2014-2017 Silverado 1500 Superchips Flashpaq F5 Tuner 5.3L Review & Dyno

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

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[@kellmypaute8047]

Do you have to keep this mounted?

[@stroke0187]

Does adding this tuner delete the v4 mode or cancel the v4 mode?

[@mikeleeslifehacks]

GREAT VIDEO! This video inspired me to purchase the Superchips F5 Flashpaq tuner for my Camaro ss!! It unlocked the beast!! It inspired me so much that I did several other Horsepower Mods that are incredible! You've inspired me to created my own KZbin channel to document my mods! I would love some feedback and comments to help improve! Thanks again for a great tuner!! BTW - There are very Few CA Legal tuners!!! This is the best!

[@joshuagutierrez7050]

I love all your Chevy and GMC videos I own myself I'm just a little disappointed that you guys never put any cool suspension on and show how it's put on for instance your F-150s he always show like the fox coilovers why can't you show those coilovers on the GM's or Chevys I'm sure all of us would like to see that too

[@FlamerTurtles]

Any idea on the fuel economy improvements?

[@MCB.]

Funny

[@sedricsaddi4652]

Now that we kno all the pros of this tuner what are the negatives???

[@jacobtravis4984]

You can’t use it

[@Lookingoutthere]

Good Review going to put mine in next weekend in my 06 SSR

[@alexhudson6451]

Robert Rosa do you like it

[@christopherdavisson617]

Just got one of these. I'm going to run the 87 octane tune till I refuel in a week or so. Can't wait to try it.

[@StreamMastersPW]

Christopher Davisson whatcha think ?

[@christopherdavisson617]

@@StreamMastersPW I tell ya it's nice. I ran the 87 octane for about a week. Then I ran the 93 octane and have been for a few days now. Definitely a noticeable difference. Even on the 87 octane tune. I did notice a bit of a weird shift going into 3rd at low speeds when I went with the performance tune. I went in there tho and adjusted some shift points and I must say it "woke my truck up" lol. Good stuff. Love your channel. Ty so much for the instructional vids. I will be ordering a dual exhaust system from you guys sometime in the near future as well. You guys are great!

[@StreamMastersPW]

Christopher Davisson Hell yeah just ordered one appreciate the reply!!

[@christopherdavisson617]

@@StreamMastersPW Just wanna say if you raise the throttle boost value to max in the performance tune and you experience a bit of a lag in shifting? Consult with a mechanic first to stay within a safe parameter for your vehicle. But that being said if you adjust your shift points a bit all will be well. This is a great cheap way to really make your truck feel and drive noticeably better. Turned the AFM off as well and now my truck is definitely quicker. It took all the sluggishness away and definitely helped my 0 to 60 time. Real gains for sure. American Trucks, thanks for the video. I loved my truck before but now I'm in love with it haha!

[@StreamMastersPW]

Christopher Davisson finally got it and installed the 87O tune adjusted everything I needed still feeling the lag, done some research and you are right shift points need adjusted I guess GM program the trucks to ride in the highest gear possible so it seems that’s the lag. In performance tune can you run 87 fuel?

[@Scott11078]

I have an ancient Superchips programmer I got in 2004 for my 2002 Silverado 5 speed. My truck gets dramatically improved gas mileage tuned for 91 octane vs the "Factory recommended" 87 octane. People aren't used to hearing it costs me less money to run premium instead of 87. Drives my wife fucking nuts, she has a V6 and it doest matter if I drive "responsibly" or if I'm shifting into third at 100mph she's always spending more time filling up than I do.

[@ZachsAdventures290]

What were your mpg gains?

[@killanige]

Bet not now

[@seantylerwray]

I have this on my 2016 silverado.the raised rev limiter doesnt work and neither does the tpms setting.

[@Crustyswede1]

I would have really liked to see the settings for fuel savings setting but good video. Thank You

[@ZachManZ71]

Crustyswede1 me too!!!

[@ozzy5368]

Wish you would have shown all the parameters that this unit can adjust.

