Tuning my Silverado 5.3 | 5 STAR TUNING

In todays video we tune my 2018 silverado 5.3 6 speed with custom tunes from 5 star tuning using a SCT Rev-Rex programmer! Very easy and straight forward process and as you see in the video we see good results!
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[@camdenbrown9267]

That green gas pump handle tripped me out!

[@polusingh3988]

fr bro i was like why is this guy putting diesel inside his 5.3😂💀

[@drewsnider8893]

im glad youre enjoying the tunes its nice having better drivability and also better fuel economy

[@thatkyleguy1289]

Best tune silverado video I've seen thus far!! Now that being said, if you really wanna wake that bad boy up, get you a set of gears for those rear ends. Now those and all you've done will have you smiling from ear to ear. Great video bro!

[@nicka2866]

You can also lower the Target coolant temps and it adds a couple ponies and makes towing and summer driving more fun. I had one for my L86 before I got headers. still use it as extra Gauges to see when I need more octane with my dyno tune. ENJOY IT!

[@mrlilone70285]

just recently purchased a 2017 like urs, looking forward to getting more of it. thanks for the info bro

[@JungleBoy85]

I agree with you! I tuned my truck using Edge Products and love it! 💯💯💯

[@pohldriver]

I just got an 18 off lease. Unless the person that had it before me tuned it, I haven't experienced lag or sluggish driving. In fact, the two times I gave it 3/4 throttle it broke the tires loose and once with 1/4 turning. I haven't had a vehicle with this much power since my '79 C10 with a hot 350 and a 4 speed.

[@Juliansniper21]

Appreciate the grind 🔥

[@214puppet]

Press and hold the traction control button till the light comes on on the cluster that says t/c off. You have to hold it for about 5 or more seconds and that will allow you to rev it up while holding the brakes. That’s what I did in my 17 Sierra.

[@seanwoitynek6453]

You long press it to turn off the stabilitrak...which is not needed to rev with the brake pressed. You only have to turn off the traction control to do that.

[@Chanceyflexjr.]

Great content as usual keep up the good work

[@lees.4084]

Great review. On a side note, if you refuel at Circle K frequently, here's a little hack that you may enjoy. Those annoying ads that play on the pump screen can be muted by pushing the 2nd from the top right hand black button on the screen panel. At least it works at my local Circle K.

[@danielmckenna7591]

Add on gas pumps??? What kind of world do we live in 🤯🤯

[@lees.4084]

@@danielmckenna7591 Now we have endure commercials even while we pump gas...🤪

[@stevenmartin4889]

Reminds me when I put a bully dog on my 5.7 Durango and it was definitely a good decision, these actually look cool too.

[@Grimaldo420]

Great videos brother🤘🏽 Man this whole time I thought I F up my truck. Glad to have peace of mind knowing now that the hard downshift was “normal” 😅😅 my warranty just fished up. Definitely gonna tune mine now.

[@3000impact]

Damn I’m just seeing this I thought mine was broken. So it’s like a normal operation

[@bigwayne8790]

I got my 53 Tuned I see what you’re talking about Night and day great video bro

[@lilwolf8239]

Loving the videos bud!!

[@aaronoverbey2147]

I have a 2019 sierra limited 5.3, and I could almost swear it has an aftermarket tune, because that thing is way faster than my buddy's Silverado counterpart with the exact same motor and transmission. My 2019 sierra limited ( 2018 actual ) elevation is a f'ing beast! An absolute burnout machine!

[@acrane2]

Been binge watching videos like this - market for these trucks is absolutely insane right now so Ill be waiting at least 6 months before I think about buying one. This video has me making a mod list for a truck I dont own LOL. Good channel content and great video!

