Ketia0 0 #1 April 1, 2010 Ok, so im looking at this truck tuner on Ebay.... But I dont know what a tuner is, except that it "maximizes fuel economy"... Is it really worth it? Here is a link to it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-08-CHEVY-SILVERADO-1500-Evolution-Tuner-Programmer_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem29fff18902QQitemZ180387678466QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Im not really vehicle savy, so any help would be apperciated.. Is this just wasting money? Thanks"In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 April 1, 2010 If you need to adjust the engine on the fly to get better torque or more HP or better mileage then its a good option but unless you know enough about the truck to know how to do these things to start with its a waste of money.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketia0 0 #3 April 1, 2010 See, thats the thing.. I dont know much, but would like to. I plan on keeping this truck for awhile. Why would you need to adjust the engine? Shouldnt the computers on the truck do taht automatically?"In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #4 April 1, 2010 Factory settings are for MPG. Tuners go after HP.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketia0 0 #5 April 1, 2010 So that would give it more power to, say race it?"In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #6 April 1, 2010 Depending on the tuner, you can adjust things like shift points and speedos. This is helpful if you're towing a lot and want better performance, more low end torque and or if you put bigger tires on your truck and want the speedo to read correctly. Most people use the tuners for more HP, especially the guys with diesel engine trucks. You do have to be careful as you can over tweak your settings and actually make things worse."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funjumper101 15 #7 April 1, 2010 Is the tuner for a diesel or gas truck? The cheap tuners for diesel trucks work, but will smoke your particulate filter, which costs over 1000.00 to replace. Go with a Banks tuner that costs $$, but does the job right. The cheap tuners for gas engines screw around with the signals from the MAF and the O2 sensors to enrich the mixture and give more power. Some work better than others. Burned valves and other issues may occur. Unless you are quite knowlegeable on these matters, don't screw around on your own or you may cause big dollar repair bills. Pay a pro to install and fine tune the install, if you want it to work right and not break stuff. Better intake and exhaust will be part of the upgrades needed for best results. Powerblock TV shows and their web site can help you a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketia0 0 #8 April 1, 2010 Its a gasoline truck. 2008 silverado, LT with 5.3L engine. Has the smart engine thing where it turns of cylinders."In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #9 April 1, 2010 I'm a retired mechanic...Ya already told me all I need to know, when you sad "you didn't know much iabout trucks!" Be smart, trust that the factory guys did, and don't fuck up a good thing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketia0 0 #10 April 1, 2010 I dont know much. But i know you can always improve something. And the tuner WOULD improve my truck... But is the minor of an improvesion worth $400?? Thats 15 jumps! "In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmless 0 #11 April 1, 2010 If this is a April Fools joke, then congrats you got a lot of people... if it isn't then just leave your truck alone. If you want to learn more about cars, spend that same $400 on a beater and get to work "Damn you Gravity, you win again" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketia0 0 #12 April 1, 2010 Nope, not april fools joke Just had some extra time at wrok, so was looking on Ebay for things for my silverado. Though that would be nice to have.. I plan on getting the exhaust worked on, and leveling it out. putting a nice DVD player in it.. You know. make it look nice.. OH, how I like to dream. "In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmless 0 #13 April 1, 2010 http://www.dropzone.com/photos/Detailed/Boogies/Get_out_of_the_way_116894.html You're not spending enough money on jumping then :P Linked a picture of my car with Bolas... been going strong for 2 years now can't divert jumping funds... ETA: You can't see the cargo strap the is holding down the hood "Damn you Gravity, you win again" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketia0 0 #14 April 1, 2010 Awesome car!"In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmless 0 #15 April 1, 2010 Tire blowout in Wyoming just hours after I left Utah for Alabama... Traded a bottle of scotch to a body shop for some help and the headlight, put some new tires on, and finished the trip (in 2 days). Unloaded everything into my new apartment and left for the Memorial Day Beach Boogie at Emerald Coast Skydiving Center. The bungee and safety wire that the body shop provided had broke about a thousand miles into the trip soI replaced with a cargo strap and have been going strong for 2 years. (I recently zip tied a left front turn signal on to satisfy the military police ) "Damn you Gravity, you win again" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #16 April 1, 2010 Quote http://www.dropzone.com/photos/Detailed/Boogies/Get_out_of_the_way_116894.html You're not spending enough money on jumping then :P Linked a picture of my car with Bolas... been going strong for 2 years now can't divert jumping funds... ETA: You can't see the cargo strap the is holding down the hood (i hate cleaning bugs off my grills). . .If your butterflys are that big where you are at, I and dead frightened of your mosquitos._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketia0 0 #17 April 1, 2010 Sounds like an amazing car! "In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #18 April 2, 2010 You changed the oil yet? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmless 0 #19 April 2, 2010 About 6 months ago I broke down and decided that since it has lasted this long it deserved an oil change... so that makes 1 oil change for 2 years I love Hondas, it didn't even shut off after hitting a guard rail at 70mph. "Damn you Gravity, you win again" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
