Blackbear tune ordered

[S1W99]

Ordered Friday, can't wait!

 

[Joseph Garcia]

You're getting a tune from a pirate?

 

[S1W99]

Damn autocorrect

 

[S1W99]

I finally got a Windows laptop to pull the files off the Auto Cal. They're emailed to Black Bear and hopefully in less than a week I'll have a tune.

 

[Geotrash]

I finally got a Windows laptop to pull the files off the Auto Cal. They're emailed to Black Bear and hopefully in less than a week I'll have a tune.

The *only* reason I have a Windows PC laying around is for this kind of stuff. :-D

I'll be interested to learn how fast their turnaround is now that they're no longer offering free updates.

 

[S1W99]

I have several Macs downloaded oracle's virtualBox installed Windows in the USB would simply not recognize. So I had to go to Windows machine. And it worked like a charm.

 

[Geotrash]

I have several Macs downloaded oracle's virtualBox installed Windows in the USB would simply not recognize. So I had to go to Windows machine. And it worked like a charm.

Similar, except I tried VMware and no dice either.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

The reality is that unless you are doing some serious data timeline plotting of certain control systems on the truck, you do not need to install and use the software provided with the Tech 2 to receive the great benefits associated with the Tech 2. I've never installed the software, yet I have saved thousands of dollars using the diagnostic and monitoring capabilities of the Tech 2, including programming some of the truck's major onboard control modules.

 

[Fless]

There are specific USB dongles that will work to connect a Tech 2 to a PC, and a few posts on here list at least a few. Sometimes the Tech 2 needs to know which COM port the dongle is using.

To mirror what @Joseph Garcia notes, the online Techline, or whatever it is now, connection through the PC is generally not needed to troubleshoot. Typically needed only to program.

For dongles that are known to work, see these two posts:

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/tech-2-purchase.111719/post-1346032


https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/bcm-programming-who-and.129584/post-1622353

EDIT: for programming info, see this thread:

Migration from ACDelco TDS to GM Techline Connect for Tech 2 Users

Hi Folks, As you probably know, ACDelco TDS (TIS2Win) site for Service Programming Software (SPS) has been retired, effective September, and current subscription holders need to migrate to its replacement GM Techline Connect. Below, I offer you the process that I used to perform this...

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

 

[Fless]

The Tech2 Wiki site has some interesting info. https://tech2wiki.com/


Here's the link to the compatible USB to serial dongles, at least what it lists:

USB-to-serial compatibility list · TECH2WIKI.COM

USB-to-serial compatibility list Please use USBDeview from Nirsoft to determine the details of your USB to Serial adapter. Working Working with iss...

tech2wiki.com

 

[Joseph Garcia]

There are specific USB dongles that will work to connect a Tech 2 to a PC, and a few posts on here list at least a few. Sometimes the Tech 2 needs to know which COM port the dongle is using.

To mirror what @Joseph Garcia notes, the online Techline, or whatever it is now, connection through the PC is generally not needed to troubleshoot. Typically needed only to program.

For dongles that are known to work, see these two posts:

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/tech-2-purchase.111719/post-1346032


https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/bcm-programming-who-and.129584/post-1622353

EDIT: for programming info, see this thread:

Migration from ACDelco TDS to GM Techline Connect for Tech 2 Users

Hi Folks, As you probably know, ACDelco TDS (TIS2Win) site for Service Programming Software (SPS) has been retired, effective September, and current subscription holders need to migrate to its replacement GM Techline Connect. Below, I offer you the process that I used to perform this...

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

And, even if you have a need to program a control module using the Tech 2, you still do not need to install the supplied software. Programming is achieved through a dongle, as @Fless stated, to connect the Tech 2 to a PC USB port. However, connecting to TechLine Connect, the source of programming data, is achieved directly through a web browser on the PC, such as Chrome, Edge, etc.

 

[S1W99]

It's been a week. Still waiting for my email with tune files

 

[iamdub]

It's been a week. Still waiting for my email with tune files

In this case, it's only been a week. Give it another week or three.

 

[S1W99]

Meh...

 

[Rocket Man]

Yep 2-3 weeks.

 

[S1W99]

The update on the black bear tune I ordered. Apparently my file was corrupted and I had to call them after 10 days or so asking for an update to find that out. He did send a custom tune but said he couldn't see hardly any of my file. He did mention the octane I should use 89 instead of 87 so it would ping less. At that point I was pretty confused cuz I want a full customization of my vehicle. So after clarification, they are going to look at the custom tune after running it for 20 to 40 minutes and make adjustments?. The AFM is disabled which is great, it also seems to be a bit punchier but that could be in my head. Still waiting for the full custom tune file. Updates to come.

 

[Rocket Man]

The update on the black bear tune I ordered. Apparently my file was corrupted and I had to call them after 10 days or so asking for an update to find that out. He did send a custom tune but said he couldn't see hardly any of my file. He did mention the octane I should use 89 instead of 87 so it would ping less. At that point I was pretty confused cuz I want a full customization of my vehicle. So after clarification, they are going to look at the custom tune after running it for 20 to 40 minutes and make adjustments?. The AFM is disabled which is great, it also seems to be a bit punchier but that could be in my head. Still waiting for the full custom tune file. Updates to come.

They sent you a canned tune with their general changes made to shifting, AFM disable etc. You’ll have to re-log and wait again after sending it in. Lucky you called or it might have been longer to find out. Patience is necessary when dealing with them.

 

[S1W99]

They sent you a canned tune with their general changes made to shifting, AFM disable etc. You’ll have to re-log and wait again after sending it in. Lucky you called or it might have been longer to find out. Patience is necessary when dealing with them.

I sent the log file last night. Hoping this one's not corrupted. In your opinion, what difference do you think on notice between the canned custom tune I have versus the full custom one they'll send me?

 

[Rocket Man]

I sent the log file last night. Hoping this one's not corrupted. In your opinion, what difference do you think on notice between the canned custom tune I have versus the full custom one they'll send me?

I have no idea. It depends on a lot of things, too many to even list.

 

[swathdiver]

The update on the black bear tune I ordered. Apparently my file was corrupted and I had to call them after 10 days or so asking for an update to find that out. He did send a custom tune but said he couldn't see hardly any of my file. He did mention the octane I should use 89 instead of 87 so it would ping less. At that point I was pretty confused cuz I want a full customization of my vehicle. So after clarification, they are going to look at the custom tune after running it for 20 to 40 minutes and make adjustments?. The AFM is disabled which is great, it also seems to be a bit punchier but that could be in my head. Still waiting for the full custom tune file. Updates to come.

It's going to improve as you drive it, especially the transmission. That's my favorite part.

As for performance, my LC9 is rated at 310 SAE Net Horsepower. I see guys with camshafts, tunes, exhausts, headers making 270-280 on various dynos. Mine made 307 Rear Wheel Horsepower through the traps in the quarter mile. Basically smoking those guys. Last time out it was a little down on power, 296 HP, I think the muffler is falling apart internally as you can hear the whoosh as she races by, the sign of a restricted exhaust.