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hi im new here and have some questions about the vortech 5.3 and a tune for it.

 

i have a 2001 Silverado 1500 LS Z71 its got 146,803 miles on her. got the Auto-Trac Transfercase

 

 

anyway i do alot of intown driving and some highway driving it does get decent gas milage could be worse.

 

im wondering what are my options in pcm tunes an mods that could incrase my performance.

 

or is the engine too old whould it be too hard on it beeing it has this many miles on it

 

now i like to romp on it some and it gets up an goes ok it will bark the bf goodrich all terrian tires

 

but i whould like to have some more power an incrase my gas mileage some

 

so what are my options

 

and plus this mustang gt likes to stomp me at takeoff from redlights sometimes. on the way to work in the mournings so maybe i could make him eat it ? i dont know i guess he gets a kick out of out running a pick up

2000DV4.8 Senior Enthusiast

2000DV4.8

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All you need to know... www.diablosport.com and email Mike he will get you set up.

 

Fixed. :lol:

 

(I'm really only saying this because of a severe case of buyer's remorse).

 

 

Fixed. :rolleyes:

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

VMax2007

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All you need to know... www.diablosport.com and email Mike he will get you set up.

 

Fixed. :lol:

 

(I'm really only saying this because of a severe case of buyer's remorse).

 

 

Fixed. :rolleyes:

 

 

:lol::D:lol: Funny....but most likely VERY true. :D:D:D

Mike@Diablosport Enthusiast

Mike@Diablosport

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If you have any desire to be able to alter the tune in any way, or to make changes for things like tire size/gear swap or shift point adjustment, then a Predator is the way to go.

 

All trucks will act differently, especially in different climates and with different fuel quality, so having the ability to make changes to the tune is a wonderful thing.

 

The handheld also gives you the option of running a tune optimized for 87 or Premium fuel, and you can switch whenever you want. Cant say that for a Mail order tune.

 

Thanks

Mike

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

VMax2007

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If you have any desire to be able to alter the tune in any way, or to make changes for things like tire size/gear swap or shift point adjustment, then a Predator is the way to go.

 

All trucks will act differently, especially in different climates and with different fuel quality, so having the ability to make changes to the tune is a wonderful thing.

 

The handheld also gives you the option of running a tune optimized for 87 or Premium fuel, and you can switch whenever you want. Cant say that for a Mail order tune.

Thanks

Mike

 

 

That is true.......for now. :lol:

 

EFI Live Autocal will change that. :thumbs:

CD82 Enthusiast

CD82

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well might need one for tire sizes if i ever go with a larger tire. i was reading some about this balckbear tune lastnight on the forums here. and noticed he can make the tow haul more into a race mode. whats that all about i dont ever tow a trailer and if i do its not nothin big or nothing. a race mode whould be neet

BuckFeverZ Senior Enthusiast

BuckFeverZ

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I hate when vendors try to push their shit on everyone....bah **** handhelds

 

Who the fuk is pushing anything? Mike just stated his case for the Predator since everyone is bashing handhelds. Calm down chief, nobody will take your God forsaken custom tune from ya :)

wlvrn1215 Senior Enthusiast

wlvrn1215

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I hate when vendors try to push their shit on everyone....bah **** handhelds

 

Who the fuk is pushing anything? Mike just stated his case for the Predator since everyone is bashing handhelds. Calm down chief, nobody will take your God forsaken custom tune from ya :)

 

 

 

Relax "chief" I should have put a :lol::lol: in there for ya! I was joking. No need to run to Mikes rescue

 

Like the ongoing forum war between handhelds and custom tunes matters. Its preference.

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