Black Bear Chicago Tune

[petro55]

Just signed up for the Tune event in Chicago. I have a 2009 Tahoe with 6.2. Can't wait! Anyone else local sign up?

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[HiHoeSilver]

Yes, there's a few of us, I believe.

 

[mikeyss]

I've had blackbear tune in my 09 6.2 Tahoe for almost a year now, and all I can say is you're in for a real surprise!! The difference is night and day, and running on E85 is even better. I almost wish I could do a live tune event, but they never come to Colorado. I'm sure there aren't enough people here to warrant an event in Colorado though.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I've had blackbear tune in my 09 6.2 Tahoe for almost a year now, and all I can say is you're in for a real surprise!! The difference is night and day, and running on E85 is even better. I almost wish I could do a live tune event, but they never come to Colorado. I'm sure there aren't enough people here to warrant an event in Colorado though.

Which tune are you using to run e85?

 

[mikeyss]

Honestly, I don't know. I send them files, tell them what I want, they email it and I download it to the autocal, then into the Tahoe. Beyond that, I don't know specifics, just that it hauls ass, haha. I don't have different tunes for different days, so far I've had their initial tune, then after a few months I sent another file while running E85 and asked for a few adjustments, as well as disabling the A/C when I'm heavy on the throttle.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Honestly, I don't know. I send them files, tell them what I want, they email it and I download it to the autocal, then into the Tahoe. Beyond that, I don't know specifics, just that it hauls ass, haha. I don't have different tunes for different days, so far I've had their initial tune, then after a few months I sent another file while running E85 and asked for a few adjustments, as well as disabling the A/C when I'm heavy on the throttle.

Hmm. I was curious about this and have had a few short conversations about it. I am under the impression that when you run e85, the truck reverts to different tables and you're really just using the TCM part of the tune.

 

[mooman]

Saint Paul MN here. Coming to git er dun.

 

[Eod1]

I hope we can get a date for Phoenix Arizona soon

 

[mooman]

I hope we can get a date for Phoenix Arizona soon

I want to say, that if you can gather 15+ brohims and brohers, put up a deposit, they might just fly out your way.

 

[mooman]

See circled area.....

 

[Eod1]

Well you see that's the problem. I'm a diesel guy. I have them in everything I own and all my friends are diesel guys too. The guys I know who have tahoes , their departments will not allow a tune to happen. I'm the only one who has his own personal tahoe. If anyone out there needs another in their group for phoenix I'm in.

 

[BlackBearPerf]

I hope we can get a date for Phoenix Arizona soon

The tuner, up until about 4 months ago, had a place in Lake Havasu that he would do in person tunes, he has since relocated to Coeur d'alene Idaho. As mentioned above shoot us a quick email if you are looking to hold a tune event in your area, the more people that are interested in an area, will help us decide if we can hold an event there.

Of course we would be happy to help with our other tuning options.

 

[BlackBearPerf]

Hmm. I was curious about this and have had a few short conversations about it. I am under the impression that when you run e85, the truck reverts to different tables and you're really just using the TCM part of the tune.

With the in person tune you will be tuned for the octane you and the tuner decide on.

If you purchase the AutoCal with the in person tune, we can provide tunes for 89/87 and 91+ octane. We do not have a specific E85 tune, the tuner will alter the flex fuel tables in both tunes so you will be able to run E85 on both of them.

You may see better performance running E85 on the 91+ octane tune.

 

[BlackBearPerf]

I've had blackbear tune in my 09 6.2 Tahoe for almost a year now, and all I can say is you're in for a real surprise!! The difference is night and day, and running on E85 is even better. I almost wish I could do a live tune event, but they never come to Colorado. I'm sure there aren't enough people here to warrant an event in Colorado though.

Thanks for the kind words! We are happy you are enjoying the tunes!

 

[HiHoeSilver]

With the in person tune you will be tuned for the octane you and the tuner decide on.

If you purchase the AutoCal with the in person tune, we can provide tunes for 89/87 and 91+ octane. We do not have a specific E85 tune, the tuner will alter the flex fuel tables in both tunes so you will be able to run E85 on both of them.

You may see better performance running E85 on the 91+ octane tune.

Awesome post. Thank you!

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Ok @BlackBearPerf, last time with this, I promise...

With the in person tune you will be tuned for the octane you and the tuner decide on.

If you purchase the AutoCal with the in person tune, we can provide tunes for 89/87 and 91+ octane. We do not have a specific E85 tune, the tuner will alter the flex fuel tables in both tunes so you will be able to run E85 on both of them.

You may see better performance running E85 on the 91+ octane tune.

Earlier you said :

In regards to fuel, you just want to show up to the meet with a tank full of the fuel you want to be tuned for.

I love the way my truck runs on e85. It is my preferred fuel. When I can't get it, I run 89. I plan on an autocal purchase. What's my best course?

1. Show up with e85 in the truck.

2. Show up with 89 in the truck, tune for that. Try the e85 in it with the different tunes later.

3. Show up with 93 in the truck, get it tuned 91+ in anticipation of running e85. Keep the 87/89 tune in my pocket for running 89 later.

4. Stop asking e85 questions and prepare to get smacked upside the head at the event.

 

[BlackBearPerf]

Ok @BlackBearPerf, last time with this, I promise...



Earlier you said :



I love the way my truck runs on e85. It is my preferred fuel. When I can't get it, I run 89. I plan on an autocal purchase. What's my best course?

1. Show up with e85 in the truck.

2. Show up with 89 in the truck, tune for that. Try the e85 in it with the different tunes later.

3. Show up with 93 in the truck, get it tuned 91+ in anticipation of running e85. Keep the 87/89 tune in my pocket for running 89 later.

4. Stop asking e85 questions and prepare to get smacked upside the head at the event.

Number 4 is hilarious! We are happy to help! Since you are getting the AutoCal we can provide both 89/87 and 91+ octane tunes. If you want to run E85 primarily, then go ahead and fill up with that before the event, and Justin will take it from there.

 

[PG01]

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[09 L9H]

I've had blackbear tune in my 09 6.2 Tahoe for almost a year now, and all I can say is you're in for a real surprise!! The difference is night and day, and running on E85 is even better. I almost wish I could do a live tune event, but they never come to Colorado. I'm sure there aren't enough people here to warrant an event in Colorado though.

Might be a dumb question but is your gas mileage any better or worse since you got the tune? Currently averaging about 13 or so with my 6.2 AWD and only managed to average about 15.5 on an 850-mile round trip I did last weekend (cruising at 75-80 most of the way). Wondering if your experience is the same. Also is the transmission programming changed at all? Would like to hear more about your experience.

 

[09 L9H]

Just signed up for the Tune event in Chicago. I have a 2009 Tahoe with 6.2. Can't wait! Anyone else local sign up?

Hey, another L9H owner. Seems we're a relatively rare breed.