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I have an autocal that I purchased from BB when I did a tune on my 5.3 in my 1500 and was wondering if anyone has done a (blackbear) tune on their 6.0?

 

I like the fact that I can run any octane at the moment (keeps fuel costs lower) but I would be committing to super if I do the tune. 25-35 hp increase and 1-2 mpg increase from the tune plus remapping tranny will give it firmer shifting.

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I have done the same thing you are seeking to do, utilizing the auto cal I purchased when I had my 14 half ton tuned. You will need a new license for the new truck. I really enjoy my '16 2500HD truck more now.

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/198561-blackbear-tune/

What kind of gains and shift improvement are you guys seeing? Id like to see firmer and quicker shifts along with a more responsive throttle, and wondering if you actually feel the gains in HP/TQ? Thanks.

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What kind of gains and shift improvement are you guys seeing? Id like to see firmer and quicker shifts along with a more responsive throttle, and wondering if you actually feel the gains in HP/TQ? Thanks.

 

Very noticeable when I did my 1500. I asked for firmer shifts and got it. I didn't want pavement barking hits but could've got it if I'd asked. These are custom tunes so you get what you ask for.

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What octane gas are you required to run now and did you realize any mpg gains? I'm not planning on exhaust or intake right now, but I know I can get a free retune down the road if I need too.

Tried to quote Texas Sandman but didn't work.

I'm seeing about 16.4 to 16.8 on the highways around here without towing anything. I got three tunes, one for each grade of gasoline so I can run any of the three. Having the transmission actually shift into the higher gears without waiting on the RPM's to rise when not towing makes a big difference when commuting. When loaded there doesn't seem to be much in the way of fuel savings but it pulls like I feel it should and much better than stock. I've been mostly using the mid grade tune since I've had the tune on this truck.
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I ran a blackbear on a 5.3 93 octane. It was a significant improvement and I unloaded that motor at 275K still running great.

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I'm seeing about 16.4 to 16.8 on the highways around here without towing anything. I got three tunes, one for each grade of gasoline so I can run any of the three. Having the transmission actually shift into the higher gears without waiting on the RPM's to rise when not towing makes a big difference when commuting. When loaded there doesn't seem to be much in the way of fuel savings but it pulls like I feel it should and much better than stock. I've been mostly using the mid grade tune since I've had the tune on this truck.

How does having multiple tunes work?

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