Finally Took the BlackBear plunge

[RyanbabZ71]

Getting closer I think. Justin got around to looking at my datalogs so maybe by next week I can update the thread with results. Apparently he's not used to seeing the 87 octane piss gas we have here in Indiana. No SMOG though...

 

Run E85

 

 

Ryan

 

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[aesalazar]

Getting ready to do the logging but wanted to make sure I am reading the instructions right.

 

First thing I should do is the "Read x" option to store the OEM settings correct? So, in theory, I could use that to return it to stock?

 

Then I do a data-logging on as long a trip as possible which is fine since tomorrow I have to do a 1.5 hour drive.

 

The thing I am not 100% on is the how to tell if I have a separate transmission controller (09 silvy 5.3L). If it is separate, I have to do the above process twice? Same thing when loading the custom tune file?

 

Also, when I do email the log, Will I have a choise about what type of gas I can use? I noticed people talking about an "89 octane" option or something. I would prefer to stick to 87..

 

Thanks for all the info guys.

 

Ernie

[tazerbro]

Getting closer I think. Justin got around to looking at my datalogs so maybe by next week I can update the thread with results. Apparently he's not used to seeing the 87 octane piss gas we have here in Indiana. No SMOG though...

 

Run E85

 

 

Ryan

 

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Getting ready to do the logging but wanted to make sure I am reading the instructions right.

 

First thing I should do is the "Read x" option to store the OEM settings correct? So, in theory, I could use that to return it to stock?

 

Then I do a data-logging on as long a trip as possible which is fine since tomorrow I have to do a 1.5 hour drive.

 

The thing I am not 100% on is the how to tell if I have a separate transmission controller (09 silvy 5.3L). If it is separate, I have to do the above process twice? Same thing when loading the custom tune file?

 

Also, when I do email the log, Will I have a choise about what type of gas I can use? I noticed people talking about an "89 octane" option or something. I would prefer to stick to 87..

 

Thanks for all the info guys.

 

Ernie

 

 

The problems are locations. I guess theres probably an app for that if I looked E-85 has the highest octane rating of them all so essentially the tune could benefit more from it. I'd change my fueling habits thats for sure. Whats cost vs. premium Ryan? You're in my neck of the woods afterall. I put 87 in her

 

aesalazar it doesn't matter what order you do the datalog. Your tune will stay stock until you get a tune file from blackbear and flashed to the ECM and TCM. I did the datalog first then copied the stock tunes of both controllers. Blackbear then tunes a custom tune using your stock tunes/datalog(s) you send him. If you have determined your truck has the seperate transmission controller. Tell him you would rather not have a premium option if you don't want it. He's very good at answering questions...........andddd

 

According to this page:

 

http://www.efilive.c...=149&Itemid=148

 

Your 09 silvy for example has the 4sp auto you will want to select the T42 for your second "read x"

If you have the 6spd use T43.

 

Make sense?

[aesalazar]

Thanks Cory. That all makes sense. I guess I was confused about scanning the engine vs transmission. I got the impression from the software that it was two separte plugs (the pictures that popup) but I just went out and tried it and was able to read both from the one under the dash.

 

Thanks again for the help.

 

Ernie

[RyanbabZ71]

I only run e85 in my truck. I think it runs much better on it. As long as it is 60 cents cheaper than premium I breakeven. I fill up mostly at gas America at 267/100north. Meijer has it and thortons in town also does.

 

 

Ryan

 

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[tazerbro]

Gonna give the e85 a shot tomorrow Ryan. Getting a full tank. Hopefully I see some sort of difference. I heard it takes a few tanks. I'd imagine for the computer to adjust. As far as the blackbear tune..still waiting on that.

[RyanbabZ71]

Make sure to run a few tanks. It will take a bit to flush and recalculate in the computer

 

 

Ryan

 

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[tazerbro]

Make sure to run a few tanks. It will take a bit to flush and recalculate in the computer

 

 

Ryan

 

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Running it now Ryan. I'm only a few gallons into it though so I've not noticed a difference yet. I'm sure along with the tune I will. Of course you've got almost an extra liter of displacement I don't

[RyanbabZ71]

Where did you get it from?

[tazerbro]

Citgo

[RyanbabZ71]

Which one? Didn't realize they had it

 

 

Ryan

 

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[tazerbro]

^{I didn't either. It's at 25th and College. I did a search on a website for gas stations that carry E-85}

 

^{I just used}

 

 

^{http://e85refueling.com/}

[RyanbabZ71]

Thats to far from me.

[tazerbro]

Thats to far from me.

 

 

It's close for me ;) I kind of made a mental note of the E-85 stations that are around where I usually am...just in case..avon is one of em.

[RyanbabZ71]

Gas America off 267 and 10th street in Avon is now speedway

 

E85 was 3.07 today

 

 

 

Ryan

 

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