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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 10:56 PM
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Mini Maxx Tunes

So after I had my heads decked and o ringed and new head gaskets, bulletproofing, etc, I decided I was brave enough to run the Hot tune on my mini max for a little trip for work. About a 90 mile round trip and the computer mileage was 18.6 running a little over 70, about 1.5mpg better than I had gotten before. My big question is, if I run this tune and don't stomp on it, is it still hard on the the engine and the transmission or can I benefit from the increased mileage driving like a grandma without any damage?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 06:40 AM
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I run the extreme race tune from GearHead as my daily driver, with the Atlas 40 FICM tune on top of that.

Enjoy the mpg, extra seat-of-the-pants acceleration and huge grin on your face...... you paid for it!
 
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 11:29 PM
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Is the H&S stuff worth the money?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2016 | 09:20 AM
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The "Hot" tune is pretty awesome! Even the "Mild" tune (first level of non stock settings) makes a significant difference. If you're not in it all of the time I don't think you can do anything other than grin. I have an H&S Mini Maxx I have run for several months -- came with the truck. It seems to be fine but I am ready to sell mine to go a different route. Again, no problems, just not exactly what I want for my application. If anyone is interested please send me a PM -- don't want to hijack a thread.
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