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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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Ok, there are alot of different custom tuners out there:
Nelson's
Zippy's
BlackbearPerformance
EFlive
HPtuners

Which one should I go with. Has anyone tried or experienced all of these custom tunes?
Need to get some good advice on these.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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I would go with Zippy out of that list,but they are all good,and the last two(EFIlive,HPtuners)are not actual tuners,but the software the tuners are using.It comes down to a personal preferance but it seems most prefer HP over EFI...hope this helps
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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Thanks for your input. How hard is it to do the HP Tune. I no nothing about tuning a truck, so Iguess I'll stay away from that one, but is that the better way to go.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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i have a nelson tune and love it.especially with my 6.0l gas hog. after the tune im getting about 2 miles more to the gallon.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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I like wheatley personally
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ZZebes
I like wheatley personally
i second that!!!!!
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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bbp or zippy
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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I would find a local reputable dyno/street tuner. Mail order tunes are fine for near stock rides but in my personal experience nothing beats a live tune.
Justin at BBP iactually custom tunes mail order via logs you send him. Nelson's is very respected and HPTuners and EFILive are software packages that connect your truck to your computer and allow you to tune your own truck. There is a big learnig curve but it is well worth it to those that take the time to use it.
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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so how do i get ahold of this wheatly fellow? i tried gowheatly.com, it didnt work.
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Look to the right--------------------->>>

He is a sponsor now!!
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