New Tahoe Owner

[Huck]

Hey guys. Just got my 2005 Tahoe. I've been reading through the threads and I've seen some great ideas for mods.

Here's what i've decided to do first
Cold Air Intake
SS Throtle Spacer

Any other suggestions for getting better performance?

 

[Hoebag03]

ditch the TBS, many reputable people say they are worthless on these trucks, maybe a new cam instead, catback exhaust.
Welcome!:thumbsup:

 

[SapperRyash]

Hey guys. Just got my 2005 Tahoe. I've been reading through the threads and I've seen some great ideas for mods.

Here's what i've decided to do first
Cold Air Intake
SS Throtle Spacer

Any other suggestions for getting better performance?

talk to Boostaholic about the Throttle Body Spacer. I believe he recommends not getting on as they are not worth it. If you get a CAI kit you dont need one. I think that is why he is against them. I would go with a custom exhaust system. here is mine...http://www.tahoeforum.com/showthread.php?p=57632#post57632 Congrats on the new truck. We want to see pics!!!

 

[greengumby]

ditch the TBS, many reputable people say they are worthless on these trucks, maybe a new cam instead, catback exhaust.
Welcome!:thumbsup:

talk to Boostaholic about the Throttle Body Spacer. I believe he recommends not getting on as they are not worth it. If you get a CAI kit you dont need one. I think that is why he is against them. I would go with a custom exhaust system. here is mine...http://www.tahoeforum.com/showthread.php?p=57632#post57632 Congrats on the new truck. We want to see pics!!!

X2 !!...you dont need a spacer they are crap

congrats on your new family member hope to see pics soon

Welcome to the forums!!

 

[Huck]

Thanks.

So I decided that the best course of action is a custom tune. I've contacted Jesse from wait4meperformance. For those of you who have used this, how easy/difficult was it to install the new PCM. Also, they mentioned that I'd need someone to do a crank relearn. Typically about how much does something like this run?

 

[OmarR]

Please research tuners before you decide on who to go with. Your choices, but not limited to, are:

Westers
Nelson
Wait4me
BlackBear Performance

I am getting a dyno tune by Blackbear in 2 weeks. He is offering a regular tune and a dyno tune in Temecula, Ca. I dont know if you are anywhere near that location. If not, with the cable he mails you (and using your laptop), you can do the crank relearn yourself.

Either way, PCM is right by the battery, VERY easy to remove and install.

 

[greengumby]

Please research tuners before you decide on who to go with. Your choices, but not limited to, are:

Westers
Nelson
Wait4me
BlackBear Performance

I am getting a dyno tune by Blackbear in 2 weeks. He is offering a regular tune and a dyno tune in Temecula, Ca. I dont know if you are anywhere near that location. If not, with the cable he mails you (and using your laptop), you can do the crank relearn yourself.

Either way, PCM is right by the battery, VERY easy to remove and install.

Cant agree more here ....and OmarR I know you'll be happy with the tune.
I'm also getting mine done by blackbear just building the funds to it.

 

[SoCal Tahoe]

Please research tuners before you decide on who to go with. Your choices, but not limited to, are:

Westers
Nelson
Wait4me
BlackBear Performance

I am getting a dyno tune by Blackbear in 2 weeks. He is offering a regular tune and a dyno tune in Temecula, Ca. I dont know if you are anywhere near that location. If not, with the cable he mails you (and using your laptop), you can do the crank relearn yourself.

Either way, PCM is right by the battery, VERY easy to remove and install.

Omar, whats a dyno tune consist of? What is it going to ultimately do? And if you dont mind me asking, how much is he charging?

Im in the area, and have been thinking about doing the same.

Thanks a lot for your help.

 

[Huck]

Please research tuners before you decide on who to go with. Your choices, but not limited to, are:

Westers
Nelson
Wait4me
BlackBear Performance

I am getting a dyno tune by Blackbear in 2 weeks. He is offering a regular tune and a dyno tune in Temecula, Ca. I dont know if you are anywhere near that location. If not, with the cable he mails you (and using your laptop), you can do the crank relearn yourself.

Either way, PCM is right by the battery, VERY easy to remove and install.

I'm in SD, so Temecula isn't that far. Anymore info you have would be greatly appreciated.

 

[OmarR]

Let me give you guys come good links.

This one is his FAQ:

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/index.php?showtopic=9976

This one is the Temecula meet topic:

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/index.php?showtopic=15071

 

[OmarR]

I'm in SD, so Temecula isn't that far. Anymore info you have would be greatly appreciated.

Huck, what part of SD you in? Scripps Ranch here.

 

[Huck]

Balboa Park/Morley Field area. I just read through the thread, I might send him a PM/email to see about getting a spot.
Thanks.

 

[SoCal Tahoe]

Thanks Omar. Couldnt access the links for whatever reason...

Im up in Escondido myself, so Im really interested too. Just want to understand it a little better first.

thanks again

 

[Huck]

Never posted pics...

And I did have that Tune from BlackBear. Justin was great. Right now I'm getting about 14.5mpg in the city and 18.5 on the highway. I need to figure out how to get 1 or 2 more mpg and i'll be happy as a clam.

 

[Huck]

Also, any ideas on what to do with all the plastic? Running boards, door handles, front bumper...I'm thinking i might want to re-paint them. Ideas? Suggestions?