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Please feel free to visit our website where you can learn more about this tuner! There is a link in our pinned comment, as well as the video description. -Zach

[@decoy5064]

So do I have to plug the tuner in, select a tune I want, then unplug it and drive? Or does it have to install it every time

[@benmoore2734]

Decoy 506 Once you select the tune you want and install it, it stays in the the trucks ECU. It won’t change until you want it to be changed by reconnecting the tuner and selecting a different tune.

[@viixiconik]

Does tuner void my warranty? I just want to eliminate AFM..

[@fernandoquintero5407]

No it don’t

[@josephliptak]

You can tune a Chevy with this device but can it tuna fish?

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

I'll have to see if the guys can test it out. 🤔 -Zach

[@croneous]

Good ol tien there this cracked me up

[@damiangrant5685]

The chart says 5.3l but the numbers scream 4.3

[@cdnbcn6164]

Nooo kidding !

[@BeardMan01]

The newer Silverados have tremendous powertrain loss. The engine is actually making north of 400hp. Lighter wheels decrease et's on Silverado trucks.

[@LuisCastro-tr6zr]

can I download custom mod files into this tuner ? or is it limited to the performance , eco, and towing tune files?

[@NSWvet83]

No way it produces 49HP! I bought this thinking, 30HP would be worth it, but it's probably 5 to 10HP. I did not dyno it because the difference in power was so small. I spook to support and got some advice ok faster response settings, but that's barely the only difference.

[@moose1992caprice]

Does this tuner need to pull and save a factory gm tune before it will write a custom tune? My truck has a custom tune in it, and my C2s evolution tuner won't work because my current tune is modified.

[@JohnDoe-ys3ed]

Why 14-17? 18s are the same truck from 2016-2018... and if you really want to be technical the Silverado’s are the exact same truck from 14-18 minus the front end aesthetics.

[@Brpguy777]

Yup the nicest trucks gm an chev came out with sense the old square body’s an then they ruined them again in 19 with them horrendous lights

[@brandenking2328]

So is it worth the tune with a Cold Air intake with a super 10 flowmaster?

[@StreamMastersPW]

But which tune was programmed when dynoed

[@wpafreddy]

if you actually watch the video he said the performance tune....

[@StreamMastersPW]

@@wpafreddy bravo to this guy for taking the 5 seconds of his time to make a dickhead comment to a year old post. I have 2020 trail boss now..

[@StreamMastersPW]

@@wpafreddy and just to reiterate he did not say performance he said pre loaded tunes. Somewhere between 45 second to minute Mark.

[@wpafreddy]

@@StreamMastersPW said clear as day @ 6:24 buddy. and fosho man nice truck! how’s the 8 speed? 🔥

[@wpafreddy]

@@StreamMastersPW mainly pointed that cuz your comment got likes. you prob weren’t the only one wondering that

[@tuiyadranawaqs4427]

Can I unplug the tuner after its complete??

[@Kamuna2003]

Yes

[@curtis1951]

Does it improve the transmission shifts?

[@huntersgarage5449]

Definitely does worth every penny

[@jaimegarcia5216]

If I were to buy this and a K and n cold air intake would it help for more power?

[@jacobpatterson1091]

Jaime Garcia a little

[@Ray-ys4gw]

Yea dude youd be beating hellcats and mustangs gts all day!!!

[@dontworry8669]

@@Ray-ys4gw 😂😂

[@JacobHolstedco]

Can you run E85 on the performance tune for more gains or are you strictly limited to 91 octane and above?

[@tuiyadranawaqs4427]

I use E85 all the time and my truck still go fast

[@psychosk8er]

Im just speculating but my guess is that the performance tune is doing something to run your engine at a higher compression. Running a lower octane fuel at higher compression can cause knock, which can damage your engine. You’d still feel power gains, but you could be destroying engine components. Again, this is just speculation, but from what I know about engines that’s the only thing that makes sense to me.

[@psychosk8er]

Dylan like I said, speculation. I don’t know a whole lot. I was just going off of the bits and pieces I do know.

