Blackbear Tune

[LAGA]

I just got done with the tune procedure with Justin from Blackbear performance and WOW, what a difference a tune makes. I have a 07 2WD ECSB VMAX. I wanted a 93 octane performance tune with 90% of TM removed in normal mode and 100% removed in tow/haul mode. It starts with a $4oo deposit for a scanner cable. After receiving the cable in the mail you download your own copy of EFILive that's licenced to your VIN on to a laptop. Following simple instructions you drive around with the laptop hooked to the diagnostic port on the truck to data log your trucks performance. Then you e-mail the logs to Justin so he can review them. In my case, I had bought a spare set of ECM and TCM from a local junk yard and I then sent them to Justin for him to install the tune on. It took about about a week to round trip through the mail. Swapping out the ECM and TCM takes 5 minutes tops. They just clip in. I had to do the security relearn procedure, which takes 45 minutes, but it is real simple. Now the fun part. Taking it for a drive. The truck drives like a truck should. It has a lot more low end torque with almost no throttle delay. It shifts at 6000 RPM with a firm shift but it is not hard. It is still very drivable for a daily commute. The four second delay is gone so when you have to merge into traffic you can do it with ease. With the added horsepower and torque the truck accelerates without having to down shift as often. An added bonus is my MPG is up. I took the truck on a 130 mile round trip with both highway and city driving and averaged 19.4 MPG. Before, the best it would do was in the 16-17 range. I did have to do the Crank Position Relearn with the new ECM. After downloading a update, and with the help of Justin on the phone to configure the update it was as simple as pushing a button. I then took it for another data log. E-mailed the log to Justin for review, and returned the scanner cable in the mail. The day Justin received the scanner back I got my $4oo deposit refunded. I now have a truck which is a BLAST to drive and a spare set of stock ECM and TCM which can be swapped in 5 minutes for a trip to the dealer. The tune from Blackbear was the best $200 spent on the truck so far. I know there is a handheld unit coming out soon but this way suits my needs better. I highly recommend Justin.

[VMax2007]

Sweet!!!

[slomo007]

I'll admit it, I'm jealous!

[LAGA]

I'll admit it, I'm jealous!

Don`t be, get your own. It was actually fun to do.

[slomo007]

I'll admit it, I'm jealous!

Don`t be, get your own. It was actually fun to do.

 

 

For one thing I hear there's a long waiting list......and for another, I need an exhaust system first. But in due time I will definitely get one. In the meantime, I am jealous.

[black00chev]

so glad to keep hearing nothing but good about Justin's work... thankfully I live very close to him and getting a live tune would be awesome.

 

 

i just may have to get this done before winter... wonder how good his 87 octane tunes are... i dont feel like paying that much more for gas with only a little bit better gas milage.

[ws6_guy]

Congrats to ya, cant go wrong with Blackbear.

[rckt442]

Another Blackbear tune completed...I wonder where I'm at on the list now. This is worse than waiting for Christmas as a kid.

[J-man67]

I REALLY want to get this done as well. I know I want to do lift, exhaust, and intake first though so I can just get everything set-up at once. Does he offer re-tunes to make adjustments down the road if you do add any aftermarket parts? If yes, I will just get it done, then re-do it. Glad you are happy with yours!!

[VMax2007]

I REALLY want to get this done as well. I know I want to do lift, exhaust, and intake first though so I can just get everything set-up at once. Does he offer re-tunes to make adjustments down the road if you do add any aftermarket parts? If yes, I will just get it done, then re-do it. Glad you are happy with yours!!

 

Yes. Now git-r-done!!!

[Griffin86]

Thats awesome, a blackbear tune will be my next mod!

[J-man67]

I REALLY want to get this done as well. I know I want to do lift, exhaust, and intake first though so I can just get everything set-up at once. Does he offer re-tunes to make adjustments down the road if you do add any aftermarket parts? If yes, I will just get it done, then re-do it. Glad you are happy with yours!!

 

Yes. Now git-r-done!!!

 

 

Well, there you have it! Thanks man! Now, I know I have seen you mention something about a handheld coming out soon. Should I just wait for that?

[VMax2007]

I REALLY want to get this done as well. I know I want to do lift, exhaust, and intake first though so I can just get everything set-up at once. Does he offer re-tunes to make adjustments down the road if you do add any aftermarket parts? If yes, I will just get it done, then re-do it. Glad you are happy with yours!!

 

Yes. Now git-r-done!!!

 

 

Well, there you have it! Thanks man! Now, I know I have seen you mention something about a handheld coming out soon. Should I just wait for that?

 

 

I would. But I suggest calling Justin and discussing this in detail with him.

[Vmax225]

I know you got yours from a junkyard, but where's a good place to buy an extra set of TCM/PCM? I looked on ebay and couldnt find any. Also did you do the security relearn and crank relearn yourself? and how hard was it?

[zxcv]

I know you got yours from a junkyard, but where's a good place to buy an extra set of TCM/PCM? I looked on ebay and couldnt find any. Also did you do the security relearn and crank relearn yourself? and how hard was it?

 

 

I think GM parts direct might have one.