I have got a new hd edition truck its horrible on mpg and it needs some more power the guys around here tell me that if i go with the spartan i need to do the intake upgrade as well does anyone no if you absolutely need to

 

It all depends on what hp tunes you plan to run with the Spartan. As far as I know the stock air box works good with the lower hp tunes but there are reports that the higher tunes (250+) will suck the stock air filter into the engine. I would think that you could also just replace the stock filter with a K&N and leave the stock box to avoid that problem?? I know it looks like a real headache but changing out the stock air box is a really easy job if you do decide to do it down the road, takes basic tools, 2-3 beers and about an hour.

 

Brandon is correct. Running the 250 and higher hp tunes will require some type of upgrade otherwise it will suck in the filter minder and cause the check engine light to come on.....

 

No one informed me of that! I have been running the 250hp tune every day and I am still on a stock filter. I better take a look under the hood! Hahaha. I have also run the 275hp tune on the stock filter. I would love the 250hp even more if it just shifted smoother! I wish there was a way to smooth out the shifts. I think it is only the 1-2 and the 2-3 shifts that just pound!

 

well that all helps alot thanks guys but now i need to really look into i just bought a set of 37x12.50x20 nitto trail grapplers for the truck with a 2.5 leveling kit and it went down greatly only had them on for about 24 hours lol need something to give me my power back

 

Getting ready to pull the trigger myself. I cant find a single reason not to. Im just scared to death of having problems. My truck is my only vehicle, no truck no work. I plan to upgrade the intake if I do. Let us know how it goes.
SJM

 

i'm about to pull the trigger for mileage reasons...

that said, the 275 tune is supposed to be best, and it costs $400 extra bones. THATS NUTS when it is already going to be 1500 for the longer pipe that removes the DPF and CAT....

when did a couple extra feet of pipe become worth 200?

and an air filter?


These guys swear no probs with the engine etc.. but can i trust a company that is trying to force me ever so hard into 2k for mods? Just seems a little slimey.


(it's 1900 for the full exhaust, intake, comp, and tunes. It's 1500 for the tunes without 275 and 310 tune, with a cat/dpf delete, and without and airfiler...)

 

I feel you on the above. Spartan really seems like a solid company. I have read very little negative about them. I just dont understand how you charge 300-400 bucks for extra tunes. Isnt 1200 enough. That being said it seems they have an awsome product that in theory should pay for itself over time. Now convincing my wife of this is a whole different story.
My only other concern does the DD work on a mac computer?
SJM

 

We are not forcing anything on anyone. The basic tuner comes with 12 tunes from the 40 to 250hp. If you don't want to purchase the pipe, then you can get it somewhere else. And, the 275 tune is $300, not $400. It's $400 if you want to purchase the 275 and the 310. If your so worried about spending the money, and us being slimey, then maybe you need to consider purchasing a tuner from somewhere else!!!!! Then you can say you got what you paid for...

The DashDAQ can't be updated on a MAC computer unless you have a program for it that will allow you to operate windows based programs.

 

I cant wait to spartan mine. Gotta get some miles on it first, make sure the bugs are out.

 

well if i ever get a tuner it will def.be a spartan no doubt about it they are the best from what ive read and ive road in a truck that has the the 310 tune man you gotta love ill own one eventually!!!! lol

 

im co close to doing it. I just am afraid of murphys law. It would be great to have the baddest truck in town!!!

 

yo i hav a spartan on my truck i run the 310 tune and i am doing an egr delete upgraded fuel pump and down pipe with new intake and charge air lines. If you want mileage egr delete adds 10mpg but u need the 275 tune so you get all of it done.

 

what exactly is an egr delete? I leaning towards the 1999.00 package from Spartan which includes the 275 and 310 tune. Im thinking the 250 tune as my daily driver. I worry with the 275 and 310 Ill melt my engine!!!!
SJM

 

Yea, Id like to hear this. 10 mpg sounds like BS.