Wester's Tuning Installed 10/31/05

[trever1t]

Installed my Wester's PCM last night and my truck started right up, idled fantastic and ran great! Took all of 10 minutes to install!

 

The only problem was that the E-Fans would not shut off! No major issue, just annoying as all hell

 

On the highway i noticed a huge gain, able to go from 70-90mph in a heatbeat.

 

Well this morning the E-fans operated normally!

 

Thanks, Mr. Quadrsteer for your assistance!

 

I am glad i spent the extra few $$ for the Wester's tune.

 

Trever!!

[Chronic]

Dude just wait till you take it on the next few different runs. It'll take a little while to be fully up to snuff so just imagine!

[05Quadrasteer]

Great news on your tune. If all goes well I will be getting my Wester's tune in this week as well. Worked it with MrQuadrasteer as well.

 

Have a nice day.

 

Bill

[Chad H]

Did the e-fan's issue ever clear up. What is the deal with that?

[trever1t]

The only problem was that the E-Fans would not shut off! No major issue, just annoying as all hell 

 

 

 

Well this morning the E-fans operated normally!

 

Trever!! 

 

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Yeah, seems like everything is great. Fans come on/go off as they should.

No issues to report as of 11/06/05

[05Quadrasteer]

I installed my Wester's tune on Friday Nov 4, 2005. The only thing I have noticed that doesn't seem quite right is the temperature guage. Think it might have something to do with the fact I don't have my 160 thermostat in yet. I had my tune done for the 160 thermostat. Hoping it arrives soon so I can put it in and see what happens then.

 

I love the response the truck now has. When you hit the gas it feels like it is putting you back into the seat.

 

Have a good day.

 

Bill

[Butch 02 Denali]

Hey Bill,

Gauge cluster glitches are not uncommon when the PCM is in it's learning stage. It should clear up quickly as all the 9 or 10 computers in the truck get to know each other.

[05Quadrasteer]

Butch,

 

Thanks for the update. I did notice last night that the temperature gauage is now working correctly. Will be taking a road trip over Thanksgiving so will see how it does with the highway driving. As for the commute back and forth to work it is great. Also great response when I need to step on it to get to the fire station quick.

 

Have a good day.

 

Bill

[GMCMan4.8]

Installed my Wester's PCM last night and my truck started right up, idled fantastic and ran great! Took all of 10 minutes to install!

 

The only problem was that the E-Fans would not shut off! No major issue, just annoying as all hell 

 

On the highway i noticed a huge gain, able to go from 70-90mph in a heatbeat.

 

Well this morning the E-fans operated normally!

 

Thanks, Mr. Quadrsteer for your assistance!

 

I am glad i spent the extra few $$ for the Wester's tune.

 

Trever!! 

 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

 

What was the cost of your Wester's tune? After installation is it suggested to run high octane fuel? Can it be run on 87 octane??

[REKIII]

You get to pick which octane it is tuned for. I had mine dual tuned for 87/89

 

Appx $500.

 

Bob

[trever1t]

I chose the 89/91 Hot tune. I run premium 91 octane.

You realize that a .20 cent difference in gas for premium = $5.20 for a FULL 26 Gallons? The increased power and milage more than pays for the better gas. Not only that but isn't the quality of additives a little better in the premium so that it'll run cleaner over as longer time?

[05Quadrasteer]

As the previous guys said you can choose which octane you are going to use. I went with the 89/93 since around here all the premium is 93 octane. Only been in a week so far but I am loving what I feel.

 

Took the wife for a ride the other day and surprised her with how easily it just pushed her back into the seat when I hit the gas. Told her when she does get to drive the truck again she is going to have to becareful with it.

 

Personally I feel it has been well worth the money.

 

Have a great truckin day.

 

Bill

[Chronic]

It's more fun to drive it like ya stole it now!

[MrQuadrasteer]

Heyya, gang

 

Sorry I haven't responded earlier but I've been kinda feeling this week...

 

Glad everything's working out for ya both Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with ;)

 

Told ya, it's good stuff, didn't I ?!!?

 

(Butch, thanks for covering my butt there, buddy !!)

[Kania2k1]

Any of you guys have the dreaded "KNOCK" before you installed the Wester's Tune? I've got almost 84k on my truck and am looking into getting this tune this summer(ish). I have a little tick when I first start up in the morning, and occasionally when I goose it and it drops from 4 to 2. I'm planning on upgrading the valvetrain also (Cam, lifters, rods, etc.) and hope this will clear some of that up. Thanks