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glthorne Enthusiast

glthorne

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Ok guys, post away all of the add-ons that have and have not worked to increase your power, torque and MPG! If you are useing programmers, please let us know what settings are being used.

 

Thanks!!

vhato Enthusiast

vhato

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Ok guys, post away all of the add-ons that have and have not worked to increase your power, torque and MPG!  If you are useing programmers, please let us know what settings are being used.

 

Thanks!!

 

 

 

 

For the Vortec 6000, hands down, new code in the PCM. Whether it is from a handheld programmer or a custom replacement PCM. The power and mileage improvements on even 87 octane fuel is worth $$$$$$$$$$$. Other minor stuff like Cat-Back Exhaust really add more sound than punch per dollar as well as the increased cab noise form the intake. But the biggest bank for the buck is programming.

GMC6000 Enthusiast

GMC6000

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I just got my Predator programmer last week, and this made a world of difference. Westers is also good from what I have heard. I chose the Predator over the Westers so I can make adjustments myself.

Bud Enthusiast

Bud

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Ok guys, post away all of the add-ons that have and have not worked to increase your power, torque and MPG!  If you are useing programmers, please let us know what settings are being used.

 

Thanks!!

 

 

 

 

 

Put your money in a Wester's

tune. Don't waste it on a handheld.

 

JMO

MrQuadrasteer Senior Enthusiast

MrQuadrasteer

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Well, I've heard some decent posts about a few of the handhelds recently. I don't know that I'd call them junk, it's just they don't compare to a TRUE custom tune.

 

ALL of the handhelds are generic. They have pre-set limits, inferior warranties, and simply do not give the same results...

 

Well worth a few more dollars to have it all with a Wester's tune. It'll be the last tune you EVER have to buy, even if you sell your vehicle.

 

NOBODY else offers that kind of support.

jamashke Enthusiast

jamashke

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Ok so let's see here I think they understand get a tune in some shape or fashion....

 

HP/MPG for the buck. I see exhaust helps some but not much. Correct? What about intake?

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

Wingnut

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Where do you find the Westers programmer?

 

What about throttle body upgrade? Any gains just by adding a larger throttle body?

 

 

 

 

Westers Garage...Do a search on it, either here or google.

 

Larger throttle body = more fuel (at least to me)

 

 

The only upgrade I can think of off the top of my head that greatly increases gas mileage EVERY SINGLE TIME and in every single vehicle is a raw egg.

 

You put it between your foot and the pedal.**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Note, only do this on the gas pedal, as it will greatly increase stopping distance when applied to the brake pedal. Creating a potentially hazardous situation.

curly Enthusiast

curly

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I am looking at this very same thing..... for those who have it, what were your gains with Westers? :thumbs:

MrQuadrasteer Senior Enthusiast

MrQuadrasteer

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Curly, check out my sig- 1.2 second decrease in the 1/4 (which is HUGE), about 2 seconds off my 0-60 times, I'm seeing upward of 3mpg increase in mileage.... drivability now versus stock is like comparing a geo to a vette !!!!! INSTANT throttle response !!!

JRKRACE Enthusiast

JRKRACE

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PCM's for LEss for me. Has a performance tune and is adjusted for 265 tires. Definitely an improvement over stock. Good people to deal with too. :thumbs:

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