Changing running gears
My 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 has the 5.3L (300hp) with 3.23 gears. I'm towing an 18' TT with a stated dry weight of 3215 pounds and I realize that this number is only a starting point for what I will be t...
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Gas tuners dont add power a lot of torque. You may get around 10% and that will be up high in the rev band. It will require premium fuel.
I really dont think a tuner and gearing will do what you wan't it to do. To get the performance you desire, you need to increase torque by about 40% or more.
You have run into the experience that so many of us have; not enough tow vehicle. The good news is you will never let it happen again.
I honestly think you'd be much happier with the results if you traded it in on something else.
JMHO, best of luck to you,
Scott
I really dont think a tuner and gearing will do what you wan't it to do. To get the performance you desire, you need to increase torque by about 40% or more.
You have run into the experience that so many of us have; not enough tow vehicle. The good news is you will never let it happen again.
I honestly think you'd be much happier with the results if you traded it in on something else.
JMHO, best of luck to you,
Scott
