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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Cool deal, hopefully Justin's adjustments fix your "involuntary cruise control" Be sure that you let the person performing the crank relearn know that that is all that you want, and not to flash over your tune. When I payed a dealership to have it done, they charged me about $50 which was .5 labor, and asked if I wanted the latest updates flashed in, to which I responded "no" as I would have lost the whole tune I believe.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by budhayes3
Cool deal, hopefully Justin's adjustments fix your "involuntary cruise control" Be sure that you let the person performing the crank relearn know that that is all that you want, and not to flash over your tune. When I payed a dealership to have it done, they charged me about $50 which was .5 labor, and asked if I wanted the latest updates flashed in, to which I responded "no" as I would have lost the whole tune I believe.
Yeah I told him its a custom tune and new engine and just need the relearn. He said it shouldnt be a problem. I drove the truck to work today, still cant get over how much this thing moves and I haven't pushed it farther than 2/3 throttle. After all the hard work and expensive parts I am happy that the only issue I have had is minor and so far im extremely happy with the outcome! still gotta go buy the airaid tube and some tires soon though..
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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Got my computer shipped back to black bear for the retune. I should hopefully get the computer back late this week/early next week. I drove it around some more before I pulled the computer out and DAMN this thing really moves now!
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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We'll just pray you don't have any *Atomic* repeats...but he's a master of motor swaps now Who says it's all bad?
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Figured now that its all done and together I'd post a few completed pics..

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The LS1 fans worked out great, looks almost factory too! I'm planning on getting an AIRAID intake tube soon too,
should clean it up even more. Modded the stock airbox as well by drilling a couple 2.5" holes in the bottom of it and the metal plate
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Sitting on all 4 wheels, engine in and hood closed about to test drive it!
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Looks real good Brandon!
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by budhayes3
Looks real good Brandon!
Thank you! I appretiate all the compliments I have been getting, It was alot of work but worth it once I turned it on and everything was good! can't wait to get the computer back so I can drive it daily now!


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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Got the pcm back from blackbear, everything running perfect now! gotta smog and register it soon but I can't help but go rip it around here and there haha. I will post some full throttle videos after I get it broken in a little!
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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Nice! Looks great, glad to hear it runs well now too. Make sure you're registered before you get pulled over, so the police don't mess up your day.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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did you hook it up to the stock 4l60 or did you upgrade to the 4l80
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