Considering DP Tuner
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Considering DP Tuner
Hi all,
Decided on throwing this out to you all since I will probably want to look at one, and feel the difference. Wish I was thinking about this on GTG day!
Looking at going with a tuner, and curious what is actually involved if I do the DP route? I mean, do I get a curcuit board, a new PCM, send mine, how does it work? Will most likely buy from Clay, if I can convince my wife this is a good move. Part of what will help is the de-cel feature, as we tow a 12k 5th wheel, and I would love to have an exhaust brake feature without spending 1k+. Of course the extra power would be nice also.
We need to budget stuff, so I need to be close on pricing. I sent a note to Riffraff already, but figured asking you guys also.
What has been your experience with this?
Thanks.
Tom. (got to gtg about the time people were going to lunch)
01 F250 CC 4x4 7.3 204k White and Gold Lariat. Swst Houston.
Decided on throwing this out to you all since I will probably want to look at one, and feel the difference. Wish I was thinking about this on GTG day!
Looking at going with a tuner, and curious what is actually involved if I do the DP route? I mean, do I get a curcuit board, a new PCM, send mine, how does it work? Will most likely buy from Clay, if I can convince my wife this is a good move. Part of what will help is the de-cel feature, as we tow a 12k 5th wheel, and I would love to have an exhaust brake feature without spending 1k+. Of course the extra power would be nice also.
We need to budget stuff, so I need to be close on pricing. I sent a note to Riffraff already, but figured asking you guys also.
What has been your experience with this?
Thanks.
Tom. (got to gtg about the time people were going to lunch)
01 F250 CC 4x4 7.3 204k White and Gold Lariat. Swst Houston.
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If you get a chip from DP like the F5 then you will get the chip that plugs into your PCM connected to a wire that you route to the spot you choose. Then on the end you can get a rotary ****, a digital display switch, or a "gauge switch" that actually fits into a gauge pod and has a number display.
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Thanks.
It sometimes takes a while for my brain to get engaged! I checked out DP's site, lots of good info. I was thinking the F5 and F6 meant the number of programs, and couldn't understand the 200 dollar diff.
Overall not as expensive as I thought.
Tom.
It sometimes takes a while for my brain to get engaged! I checked out DP's site, lots of good info. I was thinking the F5 and F6 meant the number of programs, and couldn't understand the 200 dollar diff.
Overall not as expensive as I thought.
Tom.
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Since this is the Texas thread, I feel it's important to bring up a few alternatives to DP. Tony Wildman from Total Diesel Performance is just North of Fort Worth. Matt Robinson from Gearhead automotive is in Bryan, and David Lott from Diesel Innovations is in Houston.
All three offer custom switch on the fly chips that are very similar to DP and of course are local. That would make live tuning or upgrades easier in the future. Besides, this is the Texas chapter so it's only right to bring up the Texas options.
All three offer custom switch on the fly chips that are very similar to DP and of course are local. That would make live tuning or upgrades easier in the future. Besides, this is the Texas chapter so it's only right to bring up the Texas options.
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Case in point: When I had my DP reburned for my Stage I's, the shifting, power, and engine never were right. Had Jody been local to me, he probably could have figured out the problem, fixed it, and sent me on my way.
Matt is not even a 2 hour drive from me, so when there's some sort of issue or I need to update my tunes, it's just a matter of making a drive. Smart guy too, really knows his stuff...it's worth the drive just to meet him.
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-Get a coolant filter, you should.
-Try Matt's SRL file for non-studded trucks, you should also.
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i will keep that in mind. i'm not too certain about a coolant filter. after all, i'm not towing heavy loads right now, but i'll definitely look into that. with the six-o, i dont wanna take chances like tat.
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No worries Dom, it's all good. I learn stuff even without trying. God forbid, I might own a 6.0 some day
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