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dmax29 · 01-08-2013, 07:18 PM

I recently bought a 2004.5 sierra duramax that I use as a daily driver and have a few questions about efi live. I tried researching about it but there is so much information I dont even know where to start.I have a bully dog triple dog already( which Im removing) with a 4" turbo back silverline exhaust, air dog 150, and afe intake.So my first question is what do i need to start? Do I buy the EFI live v2 with the licenses? Or can I take it to a efi live tuner and just have them tune a edge cts or my stock ecm? Im also looking into installing an egr delete kit and installing an aftermarket mouth piece . Do i need the v2 for removing it from limp mode or can the tuner do it? My last question is where in northeast ohio is the best place to have it tuned? Its my daily driver just looking for more power. Thanks

dirty_max · 01-08-2013, 08:26 PM

it all depends on what you want to do with your truck. if you just want it tuned and then leave it alone, then take it somewhere and have it tuned by a reputable tuner. or you can buy a custom tuned ecm from duramax tuner. if you want to play around with it and do some of your own tuning than i would suggest getting the v2 package deal. comes with a dsp5 switch, 5 custom tunes, 2 engine, and 2 trans liscenses. thats what i did because i like to play with the tuning program when i get bored.

LReiff · 01-08-2013, 09:17 PM

Unless you have plans of building the truck for racing or pulling just have someone tune it for you. No need to invest alot of money in a V2 just to get a good tune.

99GreenCummins · 01-08-2013, 09:28 PM

Redline diesel is a good shop to go to. They are in Burbank Ohio

Purn1973 · 01-09-2013, 04:54 AM

First off, welcome to CompD. Little free advice, be conservative with the tuning while your transmission is stock. If you get into the high HP tunes and you start limping that Allison, it ain't gonna be cheap!

mikmaze · 01-09-2013, 06:34 AM

welcome, let this be your friend.......... lots of reading on the subject Competition Diesel.Com - Bringing The BEST Together

DirtyMaxx03 · 01-09-2013, 07:49 AM

Where do you live? There may be a good tuner near you.

If not give Rob Coddens @ ATP a call. He can take care of you

copenglenn · 01-09-2013, 08:36 AM

If you are just wanting some tuning with no big future plans, find someone with a V2 or autocal to flash your ecm. Then your only cost is VIN license, tuning, and a DSP5 switch. I run Robs tunes on my mostly stock LBZ and have been happy with them.

DIESEL_POWER · 01-19-2013, 09:55 AM

Not to far from you in pittsburg PA is Johnboy. He can tune it.

01-08-2013, 07:18 PM	#1
dmax29 Name: dmax29 Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 5	new to diesel world, questions about efi live I recently bought a 2004.5 sierra duramax that I use as a daily driver and have a few questions about efi live. I tried researching about it but there is so much information I dont even know where to start.I have a bully dog triple dog already( which Im removing) with a 4" turbo back silverline exhaust, air dog 150, and afe intake.So my first question is what do i need to start? Do I buy the EFI live v2 with the licenses? Or can I take it to a efi live tuner and just have them tune a edge cts or my stock ecm? Im also looking into installing an egr delete kit and installing an aftermarket mouth piece . Do i need the v2 for removing it from limp mode or can the tuner do it? My last question is where in northeast ohio is the best place to have it tuned? Its my daily driver just looking for more power. Thanks

01-08-2013, 08:26 PM	#2
dirty_max Name: dirty_max Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: eureka, il Member`s Gallery Posts: 304	it all depends on what you want to do with your truck. if you just want it tuned and then leave it alone, then take it somewhere and have it tuned by a reputable tuner. or you can buy a custom tuned ecm from duramax tuner. if you want to play around with it and do some of your own tuning than i would suggest getting the v2 package deal. comes with a dsp5 switch, 5 custom tunes, 2 engine, and 2 trans liscenses. thats what i did because i like to play with the tuning program when i get bored. __________________ 2004 chevy lly with a handshaker

01-08-2013, 09:28 PM	#4
99GreenCummins Name: 99GreenCummins Title: That guy.... Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Marietta, Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,387	Redline diesel is a good shop to go to. They are in Burbank Ohio __________________ Todd Some farm trucks 2014 Ram 3500 19.5s, aisin 1999 Ram 2500,6 spd, typical mods

01-09-2013, 04:54 AM	#5
Purn1973 Name: Purn1973 Title: Peeing in the bushes Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hillsboro, Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,451	First off, welcome to CompD. Little free advice, be conservative with the tuning while your transmission is stock. If you get into the high HP tunes and you start limping that Allison, it ain't gonna be cheap! __________________ D&J Precision Machine Firepunk Diesel Danny Toops, gone but never forgotten http://www.facebook.com/Purn1973

01-09-2013, 06:34 AM	#6
mikmaze Name: mikmaze Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fairfield NJ Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,292	welcome, let this be your friend.......... lots of reading on the subject Competition Diesel.Com - Bringing The BEST Together __________________ 04.5 Qcab shorty EVIL TWIN CP3's 100 % over nozzles, ats 3 piece, HTT 64 71 13 ss over S480, arp's , GOEREND , Hamilton 181 210 & valve springs, UDC beta 2006 Liberty CRD w/ GDE eco '91 JD 1070 dzl

01-09-2013, 07:49 AM	#7
DirtyMaxx03 Name: DirtyMaxx03 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,862	Where do you live? There may be a good tuner near you. If not give Rob Coddens @ ATP a call. He can take care of you __________________ Sean Stock 2005 LLY

01-09-2013, 08:36 AM	#8
copenglenn Name: copenglenn Title: It's beer 30 Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: E. Kansas Member`s Gallery Posts: 568	If you are just wanting some tuning with no big future plans, find someone with a V2 or autocal to flash your ecm. Then your only cost is VIN license, tuning, and a DSP5 switch. I run Robs tunes on my mostly stock LBZ and have been happy with them. __________________ 04 LLY, MGD 45 overs, Aeromotive 160, EFI, ARP's, Southbend sintered iron 02 24V Aeromotive 160, Contagious 7x.011, comp box, and some Suncoast goodies

01-19-2013, 09:55 AM	#9
DIESEL_POWER Name: DIESEL_POWER Title: NGM Diesel Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,178	Not to far from you in pittsburg PA is Johnboy. He can tune it.