[@JMRxYM]

E85 is 100+ octane not 85, thats the percent of ethanol blend in it.

[@aneyesky]

Twice he says,” Superchips is pretty good customer service” I’m thinking of calling them 1st just to see - before I use / buy.

[@ryankingsley8545]

does this turner allow you to turn off the 4cyl option and the speed governor?

[@zachwood3670]

Yes

[@HNiCDuke]

My truck doesnt run 93 fuel So if I run the performance 93 tune, does that mean I have to put 93 fuel in my truck? And My engine won't get damaged?

[@cp-jc2784]

If running the "Performance" tune, make sure you run your tank almost empty and fill wil 91/93 octane BEFORE you install the Performance tune

[@coltenmurrey1204]

Can you turn off the AFM or DOD

[@bryantking6255]

yes look at 7:12 on screen it is an afm/dod option

[@jovo3dsmax]

is it possible to only adjust the speed limiter without tuning anything else? That the car would be stock but without the governor. Mustang gt 2019 EU model.

[@Sarajoe91]

Does it turn off the active fuel management?

[@traxxastmaxx2.5r75]

joseph sarabia I know for a fact the flash cal can but idk about this one...I assume so

[@JVScustoms]

joseph sarabia yes you can. I have had the flashpaq for about 3 years now. I put flowmaster super 10 dumped in front of the rear axel. As soon as I pulled out of the muffler shop and heard it go to v4 I b lined to immediately buy a tuner to turn it off... sounded terrible.

[@Johnny_from_RI]

@@JVScustoms lol , I just put duals on my 2011 suburban and I feel your pain . Trying to figure out the difference between this one and model 5845

[@codythronsedt7087]

@@JVScustoms does the milage change when turning it off? Have you tried the milage tune as well?

[@yaddi3434]

@@JVScustoms could’ve just shifted to M5 and automatically turned off V4 mode. FYI.

[@AmyPieper-o9h]

my tuner will not reconize my truck computer settings. How do I get it reset to factory setting on computer?

[@515051506969]

If you had to could you put back the factory tune

[@TheGreatOne2922]

Yes

[@pherdog82]

So I tuned my brothers 2015 Silverado and noticed the torque control and shift points and firmness options was available in the options of the 87 tune. Do I need to update it then retune for those options to show up like on my 13 Silverado?

[@DiegoRodriguez-wb5hk]

Do you have a flex fuel Silverado?

[@pherdog82]

@@DiegoRodriguez-wb5hk my 13 is flex fuel his im not sure. But his didn't have the options for torque management like mine

[@Chief6067]

I have a 2014 GMC SIERRA will this be the same on my truck?

[@rayss3323]

Does this change the throttle response? My throttle doesn't seem linear, like a cable throttle. I'd like to have it where 10% throttle position gives 10% throttle to the engine.

[@MISTERTWISTER785]

If you have electronic pedals pull them closer to you

[@ninjaface2342]

@@MISTERTWISTER785 🤣

[@humbling79]

Does the Performance 91 tune automatically adjust transmission shift points and torque firmness? Are would you need to make those changes manually?

[@MattGamelin]

Should I buy it?!

[@Ultrabow]

Does it save the stock tune that the truck already has? Or how does it reset it to the OEM tune?

[@cp-jc2784]

Stores your vehicle's stock tune so you can reinstall it at any point

[@terryheadgepath4205]

Using the same octane on the tunes would be nice to actually see the difference. Like saying lets change the 87 octane tune from this 5.3 to 6.0. Can't compare the actual difference.

[@zachwood3670]

If I were to put a performance tune on and had to tow a boat would it hurt anything? Shouldn’t tow haul protect it even with the performance tune?

[@LEGEND04131]

No, it actually gives you more torque and mpg.

[@dennistv598]

Any company making a tuner for a 2019 Chevy Silverado high country 6.2 v8

[@leokennedy4894]

Will this make my truck go above 99mph?

[@carlhamm4461]

Yes you can eliminate speed restrictions

[@ReformedTradesman]

Better change your driveshaft before you go over 100mph otherwise you can risk breaking it in half.