[@Ljuan4212]

Im glad that I ain’t the only one 😂..I hope to buy one buy next month hopefully

[@mikecastleberry9671]

Your looking at a trans in a year buddy

[@Roguchii]

It's been about a year, did you end up buying? The market is still terriblem

[@GoTimeDrizski]

2 years later you buy one yet

[@honey-dohandcrafted2787]

I am running the Diablo tune which is the 93 now in my 03' GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 5.3L with 6-inch Pro Comp Lift on 18-inch XD Series wheels with 35x12.50x18 Nittos. A little more data logging and I will be ready to purchase a custom Diablew program. I have taken gas milage from 12.5mpg to 18.5mpg just with canned tunes and basic tune up parts. Very satisfied so far and I have read nothing but good things about the Diablew tunes.

[@Laker_I05]

so which of the diablo tunes do you have? i’ve got an 04 chevy i’m wanting to tune and i dont really know on them.

[@alursino3213]

Awesome reaction!! Great channel

[@bradleycook4682]

From one bama boy to another keep it up man. Love the content!

[@corey2656]

Bama boy here also Let us know when u going to the strip. I would like to come watch

[@onecleanplatinum8434]

Roll tide ✌️

[@bamaz7140]

Roll tide from Gadsden!

[@dustinjohnson715]

ROLL Tide

[@meldog88gaming]

From Tuscaloosa Al

[@evhexrc1765]

Haven’t tuned my truck (‘03 5.3L 4L60e Z71) yet, but Carolina Auto Masters is the best! They tune boss’s racecars... I love my job😆🏁. My truck is running on a 3” suspension lift and 34” MT’s with a cold air intake and a single chamber muffler from oe midpipe to dual 4” dumped in front of the 10 bolt G80 rear. ...And I wouldn’t trade my muddy, rusty, problematic, absolutely clapped Chevrolet for all three of your trucks- Yee yee to the new year fuggins!🤠

[@craigquann]

I tuned my 17 Sierra with trifecta. However since I only have the 4.3L V6 LV3, it's a canned tune. It will automatically adjust to fuel grade. I run 91 octane minimum. Have a Airaid intake, straight through high flow muffler, oil catch can. The tune makes a noticable difference. Main reason for tune was I went to 34" tires from the stock 31" and wanted to correct my speedo and offset some of the gearing loss. Definitely happy.

[@craigquann]

My AFM still works and I did see a minor improvement in fuel economy. Nothing spectacular, but not a loss at least.

[@md2628]

I have a ram 1500 i just bought about 6 months ago. Never been one to fiddle with the engine in my vehicle but i had 2000’s chevys before this with some of the best engines ever made so needless to say i trusted them. Fast forward to my hemi and i love the power and torque it has and everything about it except i didnt trust it because of the MDS and so decided to tune it. Went with the diablosport i3 platinum with the canned tunes did the 87 tune to start. Gonna get 91 next fillup and retune it for that and see how it works. Huge difference already! Might tune every vehicle from now on

[@blue.collar.man.]

Currently rocking a range for my 14’ 5.3l. Made the downshifts and upshifts a lot smoother imo. Lost about 1mpg but I’d rather have that over the hard shifts. Added bonus no more drone with the v4 mode if my exhauost.

[@DJDNATX]

How’s it working out for you now?

[@blue.collar.man.]

@@DJDNATX It worked fine all the way up until I sold my truck. Only issue was before getting it inspected would have to unplug it, 100-200 miles before inspection or else it would dial the inspection.

[@DJDNATX]

@@blue.collar.man. did you do the tune that it came with it?

[@aaronspaulding205]

Truck is sick!!! Awesome brotha!!

[@j.d.folsom1729]

Price and those guys at 5 Star are some of the best.

[@luckylarz4269]

Enjoyed the video looking for a tuner for my 2019 trying to figure out which one to pick up the video helped. Man I miss the days were you could drive 100 miles for the fun of it and not spend a fortune at the pump 😂. RIP

[@Cletus350]

I highly recommend a pedal commander. I have 2 buddies with them. One is a 6.2 Silverado. It is insane the difference they make at the touch of a pedal. And you can adjust at any second. Just look into it. Love you page you can make any truck nice I swear. I have a obs do I am crazy about the obs. I such the same lift everything. But keep it up

[@bigf1502]

I had a PC in my 16 HD with a 6.0, it was great.

