Hey Mightymouse,

didn't you have one of the HAHN BSR PPC tuners at one time or was that GCSD?

The problem I see with Handheld tuners is that they are a "canned" tune, and not adjustable like HPT for your regional temps, elevation, etc.

 

From Trifecta's specials page:
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Trifecta's Specials

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Budget LNF tune - Want one of Trifecta's premium 2.0 turbo tunes at a discount? If your vehicle is bone stock, or mostly stock (drop-in filter, downpipe and charge pipe upgrade ONLY), you may qualify for the LNF budget tune. There is NO datalogging support with this tune, it is truly a "canned" tune. If you order this tune, and end up needing or wanting adjustments, you will be required to pay a datalog analysis and adjustment fee ($300 additional). EZ Flash (programming cable) delivery method only, GT Tuner orders not eligible.

2007 - 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP
2007 - 2009 Saturn Sky Redline
2008 - 2010 Chevrolet HHR SS
2008 - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Price: $200 Excludes shipping, and security deposit (if required)

To order this tune, click on this link, and make sure you check the "Budget LNF tune" in the additional options section of the form.

FREE EZ Flash cable through 11/30/11 - See main page for details/restrictions!
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Canned tunes like Superchips ect., suck the big one. Waste of money, for what little[key word little], pickup you get. If you want the real deal, then put the money toward a real tune, and not some wigget tune. "Moon"

 

So the trifecta budget tune is crap also? Because the say its a canned tune also

 

Crap? I dunno. Maybe someone who has it can say. If it weren't for the 3 bar sensors, the GM "stage 1" tune would technically be a canned tune since they just flash it to the car without tuning specifically to any end-user bolt-ons like intake. I (me personally) would trust the Trifecta canned tune to be worth the price. You can call/email Vince and ask about what it should do and what happens if you are dissatisfied. I went with HPTuners after talking to him because I am a computer guy and I have the time and resources to "reinvent the wheel" for my own amusement.

 

Lol..re-inventing the wheel. Well I have some choices now thx for all the feedback. Also what does the Stg1 cost at the dealer..curious

 

If you get the GMTU kit from the dealer, it will list for about $750. Kit only,labor extra. Cheaper to find it online.

 

I purchased the Superchip flash Q did the install and its exactly what i wanted best 300$ i could have spent. thx for all the input!!