Black Beast Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 So... long story short in outline format. Bought a used 06 SS Dude told me that it had a "eco tune" and gave me paperwork I called company Dude says that tuner no longer works for them and that he had all the tune info... "Sorry" .................... Now, how can I get the stock tune back? Will the dealership re-tune it to stock? Im going to get a performance tune later on, but I'd like to bring her back from "eco" land.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissfans03ss Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 I don't know what the dealer charges for retunes but I would just get a aftermarket tune from the start for about 250-300 bones, dealer must be the same price. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_aSSet Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Just hope that the pcm isn't locked or you'll probably be looking at buying a new one. If the tuner isn't around anymore Just hope that the pcm isn't locked or you'll probably be looking at buying a new one. If the tuner isn't around anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLNAWAY Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Just hope that the pcm isn't locked or you'll probably be looking at buying a new one. If the tuner isn't around anymoreX2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Beast Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 nice...ugh. I was thinking about getting another after market tune, but as far as I knew, the new tuner would take my "old eco" tune, and tune from there... Is that true, or can they make a completely new tune based on standard stock specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLNAWAY Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 As long as the pervious tuner didn't lock it...the new tuner would be able to completely re write it.....but you know if it locked till you go to install new tune... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Beast Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Ok cool. Thanks guys... I wonder how dumbed down the truck is with the "eco tune" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLNAWAY Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Ok cool. Thanks guys... I wonder how dumbed down the truck is with the "eco tune"alot I would imagine........a real tune will make a night n day difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Beast Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 So whould you guys go with Zippy or Blackbear? How does that work also? I have to buy some equipment that I plug into my truck and they just email me a tune or something? Im new to the tuning thing guys... Im sure most of you are shaking your head... haha. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissfans03ss Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Its boils down to preference, when I had a cai and 165°stat I had black bear do a tune and it was a night and day difference I have recently had Zippy tune my truck because I bought a cam from him and the truck seems to run strong. Either way you will be happy. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Edited May 18, 2013 by kissfans03ss (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linzerella Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I only know a limited amount on how Blackbear works....but I can tell you that if you call Zippy he can explain the process to you and what's involved. You could also email him if that's more convenient but a phone call usually prompts a quicker response His email: [email protected] Phone number: (702)406-0333 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowsniper3006 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Zippy has tuned so many trucks with very similar mods that he can just overwrite your current tune with an all new performance tune, or he has stock tunes to....but it makes no sense to go back to stock. However, he always goes through tunes and makes them custom for you and your preferences....based on his base tunes not what someone else has started/done. You'll never see any part of your old tune again and get a great tune for your truck. You'll have to ask him about his update policy, but I know you never pay for the full price tune again. Truth be told any good tuner, and certainly black bear, will make you a new custom tune, not built off your existing tune. But I am personally biased to zippy as he has put my truck where it is today and is a close personal friend to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 I totally agree with Brad. Zippy is the man. A very nice guy he's answered alot of questions for me and is in a league of his own in the tuning dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Beast Posted May 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Ok guys! Thanks for that info. That answered all my questions. I'll be calling Zippy tomorrow to get this baby woken up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Good choice I can promise you that you will be happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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