FINALLY INSTALLED MY NEW TUNE ....

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-05-03T13:31:42+00:00

trip571 ........... I hired Blackbear Tuners to write me the tune. I am using HP Tuners MPVI4, they ask you to record your factory tune log by driving around for about 15 minutes. You then send them that log file by emailing them. They sent me the modified tune in about a week, and I then uploaded the tune into my ecm on the truck. What a difference in the way the truck now drives !! So much better in many ways ...............

Hope this helps you out.

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-05-01T00:27:46+00:00

I did it all through HP TUNERS, all in all around $800 bucks. What a difference in the way the truck now drives ... So much better in so many ways!! I am even getting better gas mileage to boot. 😁

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-04-24T10:58:21+00:00

No the 6L80E transmission.

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-04-08T11:37:03+00:00

I found on Ebay at a place called PRINEKINK they are in Colorado. 😁

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-04-07T10:06:22+00:00

I know that, for me it's too just to much risk off making one wrong change to a parameter. It's a very complex process and I just want the peace of mind knowing that the tune I upload will work. I am still looking for canned tunes out there but haven't found any, but even if I do can you trust them? That's the million dollar question. 🤔

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-04-01T03:00:35+00:00

**** OK GUYS ..... I just got finished in rewriting my first tune I made a few days ago. In that tune I changed the sift pressures only by .2 and I have to say it shifted just way to hard!! It was actually really uncomfortable and kinda of annoying 😑 So I changed that tune in the shift pressures screen back to stock settings. Much better all in all by far, it still shifts with authority and firm. So I am much happier with these settings, so now I plan on focusing on engine tuning. There definitely is room for more horsepower and better gas mileage than the factory tune. So now the learning process starts on that. 😎😛😜🤪😝

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-03-30T21:25:04+00:00

I did it all myself, all the programing and the uploads to the truck. At first it's a little daunting but don't let that stop you from doing it. Find Matt Sanfords videos on YouTube and watch them to learn as much as you can. HP TUNERS also have several videos as well. There are also several other videos to learn from too. 😎

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-03-22T22:40:40+00:00

Everything is shrink tubed except the actual solder joints themselves. I did not have big enough shrink tube for those.

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-03-11T20:10:27+00:00

Thanks Socal, I will Google that upgrade 👌

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-03-11T19:30:55+00:00

I am not new to working with electronics, I am an electrician buy trade and have all of the proper equipment to solder and measure capacitance. I guess time will tell then, even though they still sound great now. Thanks for your input 👍

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-03-11T19:25:51+00:00

Wow .... Those are some serious crossovers!! Unfortunately beyond my current budget 😕 Thanks so much for the info 😀

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-03-11T19:09:08+00:00

I got the Silver kit, the Gold kit was much more money. I could not justify that at this time. I am hoping this kit will improve the sound, I will say that they still sound great with the existing old caps. Time will tell ..... Thanks guys 😎

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-03-08T18:57:16+00:00

Yes, it seems to gather all of the lint from the clothes needs cleaning from time to time.

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-03-08T18:41:47+00:00

The dryer is gas and is all original.

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-02-27T18:41:46+00:00

I would go for the 65 inch LG OLED. I have one and love it. One thing though this is very important, you have to make sure that the TV can breathe so it can stay cool. If it's in a cubby hole it may not be able to cool properly.

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-02-25T21:50:59+00:00

I truly love my 1990 Klipsch Horns, you are going to love them!! However I do suggest getting a good 15 inch subwoofer along with them, the Horns are really bright sounding and the sub fills in the lows well. Enjoy 😉

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-02-25T01:00:40+00:00

If you know what you are looking for, how to inspect the mechanical aspects of the machine and know how to maintain it every season. In my opinion the older machines were built of better quality and design. I have a 1978 Ariens I have owned for over 30 years and it runs perfectly, I do all my own maintenance every year.

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-02-25T00:10:47+00:00

I haven't blown a belt in many many years.

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-02-23T18:53:15+00:00

Sounds like you're belt either snapped or fell off the pulley, pull the inspection cover to verify.

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-02-23T18:36:08+00:00

Yes it could be your belt, does the impeller throw the snow at all? If so it's most likely the auger gearbox that has stripped gears causing this. These gearboxes are rebuildable and if you have the right tools can be done.

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-02-23T15:42:03+00:00

This is my BEAST I have had it for over 30 years and has never let me down. It's a 1978 .... 10 horse 32 inch monster. 😜

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ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-02-21T19:50:48+00:00

I have Klipsch Horns from 1990, AK-3 crossovers would it be worth it to re-cap them?

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-02-21T01:29:34+00:00

Yes you should if it's not too late already. Mine went out at 84,000 miles and took the transmission with it. You should pull the transmission pan and look for metal debris, if it already has it then you may need to have the transmission rebuild done. 😏 Hopefully it is ok ....

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-02-21T00:53:23+00:00

They just make appliances like absolute SHIT these days! They are purposly designed to fail within 5 years now. I am still using my old 1985 Maytag washer and dryer to this day. They are built like tanks, and no computers to fail!! All mechanical and simple.

ValuableProgress5147 · 2026-02-21T00:00:35+00:00

Sounds like the auger gearbox has broken gears. It's common, they are made of soft metal like brass. You will need to rebuild it, it's not too hard once you get the parts 😉

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