[@deepsouth3592]

My truck has the flex fuel option can I still use the tuner

[@TheGreatOne2922]

Does the the throttle response tune in this work similar to pedal commander?

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Yes! It will help take away that drive-by-wire delay caused from modern electric throttles. -Zach

[@jordansmith4327]

AmericanTrucks Chevy & GMC hey does this void your warranty by chance

[@SquireSCA]

So where is the dyno pulls before and after that show the real gains at the wheel?

[@SquireSCA]

NVM, it's at the beginning not the end. LOL

[@scottferrell8423]

Can I use this to specifically turn off AFM that all I wanna do nothing else I don’t wanna run 91 I want everything to stay sock

[@josephcagiano3055]

In that case you would be better off buying the “Range Technology” module. It just plugs into the same port and you leave it there. It’s only purpose is to disable DOD/AFM (cylinder deactivation bs). I’ve used mine in all my gm vehicles and it’s such a great product. I think I paid like $180 or something like that several years ago. Still using it but I’ll be getting this super chip next to help with towing

[@ok-fk9kw]

Can u reset the truck to factory settings?

[@benmoore2734]

ok It stores the vehicles stock tune. So, whenever you want it back to the stock tune you can set it back to it.

[@sarmientotyler25]

Does this tuner work for 2001 5.3l engine since you noted only 2014-2017 ? Thank you a lot!

[@Ecoboosttookadump]

They make a separate tuner for the older year models.

[@sarmientotyler25]

Do you know estimate HP gains ? Like you have in your videos.

[@carlhamm4461]

Yes

[@nblevins81]

Will this work for a pontiac grand prix

[@Bigg321]

can someone please do a tuner on the 4.8! everyone doesn't have a 5.3

[@danimal2013]

I bought this tuner for my 2011 Silverado 1500 with the 4.8L in it. Total waste of money. There’s no helping that engine. I finally traded that truck in for another Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L. All is good now. But I’m going to buy this Superchips tuner again, because it’ll actually make a difference with the 5.3L.

[@trickz_4356]

Hello i ordered this from your site but when i connected the superchips to my pc it said i need it to buy a ecu unlock for 40$ how does that work ?

[@litohernandez3081]

Can you still tow with the performance option??

[@wicholpex7331]

I wonder the same thing

[@JohnDoe-ys3ed]

Says it’s not recommended it has a few different tow modes

[@bogey19018]

No way you will get that much HP out of that thing alone on a stock motor.

[@Shredforlife123]

Don’t underestimate ls engines

[@bogey19018]

I'm not, just underestimating that device. I had my 5.3 cammed, headers, exhaust, trans, tuned... And only got an extra 80hp out of it. And that cost me over 10k That little 350.00 box won't do that.@@Shredforlife123

[@pat14lang]

it’s an LT L83 engine…

[@homeroprado8192]

Hey guys new here is the chips supposed to stay in or can I take it off after ?

[@aaronricondo890]

Will it work if i have a K&N series 77 cold air intake installed prior to the tune?

[@TheGreatOne2922]

Yes

[@tizzee11]

Would this work on 4.3 v6?

[@331foxbody]

Yes but no I’m in the progress of swapping my 4.3 to a 5.3 with a TSP stage 3 cam

[@kennethvielmann1755]

If I add headers first can I still tune my truck with the performance tune

[@gonzxlezphotography4583]

Yeah

[@gonzxlezphotography4583]

I did

[@kennethvielmann1755]

Ok thanks

[@benbrumbley181]

What’s the horsepower gains between 87 and 91+?

[@simoncorriere8209]

Ben Brumbley close to nothing

[@l.a.m7645]

Do they make this for 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L?

[@ericjohnson8839]

Can you do a dod delete with this?

[@blake102989]

Yes

[@SuperBuck1986]

Can you delete the v4/economy with this?

[@wickedtwistedroad100]

Does this disable Active Fuel Management?