[@anthonyrodriguez5728]

Love the content 🤙

[@Filzkiiz]

YesSiRr!!😎💯🔥😆👍!! Nice brO!!

[@tdwm9892]

On a factory setting if you press the traction control and keep holding it it turns off the traction control and then a little bit longer eventually you'll see it say stability track turned off at that point your vehicle has full throttle there's no hesitation you can hold the brake and just sit and spin the tires

[@JuanRuiz-iy3wt]

Mines on a fbo on e85 tune 🤘🏽 tune itself just wakes it up a lot

[@rogerr7856]

Got a Range for my 11 Tahoe a month ago, really like it, feels like my 03 used to. I'm not hard on my engine, would actually freak if my rpms went to 5500. Lol. Nice video though, might tune it someday.

[@largecock34]

Excited to try a tuner on my 2019 Silverado. Currently my tuned 2002 Ford F-150 is faster and more efficient than my 2019 Silverado stock

[@adrathemetaloutlaw754]

Nice dude. Makes me inspired to tune my 2021 z71 when ready

[@kick_then_shift]

you'll want to wait a long time... its about $2,000 to tune the new trucks

[@adrathemetaloutlaw754]

@@kick_then_shift Yea thats the plan. Its going to be 3 yrs before I do anything. Its a lease for now so if I do any mods they are going to be small ones.

[@dennydeckerful]

@@kick_then_shift what he did in the video cost 2k?

[@kick_then_shift]

@@dennydeckerful no a hand held tuner is about $500. But you're getting a generic base tune. If you're going to tune your vehicle take it to a shop that is able to tune the new GM vehicles. They will have to send your ecu off to be cracked and then they can tune it.

[@dennydeckerful]

@@kick_then_shift ok thanks. And the tuning does away with the need for the range after as well?

[@braap_biglunch]

Im glad im not the only one getting firm down shifts with the range

[@MrFlatbeder]

Changed the whole characteristics of the the transmission with the range

[@blakesanders678]

Where do u buy one of the range tuners because I’m under warranty as of right now

[@braap_biglunch]

@@blakesanders678 call range direct, or amazon has them

[@MrFlatbeder]

@@blakesanders678 I recommend buying directly from range because you’ll get the most updated model.

[@fredp3088]

@@MrFlatbeder yes, very important

[@alanhernandez3238]

I've never had an issue with my tune on my truck when it comes to warranty. I've had a edge cts after buying my truck brand new and upgraded to a edge cts2 like over a year now and its still under warranty. Dealerships never complain since I would tune it back to stock if I ever had an issue or recall they would have to fix or whatever.

[@lmfscrew]

But have you had engine or trans warranties. That’s when they say something if they want to get out of repairs

[@alanhernandez3238]

@@lmfscrew i haven't honestly had issues with my engine or transmission to go through my warranty for repairs. I did ask when I first bought the cts if it affects my warranty and the dealership told me as long as you can set your truck back to stock where we can connect our computers to diagnose the problem, there's no problem.

[@bicdaddy]

Alright... it's been 6 months, how about an update? Any CEL's? Still performing as it was new? Do you still recommend it?

[@gagewilliams3496]

If you get headers it will give you from anywhere from 25-60 hp more, you’ll also need high temp plug wires, manifold gaskets, and bolts. And while you’re at it oil change

[@D2O2]

Nope, not even close to 25-60 hp. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ-qZH6BpquGrrs. Data at 6:05

[@shanesafford6808]

And a cold air intake will add another 30 right?

[@Ka_Gg]

The oil change gives you another 15hp lol

[@wrenchturner247]

​@@shanesafford6808😂😂

[@Dawsonm83]

The best way to describe the factory tune in that model 5.3 and 6 speed combo is lazy and lethargic, great trucks and they have power but the factory tune just lugs them down so much. Great videos man keep it up! Also my 21 tahoe with the 10 speed has much better tuning from the factory than my 15 with the 6 speed did. Keep the videos rolling!

