Those with DP Tuner
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Those with DP Tuner
Just curious to see how often you drive in stock tune? I usually drive in 80 Econ mode and decided I'd try stock for a day. OMG what a pig it is in stock tune. What's the point?
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From: Norco,CA
I always start in stock tune then switch to 60e when warmed up. I do like 80e on the freeway, I get the best mpg there, most say 60e for mpg, but I've found 80e works best in my truck. I do have old tunes.
Chet
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From: Elk Grove, CA
Like Chet I start in stock, both to warm up and since it is a bit more quiet. I don't want to wake the 'hood when I leave at O dark hundred. A few minutes later I hit 80E for the freeway on-ramp. Plus I need it for smog test time.
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From: Lake Stevens, WA
x2. stock for warmup and quiet exit/entry into the neighborhood. I'm told the tune adjusts for a cold engine and will not let you give it too much until warm, but I wanted it quieter anyway.
Once the temp needle starts moving, I go to 60e for most of my driving.
Once the temp needle starts moving, I go to 60e for most of my driving.
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From: Oakdale, CA
Oh, and my personal favorite tune to drive in is 60E as well
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I have not had my DP very long. Drove it for 200 miles in 60E and mileage was 15.7. Before tuner mileage was about 17.5 (town) I ran it 200 miles on Stock tune and got 16.3. BUT I like driving it in 60E better! Hopefully my mileage will pick up.
What's the reason for warming up in stock tune?
What's the reason for warming up in stock tune?
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From: Puget Sound
I have not had my DP very long. Drove it for 200 miles in 60E and mileage was 15.7. Before tuner mileage was about 17.5 (town) Do I ran it 200 miles on Stock tune and got 16.3. BUT I like driving it in 60E better! Hopefully my mileage will pick up.
What's the reason for warming up in stock tune?
What's the reason for warming up in stock tune?
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From: Wheatland, Mo
Just as the others said... I know that it will not give full power until it is warmed up but for my own peace of mind... I wait until the temp needle hits the bottom line of the NORMAL section then I switch up to 80E.
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From: Oakdale, CA
Shoot him an e-mail if you want to know the differences between his tunes and stock tunes at idle. I'm sure he could give you a better explanation than I ever could. I am no where near a tuning guru like he is
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From: south jersey
I have an hpop gauge, and at idle the icp is the same in any setting. I also let the oil temp get up to about 150* before using other than stock. With the 38r and Johns trans I sometimes forget to use other than stock. Its actually quite respectable. To me anyway.