Switching Tuners?

PatriotHauling · Nov 4, 2012

I have done DP, have PHP and am thinking about trying another.
What do you guys recommend in the way of who to go with? And why?

Things I want to accomplish:
1) Reliability. My engine doesnt need a skylight.
2) No big mods planned.
3) Efficiency. Not expecting huge gains obviously. Just trying not to LOSE.

I am contemplating getting aa TS burner so I can keep my current toons and play around. Thoughts?

johnholman · Nov 4, 2012

Gearhead. My truck runs better than it ever has. Engine runs smooth and not a lot of smoke. A lot of people consider him the "safest" tuner as far as PMRs go.

JD3020 · Nov 4, 2012

I'd have to say try Matt's(Gearhead) tunes. Good power, good fuel economy, very little smoke, power is very controllable. One day i was pulling a load of straw in the race tune and didn't realize until i hit a hill, and noticed a heavy haze and EGT's crept up. Of course i was also driving like i had a load behind me so i wasn't leaning into the throttle a whole lot.

Petro · Nov 4, 2012

:whs: Gearhead. Several of my Buddies are running his tunes, all have nothing but good thing to say about them. Trucks run great with minimal smoke. He is very good at keeping PMR engines together.

PatriotHauling · Nov 4, 2012

Oh yes, I also have PMRs. And I keep hearing Gearhead thrown around and I lean that way.

co04cobra · Nov 4, 2012

Jonathan Jones or aka beans tunes. Great power and will work with you until your tunes are exactly how you want them. Everybody who owns a 7.3 should try his tunes at least once. IMO.

I have run his tunes on everything from stock obs trucks to 300/200s and lots of stuff in between.

Denver · Nov 4, 2012

Gearhead. The customer service is great.

PatriotHauling · Nov 4, 2012

Well, this seems pretty decisive. But I still welcome input.
As far as Gearhead goes, how do I go about getting in touch with him? And do I need custom tunes from him or are his default tunes good.

Tncoalroller88 · Nov 4, 2012

i am also wanting to try gearheads tunes too anyone know how much it costs for him to burn three custom tunes to the ts chip

johnholman · Nov 4, 2012

I think he charges $150. I called the number on his website. He has a quick turn around time too.

Denver · Nov 4, 2012

I called the number on his website. I spoke with Larz and a week later I had a chip.

PatriotHauling · Nov 4, 2012

How much are you guys paying? I already have a TS chip from PHP and I would prefer to save some cash by sending it to him and having it reburned. But of course I could always sell it if I had to.

And are you guys getting the basic tunes he has listed on his website? Or the "custom tunes." I would imagine the custom ones are live tuned?

Tncoalroller88 · Nov 4, 2012

ya id kinda like to know too im really looking into some gear head tunes.. somebody buy my dp tuner f5 ill make a good deal on it

02BigD · Nov 4, 2012

Another for Matt's tunes. I've tried just about everyone, and his are the most refined for DD use, while still putting down mid 500 hp. Oh yeah, he's keeping David N's PMR motor alive, and that guy works that truck.

ToMang07 · Nov 4, 2012

+1 on Matt/Gearhead.

2000wa250 · Nov 4, 2012

Trey,

I believe that with the PHP chip you have to have the PHP burner...not sure though

ToMang07 · Nov 4, 2012

2000wa250 said:
Trey,

I believe that with the PHP chip you have to have the PHP burner...not sure though

No. The PHP burner is just a TS Chip burner. ANd PHP's tunes are non-proprietary. You can buy/load other tuner's tune with the burner.

TrailerHauler · Nov 4, 2012

I'll throw in another vote for Matt's tunes. I've been very happy with his customer service and the tunes. Very daily driver friendly and pretty much smoke free. I can't think of anything in the tunes I have from him I would change right now.