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So I still want more performance, yet dont want to do a PCM change at this time. So what more can i do?

 

Will exhaust cut-outs make a noticable difference at highway speeds?

 

How 'bout those little intake insert "tornado" thingys?

 

Just trying to sqeek the most from this beast, any thoughts?

 

-Trever.

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For ALL the other money you could spend, nothing will give you the results of a custom tuned ecm.

 

Don't waste your money on the tornado things, throttle body spacers or any other super-cheap hp builders. There are none.

 

Get a tune, be blown away and be happy. Each subsequent mod after that will also respond better.

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trever1t

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Yeah, I realize that but am concerned with warrenty issues and C.A.R.B. legalities as well.

I think i will call Wester's Garage this morning and talk to them about it.

Thx.

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trever1t

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OK! Made my order today! I hope it's as good as EVERYONE has been saying!

 

Gotta stop spending $$money$$ on these Mods!! What's next????

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Mr UPS man just came a knockin at my door with my 4th tune. Lets hope the TC system works and the light goes out. The truck is at the dealer right now so I will have to install later when I get it back. Pretty d**n good customer service. I talked with Lyndon last Tuesday about the 3rd tune not solving the problem and 1 week later I recevie the next one from Canada. Not bad! Cross your fingers boyz.

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trever1t

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I dont have TC anymore (traded in my '03), but is your problem isolated to only your vehicle?

Are there issues i might have with the new tuning?

trever1t Enthusiast

trever1t

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I hope this next one does the trick!

 

Also, what do I expect to have to suffer thru when i replace the PCM w/ the Wester's? Do i have to relearn the key's and everything like that ie; crank relearn and security system?

Major pain or what?

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I hope this next one does the trick!

 

Also, what do I expect to have to suffer thru when i replace the PCM w/ the Wester's? Do i have to relearn the key's and everything like that ie; crank relearn and security system?

Major pain or what?

 

 

 

tThe first 2 times I had to do the crank relearn. It's no biggy. I detailed the truck and every 10 minutes turned the key and looked at the clock to know when I had to do it again. You might just get lucky like I did last week on the third tune b/c it started right up. The only tool you need is a 7mm socket.

MrQuadrasteer Senior Enthusiast

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Trever, all ecms will need an idle relearn done, no way around it. A 5 minute procedure, or it'll do it on it's own.

 

Security relearn is hit and miss- some will, some won't.

 

Same with the crank relearn- there simply is no way to tell in advance- some will, some won't.

 

None are hard. The crank relearn is the biggest hassle, you might have to see someone with a Tech2 or equivilant. Just don't get gouged for more than $40~50. I've heard some crazy stories on this :D

 

I have some write-ups for the idle and security learns, and the ecm swap itself. Let me know if you want the links ;)

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trever1t

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If i need a crank relearn will the truck be running at all so i can drive it to a tech II? Or will it be inop? If i have issues can i reinstall the original PCM without issue?

 

Just a little nervous about this, i have blown a PCM in the past and was out of a truck and $500 for a week!

The passkey and idle relearn dont stress me but the crank relearn is somthing i would need professional help for.

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If i need a crank relearn will the truck be running at all so i can drive it to a tech II? Or will it be inop? If i have issues can i reinstall the original PCM without issue?

 

Just a little nervous about this, i have blown a PCM in the past and was out of a truck and $500 for a week!

The passkey and idle relearn dont stress me but the crank relearn is somthing i would need professional help for.

 

 

 

 

 

It will drive fine, and in fact would do so forever, you just would have to live with the SES light being on.

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