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Old May 28, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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Just wondering what tune yall prefer between the two, or if there is any other tune you think is better.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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I used Justin from Blackbear, great tune, great customer service.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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where do you live?
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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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I live in Odessa tx. Been hearing a lot more about blackbear than Nelson.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Nelson if you don't mind a mail order tune but BlackBear for in-person tune. I used BlackBear.
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Nelson is in San Antonio, so I would find an excuse to make the trip. With capable tuners, an in person tune beats a mail order or autocal tune hands down, IMHO

I don't think you can go wrong with either guys, heard great things about both. I went with Wheatley because he is local.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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Well I am soon to swap my 4.8 for a cammed LQ9, think I can make a 5-6 hr drive with my truck still tuned to the 4.8? Not sure how good it'll run.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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yeah you can make a 6 hr drive on a 4.8 tune.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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Cool, wasn't sure about that. Be a perfect reason for a little trip!
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Old May 29, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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I think he was being sarcastic. That would be bad to do.

Nelson might be able to send you a PCM with a base 6.0 tune to get you to SA, then he can dial it in when you get there.
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