[@rook3364]

It’s because the transmission gear I heard the 5.3 v8 with the 6 speed is lazy now the 8-10 speed improve much better

[@georgekirkwood1406]

Can’t wait to try it... Tired of the poor shifting issues.....

[@waynemann6706]

Tune is a must have for these trucks.

[@claytonnance1742]

Which one do you use? I’m thinkin bout gettin one soon

[@monster7649]

I remember when I got my 17 5.3/6speed tune lol I couldn’t believe how much of a difference it really made. Torque management is a bitch.

[@claytonnance1742]

Which one did you get?

[@brianbustamante9862]

I have an 18 5.3/6speed basically the same as yours. What tune did you end up going with.

[@ricardoblu5604]

Niiice truck !!! You gave me a lot of ideas when doin my truck ....quick question .. did you have any problems with the power steering light coming on after lifting after a few months and if so what's the fix thanks!!!

[@OGTEXAS]

I just subscribed brother and I've been wanting to tune my 2016 chevy Silverado as well

[@jakewashburn4426]

You got to do this to Larry as well the F150 and see how much of a drastic change it does because I have a 99 Tacoma with 200 and something thousand miles I’m questioning whether or not if I can do this. I also think you should get a pedal commander because I hear with those things paired up with a tune your truck feels really really responsive

[@MXJD10]

U make the best reviews for these trucks on KZbin thanks man !! U should of the 87 eco review next

[@marioromero7344]

Love the vids

[@Todd_S]

Great video! Thanks for sharing the details. It sounds like a Corvette when it shifts. I like that sound. What are the details of the exhaust system?

[@rdean45acp]

Yeah I got the range coming for my 21 trail boss. With the warranty I figured that was best for me now.

[@theminuteman2251]

Gotta love white, almost looks like our “Stormtrooper” themed truck 👊🏼🔥

[@kinggzz]

funny that some peple say that. other than the stormtrooper look that i agree with only on that level, white is the most aweful color for any vehicle. even people i know that have white cars, cant stand the color but whyd they buy it i dont know.

[@theminuteman2251]

@@kinggzz well I think out giveaway truck looks pretty sweet! 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@oldseadad]

@@kinggzz I don't care for white either. White is not a color. It's just white.

[@kinggzz]

@@oldseadad never thot of it that way, white isnt even a color... i like that. to each his own, never seen a white vehicle that made me go "i gotta have that"... ever.

[@davidacosta4765]

Niceeee video would you really recommend this and where did u get your seat covers from they look nice

[@turtletitan62]

I made up my mind. This is the tune I’m going with.

[@stevenhart5426]

New to tuning and honestly wouldn't have the first clue. I got the range finder but I would love to just tune it out and add better throttle response and drive quality when it comes to my 2016 5.3 6speed. If I go buy that tuner how or what do I ask for when sending it in to get tuned?

[@billmonroe8826]

Let us know how long your stock transmission lasts if you do much hot rod'n around.

[@douglasdoggett7893]

What's up buddy um my stock 2001 gmc sierra 1500 I love it has 198k on it and I get between 15 in city to 19 miles per gallon on the highway which is very good for stock 2001 gmc sierra I love it and it was my dad truck but when he died from cancer in 2018 the truck was his so I'm keeping it in my family

[@trinitytrucks]

Put in AWD mode and turn off traction control and stability trac for the best torque off the line

[@javiermunoz4934]

when you tuned your 2018 Silverado, did you have to update / change your Transmission control Module to be tuned or can you just use it as is stock on the truck?

[@ichrismckirgan7817]

I have a 2011 gmc sierra 1500 with the 5.3 with a 6in lift running 35s... I have a k&n cai, magnaflow cat back duals,pedal commander, and a diablo 3 platinum tuner running the 93 octane tune... I turned off afm, changed my shift points, and turned off the torque management... with these mods I'm running over 400hp

[@ichrismckirgan7817]

I would start with the cold air intake and exhaust and go from there...

