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  • JustMe
    Patron
    • Jul 2009
    • 1085

    Steve and Trifecta Performance

    So I recently had my truck tuned and thought I should post up my official review...


    First off, this guy sneaks up on me on the side of my truck and just gets in (not exactly the best first impression). I’m like, “I never even invited you in”. Then he pulls out his “cord” and says he's looking for a place to “plug it in”…


    Seriously though, I met up with Steve (kidcrash603) at his place for a flash tune on my 04 Tahoe. After introducing ourselves, he hopped in and got right to work. I had no idea what he was doing so I tried making intelligent small-talk, and Steve was cool enough to oblige with the occasional head-nod. Luckily, where I had been having head-smashing difficulty with posting pictures on the site, Shawn (Boosted Euro) had stopped by for a “two-fer”, and help me getting forum educated. Shawn got in, Steve got the baseline loaded, and we took it for a spin. I felt an immediate difference in low-end torque and it wasn’t granny shift like it used to. We took the truck out on 93 to open it up and, while Steve and Shawn were “waiting for the turbos to spool”, I was very happy with the response even in the higher RPM range, and the pull all the way to about 80. We finished up the testing and took it back to Steves place.

    From there, we went up to Steves and Shawn gave me a lesson in using Photobucket over Flickr (because Flickr is crap). I also met Steves wife (by the way, she’s awesome Steve) who introduced me to a damn good Captains rum. All in all, it was a great night with great people. I say that because, while I went there to essentially get work done on my truck, it felt more like I was hanging out with friends. Not to take anything away from Steves professionalism; as the face of Trifecta, he was as professional as they come, and I couldn’t be happier with the tune; but he’s just a really good guy.

    …you too Shawn.

    As for Trifecta Performance, I don’t really know the specifics on how everything works. I had looked at three different companies, and while all were close in price, Trifecta was the only one that customizes their tune, as opposed to getting a tune in a can. With that, you seem to get more flexibility than Trifectas competitors. I chose to have my Tahoe tuned to a nice balance of: more HP, better MPG, even better shift points. The best part is, if I ever want to change something, I can go right back to Steve. Overall, I was, and am still, very happy with the tune. What's better is, Steve wants me back for a little fine tuning in warmer weather. Needless to say, I'm anxiously awaiting that warmer weather.

    So...

    Would I choose them again? Hell yes.

    Would I recommend them? Already have.


    Thanks again Steve.







    ...you too Shawn.
    04 Tahoe Z71: Daily Driver
    94 TT Supra: 90% Stock
    92 Toyota Pickup SR5: 256K, Rusted and Retired to 10 Acres of Play


    "Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit amphetamines." -Steve McCroskey
  • Boosted Euro
    Admin
    • Oct 2006
    • 27801

    #2
    Thanks! any time..

    I moved this to Review section, wasn't sure if it should be member feedback or engine/trani review..?
    You ain't got no chance to beat it..like a man with no hands and a one inccchhhh .

    04 Forester XTI - Built Motor (weisco,eagle,sti,arp) FP Green Hta 330whp
    83 Rabbit GTI - Scrapped, Heart lives on in the 82
    82 Rabbit Diesel L custom - full GTI swap , built head lots of Poly
    90 Corrado G60 - First Love , awaiting winning lottery #'s

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    • JustMe
      Patron
      • Jul 2009
      • 1085

      #3
      ...and I though it was Ken who moved it. Dammit, I put it in General because I thought it deserved more attention than it's probably going to get in here. That's it Shawn, I'm editing my post about you...
      04 Tahoe Z71: Daily Driver
      94 TT Supra: 90% Stock
      92 Toyota Pickup SR5: 256K, Rusted and Retired to 10 Acres of Play


      "Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit amphetamines." -Steve McCroskey

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      • Boosted Euro
        Admin
        • Oct 2006
        • 27801

        #4
        Originally posted by JustMe
        ...and I though it was Ken who moved it. Dammit, I put it in General because I thought it deserved more attention than it's probably going to get in here. That's it Shawn, I'm editing my post about you...
        haha

        i understand , just moved it before someone mentioned there was a review section..
        You ain't got no chance to beat it..like a man with no hands and a one inccchhhh .

