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Old Aug 25, 2015 | 11:48 PM
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Which programmer should i buy.

i just looking for opinions on programmers, whether or not they actually work or if so which one, or brand to buy. i have a 96 XLT 212,000+ miles. im currently replacing the heads with rebuilt ones, also installing new lifters and a slightly bigger cam. i saw one programmer that i sorta liked (SCT Livewire TS Plus Performance Programmer and Monitors) but like i said i would like to read more opinions reviews and personal experience before i spend $600.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 06:43 AM
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We would first need to know weather you are OBD II or OBDI.


On OBDIs they aren't worth buying one as they don't work. I have seen some diffrences on OBDII vehicles but not sure on the 96 trucks as all the ones I had were super duties.


Personally I have always liked SCT for tuners if you are OBDII.
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Old Aug 27, 2015 | 09:24 PM
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obd II

i have obd II
 
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Old Aug 28, 2015 | 05:48 AM
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I've only used SCT, good programmer and good support from my dealer. Don't remember who that was, unfortunately.
 
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