Black Bear Tune Features

[Dustin Jackson]

I am doing my due diligence in researching the Black Bear tune service before pulling the trigger and I want some input from people who have used Black Bear.

First question, is the autocal option better than the scan cable? I was set on the scan cable because I thought that was the best option but then I saw Autocal and I think that's the one I should be going for?

Secondly, Is there a list of features or settings that you are able to specify to have modified or how does that work? For example I want to disable AFM, firmer and more responsive transmission... but what else can I ask for? For example can I use the Black bear tune to disable the TPMS dashboard light?

Lastly, anyone from California use Black Bear tune? Do you need to revert it to factory tune before smog? I have all factory emission parts and don't plan on changing them...

Thanks guys, I look forward to getting a Black Bear tune but want to educate myself before throwing money around.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Many folks on this Forum have Black Bear Performance tunes on their trucks, including me, and I do not recall a single instance of someone getting the tune, and then saying that they were not satisfied with it.

A Black Bear Performance tune which will run in the neighborhood of $600, will modify your ECM and also your TCM (so that shifting performance will also be improved, which can make as much a difference in performance as the ECM tune). And with this purchase, you will be able to obtain future tune adjustments through your AutoCal for a nominal fee for the life of your truck, whenever you make a mod for which a tune adjustment would be appropriate (cam, headers, CAI, tire size change, etc.). You can obtain the tune totally remotely with BBP, and I would suggest that you call @BlackBearPerf and discuss your needs with them. Don't think of it as a one-time purchase from a vendor, but rather, think of it as building a long-term relationship with a vendor, who will be at your service for your tuning needs for the life of your truck. You won't be disappointed. A good tune is the best performance mod you can make for your dollar, IMO.