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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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Is HP Tuners really worth the money it cost? Or is it better to get a mail tune?
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They are two completely different things, kinda hard to compare the two.
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They probably use HPTuners with your mail order tune.

Its up to you if you wanna take the time to learn/research how to tune with HPTuners and know your vehicle is running exactly how you want it.
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Originally Posted by SouthtexasT/A
Is HP Tuners really worth the money it cost? Or is it better to get a mail tune?
mail order tune is 70% of what the engine can do.
physically datalogging and making the changes yourself over a period of a few weeks in all sorts of different driveing habits and styles will tune your engine to 100%.
you make the choice.
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I have a bone stock 2013 silverado with 5.3l. I would like to get into learning the tuning for myself. Plan is that when I'm ready to do my mods I will have some experience with the tuner already. Is HP Tuner rookie/newbie friendly?
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I have a bone stock 2013 silverado with 5.3l. I would like to get into learning the tuning for myself. Plan is that when I'm ready to do my mods I will have some experience with the tuner already. Is HP Tuner rookie/newbie friendly?
100% No. If you really want to learn to tune, you're going to have to do a lot of studying, and most likely have to take some classes.
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Originally Posted by SouthtexasT/A
Is HP Tuners really worth the money it cost? Or is it better to get a mail tune?
You might check out Goat Rope Garage on You Tube. It will be helpful to you. yeah its an old post but it might help others too.
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