Programer purchase.

bbwalker665 · 11-04-2009, 02:29 PM

I was wondering if anyone would happen to have any advice on a programer for my truck. I have a 04 V8 Silverado Z71 with a six 6" lift and 35" tires. Im just looking for something that might help with mpg and maybe a little more pwr when I need it. Thanks.

bradrhale · 11-04-2009, 03:40 PM

what kind of budget have yuo set aside for this?? there are several out there to choose from and the higher the budget, the more performance you can buy.

Crmzendrgone · 11-04-2009, 05:10 PM

I agree with Brad. I have heard good things about bully dog if you want to know a brand name.

mbean50 · 11-04-2009, 05:27 PM

i love my bully dog for my 01 5.3. i would suggest it to anyone

leolkfrm · 11-04-2009, 07:00 PM

bully dog came out with a triple gt for gas, i have the diesel version and it is awesome

bubbatrucklover · 11-04-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbean50

i love my bully dog for my 01 5.3. i would suggest it to anyone

I have an 02 5.3 and I would GREATLY appreciate if you could post a link, PM me a link, or shoot something to Brad to post in the reference thread on Bully Dogs and their programming.

I don't know if it's a simple request or not. I don't want to drop $400 on one and not know the first thing to do. It doesn't have to run the whole spectrum like the owner/operator manual just some layman's examples on say how to program the "performance" phase.

I know it says "user friendly" but I have seen other things "user friendly" that were challenging even though they were in my comfort zone but couldn't see a novice having a clue.

Thanks.

gmctrucks · 11-04-2009, 08:36 PM

I was also thinking about you getting it geared correct for your HP and gas mileage if it hasn't been done already.

leolkfrm · 11-05-2009, 05:33 AM

bully dog is user friendly, with good instructions, plan time to do it! bullydog.com and find a local dealer

mbean50 · 11-05-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubbatrucklover

I have an 02 5.3 and I would GREATLY appreciate if you could post a link, PM me a link, or shoot something to Brad to post in the reference thread on Bully Dogs and their programming.

I don't know if it's a simple request or not. I don't want to drop $400 on one and not know the first thing to do. It doesn't have to run the whole spectrum like the owner/operator manual just some layman's examples on say how to program the "performance" phase.

I know it says "user friendly" but I have seen other things "user friendly" that were challenging even though they were in my comfort zone but couldn't see a novice having a clue.

Thanks.

Well thats the great thing about it. theres not a need for a huge manual to know how to work it. All you have to do is remove a few fuses(the first time you install it and then you put them back in) and then answer a few questions that come up on the screen about the options you want. If you're still worried, find a local dealer and go to their shop to buy it and they can help you out the first time you install it.

bubbatrucklover · 11-05-2009, 07:14 PM

Cool Thanks.

It's just one of those things that I think I can pretty much figure things out and then BAM my ego over compensates.

Installation I figured was easy but if programming shift points,max HP etc are easy even better.

11-04-2009, 02:29 PM	#1
bbwalker665 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	Programer purchase. I was wondering if anyone would happen to have any advice on a programer for my truck. I have a 04 V8 Silverado Z71 with a six 6" lift and 35" tires. Im just looking for something that might help with mpg and maybe a little more pwr when I need it. Thanks.

11-04-2009, 05:10 PM	#3
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,420	I agree with Brad. I have heard good things about bully dog if you want to know a brand name. __________________ ENGINES PRODUCE POWER. MOTORS RECEIVE POWER. https://lastroundbestround.com/Home_Page.html

11-04-2009, 07:00 PM	#5
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	bully dog came out with a triple gt for gas, i have the diesel version and it is awesome __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

11-05-2009, 05:33 AM	#8
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	bully dog is user friendly, with good instructions, plan time to do it! bullydog.com and find a local dealer __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

11-05-2009, 07:14 PM	#10
bubbatrucklover Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 426	Cool Thanks. It's just one of those things that I think I can pretty much figure things out and then BAM my ego over compensates. Installation I figured was easy but if programming shift points,max HP etc are easy even better. __________________ 6" CAN be A LOT when it comes to a body......lift! You CAN outrun a cop you CAN'T outrun a Motorola!

11-04-2009, 03:40 PM	#2
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,021	what kind of budget have yuo set aside for this?? there are several out there to choose from and the higher the budget, the more performance you can buy.

11-04-2009, 05:27 PM	#4
mbean50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 69	i love my bully dog for my 01 5.3. i would suggest it to anyone

11-04-2009, 08:36 PM	#7
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,030	I was also thinking about you getting it geared correct for your HP and gas mileage if it hasn't been done already.

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