5 Star Tuning
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5 Star Tuning
I am considering buying a SCTx4 for a 6.0L with Head studs from 5 Star Tuning. What has slowed me down was is the fact that 5 Star appears to be more oriented to gas engines than Diesels. Has anyone bought tunes from 5 Star for a diesel and if so what has been your experience with them. Pro or Con about them. I have talked to Mike at 5 Star and he seemed like a fair guy. As finicky as the 6.0L is I want to make sure that I don't buy something that adversely affect the engine and transmission.
Thanks in advance
Greg
Thanks in advance
Greg
i ain't rite
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everyone has their own idea on what the best tuner is for each engine family.
if i was in your shoes i would ask in the 6.0 diesel engine forum what they recommend.
and then talk to clay at RiffRaff diesel to compare pricing.
if i was in your shoes i would ask in the 6.0 diesel engine forum what they recommend.
and then talk to clay at RiffRaff diesel to compare pricing.
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I am considering buying a SCTx4 for a 6.0L with Head studs from 5 Star Tuning. What has slowed me down was is the fact that 5 Star appears to be more oriented to gas engines than Diesels. Has anyone bought tunes from 5 Star for a diesel and if so what has been your experience with them. Pro or Con about them. I have talked to Mike at 5 Star and he seemed like a fair guy. As finicky as the 6.0L is I want to make sure that I don't buy something that adversely affect the engine and transmission.
Thanks in advance
Greg
Thanks in advance
Greg
Over the years we've tuned 100's of the 6.0's. We put the same R&D time into our diesel tunes as we do the gas tunes to make sure the tunes are on point and that their will be no adverse long-term implications. We're always here for any questions that you may have. If you go with our tunes I believe you will be very impressed by them. I wish you luck in your search and if there is anything I can do just let me know!
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I am considering buying a SCTx4 for a 6.0L with Head studs from 5 Star Tuning. What has slowed me down was is the fact that 5 Star appears to be more oriented to gas engines than Diesels. Has anyone bought tunes from 5 Star for a diesel and if so what has been your experience with them. Pro or Con about them. I have talked to Mike at 5 Star and he seemed like a fair guy. As finicky as the 6.0L is I want to make sure that I don't buy something that adversely affect the engine and transmission.
Thanks in advance
Greg
Thanks in advance
Greg
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I just road tripped with my X4. I drove 75 to 85 depending on the popo and the traffic. I went 250 miles. I had 50 of those miles non-highway, so 80% highway. I picked performance-tow 89 octane. I got 18.7 mpg. Temperature was 6 degrees at start of trip and 40 by the end of the trip. I think I can get 21 or 22 mpg in warm weather if I go to the 89 octane gas mileage load and if I can resist my urge to go 80 to 90 when nobody is looking. 5 Star knows how to set these trucks up better than anyone in the business! This gas mileage is epic! My H2 gets like 11 mpg with a tail wind and if I refuse to go over 65, and my Suburban and Avalanche get 13 on a good day.
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