Best tuner device $400 budget? 2019 Suburban 5.3 L83

[Cut Wagon]

What would you buy with $400 budget in 2025 now that you know what you want to do? Which device? I plan on getting a complete tune by end of year. I’m a complete newb when it comes to tuning. Thanks

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Other members more familiar with available tuners for your truck will chime in.

 

[buckwild27]

It's kinda a waste of money to get a generic box tuner. Save up some more and get tuner from here.

DiabLew Tune - Custom Tuning for GM Vehicles - DiabloSport inTune 2030, Diablo inTune 8245 Platinum, DiabloSport Trinity, inTune, DiabloSport Trinity 9245 Platinum, Custom Tuning by 06MonteSS, custom GM tuning

DiabLew Tune - Custom Tuning for GM Vehicles - Diablosport inTune, Diablosport Trinity, diablo inTune 2030, diablo inTune 8245, 06MonteSS custom tuning, diablo custom GM tuning

www.diablewtune.com

 

[Cut Wagon]

I’m trying to get the right thing the first time. Is my budget too low? Just looking to calibrate tires, AFM delete full time, tune the power and the transmission. Ideally I would like to have choices for the way I drive it. Towing, every day around town, then long interstate runs.

 

[Cut Wagon]

Thanks for sharing!

Ok so for ~$720 I get everything I need from DiabLew. I’m contacting BB and will see what his package is.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Thanks for sharing!

Ok so for ~$720 I get everything I need from DiabLew. I’m contacting BB and will see what his package is.

BlackBear Performance's remote tuning package's price is in the same ballpark, but BlackBear will be doing the tuning, and you will simply do data collection and install the new tuneS (motor and transmission) yourself using a device that you purchase as part of the package.

I've used BlackBear Performance for tunes, and their work is outstanding.

 

[Cut Wagon]

So after talking to 3 different tuners, I bought the Blackbear Performance package. In a few weeks I’ll report back on my experience. Thanks for the help.

 

[NYBRD]

So after talking to 3 different tuners, I bought the Blackbear Performance package. In a few weeks I’ll report back on my experience. Thanks for the help.

Dont get multiple tunes through BB though. Atleast they only made me 1 tune and thats about it

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Dont get multiple tunes through BB though. Atleast they only made me 1 tune and thats about it

I'm not sure that you can't. I may just cost a bit more for the additional tunes, as @BlackBearPerf extra work needs to be compensated for.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

So after talking to 3 different tuners, I bought the Blackbear Performance package. In a few weeks I’ll report back on my experience. Thanks for the help.

You'll be quite happy with your upcoming BlackBear Performance tune.

 

[Tonyv__]

Thanks for sharing!

Ok so for ~$720 I get everything I need from DiabLew. I’m contacting BB and will see what his package is.

Damn $720? I was gonna recommend the same guy but last time I used him, your $400 budget would have been within reason.

 

[fozzi58]

I was happy with the BB tune I started off with. They were even able to get my Whipple in and some specifics on trans shifts etc. I graduated to HP tuners now that I need more advanced stuff done.

 

[Cut Wagon]

I can’t wait for this to happen. My Autocal should arrive today or Saturday. 4th of July is Friday so no mail. I’m 52 and former dirt bike off road racer, so I’m all jacked up and giddy about getting my ride tuned for first time. Having it shift where and when I want is something I’ve dreamed about for long time.

 

[Cut Wagon]

Still don’t have tune installed. Hopefully it will come in next week.

 

[Cut Wagon]

Thank all of you for your help. I’m not pc savy at all, but I was able to do everything that was needed on my end just by following the very detailed instructions BB provided. Very easy.

WOW! Got the tune installed this evening and did a short 10 min test drive. Holy Sh*t that woke it up. Idle is now fine with no AFM and 700rpm idle. What a travesty the OEM’s do to these vehicles off the factory line. I’m kicking myself for never having any of my other vehicles tuned. I can’t wait to see how it tows tomorrow. I can tell from where the shift points are now it’s gonna yank that trailer around. I was so in love with how it ran in Drive, I never even thought to try Tow/Haul. I will tomorrow though. Probably going to need to upgrade the brakes now! LOL

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Thank all of you for your help. I’m not pc savy at all, but I was able to do everything that was needed on my end just by following the very detailed instructions BB provided. Very easy.

WOW! Got the tune installed this evening and did a short 10 min test drive. Holy Sh*t that woke it up. Idle is now fine with no AFM and 700rpm idle. What a travesty the OEM’s do to these vehicles off the factory line. I’m kicking myself for never having any of my other vehicles tuned. I can’t wait to see how it tows tomorrow. I can tell from where the shift points are now it’s gonna yank that trailer around. I was so in love with how it ran in Drive, I never even thought to try Tow/Haul. I will tomorrow though. Probably going to need to upgrade the brakes now! LOL

And, your transmission is still learning the new tune. Talk to us in another 100 miles.

 

[Cut Wagon]

Yeah, it’s going to get even better!

 

[Cut Wagon]

Drove to Dallas today. 6 hr drive. Got 20.1 mpg. Mixture of 55-75 mph. Pretty loaded down. I’m good with that. It runs so much better it’s ridiculous.

 

[legendzz]

Would you mind putting the links and info of where you got your tune package? looking to do the exact same thing

 

[Cut Wagon]

I just went to Blackbear Performance website and followed the directions.