Has anyone done the superchip tunes?

[WhoDatPanic]

i Got a superchip 2715 and am scared about trying to tune my tahoe i heard the best one to do is the 87 tune so thats what i would prob do but im scared its going to mess my engine up in the long run like overclocking a computer.... any ideas plz!!!

 

[TunasTwins]

dude go for it. I've looked at EXACTLY what the changes are with the supechips and they do a good tune. Its nothing too crazy. They actually change more tables than the hypertechs that I've looked at and their tunes make more sense.

 

[blueflamed03]

if you do it, do the high octane tune and run 91.

 

[TunasTwins]

I would do the tow/performance tune to start but if you're that worried just do the 87 tune. The performance tune adds about 5 degrees timing, leans out the WOT A/F ratio and gets the car into WOT fueling sooner. Just do it, you can always go back!

 

[tsb09000]

I used the same tuner almost two years ago to the day and haven't had any trouble at all (knocking on wood). It really woke it up for what it is but it's no custom tune. I just did the 87 and stuck with it but I might have to switch it for the 91.
I say go for it!

 

[WhoDatPanic]

So what tune should i go with ? I want better mpg dobt care for more power

 

[TunasTwins]

Sounds like you should start with the 87 tune. Do it for two tanks of gas and see how many miles per $ you get. For example if it costs you $50 for 285 miles thats 5.7M/$ vs $56 for 310 thats 5.5M/$. Make sense? Usually you'll get more miles per tank on a high octane tune and it makes more economic sense as long as you're not a lead foot.

 

[blueflamed03]

agree, start off slow, then eventually you'll try the 91 and love it

 

[WhoDatPanic]

im freaking lost on what your saying hahahahaha so start out with the 87 tune ? and then calculate what now haha i dont get the m part?

 

[Physh1]

im freaking lost on what your saying hahahahaha so start out with the 87 tune ? and then calculate what now haha i dont get the m part?

m = miles

Do you want the tune for mileage or for power?

If you're doing it for mileage than do a mileage average on 2 tanks of gas before the tune and compare it to the mileage average on 2 tanks of gas after the tune. You'll be able to see if the tune helps...

Tuning a truck is not like overclocking a computer but you should, as always, make sure the truck is well maintained and kept up.

Cameron

 

[Robert.K]

I have the 91 tune and with a full tank of gas and some seafoam add in the tank, I get really good gas mileage! I put everything on the superchips settings that I could( i.e trans pressure, shift points, etc). Now my truck is hella fun to drive!

 

[WhoDatPanic]

what kind of mpg u getting robert ? and also has anyone done the 87 tune what kind of mpgs are you getting i will do mine at the end of the week..

 

[ScottyBoy]

I have a Blackbear custom tune and I love it. I'm not saying one is better than the other, but I've heard so many good things about Blackbear and decided to go that route. The best thing about getting a custom tune versus a superchip or hypertech is that with a custom tune like Blackbear, he will log your engine parameters before tuning and specifically calibrate a tune for YOUR TRUCK. Hypertech and superchip are what a lot of people call a "cookie cutter" tune since every tune from them is exactly the same. But every truck doesnt run the same, they dont all use the same fuel, and they dont all use the same intake or air filter. Do some research on tunes before you buy and then make your desicion. Dont just go with one or the other cuz your buddy has it. Do what you think will help YOUR truck with the biggest performance gains. Search on Google and see what you find out for each one.

 

[WhoDatPanic]

Thanks scotty but i got this tuner for free! so im going to use this yea, Oh and BTW i love your pic haha My team is the SAINTS!!!! who dat!

 

[timjohnson22]

try the Diablo Sport? That is one of the best things on the market.