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Old 09-18-2010, 12:13 PM
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I am buying a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 5.3L 6-speed. I am immediately installing K&N Series 63 intake and Magnaflow exhaust 3" single outlet. I want an easy hand held programmer that is beneficial for a slight hp and tq increase while maintaining or increasing gas mileage. I will go custom later but for now I want quick and easy. What is the best hand held tuner? Roughly with intake and exhaust and a moderate tune what do you think the increase will be in power? I am not very knowledgeable on GM only of Honda and Toyota. I have a 600hp 4cylinder tC. I just don't know much about GM's. Looking for input. Also what size is the factory exhaust? Is it mandrel bent from the factory? Thank you.
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Check out the sponsors to the right>>>>>>
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The only "handheld" that can tune the TCM on the 6spds is the EFILive AutoCal.
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Originally Posted by JennaBear
The only "handheld" that can tune the TCM on the 6spds is the EFILive AutoCal.
had a live tune done with BB and just odered the autocal to make some changes to the original tune

New handheld programer=450 dollar paperweight

Autocal=
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How does the autocal work? Is it using a laptop? Do you datalog then the company send you a specific map? How much is it, the link I found showed 1500 for 5, am I am not sure if that is just five tunes?
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EFILive will only sell them in bulk. Here is our AutoCal link:

http://blackbearperformance.com/autocal.asp
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why waste your money????
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I wanna see pics of the Scion TC!
Just go custom now and be done with it. Some of the sponsors on the right give you free updates/upgrades.
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Originally Posted by Spoolin
I wanna see pics of the Scion TC!
Just go custom now and be done with it. Some of the sponsors on the right give you free updates/upgrades.
Give it some more time, the shop is having issues with the Haltech ecu. Once everything is track ready I will have video.
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Originally Posted by TXsilverado
why waste your money????
Why do you think its a waste of money? With intake and exhaust a moderate tune, staying off the throttle should definitely improve gas mileage and when on the throttle should increase performance.


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