty bc had the work done where I purchased my truck..

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More information needed. I have a 4.3 on 33s and average 15 and I would like to get more mpg but haven't pull the trigger on Diablo tune so if this is worth it then I'll go this route

 

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Not sure on the GPI .. 383$ for it total.. much cheaper then a $600 Diablo ..plus still have power train warranty bc had the work done where I purchased my truck..

 

 

Yes same place GPI is the performance shop within Gwatney Chevrolet. I have taken my Camaro there in the past very knowledgable people there. I need to take my sierra down for a tune.

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Yes I think it's worth it.. and I'm pretty sure GPI.. I'm very happy so far.. even fixed Speedo .

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This is really impressive. I'm definitely going to start looking around here to see if any dealers do this. Would LOVE to have a tune and not void my warranty!

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This is really impressive. I'm definitely going to start looking around here to see if any dealers do this. Would LOVE to have a tune and not void my warranty!

 

If you find one, let me know! I'll do the same.

 

edit: you might holler at Scoggin Dickey

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If you find one, let me know! I'll do the same.

 

edit: you might holler at Scoggin Dickey

So I called Scoggin Dickey and GPI. Scoggin Dickey said there is no such tune that will allow you to 100% maintain your factory warranty.

So, a little concerned that Scoggin Dickey, of all places, didn't have a solution, I called GPI (where the OP got his tuned). They confirmed that even with their tune it is not free and clear to 100% maintain your warranty.

He said they do all of the custom tunes and do some customization to allow for fewer powertrain issues, but it DOES NOT 100% maintain the warranty.

 

He did say that there shouldn't be any issues that will show up as a direct result of the tune, but they do not guarantee that.

 

EDIT: They said it doesn't VOID the warranty, but it could potentially cause issues if Chevrolet can PROVE that it is a direct result of the modification. BUT it is completely on Chevy to prove it.

 

He mentioned an example where if you add a supercharger or something that adds 200HP to the vehicle and go out and shred the transmission, obviously that's the cause. But a few timing and air/fuel ratio calculation changes to gain some better shifting, throttle response, MPG and a little power, shouldn't cause any major issues with normal driving.

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So I called Scoggin Dickey and GPI. Scoggin Dickey said there is no such tune that will allow you to 100% maintain your factory warranty.

So, a little concerned that Scoggin Dickey, of all places, didn't have a solution, I called GPI (where the OP got his tuned). They confirmed that even with their tune it is not free and clear to 100% maintain your warranty.

He said they do all of the custom tunes and do some customization to allow for fewer powertrain issues, but it DOES NOT 100% maintain the warranty.

 

He did say that there shouldn't be any issues that will show up as a direct result of the tune, but they do not guarantee that.

 

EDIT: They said it doesn't VOID the warranty, but it could potentially cause issues if Chevrolet can PROVE that it is a direct result of the modification. BUT it is completely on Chevy to prove it.

 

He mentioned an example where if you add a supercharger or something that adds 200HP to the vehicle and go out and shred the transmission, obviously that's the cause. But a few timing and air/fuel ratio calculation changes to gain some better shifting, throttle response, MPG and a little power, shouldn't cause any major issues with normal driving.

 

Kinda what I figured. Pretty much exact answer I got from Autonation Chevrolet here in Amarillo about leveling kit...Thanks for the look!

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Kinda what I figured. Pretty much exact answer I got from Autonation Chevrolet here in Amarillo about leveling kit...Thanks for the look!

 

Yeah... sad day. I was all excited about it too.

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