Live tuning worth the money on a 6 speed truck

jaybuller · Aug 28, 2013

Hello y'all, I'm considering getting live tuned. Just because no limit will be coming close to where I am next month. Anyways my truck runs great but I'm sure it could be tuned to idle a little smoother and possibly get more power... But for the most part when live tuning is most of the focous usually on shifting in the auto trucks? Would live tuning a 6 speed be generally less time consuming than an auto truck? Thanks .... And for those that have been live tuned and you have a 6 speed was there a big noticing e difference in the smoothness or the way it ran? I just would rather not spend the 300 or so dollars on a live tune that would only last till the next time I decide to change injectors or so other part on my truck....

hwrdbd · Aug 28, 2013

I'm debating about this as well, but I'm not sure if I'll get injectors in by the time of the event.. I would think that with live tuning on our trucks we would benefit from being able to get the pedal responsiveness and linearity dialed in. Just my two cents. From the CT area if you don't mind my asking?

jaybuller · Aug 28, 2013

I'm living up near somersworth, nh

4.0l sahara · Aug 28, 2013

Imho yes it's worth it. Only way to go about it in my opinion.

Groomzybanshee · Aug 28, 2013

For what you have done I wouldn't.

jaybuller · Aug 29, 2013

Groomzybanshee said:
For what you have done I wouldn't.

why do you say this? what more "done" would you start to concider live tuning? Dual HPOP? Big Turbo? Custom Cam?

97f350stroker · Aug 29, 2013

I'm with groomzy. Your setup is pretty common and most tuners have setups like that nailed pretty solid. Once you get into some of the bigger hybrids and different turbo applications then idle and drivability issues can arrise. That being said it's never gonna hurt to have it live tuned and I would think they could have that setup dialed in pretty quickly.

SeeYa · Aug 29, 2013

jaybuller said:
Hello y'all, I'm considering getting live tuned. Just because no limit will be coming close to where I am next month. Anyways my truck runs great but I'm sure it could be tuned to idle a little smoother and possibly get more power... But for the most part when live tuning is most of the focous usually on shifting in the auto trucks? Would live tuning a 6 speed be generally less time consuming than an auto truck? Thanks .... And for those that have been live tuned and you have a 6 speed was there a big noticing e difference in the smoothness or the way it ran? I just would rather not spend the 300 or so dollars on a live tune that would only last till the next time I decide to change injectors or so other part on my truck....

Many people will tell you to wait until you are done modding your truck and they are correct.

With that said, Live tuning is for everyone. The results will vary depending on what you have done to the truck. If you get live tuned now and you change something what was done during live tuning can be thrown down the drain. If you don't plan on doing anymore the benefits will be having a truck that performs to your desires. It's personal tuning adjustments that you and only you have.

jaybuller · Aug 29, 2013

Thank you Seeya. i fifgured just as much. i think ill wait untill i get my 38r and my new hpop on before i go live tuning. Very good way to look at it.

CTFFEMT · Aug 29, 2013

My 6 speed is getting live tuned in Preston next month

Ron's Power Stroke · Aug 31, 2013

where is no limit going to be?? i want to be live tuned as soon as my motor goes in...

jaybuller · Aug 31, 2013

Preston, ct I think around the 28th of sept.,
I still may go down and get a tune if they can do my hydra chip. But I don't think ill have my new turbo or hpop on by then so I may just wait.

Ron's Power Stroke · Aug 31, 2013

thanks...my kid goes to boot camp on the 16th...ill have to bust my azz after that and get this thing done...

thuglike · Aug 31, 2013

We will be there Friday the 27th. Til whenever...........

Freddy keeps us real busy...

Chvyrkr · Sep 1, 2013

My personal opinion...

ANY set up that is going to remain on the truck for more than a few months, is worth live tuning.

thuglike · Sep 1, 2013

Chvyrkr said:
My personal opinion...

ANY set up that is going to remain on the truck for more than a few months, is worth live tuning.

I agree 100%

loboost · Sep 1, 2013

I'm gonna shoot up to innovative in the near future for some live tuning on my 6.0

lincolnlocker · Sep 2, 2013

Chvyrkr said:
My personal opinion...

ANY set up that is going to remain on the truck for more than a few months, is worth live tuning.

exactly what i say to everyone asking about tunes!!!

jay, if you are even thinking of turbo, hpop, or anything else, do it... then get it live tuned... EVERYONE can benefit from live tunes...

live life full throttle

jaybuller · Sep 2, 2013

Thanks everyone, I guess now I just need to figure out a round about number is takes to get it tuned. I know my setup is pretty basic so shouldn't take a whole lot of work to get it right, what have you guys been paying to get live tuned? Also if anyone knows is it possible to just get your live tune burned to the PCM? I have the hydra and nltd doesn't do the hydra yet but can they live tune directly to the PCM? Thanks I also asked Jason in a Pm but if y'all know let me know! Thanks!

Chvyrkr · Sep 3, 2013

2-300 to get live tuned, depends on the complexity of the mods.

Small price to pay IMO... I ran a PMR motor in the hot tune, nothing but the hot tune, for over 30K. Still ran great when I pulled it.

Trap speed put the truck over 400.