Running GM stage kit/tune, warranty almost up and thinking of a different tune

[Brawndo]

Im currently running this with the stock GM tune:

http://paceperformance.com/i-20907976-12653664-buick-performance-turbocharger-upgrade-kit.html

My powertain warranty is up in about 2 months and was thinking about switching to the trifecta tune or IFP tune.

Anyone had the GM tune and switched? Wondering if there will be any noticeable performance difference. The trifecta tune seems to be interesting me the most, looks like they are 20HP+ over the GM tune.

 

[Handy_Andy]

I've never had the GM stage tune so I can't really comment on that, but a lot of folks on here have chosen the BNR tune over the Trifecta. Some that used both claimed they had a lot better results, power, and driveability with the BNR. They also seem to have much better customer service.

I have the BNR and I'd recommend it to anyone, no issues with mine at all. The other nice thing over something like the GM stage tune is that it's customizable for the life of the car for that price. You data log and send the files back and they make tweaks for your specific car, which is especially helpful if you're planning any future mods. I like being able to slowly add pieces to the car and have the tune compensate for them, rather than feeling like I need the build to be complete before the tune.

 

[stoopid]

What were you getting with the stage tune? If it only brings you up to GS numbers, BNR and Trifecta will likely get you past that.

 

[Brawndo]

I've never dyno'd it, but the advertised numbers for the GM tune are 295hp and 335 lb-ft of torque.

 

[thedant]

Went from Trifecta to BNR. Customer service and product are 100x better IMO.

 

[luke1333]

I'm going to get the GM intake and tune and eventually go to bnr. I've heard nothing but great things! And if you add a down pipe or any other mods they will tune again for free

 

[stoopid]

I've never dyno'd it, but the advertised numbers for the GM tune are 295hp and 335 lb-ft of torque.

You won't get much more power from BNR/Trifecta without further mods, but you can/will gain a little. You're most of the way there and I wouldn't spend hundreds more for that small bit more.