Black Bear Performance Tune; Chicago, IL April 13-14, 2012

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I have a quick ? I have a 2011 denali xl awd. if i buy the computer ecm and tcm and have that tuned can gm still tell if the truck has been tuned if i put my stock computers back in? just wondering for warranty ?
 

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I have a quick ? I have a 2011 denali xl awd. if i buy the computer ecm and tcm and have that tuned can gm still tell if the truck has been tuned if i put my stock computers back in? just wondering for warranty ?

Unfortunately, with the 2011s, you can not remove the ECM and TCM. Your only option for tuning is inperson or the AutoCal. I would recommend the AutoCal, you can personally return your truck to stock for dealer visits. With the current methods GM uses, they can not see that your vehicle has been tuned, when you return it to stock.
 

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Unfortunately, with the 2011s, you can not remove the ECM and TCM. Your only option for tuning is inperson or the AutoCal. I would recommend the AutoCal, you can personally return your truck to stock for dealer visits. With the current methods GM uses, they can not see that your vehicle has been tuned, when you return it to stock.

Thanks for the info.
 

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:waytogo: Glad to see someone like JZ BLK 06' take the bull by the horns on this to make a meet happen!! I'm excited for you guys, hope the time in between now and the meet fly by so you all can enjoy the BB magic like I have with my truck!! Congrats on the go!!

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i plan on doing my intake and exhaust......is this somthing i should have done before i consider a tune???
 

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i plan on doing my intake and exhaust......is this somthing i should have done before i consider a tune???

I would personally. Your vehicle will run differently with the increased airflow with the new CAI and exhaust vs. stock compnents.

Coming to the meet??
 

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im fresh to this whole thing so please excuse any dumb questions..........
is this a black bear tune only meet?? or anyone n everyone with a hoe?? id be more than down to come i want to learn everything i can about this truck and see what else is out there.
 

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im fresh to this whole thing so please excuse any dumb questions..........
is this a black bear tune only meet?? or anyone n everyone with a hoe?? id be more than down to come i want to learn everything i can about this truck and see what else is out there.

There are no dumb questions....as the thread title states this is a Blackbear tuning meet. If you wanted to get a tune-you need to put down a deposit to ensure a time slot to get your vehicle tuned. I'd check them out in the vendor section and read up a little. An 'in-person' is the way to go. I'm sure you could stop by to check out people's rides as it will be in a public place. Don't know a whole lot myself about how Blackbear tuning meets go as this will be my first one ;)
 
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It will dent your wallet a little more paying for premium fuel ;) Higher octane fuel usually allows for a little more HP(you may see a better response in a 93 tune vs. a 87 tune). I'm sure someone at Blackbear could chime in and set it straight......
 

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it doesn't hurt to run higher octane fuel even when the recommended is regular. Justin @Blackbear would be able to give you a detailed explanation though. You can get more performance usually out of higher octane fuel.....
 

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