I have an 07 NBS GMC Sierra Crew Z71 with a 5.3. I have already installed a K&N cold air and a single side exit Magnaflow exhaust. I am sure my next purchase will be a programmer or a custom tune from PCM's for less. Any suggestions on what brand of programmer's or a tune would be appreciated. I am not sure where to spend money next. I am not interested in changing the internals of the engine, or supercharging, or nitrous, or gearing. But I am willing to spend UP TO another $1,000 or so after the programmer or tune. If it was one of your vehicles, what would you buy. Thanks, Nick

 

Did you look at the sticky's? (the threads at the VERY top of each section that say stuff like "See this thread for Stickies FIRST"?
Stickies:
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=414374

Bolt Ons: "first mods to do" Says 99-06 but that's cuz it was created so long ago. Same rules still apply.
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=395748

Do NOT buy a programmer and only get a tune from someone who knows what TRUCKS like. Sponsors here are extremely good tuners and I'd recommend them to anyone.
Justin @ Blackbear
Nelson
Wheatley
all great tuners that sponsor this site and have proven themselves time and time again.

 

get an hp tune it will be way better than a programmer and less after that sum lt headers and torque converter that will really get u off the line quik

 

Welcome to PERFORMANCE TRUCKS.NET
Custom tune (as mentioned above) will net you ~30hp but will totally make the truck more enjoyable to drive. Other than that you pretty much set limits on what improvements are possible.

 

Welcome to PTnet Nick! You should introduce yourself in the New Members section, and post a pic or 2 of your truck.

As for the tune, you should consider buying HPTuners or EFI Live and then getting an e-mail tune for your truck. Then you can learn as you go, and make minor adjustments along the way.

 

Fail....

its Justin@BBP..

jk man.

Custom tune from on of our sponsors >

 

Where are you located? That would help on the decision.

 

Still learning a computer, definetely have not learned all there is about mechanics either, but I appreciate the great advice given and am looking forward to learning the proper way to use this site and the people's knowledge on it. Thanks,

 

Most definetely will post some pics and I look forward to being a part of the community

 

Located in B'ham AL.