Just installed my DP Tuner... ANNNNNDDD...
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Just installed my DP Tuner... ANNNNNDDD...
OH
MY
GAWD
This thing is rediculous... I got (for your reference) No start, Stock, 60 Tow, 80 Econo, 120 Race.... On DP F5 w/ gauge switcher
60 Tow definitally seems like a tow program... it stays in gears longer and definetally has a lot of low end grunt.
80 Econo is the highest I've gone yet... I'm almost to afraid to go higher.... THIS THING JUST PULLS. I'll accelerate off the line like I usually do when the truck was stock... and then I look down and I'm doing 60mph! AH... need to watch them coppers!
Now I am very happy with this thing, I just filled up my tank so we'll see how this has hurt my fuel economy as I re-learn how to drive my truck..
BUUUUT.... Couple of questions... How come "stock" mode isn't stock? It doesn't shift the same as it use to, throttle sensitivity/response is about the same little more sensitive, but my truck smokes more than it did stock with throttle input... and the tranny shifts much harder (like it use to at WOT). Makes me a little concerned... but not much
Also with 80 econo.. I like when it shifts (mostly) but when it shifts it's kinda harsher than I expected. It's not neck snapping.. but when it shifts it seems to "skoot" the truck forward a bit and then the RPM's drop (completing the shift). This sound about right?
So yeah over all WOW...
MY
GAWD
This thing is rediculous... I got (for your reference) No start, Stock, 60 Tow, 80 Econo, 120 Race.... On DP F5 w/ gauge switcher
60 Tow definitally seems like a tow program... it stays in gears longer and definetally has a lot of low end grunt.
80 Econo is the highest I've gone yet... I'm almost to afraid to go higher.... THIS THING JUST PULLS. I'll accelerate off the line like I usually do when the truck was stock... and then I look down and I'm doing 60mph! AH... need to watch them coppers!
Now I am very happy with this thing, I just filled up my tank so we'll see how this has hurt my fuel economy as I re-learn how to drive my truck..
BUUUUT.... Couple of questions... How come "stock" mode isn't stock? It doesn't shift the same as it use to, throttle sensitivity/response is about the same little more sensitive, but my truck smokes more than it did stock with throttle input... and the tranny shifts much harder (like it use to at WOT). Makes me a little concerned... but not much
Also with 80 econo.. I like when it shifts (mostly) but when it shifts it's kinda harsher than I expected. It's not neck snapping.. but when it shifts it seems to "skoot" the truck forward a bit and then the RPM's drop (completing the shift). This sound about right?
So yeah over all WOW...
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yeah come to think of it, I believe that the smoke was just because of the cold start (been a blisteringly 46* here this morning in NC). It cleared up fairly quickly, bout a mile or so. So i'm not too worried about it.
But yeah.. It's amazing how the truck just keeps pulling...revs up to 2500 rpm and then just keeps pulling...shift gear... stays at 2500 and just goes! Really a blast to drive.
Throttle pedal is a little touchy, but I knew that going in. I'm just glad its not as bad as I thought! I had fears that it was going to be as sensitive as the god-awful new cars with EXTREMELY touchy throttles... You know those ones... They tend to also have those brakes where you barely touch the brake pedal and the car slams your face into the steering wheel.... I hate cars
But yeah.. It's amazing how the truck just keeps pulling...revs up to 2500 rpm and then just keeps pulling...shift gear... stays at 2500 and just goes! Really a blast to drive.
Throttle pedal is a little touchy, but I knew that going in. I'm just glad its not as bad as I thought! I had fears that it was going to be as sensitive as the god-awful new cars with EXTREMELY touchy throttles... You know those ones... They tend to also have those brakes where you barely touch the brake pedal and the car slams your face into the steering wheel.... I hate cars
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Wow that real cool, Mine has 6 position's.
And really dont know much about the settings as I didnt meet the previous owner.
What I do know is 1 seems to be for fuel economy and always stays there,
4 seems to be for speed and 2 makes the truck jump forward if I'm stopped w/ foot on the brake, and thats all I really know.
john
And really dont know much about the settings as I didnt meet the previous owner.
What I do know is 1 seems to be for fuel economy and always stays there,
4 seems to be for speed and 2 makes the truck jump forward if I'm stopped w/ foot on the brake, and thats all I really know.
john
Last edited by FTrucker; 10-31-2010 at 08:54 PM. Reason: nstarting option
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Wow that real cool, is it likely they all have a no start setting? Mine has 6 position's.
