New Gears.... now what???

beemerphile1 wrote:
A tune does virtually nothing on a stock (gasoline non-pressurized) engine and is a waste of money.

Do you really think this is my first (or only) truck and trailer? I have been around the block a few times and was spinning wrenches when you were probably still in diapers. Smart people take advice and are willing to learn from other's past mistakes, other people insist on making the same mistakes themselves.

beemerfile,

So you're telling me that If I don't take your advice, or the advice of others that have shown me no proof that they know what they're talking about, it will be a big mistake for not doing so? Point me to something that says otherwise and not just an opinion based on heresay. Give me several links so I'm sure you're not posting "Fake News". I can give you many, many links from the performance sites for Dodge, GM and Ford cars and trucks. Your trying to convince me otherwise is like you trying to convince me that airplanes can't fly. Performance tunes have been around for quite a while and everything is well documented. :)

I doubt that you were turning wrenches while I was still in diapers but that means nothing. That could be replacing a water faucet and I'm talking about computers. I harbor no ill feelings toward you and simply am trying to point out that you should do more research before you make such embarrassing statements. I'm sure you're a super nice guy.

Do you drive a beemer? I did too at one time but it still broke down like all the rest but cost a whole lot more to have it repaired. Now that's a waste of money. Why spend $400 on a wiper motor on a beemer (parts only) when I could drive a car that the motor is under $100?

Here's some info that I want to pass on to you. You can read it or not but you're lacking in knowledge when it comes to this subject.



- PLEASE READ -

What is the difference between a stock/factory calibration, a canned calibration, and a custom calibration?

First off, calibrations are also sometimes referred to as files or tunes. The terms are interchangeable.

Factory tunes = buying a suit off a rack
Canned tunes = having the store clerk measure your off the rack suit for alterations.
Custom tunes = going to the tailor's shop so that you can be measured and fitted and choosing the fabric for your brand new suit

Or you could always look at it as:
Factory tunes = good
Canned tunes = better
Custom tunes = best

This isn’t to say that factory tunes and canned tunes aren't any good! However, those calibrations need to be written to cover a variety of applications. The same Ford truck might be sold to a guy living at sea level in FL who uses it for his hour-long daily commute or to guy living in Colorado at 6,000 ft. who primarily uses his truck to tote his camper through the mountains and into Utah! These two customesr obviously have different needs, and that's one way reason why someone might prefer custom tunes.

Finally, some people request custom tunes simply to make the most of the modifications they have on their trucks.

It's all a matter of figuring out what your personal needs are and the best way to meet them. "