        04 Forester XTI - Built Motor (weisco,eagle,sti,arp) FP Green Hta 330whp
        83 Rabbit GTI - Scrapped, Heart lives on in the 82
        82 Rabbit Diesel L custom - full GTI swap , built head lots of Poly
        90 Corrado G60 - First Love , awaiting winning lottery #'s

        Anti-Speedbump Society

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        • Kevinoffroad4x4
          used parts whore
          • Oct 2008
          • 6603

          #5
          glad you posted this up. hopefully my uncle will be using steve once his warranty is up on his 06 avalanche
          05 Evo VIII-for cruising/weekend warrior
          00 F250 Lariat Super Duty Powerstroke-toy hauler/torque toy
          84 Cj7-lawn ornament
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          • kidcrash603
            Patron
            • Sep 2009
            • 3182

            #6
            Andrew,

            Thank you for the kind, and funny, words!

            Lisha says thanks and she says hello as well.

            It was a pleasure working with you and you're welcome here any time. As for your tune I know we can do a little more with it, but as things warm up, and gas prices increase, your wallet may want you to choose MPG over WHP, LOL.

            Thanks again!
            Steve - Somersworth, NH
            2004 Chrysler Pacifica AWD
            "The Dad Van"

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            • PlastikAvenger
              FapFapFap
              • Apr 2007
              • 4912

              #7
              Flickr > Photobucket
              1995 Saturn SW2: Currently On JackStands, Missing Half Its Parts.
              1995 Saturn SW2: Sort of Lower Than You

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              • Boosted Euro
                Admin
                • Oct 2006
                • 27801

                #8
                Originally posted by kidcrash603
                Andrew,

                Thank you for the kind, and funny, words!

                Lisha says thanks and she says hello as well.

                It was a pleasure working with you and you're welcome here any time. As for your tune I know we can do a little more with it, but as things warm up, and gas prices increase, your wallet may want you to choose MPG over WHP, LOL.

                Thanks again!
                Just go mpg... Damn tahoe never hit boost....lol wait for it ... wait for it.... is that it? Lol.




                Awaiting next post... "that's what she said !"
                You ain't got no chance to beat it..like a man with no hands and a one inccchhhh .

                04 Forester XTI - Built Motor (weisco,eagle,sti,arp) FP Green Hta 330whp
                83 Rabbit GTI - Scrapped, Heart lives on in the 82
                82 Rabbit Diesel L custom - full GTI swap , built head lots of Poly
                90 Corrado G60 - First Love , awaiting winning lottery #'s

                Anti-Speedbump Society

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                • ill_eagle94
                  Slow slow slow.
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 4463

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Boosted Euro
                  Just go mpg... Damn tahoe never hit boost....lol what for it ... what for it.... is that it? Lol.




                  Awaiting next post... "that's what she said !"
                  That's what she said!






                  Sean

                  Haha! Still left the mistakes in my quote. :P
                  2017 Subaru WRX Perrin/RallyArmor/Nameless/Fumoto
                  2015 Hyundai Elantra Sport
                  1990 Mazda Miata - 1.8 Swap/M2/XXR/Bridgestone/Flyin' Miata/K&N/Mishimoto/CXRacing

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                  • Boosted Euro
                    Admin
                    • Oct 2006
                    • 27801

                    #10
                    Originally posted by PlastikAvenger
                    Flickr > Photobucket
                    His flicker account wouldn't let him post pictures.. and you could only see his page if you had an account. The option for everyone to see your page was grayed out so you couldnt select it. Do you have to have a paid account to post pics?
                    You ain't got no chance to beat it..like a man with no hands and a one inccchhhh .

                    04 Forester XTI - Built Motor (weisco,eagle,sti,arp) FP Green Hta 330whp
                    83 Rabbit GTI - Scrapped, Heart lives on in the 82
                    82 Rabbit Diesel L custom - full GTI swap , built head lots of Poly
                    90 Corrado G60 - First Love , awaiting winning lottery #'s

                    Anti-Speedbump Society

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                    • PlastikAvenger
                      FapFapFap
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 4912

                      #11
                      Nope. Mine is free. I have 0 problems.
                      1995 Saturn SW2: Currently On JackStands, Missing Half Its Parts.
                      1995 Saturn SW2: Sort of Lower Than You

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                      • mkulrey13
                        Member
                        • Aug 2009
                        • 363

                        #12
                        Love my Trifecta Tune.
                        2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo Coupe
                        "Stock"

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                        • JustMe
                          Patron
                          • Jul 2009
                          • 1085

                          #13
                          Yeah I may end up leaning the tune a bit towards mpg, but I guess it really depends on how much mpg I'll gain, and if the sacrifice in hp is worth it...not like I'll feel the hp difference in a 6,500lb truck.


                          Maybe an exhaust system is in order...
                          04 Tahoe Z71: Daily Driver
                          94 TT Supra: 90% Stock
                          92 Toyota Pickup SR5: 256K, Rusted and Retired to 10 Acres of Play


                          "Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit amphetamines." -Steve McCroskey

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