Gearhead Tune Review

Great, i was actually looking for something less than the mpt, dont need cai/intercooler right now, i might try gearhead Vs Livernois

I’ve not tried livernois as they don’t do NGauge...

But they don’t adjust the tranny right now.


The Gearhead tune has more kick than MPTs tow tune from what I can tell.

I have a feeling it’s similar to whipple, but I’ve not tried that one either.

Fender said:

Great, i was actually looking for something less than the mpt, dont need cai/intercooler right now, i might try gearhead Vs Livernois

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Thanks for the review. Looks it may be a good option for CA.

Full disclosure.

I did not pay money for these tunes.

kpg81 said:

Yep, one makes less power than the other.

Just get MPT to do a PRX and a Tow tune. The tow tune is probably the same as the Lars Ulrich/Gearhead tune..

Guy: For transparency purposes, have you been comped the Gearhead tune? Or do you just like buying and trying tunes for fun?

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Fender said:

Great, i was actually looking for something less than the mpt, dont need cai/intercooler right now, i might try gearhead Vs Livernois

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Bigger Intercooler is crucial for FI vehicles


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Guy said:

Fair question.



I don’t have any data to say that the MPT tune is more or less harmful than any other tune.



However, I think realistically the MPT tune is pushing the stock turbos to their limit. There are different theories on what makes a transmission last, but certainly MPT pops through the gears quite a bit faster than Gearhead.



I can’t prove it, but I think you’d have to assume that for the average person, over time, the Gearhead tune is going to put less stress on the moving parts. How that contributes to wear over time, we will all need to find out.

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Same trans as in a high HP camaro that shifts perfectly according to several car reviews... great write up!!


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For purposes of comparison.

I run an AFE magnum CAI, whipple intercooler, SPD turbo adapters (that I genuinely have no idea if they do anything), Ford performance touring catback and tune of choice.

I don’t daily drive my truck. It’s purely for the snow, for the occasional truck need, and for fun. If I were going to commute with it and drive it as my only vehicle.... I would probably be a lot more cautious. Even if it breaks down on me, I have other vehicles that I normally drive anyway.

The other caveat too is that obviously this is an off road machine.... there are quite a few who use it as it is intended.... and if I were doing heavy off-road.... again.... I’d be really focusing on making it bulletproof followed by suspension upgrades.... even stock it has plenty of power for going off road.

Guy said:

Full disclosure.

I did not pay money for these tunes.

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Thanks for your honesty.

I think it would be cool if you put a disclosure on your posts though.

Toadster said:

Same trans as in a high HP camaro that shifts perfectly according to several car reviews... great write up!!


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Correct, but aftermarket tuning to make the trans shift in a way that was not OEM tested is the real concern.

Guy said:

I’ve not tried livernois as they don’t do NGauge...

But they don’t adjust the tranny right now.


The Gearhead tune has more kick than MPTs tow tune from what I can tell.

I have a feeling it’s similar to whipple, but I’ve not tried that one either.

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Does the Gearhead tune use all 10 gears, or does it skip gears like the stock tune?

Jeff

All 10.

Jeff-Ohio said:

Does the Gearhead tune use all 10 gears, or does it skip gears like the stock tune?

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No need to disclose anything because I have purchased every other tune, gizmo, add-on to date.

I had planned to purchase these tunes as well.
Couple hundred bucks isn’t bad for how expensive these things are. I have been blessed with enough financial resources to have fun with this sort of thing from time to time.

I didn’t take on the Gearhead tunes to review for you guys. I am just trying to share info.
I took them on because I’ve run all sorts of tunes and I’m willing to help with Some honest feedback to help with continuous development.

I am excited about it Though and wanted to get the word out.

kpg81 said:

Thanks for your honesty.

I think it would be cool if you put a disclosure on your posts though.

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