[@frankmiranda8591]

nice vid! question.. where did you get your seat covers ?

[@angelinalawye4167]

Nice . thanks for video

[@dannyarellano86]

Thanks for the video, where did you get the seat covers 😀

[@teamm4]

Would running the 87 performance tune be hard on the motor or would it be fine?

[@kendog43]

I got the same truck where did u get urs from and is it worth it? Did you gain mpg? How long did it take to get?

[@TimothyPowell2014]

I've got the 2017 6.2L. Waiting for the warranty to die out as well.

[@johnnyboysky2274]

I would really like to talk with you more indepth about this tuner. I have a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado ltz z71 rocky ridge with upgraded tow package 6inch lift 35x12.50 r 20LT I have alot of questions

[@02mp9696]

Diablew tuning on mine. Carven r and afe wet intake. 93 oct. 100% drivabiity improved, and some more pep. My tq management is not touched. Not advised to do so. I just take traction off, and brake it to 2100rpm and it lights em right up. I got a few vids Also, don't they need a data log after a few hundred miles? This is what I had to do. A steady hyw run and a WOT run. Also make sure u get a catch can. JlT 3.0 American trucks. 👍👍,it collects alot.

[@jamesmorrow8032]

I’ve got a afe wet intake on my 18 6.2 L. It’s got about 15k with it installed. The intake has started making a weird rattling type sound during med to hard acceleration. If I take the tube off the filter box it stops. Ever heard of that? Or any ideas?? Thanks @project A.D.H.D.

[@02mp9696]

@@jamesmorrow8032 yes, when I first installed it, afterwards I gave everything a shake. And was metal on metal where the afe box meets the factory box. Bad design. I have a video on it. I mention what it was doing and do a quick fix.

[@jamesmorrow8032]

@@02mp9696 thanks for the reply! I’m going to watch your videos for that!!

[@masonshelly2197]

I have a 2000 Chevy 5.3 and it’s has a stage two gpi cam with long tube headers cats deleted and a cold air intake and it is getting tuned by gpi on January the 5

[@jacobstone3011]

Blessed Diesel Performance tunes my 6.0 Powerstroke. Total night and day difference. Got rid of a ton of turbo lag also.

[@briankinzer4175]

So I have a 2004 chevy tahoe with a 5.3 would you recommend this tuner or another flash tuner or just take the vehicle to a dyno tuner and get a personal tune? Which would be more cost effective for a daily is what im looking to figure out 😅

[@grahamkaszas6958]

Does it stay in v8 mode all the time on the 87 performance I just ordered same kind off of 5star tuning

[@Kyle_House318]

Question, not towards the tune but where did you get your seats done? Covers ?

[@cobejo90]

Hey hows the truck still running after almost 2 years of tuning it? Very interested in doing it to my 2014.

[@blackwellm23]

tune is a must I prefer using hp tuners to really control the tune. alot of the times these bully dog tunes adjust power enrichment to give you some more get up

[@blackbeast5.33]

And does the range effect miles per gallons and how much torque and horsepower does it add and can u really feel it ? Like a tune?

[@MINIHAHA1]

Great video. I just bought a 17 z71 with a full cat back borla exhaust and cold air intake. You made my decision easy on the tune thanks. Quick question what 3" leveling kit did you go with?

[@Vgorruso]

Any updates?

[@carcam360]

I had a motofab 3in level. Have to buy different control arms to fix the axle/ball joint angles. Also to get it aligned properly. Buy a real lift, you wont regret it.

[@REDDELECTRIC]

Is this the same "87 Performance" tune you can add to the 3 custom tunes when purchasing the device online? or is this a different custom custom tune you had done?

[@shaun8796]

I got 14’ sierra i was wondering what and where did u get those black accents on ur fenders. Looking to get them because i removed myd flaps

[@MXJD10]

Is this the same as the BDX tuner I’m not finding this model anymore online

[@2toned.z68]

Diablosport custom tune, cammed Silverado 5.3 ofc 🤘🏻

[@AFGixxeR88]

Been debating on diablew tune or this one

[@cjvrooman422]

Same here can't decide 5 star or diablew

[@brandoncastillo3145]

Does the diablo tuner erase cat light?

