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HotRod73 · 04-17-2009, 10:29 AM

I got a question for you guys... When i do my 5.3 swap can i still buy a power programmer (like superchips programmer) and use it on my truck since it will still have the port to hook it up

J_PEPIN87 · 04-17-2009, 10:51 AM

Yes you can still do that but i wouldn't spend my money on a programmer like superchips.i would rather get a tune from like hp tuners it works a lot better than the programmer and is cheaper, guys around here do tunes for aroung 250 which is like half the price of a superchips,

silvereagle07 · 04-17-2009, 09:46 PM

Check local programming gurus. They can program the ECM to fit your truck and modifications.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 04-17-2009, 10:34 PM

black bear tunes are 100 times better than any handheld job

silverado84355 · 04-18-2009, 11:37 AM

I second Justin at Blackbearperfomance, he is awsome. I've had him tune my 05, and 08 Silverado.

bbadfred · 04-18-2009, 04:55 PM

John Spear at speartech in Anderson Ind. 300 bucks to program and remove un necessary functions and all recalibrations if needed are free + shipping for your pcm. Stand alone engine harness 800 dollars. Great guy to deal with and always time to talk to customers.

Manbearpig · 04-18-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

black bear tunes are 100 times better than any handheld job

Word.

Handhelds are worthless compared to a custom tune.

They also cost more

04-17-2009, 10:29 AM	#1
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	5.3 Question..... I got a question for you guys... When i do my 5.3 swap can i still buy a power programmer (like superchips programmer) and use it on my truck since it will still have the port to hook it up __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

04-17-2009, 10:51 AM	#2
J_PEPIN87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PASADENA,TX Posts: 206	Re: 5.3 Question..... Yes you can still do that but i wouldn't spend my money on a programmer like superchips.i would rather get a tune from like hp tuners it works a lot better than the programmer and is cheaper, guys around here do tunes for aroung 250 which is like half the price of a superchips,

04-17-2009, 09:46 PM	#3
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 5.3 Question..... Check local programming gurus. They can program the ECM to fit your truck and modifications. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

04-17-2009, 10:34 PM	#4
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: 5.3 Question..... black bear tunes are 100 times better than any handheld job

04-18-2009, 11:37 AM	#5
silverado84355 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carlsbad,NM Posts: 99	Re: 5.3 Question..... I second Justin at Blackbearperfomance, he is awsome. I've had him tune my 05, and 08 Silverado.

04-18-2009, 04:55 PM	#6
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: 5.3 Question..... John Spear at speartech in Anderson Ind. 300 bucks to program and remove un necessary functions and all recalibrations if needed are free + shipping for your pcm. Stand alone engine harness 800 dollars. Great guy to deal with and always time to talk to customers.



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