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I recently got a custom tune on my 2015 6.2L 8 Speed sierra after finding out the bully dog programmer is not compatible. The only reason i was considering bully dog was because my local dealership said they would install it and cover it under warranty. My tune is a bit over the top and can make my truck very jerky to drive. I was hoping to gain the power without losing the smoothness that the truck originally comes with. I am not 100% happy with the tune, and was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of someone that can write up a good tune for my truck.

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A dealer that will install a tune and still have it covered under the warranty? I smell BS. I would really check into that if you're concerned about keeping the warranty. I've heard a lot of good things about Blackbear. I just don't have $600 to spend on a tune.

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A dealer that will install a tune and still have it covered under the warranty? I smell BS. I would really check into that if you're concerned about keeping the warranty. I've heard a lot of good things about Blackbear. I just don't have $600 to spend on a tune.

Yes, I thought it was interesting myself when they told me they could install 2 programmers on my truck without voiding warranty.1 being the bully dog. Assuming money doesn't exist, would a blackbear tune be the 100% best route to go?

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