[@ReapersFear]

You can disable the AFM. That's the main reason I bought it. I have a '17 Sierra 1500 4X4 5.3L, you can only change: the rev limiter, speed limiter, throttle boost (up to 20%) disable the AFM, tire size, tire pressure, and a few other things, shift points are not available though. I've run the 87 (current tune) and the 91, the 91 does make a larger difference than the 87 but not enough to offset the current fuel cost.

[@robbiehayes569]

I use the range to get rid of v4 active fuel management. Will this tuner be a problem using both?

[@chrishammer9891]

The tuner will disable the AFM in the settings you will not need the range

[@johnranieri7247]

you don't need both with this tuner it shuts it off permanently

[@johnranieri7247]

I will sell anyone my range v-4 A.F..M eliminator for $60. + shipping, almost new just ordered programmer for further upgrades..

[@robmtaylor12]

@@johnranieri7247 u still have the range?

[@raychandra86]

@@johnranieri7247 still got your range for sale?

[@samramirez940]

Thought the 5.3 l engine can’t run on 91 or 93 only 87?

[@vorkev1]

WHAT WILL IT DO IF YOU JUST CHANGE THE OCTAIN.

[@cdsantx]

I live in California and when it comes to performance , it sucks here.

[@Aberybourne]

Does , this have a e85 tune?

[@tylertucker4478]

How much is the mpg boost on a 2016 gmc 2500 6.0 gas denali?

[@patricklions9066]

-1

[@bandidomxgarage7898]

Question installing this power chip will elimated v4 mode ?

[@blake102989]

You can deactivate it or if using the performance tune it turns it off as well. With the performance tune though you have to use 91 octane gas or higher

[@robertarias7097]

i just bought a superchips tunner.. I have done the update and the tuner reads that there is "no tune available " can you help

[@j.skemez9403]

You bought pro huh?

[@Texasbroski512]

Can it disable afm v4 mode

[@kurtzimmerman1637]

Yes. After lifter failure I shut afm off. Stays in v8 all the time.

[@posjoey]

Kurt Zimmerman I had a lifter failure as well. Used the f5 to shut that garbage off.

[@calirolling3633]

@@kurtzimmerman1637 I just got mine out of the shop for lifter failure. I have the afm disabler on there right now adding this tuner in next few days performance tune shuts off afm/dod right or do I need to do more to disable that

[@Rooster190]

What tune file gave 59 HP to the wheels

[@orogold330]

59 hp more through all the way through at whatever rpms you are at

[@alexestes9114]

Do you have to keep it hooked up to the port once it is upgraded?

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Nope! After downloading you can unplug the device and just keep it in your glovebox! -Zach

[@tylerraybold8272]

Can the truck be running in this whole process?

[@suspiciousninja1220]

no

[@StellenyK1NG]

i have an e85 gasolina will this work??

[@minimin0425]

Can I revert back to the stock tune with this if I wanted to?

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

You absolutely can! -Zach

[@calirolling3633]

@@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC how do you revert back to stock does this one save the stock tune as an option or do I just use the stock tune with options and change nothing

[@keithkim7371]

Can you disable 4,6,8 mode with it?

[@jasonmclean5921]

That what I want to know

[@jivansingh3305]

Can you unplug the chip after you tune your truck?

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Yes you can! -Zach

[@dennisfriesen6457]

Would it work on a 2018

[@cp-jc2784]

Superchips part 2847 for '17+ (not sure about the '19+ body)

[@klolwtf6973]

Anyone else have trouble installing the software?

[@aimbot8912]

does this void dealer warranty? if you revert back to stock?

[@scottydoesntknow254]

Depends on dealer usually

[@kurtzimmerman1637]

I used this tuner on my 15 Silverado and tried several different things including the 91 octane tune. when the brakes went out I took it in for warranty work and they plugged into it and scanned everything. Never said anything. I would ask your dealer first though.

[@scottydoesntknow254]

@@kurtzimmerman1637 that's because the brakes have nothing to do with the drivetrain. Now it you had the "tuner" on the truck and went in for transmission work then they would probably tell you to get fucked.