[@2toned.z68]

@@brandoncastillo3145 Not entirely sure

[@dayancerda5714]

Hey, so the 87 performance gave better gas per miles? Wouldn’t the v4 save gas?

[@larryhaywood4105]

Where did you get your seat cover from I have satin steel metallic color on my 2021 GMC Sierra double cab please let me no Thanks

[@robertcrippen9983]

Does this disable AFM/DOD with the preloaded tunes or did you contact a custom tune shop

[@richardcerato8099]

So from what I see in the video did your fuel mileage increase from the tune as well?

[@daleweaver304]

How do u keep ur steering wheel matte? Mine is super shinny now after 52k

[@kingdelanus3040]

With the 87 perf did you ever had problem with brake assist problem poping up on the dash

[@shaneglover99]

Thanks my bro. Where you buy it from.

[@springsteen-games5134]

I'm new to your channel lovin' your videos man but can you please tell me where tf you live 😂😂 I've never seen green handles on the gas ANYWHERE. Green is always for diesel???

[@bradyerger801]

I really like the look of that truck

[@scottakabuster8075]

Range doesn’t work for my 2020 trail boss 6.2 liter v8 with a 10 speed transmission. Any suggestions where to go to eliminate the v4?

[@benjaminzimerman3912]

What happened to the morimoto xb headlights? How did you like them? What kind of headlight bulb do you have in the stock headlights?

[@fredp3088]

Wondering that myself

[@RobJob110]

What is the size and offset of your wheels, also can you post the link for that tuner. Thanks

[@johnmaines2288]

So this tuner will not only add a little power but it will 100% remove the v4?

[@KevinBrownn]

Any issues with the 4l60E trans? Or have they improved in recent years? My 06 and 08 both act like they can barely handle the stock power. Only thing keeping me from tuning or adding bolt ons. Already been through one 60E rebuild after about 180K of dailyregular driving 🤦‍♂️

[@lmfscrew]

The trucks are 6L90s

[@oldschool5431]

I worked for GM I'm telling you these trucks have lots of potential when it comes to power and great daily drivers the government chokes them with the emission crap

[@Aksbug90]

What about the AFM stuff. I just bought a 15

[@oldschool5431]

If you can tune it out what GM doesn't tell you they actually do calls quite a bit of problems they've been known to mess up valves oil consumption issue also causing bad lifters they sell different kinds of tuners that can tune it out

[@Aksbug90]

@@oldschool5431 is it worth it to tune it out? Will it cause problems to tune it out? I have heard you can mechanically delete it but that costs a good bit of money as in new cam shaft and new lifters and a few other things.

[@oldschool5431]

It's definitely worth tuning it out there have been some occasions we're even though you tune the AFM out it still goes bad but all the years that I worked at GM I've never worked on any that have come in with that problem and yes you can do it mechanically but like you said it cost quite a bit of money and technically I'll get a little bit more gas mileage the AFM bounces around so much that it's drinking more gas rather than saving it

[@benjaminalmendarez3059]

Idk if you still have that Silverado but I still think it will be better benefit & better over all gains if it had a tune done with hptuners software at a performance shop

[@wasuhz]

Did you get traction control turned off as well?

[@robertoarroyo2322]

So I have a 2017 GMC Sierra 4x4 z71 and it’s so annoying how it’s changed from v4 to v8 it almost feels like the engine is been abused or force too much it does have 38 thousand miles . What can I do to eliminate the v4?

[@lukealford9715]

Where’d you get the seat covers from

[@flare_nvme]

i need to save fuel with the price is it still recommended for extra fuel millage

[@wyattheinrichs579]

Just tuned my Ford Taurus sho with 5 star impressed with the 87 performance but the 91 they sent wouldn’t even let the car start and idle