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Here we go again. Got the Superchips Flashpaq today in the mail. It may need to be updated. At least it should be easier than the Rough Country unit

I'm going to try to get it going later today hopefully.

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This Corona virus deal has put my plans on hold. Had to shut my business down yesterday so the money stopped coming in immediately. I was planning on getting it done in the beginning of April but now

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Dropped her off tonight. All the sudden he got busy so there two trucks in front of me so I won't get it back until Monday. No biggie I got nowhere to be. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

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The Superchips Flashpaq F5 is worth it. I tried to run it without downloading programming.
No dice.
So I break out the laptop. Turns out they changed everything about the programming since this unit was packaged in 2018. That made it confusing. The directions didn't match up with what I was seeing on my screen.
Finally got it figured out after about an hour. Got the programming downloaded into the unit. Also had to pay $40 to unlock my ECU. Sad.
Get into the truck unplug my Range and plug it in. The rest was easy.
I set it at the performance level.
20 HP and 18 TQ . 92 octane required.
I also set the 1-2 upshift a little higher rpm just to see if it actually did what it says. It did work. I'm going to go back and fine tune each shift .
It also disabled AFM and set the tire size. The speedometer is a little to fast now. I set the tire size at 36.75 what they actually are. I think I need to set it at 36.50. The odometer says 5.2 miles in 5 real miles.
I took it for a drive and immediately noticed a difference. 1-2 shift was tighter and above 3000-3500 rpm it really woke the 5.3 up. I did a roll from about 30 mph and let it eat. It got up to 85 mph effortlessly.
All in all the truck is way more drivable and more fun to drive.
I'm going to try and get it dialed in today or tomorrow.
Probably the best $475 I've spent on the truck so far. GM is leaving a lot on the table as far as tuning. It's easy to grab a little with this unit.


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Sad thing is, those handheld tuners don't really even change that much because they are just pre-built calibrations very specific changes to get a desired outcome.

 

They can help but still so much could be done if they were able to go in and change things after each specific gear change. Like shift speed/timing, pressures, on-coming clutch pressure presets, torque converter lockup settings.

 

 

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Sad thing is, those handheld tuners don't really even change that much because they are just pre-built calibrations very specific changes to get a desired outcome.
 
They can help but still so much could be done if they were able to go in and change things after each specific gear change. Like shift speed/timing, pressures, on-coming clutch pressure presets, torque converter lockup settings.
 
 
I knew what I was getting with this unit. I know I'm not getting a Lew tune or similar.
Not sure I wanted to go that deep. I'm not racing anyone.
I adjusted the 1-2 upshift only the next setting over the Superchips default setting and it did tighten that shift up a lot.
It made a difference on everything I adjusted and I barely set anything yet.
Don't crap in my cornflakes Cam[emoji1][emoji24][emoji24][emoji2957][emoji469]

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After a bunch of math, I ordered a new drop hitch. 13" drop. Hard to find SOB.

6000 lb/600 tongue wt.

My truck ain't towing more than that in it's current state that's a fact. I think it would be struggling with even 5000 lbs unless I regear.

My main trailer I use most is a 6x14 enclosed cargo trailer. 6 ft inside ht. Empty it's 1400. 3500 max wt.

I moved the axle under the leaf springs because it was such a lowrider. Now it's 8 ft tall instead of 7'- 6".

I should be able to tow that all day long. 

I was thinking about one of those adjustable hitches but the trailers I tow are the same height. I gave a best offer of $100 and got it.

 

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Here's the hitch.

I think I need to get some braces to stabilize it.

 

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Got a new trailer so I need to do the axle flip( put the axle under the leaf springs instead of on top of them) because my driveway is steep and it would drag bottom if I don't put some boards down. I've done this a few times now for the same reason. It should raise it about 4 1/2 " . I'll take some pics to show you what I do. Here's how it sits now. Looks more level than it is. Pics do that sometimes. [emoji3166]
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On 6/19/2020 at 12:37 PM, dieselfan1 said:

I think I need to get some braces to stabilize it.

Saw a stabilizer set up on a lifted the other day at the shop. Guy said it makes a great deal of difference. I didn't crawl under to see how it was attached but looked stout. Should have taken a picture but didn't know I was going to read this post. :) 

 

BTW the Ceramic Wax you sent is amazing. Love it on my black plastic. Tossed my Ultimate black. Again for the millionth time....Thanks.  I owe ya....

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On 8/3/2020 at 7:13 PM, Grumpy Bear said:

Saw a stabilizer set up on a lifted the other day at the shop. Guy said it makes a great deal of difference. I didn't crawl under to see how it was attached but looked stout. Should have taken a picture but didn't know I was going to read this post. :) 

 

BTW the Ceramic Wax you sent is amazing. Love it on my black plastic. Tossed my Ultimate black. Again for the millionth time....Thanks.  I owe ya....

Ceramic Wax on black plastic? Please share!?

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The Superchips Flashpaq F5 is worth it. I tried to run it without downloading programming.
No dice.
So I break out the laptop. Turns out they changed everything about the programming since this unit was packaged in 2018. That made it confusing. The directions didn't match up with what I was seeing on my screen.
Finally got it figured out after about an hour. Got the programming downloaded into the unit. Also had to pay $40 to unlock my ECU. Sad.
Get into the truck unplug my Range and plug it in. The rest was easy.
I set it at the performance level.
20 HP and 18 TQ . 92 octane required.
I also set the 1-2 upshift a little higher rpm just to see if it actually did what it says. It did work. I'm going to go back and fine tune each shift .
It also disabled AFM and set the tire size. The speedometer is a little to fast now. I set the tire size at 36.75 what they actually are. I think I need to set it at 36.50. The odometer says 5.2 miles in 5 real miles.
I took it for a drive and immediately noticed a difference. 1-2 shift was tighter and above 3000-3500 rpm it really woke the 5.3 up. I did a roll from about 30 mph and let it eat. It got up to 85 mph effortlessly.
All in all the truck is way more drivable and more fun to drive.
I'm going to try and get it dialed in today or tomorrow.
Probably the best $475 I've spent on the truck so far. GM is leaving a lot on the table as far as tuning. It's easy to grab a little with this unit.


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That’s awesome! I love my tuner, turned my 6.2 into a beast! I have friends with the advanced tuners needing to bring their lap tops into their trucks and they absolutely HATE them, they wished they used my same SuperChips programmer. I’m sure there are those that love to tinker and over analyze their programming but I LOVE the simplicity of the SuperChips programmers. Congratulations Dieselfan1, enjoy your beast of a truck [emoji6]


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Ceramic Wax on black plastic? Please share!?

I'm not afraid to experiment. :)  I applied Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax to my grill straight with an old damp microfiber then after a soda buffed it with another that was dry. Doesn't really haze like a conventional wax. Doing the more faded cowl piece today. So far it just looks amazing. 

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1 hour ago, Grumpy Bear said:

I'm not afraid to experiment. :)  I applied Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax to my grill straight with an old damp microfiber then after a soda buffed it with another that was dry. Doesn't really haze like a conventional wax. Doing the more faded cowl piece today. So far it just looks amazing. 

I would love to see some before and after if you took them.

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2 hours ago, CovetedStyle said:

I would love to see some before and after if you took them.

 

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Oh my[emoji2955]

Looks good Grumps

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