[@desantosdd]

Can this be used for more than one vehicle?

[@danimal2013]

You can’t tune more than one vehicle at a time. You can return vehicle #1 back to stock settings, and then tune another similar truck. Check which years your particular flashpac can tune before you buy one. The flashpac I bought for my 2011 wasn’t the same as my 2017 I believe.

[@kenyponce6252]

danimal2013 how can you install the stock mode back on

[@danimal2013]

keny ponce it’s the very bottom setting in the tune mode. It should say “stock settings” or something like that.

[@motomaniac-cw9vy]

Can these void warranties??

[@Kamuna2003]

Yes it can. Best to call your dealership and ask.

[@motomaniac-cw9vy]

Ken Muna ok thanks

[@johnranieri7247]

In a heartbeat

[@jordansmith4327]

Does it void your warranty??

[@Fastlife250f]

yeah im pretty sure the dealer can tell if you have ever flashed the ecu. Even if you put the stock tune back on before going in :/

[@cavigavi8479]

Do you have to replace the gas to 91 octane in order to run this tune?

[@tuiyadranawaqs4427]

NO! E85 will do it

[@rrut6452]

The torque fell on its face. Stock torque was higher at higher rpms.

[@ckoemptgen9]

False bro look at the graph again. Yeah torque after tune fell under stock hp but not under stock torque

[@jovanysvalleylife3586]

I have a 2016 Silverado witch just reaches 100 mph will this help unlock it to go up to 100+mph?

[@aggaming5941]

JOVANYS Valley life yes

[@tonygutierrez0393]

Will this work for 2020 ?

[@gaigem6994]

No

[@RobertLiggett]

Can it tune a car that was na that is now turboed ?

[@cp-jc2784]

I doubt it, that would require a custom tune, and you would be best to take the vehicle to them for that

[@litohernandez3081]

I tried tunning my 2015 Sierra, after I was done with the tune the dash said engine reduced power after that my truck didn’t want to start. I put my truck back to stock and it turned back on. Anyone know why this happened? I couldn’t tune it.

[@BeardMan01]

Probably a corrupt data file. Try another file and make sure your battery voltage doesn't drop off.

[@HNiCDuke]

Do you have to keep it plugged in after you chose your tune option ?

[@bankroll_g]

HNiCDuke need to know the same thing I’m wanting to order mine today

[@DavidFlores-ut6wn]

Bnkroll G no

[@treezy0176]

Does this work on the 6.2L?

[@sazmayo]

I also want to know this

[@carlhamm4461]

Yes

[@tony_yt5967]

I believe it requires a different superchip

[@stroke0187]

Can you turn the v4 mode off ?

[@jeremywhitcomb237]

Gotta buy a Range AFM deactivator. plug in to your port and turns V4 off. $200 on Amazon

[@stroke0187]

@@jeremywhitcomb237 i ended up just buying the flashpack. Thanks

[@kellmypaute8047]

So do I keep putting 87 gas?

[@kellmypaute8047]

Nvm🤦🏽‍♂️😭

[@a-live3]

What can you Tune a Silverado 2019 with ?

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

We currently do not offer any tuners for 2019 model Silverado trucks on our site. Definitely keep a look out though! They should be coming soon! -Zach

[@BigR021]

I installed one of the tunes on my 2015 sliverado 1500 5.3, after doing so my transmission shifts hard. When I take off one of the pre set tunes my truck shifts normal Any ideas why this is?

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

There could be an option on the tuner where more aggressive shifting is programmed in. I'd recommend getting in touch with Superchip's customer support and see what they can do for you. -Zach

[@alexhudson6451]

Did you get it figured out?

[@thomasrichardson2824]

What if I put a certain tune from the flashpaq and then I want to go back to stock mode. How do I do that ? (help)

[@kilocabrera1]

There is a stock option to go back to stock just select it.

[@jbp6104]

Anyone use this for towing?

[@jaredbartlett0020]

Thats what i want to know

[@Ricardo-nq3vl]

Can it work on a2018