TJ Mack Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 After reading the informative posts about PCM reprogramming for a LONG time I finally decided to give it a try. I read a bit about PCM forless.com on this board and when I discovered they are close by (30 miles from me) I got in touch with Bryan (their LT1/LS1 guru). After exchanging e-mail and talking on the phone I brought the truck to him on December 31 and he downloaded a performance program to my PCM. Now keep in mind my truck is completely stock - no K&N...nothing. The difference is amazing! The truck launches like a rocket, the shifts are nice and firm and I'm really impressed overall. Of course I don't have before or after 1/4 times or dyno results, but the difference is significant. I took a friend for a ride and he couldn't believe all I did was reprogram the PCM. My wife was a big doubter (why spend the money? etc.) but even she commented that the truck is ALOT faster...and it is. Bryan got me these results by modifying the timing curve, shift points, air/fuel ratio, eliminating the top speed limiter and so on. At any rate, I'm a believer now and encourage you to contact PCM forless.com if you're considering PCM tuning...and the price is right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSMANIAC Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I am also looking into them!! I am located around the same distance, (BRADFORD COUNTY PA) Not only he is closer the price is a big difference from the other guy's out there!! I guess what I am trying to say is that I am NEXT!! thanks for the info though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 due to my sheer laziness i'm going to have them do mine. when i get around to it i'll work on my own, but i'm also going to have them do a prom for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustBBrent Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Totally I 'm a FIRM believer in performance tuning that PCM for these trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detjoe Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I too can feel the unused power in the SSS. How will PCM changes affect the durability of the truck? Will changing these setting affect my truck in the long run? What about going to the dealer? will they know? I know that there is a lot more hp here with a little computer help...should I just invest in LS1edit? Or is their tune good enough for the average joe (well the average joe with an SSS )?? sounds good... joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Davewfo Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 How much are you charging for the programming ? I have been waiting for preditor to come out with a programmer for the 04 and starting to think about different options. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCMFORLESS Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Programming is $(PM me for quotes until I get on this board as an official sponsor) with shipping. I can do 04's no problem and offer exchange PCM's if your truck is a daily driver. Thanks, Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalls54 Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 bryan where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTOGUY Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 I have a question for Bryan at PCMforless....can you do a dual program for standard and tow haul mode. Kind of like a street strip setup? I just purchased a Predator because they can set different shift points for both modes. This would be cool to do a mild and wild tune with the push of a button. Please let me/us know. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdrumright Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 I am goint to get a tune from Brian as soon as I sell my Superchips tuner. Anyone interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCMFORLESS Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 Hi, I can do different shift points on the tow haul mode, but that is the only place in the PCM where GM has extra tables. There unfortunatly isn't a second fueling or spark table for when you enter the tow haul mode. That would be cool though I am located in Reading PA, about and hour NW of Philly. One of the mods let me know that until I get onboard as a sponsor (I am working on this) not to quote prices so I can do any price quotes via PM if you like. Thanks, Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN C5 Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 PCMforless & FarmTruc this isn't the place to discuss becoming a Supporting Vendor. PERIOD Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianarandy Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 I also feel like custom tunes are the way to go. I installed my Predator and becuase of the time of year here in Indiana I can not test the #'s at the track. I am going on the feel of everyday driving which is the real purpose of my SS anyway.I installed my custom tune via e-mail and it is a real improvement and I love the tuning options Predator provides over all the other handhelds I have heard about. Without trying to change this topic, I have been wondering what the guidelines are about listing the details of products that we SS members buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTOGUY Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 I also feel like custom tunes are the way to go. I installed my Predator and becuase of the time of year here in Indiana I can not test the #'s at the track. I am going on the feel of everyday driving which is the real purpose of my SS anyway.I installed my custom tune via e-mail and it is a real improvement and I love the tuning options Predator provides over all the other handhelds I have heard about.Without trying to change this topic, I have been wondering what the guidelines are about listing the details of products that we SS members buy? The rules are different depending upon who you are...I found that out early on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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