I have heard many good things about pcmforless, but I was checking out madz28, and there tuning is $50 cheaper. What are the differences her? Do both custom tune to your specs? Does one do a better job than the other? If they are the same, Im deffinitely doing madz28. Any testimonials? Opinions?

 

Both have good track records and will stand by their work (a search will bear that out). Ion gets the nod from me.

 

Never tried madZ, but I can definatly vouch for PCM's for less. They are the best IMO, and wouldn't go elsewhere.

 

You never tried madz28. Probably never tried anybody but pcmforless. But you're able to judge that pcmforless is the best.

 

Actually I have tried over 4 different tuners, and been around the tuning thing for the last 8 years, so just because I haven't tried madz28, and I now stand firm in my decision to stay with PCM's for less doesn't mean that I don't know anyone else other than PCM's for less.

 

Lol, but the comparison was to Madz, who you have never tried. So, logically, you cannot say pcmforless is the best.

 

This thread is titled "PCMforless or madz28", and what we knew about either with testamonials.

I NEVER said PCM's for less was specifically better than Madz. I said I prefer PCM's for less over anything else I have come by, and that Madz was not one of the others.

 

Lol, again. I don't understand your logic. You did say pcmforless was the best (even though you had not tried Madz). I guess now we understand that you mean pcmforless is the best of those you have tried. (though it appears by the thread title that it was started to compare pcmforless and Madz only)

 

And on the opening comment, he asked for opinions and testimonies. Sheesh!

It would be one thing if I was bashing MadZ here without trying him, but I'm not. I'm just saying what I've been saying from the beggining, that I like PCM's for less the best out of who all I've had tuning experiences with. Which were more than four other major tuners, NOT INCLUDING MADZ.

If this still isn't clear to everyone, then I just give up!

 

thanks guys. What im really trying to learn is if I should spend $50 more for pcmforless, than madz28, b/c those seem to be the most used tuners around here. seem to be a lot of good reviews for pcmforless. havent read many good or bad reviews for madz28, but b/c of shoebox's rep. in the fbody world, im definitely going to take his recommendation into consideration. Im pretty sure im going with madz28. simply b/c its cheaper.

 

As already noted, both tuners have a good reputation for the work they do. I ended up going with Ion because he is cheaper and he happens to live close by me. His customer service was good, the PCM was tuned and shipped quickly, and the results were very good. And yes, he can tailor the tune to your specs. He has a form on his site that allows you to check off what you want done.

 

can vouch for pcmforless, did a great job, answered my questions, and was quick. they'll get my business again.

 

+1 for that
Ive heard good things about both companies so whichever one suits you and your needs best (location and turnaround time for you) would be IMO the best way to go.

 

I used Madz and He fixed all the tuning problems I had. I used the LT1 edit method with him. So he just sent me a file and I loaded it in the car myself. Worked out great. Don't have no complaints here. John

 

I have been waiting for Bryan to correct my tune for a week. After his tune it pings badly and I hate the shift points. I have the email option and he stated that changes can be made in a day. How long should I wait before I start bugging him.....is this a 'normal' amount of time to wait for a tune? Also jus a quick 'premium gas' question. I elected to go with the 'I plan on running premium' option. What do you guys consider premium? Is 91 octane premium enough for this option?