And really dont know much about the settings as I didnt meet the previous owner.
What I do know is 1 seems to be for fuel economy and always stays there,
4 seems to be for speed and 2 makes the truck jump forward if I'm stopped w/ foot on the brake, and thats all I really know.
OK, I just went out to the truck and also found out I can shut the tuner off by pressing both buttons, it goes to 0, then turns off.
But I dont think it has a no start. Anyone?
john
And really dont know much about the settings as I didnt meet the previous owner.
What I do know is 1 seems to be for fuel economy and always stays there,
4 seems to be for speed and 2 makes the truck jump forward if I'm stopped w/ foot on the brake, and thats all I really know.
OK, I just went out to the truck and also found out I can shut the tuner off by pressing both buttons, it goes to 0, then turns off.
But I dont think it has a no start. Anyone?
john
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OH
MY
GAWD
This thing is rediculous... I got (for your reference) No start, Stock, 60 Tow, 80 Econo, 120 Race.... On DP F5 w/ gauge switcher
60 Tow definitally seems like a tow program... it stays in gears longer and definetally has a lot of low end grunt.
80 Econo is the highest I've gone yet... I'm almost to afraid to go higher.... THIS THING JUST PULLS. I'll accelerate off the line like I usually do when the truck was stock... and then I look down and I'm doing 60mph! AH... need to watch them coppers!
Now I am very happy with this thing, I just filled up my tank so we'll see how this has hurt my fuel economy as I re-learn how to drive my truck..
BUUUUT.... Couple of questions... How come "stock" mode isn't stock? It doesn't shift the same as it use to, throttle sensitivity/response is about the same little more sensitive, but my truck smokes more than it did stock with throttle input... and the tranny shifts much harder (like it use to at WOT). Makes me a little concerned... but not much
Also with 80 econo.. I like when it shifts (mostly) but when it shifts it's kinda harsher than I expected. It's not neck snapping.. but when it shifts it seems to "skoot" the truck forward a bit and then the RPM's drop (completing the shift). This sound about right?
So yeah over all WOW...
MY
GAWD
This thing is rediculous... I got (for your reference) No start, Stock, 60 Tow, 80 Econo, 120 Race.... On DP F5 w/ gauge switcher
60 Tow definitally seems like a tow program... it stays in gears longer and definetally has a lot of low end grunt.
80 Econo is the highest I've gone yet... I'm almost to afraid to go higher.... THIS THING JUST PULLS. I'll accelerate off the line like I usually do when the truck was stock... and then I look down and I'm doing 60mph! AH... need to watch them coppers!
Now I am very happy with this thing, I just filled up my tank so we'll see how this has hurt my fuel economy as I re-learn how to drive my truck..
BUUUUT.... Couple of questions... How come "stock" mode isn't stock? It doesn't shift the same as it use to, throttle sensitivity/response is about the same little more sensitive, but my truck smokes more than it did stock with throttle input... and the tranny shifts much harder (like it use to at WOT). Makes me a little concerned... but not much
Also with 80 econo.. I like when it shifts (mostly) but when it shifts it's kinda harsher than I expected. It's not neck snapping.. but when it shifts it seems to "skoot" the truck forward a bit and then the RPM's drop (completing the shift). This sound about right?
So yeah over all WOW...
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yeah I'm still very happy with my DP Tuner... 80e for the win... I'm still learning the nuances of these new tunes though because the shifting is sooo much different than the stock form.
I'm going to keep driving it to see if I get use to the shifting. It does well, but sometimes the 1-2 shift can be kinda hard....
The down shifting from 4-3 is awesome though... Now I rarely need to use my breaks unless I'm coming to a complete stop!
I'm going to keep driving it to see if I get use to the shifting. It does well, but sometimes the 1-2 shift can be kinda hard....
The down shifting from 4-3 is awesome though... Now I rarely need to use my breaks unless I'm coming to a complete stop!
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Also with 80 econo.. I like when it shifts (mostly) but when it shifts it's kinda harsher than I expected. It's not neck snapping.. but when it shifts it seems to "skoot" the truck forward a bit and then the RPM's drop (completing the shift). This sound about right?
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