New guy with new Tahoe and lots to learn

[05Single]

Skip hp tuners and go with @BlackBearPerf for a tune. But you won't need any tune for a simple cai.
Welcome and love the enthusiasm for future mods

 

[08HoeCD]

Welcome!

Skip the cold air intake (CAI) and exhaust on these trucks unless you really dig the look and/or sound that they produce, as you won't see the performance gains that are common with those changes to other platforms.

Definitely get a tune from Black Bear Performance.

Plenty of other great info & advice on here if you search and/or ask.

Enjoy.

 

[Fosscore]

Welcome. Good advice already given above. Black Bear tune x 2 on both my trucks. Very noticeable and enjoyable difference in both. Maybe start there and see what you think in terms of performance/driving changes first, then move forward. Good luck.

 

[Onebad1983]

Welcome. Good advice already given above. Black Bear tune x 2 on both my trucks. Very noticeable and enjoyable difference in both. Maybe start there and see what you think in terms of performance/driving changes first, then move forward. Good luck.

Only problem I have with BB is it seems pretty expensive. Highly doubt I could do it with my broke high schooler budget. But I have heard nothing but good things from them so I might just try to save up the money for it. Big difference in power?

 

[adventurenali92]

Only problem I have with BB is it seems pretty expensive. Highly doubt I could do it with my broke high schooler budget. But I have heard nothing but good things from them so I might just try to save up the money for it. Big difference in power?

It is a bit pricey. But worth every penny! I saved up for about a year to get the tune and then also the autocal device.

 

[adventurenali92]

@Pwrshft99 , welcome! Good looking tahoe! Fun and easy trucks to mod and so comfortable! You will learn so much knowledge from here! I certainly have!

 

[Onebad1983]

It is a bit pricey. But worth every penny! I saved up for about a year to get the tune and then also the autocal device.

How much was the setup you paid for? Will it also improve fuel economy while increasing power?

 

[Pwrshft99]

Skip hp tuners and go with @BlackBearPerf for a tune. But you won't need any tune for a simple cai.
Welcome and love the enthusiasm for future mods

I appreciate the advice and have seen many comments on the site praising BlackBearPerf. However, I'm still leaning towards HP Tuners.
Eventually, I will be attempting an LS swap, either in my Ranger or a yet to be purchased Mustang. It will use a power adder of some type. My line of thinking is if I purchased and became comfortable using HP Tuners now, on a mostly stock LS vehicle, down the line I will be more comfortable attempting to tune my next vehicle.

 

[swathdiver]

I appreciate the advice and have seen many comments on the site praising BlackBearPerf. However, I'm still leaning towards HP Tuners.
Eventually, I will be attempting an LS swap, either in my Ranger or a yet to be purchased Mustang. It will use a power adder of some type. My line of thinking is if I purchased and became comfortable using HP Tuners now, on a mostly stock LS vehicle, down the line I will be more comfortable attempting to tune my next vehicle.

Being able to tune my own engine appeals to me as well. However, I went with BlackBear for now to reap the benefits of their expertise until I learn enough to start tinkering on my own. When that time comes, I'll then have to decide on HP Tuners or EFI Live.

 

[drod1977]

Welcome. Noob here too, nice truck.