Best Programmer for 87 Oct, AFM Disable, 2007 5.3L

[conchasjim]

I recently towed a 5000 lb trailer and it was a dog. I have the 3:43 axle and it got so hot I thought it was going to seize up. I had it in the 87 tune mode before that and didn't notice a bit of difference.

 

[Erik G]

Odd

You still use the tow button?

I've always towed in stock mode, but with the tow button. Heavy UHaul light Volkswagen so 4500 max. Never had a problem. Mileage sucks but that's expected. And that's Houston to Dallas and back, 100 outside.

It does tell you not to tow in 87 mode and 91 minimum on tow mode...

 

[conchasjim]

For the most part I didn't use the tow button. I usually run regular, tow or no tow. Never noticed any difference switching to premium. Also, I was towing through a lot of inclines and mountain passes on my way to Sturgis from NM.

 

[vinnyray]

Another Vote for Superchips (I also had a Bully Dog that worked well on my Silverado)

I have the older Superchips Cortex, still gets updates but is no longer sold. It works for what I need. Has the 87, Tow, and Performance tunes, transmission options, AFM delete, speed and rev limit raise, and Fan temperature control.

 

[metelhead]

I finally picked up a tuner (after just missing an opportunity to Blackbear), I finally just caved and said I just need to get something going....

Anyway I picked up Diablosport i2...shipped quick, super easy to set-up and decent performance so far..I have only added one canned tune, turned off AFM and off with Torque management, pushed shirting to 'firm'.....all noticeable....I likely should have made this move years ago.

 

[jodster1073]

I also have the Diablo Intune and love it. I'm using the 87 tune with AFM off and firm shifts for the TCM. Made a noticeable different with my intake. I was running the 93 tune last summer while towing my trailer and will probably go back to that this summer. Felt like the truck ran better. Been thinking about getting a custom tune from Lew.

 

[grmarco]

Anyone have any issues with an aftermarket radio, or any other mods? I ordered one (on your recommendations, so thanks for that), and watched a couple YouT videos, and one dude said he had an aftermarket head unit and it caused issues (as determined right from Diablo). Anyway, just thought I would ask while I wait for UPS.

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