Which Programer

dek12285 · December 31, 2007

I have a 05 silverado with a 4.3 v6 and i need help finding the right power programer. As any of you know with a v6 i need more power. I have basic upgrades right now. exhaust and intake. any help would be greatly apreciated

dek12285 · January 1, 2008

ok does nobody on here have any experiance with computer tuning a 4.3L. I need help with finding the right one.

Darkanion · January 1, 2008

The only programmer I have any experience with is the DiabloSports Predator. I checked thier site and they don't seem to support the 4.3. I didn't check other sites, because I don't have experience with them. If you're looking for a hand-held programmer, I'd suggest checking all the different websites for the various programs and see if any of them support the 4.3L V6. Your choices may be very very limited... or non-existent.

Good luck and let us know what you come up with!

svensk · January 1, 2008

Don't get a programmer. Order a custom PCM from a mail order tuner.

dek12285 · January 2, 2008

Don't get a programmer. Order a custom PCM from a mail order tuner.

dont they just do the same thing a hand held does? what is the benifets of a custom pc over a hand held

svensk · January 2, 2008

Don't get a programmer. Order a custom PCM from a mail order tuner.

dont they just do the same thing a hand held does? what is the benifets of a custom pc over a hand held

omg man! They do so much more. Do a search on here. They change air/fuel trims, advance timing at the right spots, switch off abuse mode, reduce torque management, and if you have a drive by wire throttle they set it up so it will open all the way etc. They literally change hundreds of parameters. They can tune for octane levels or economy as well.

BigJayDogg3 · January 2, 2008

Tune for both economy and performance. Just have it so the tow/haul button is a "race" button.

dek12285 · January 2, 2008

Don't get a programmer. Order a custom PCM from a mail order tuner.

dont they just do the same thing a hand held does? what is the benifets of a custom pc over a hand held

omg man! They do so much more. Do a search on here. They change air/fuel trims, advance timing at the right spots, switch off abuse mode, reduce torque management, and if you have a drive by wire throttle they set it up so it will open all the way etc. They literally change hundreds of parameters. They can tune for octane levels or economy as well.

oh ok i see what you are sayin. they use software and a laptop to tune the computer. can they do stuff to change tire size and gear ratio as well? what would you say would be the best place to get one at. I know theres probably quite a few places. should i wait till after i put a cam in since that will be my next major performance upgrade or do it before or will it even matter.

dek12285 · January 2, 2008

now dont think im stupid or anything i do know most of what your talking about. i just always figured the handhelds would do the same thing. i always thought that you would only need to do that major of a tune if you have a turbo or supercharger. but i guess i was wrong lol that does seem like the best way to go

svensk · January 2, 2008

If your getting a cam soon I would wait until then to get one. Yes, gears and tire sizes can be adjusted for.

dek12285 · January 2, 2008

If your getting a cam soon I would wait until then to get one. Yes, gears and tire sizes can be adjusted for.

awsome that sounds like the best bet. thanks alot. now i just got to find one that would be best. ive narrowed it down to either wheatley or black bear performance. which would you go with.

RBos05Z71 · January 22, 2008

Ok guys, I have to ask. New to the GM performance side here. I just know the basics since they are still using pushrod engines.

With my experience in handheld programmers, coming from ford, SCT was either canned tune (from sct) or it could be custom tunes from someone who does custom Tuning.

Can diablosport be like this: Where air/fuel ratios, timing, tire size, new exhaust, cams, intakes, heads, etc. can be accounted for?

Thanks,

Ray

ridnlow · January 22, 2008

Ok guys, I have to ask. New to the GM performance side here. I just know the basics since they are still using pushrod engines.

With my experience in handheld programmers, coming from ford, SCT was either canned tune (from sct) or it could be custom tunes from someone who does custom Tuning.

Can diablosport be like this: Where air/fuel ratios, timing, tire size, new exhaust, cams, intakes, heads, etc. can be accounted for?

Thanks,

Ray

Yes and No.. The Diablos can be custom tuned but they can not change all the parameters that someone using tuning software can.. If you are comfortable with tuning yourself then check out HpTuners.. If not give Allen @ Nelson Performance a call