DarkSmoke’s 2019 Build Thread
Tuned
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Here’s the link to the tuning I run with descriptions of all the tunes with performance increases: https://duramaxtuner.com/vehicle-typ...port-pack.html
I’m still running emissions. Only had the tunes for about a month. First impression is that the truck woke up big time. I run the Sport/economy tune (135 hp/325 tq) with their TCM tune. The biggest difference I noticed was how much better the trans performs. No longer does it try to shift into 6th at 35 mph. The power throughout the rpm range is noticeably better, especially in the low end. Regens seem to be same as factory and fuel mileage is around 18.5 combined. I drive 60/40 hwy/city. I’ve seen 20+ mpg hand calculated on one 400 mile trip I did. Haven’t tried any of the other tunes yet to compare. They also provide 2 TCM files as well. One for daily driving and one they said is more sporty with 2nd gear lockup. I run the DD tune. Let me know if you have any specific questions and I’ll try my best to give you my impression.
I’m still running emissions. Only had the tunes for about a month. First impression is that the truck woke up big time. I run the Sport/economy tune (135 hp/325 tq) with their TCM tune. The biggest difference I noticed was how much better the trans performs. No longer does it try to shift into 6th at 35 mph. The power throughout the rpm range is noticeably better, especially in the low end. Regens seem to be same as factory and fuel mileage is around 18.5 combined. I drive 60/40 hwy/city. I’ve seen 20+ mpg hand calculated on one 400 mile trip I did. Haven’t tried any of the other tunes yet to compare. They also provide 2 TCM files as well. One for daily driving and one they said is more sporty with 2nd gear lockup. I run the DD tune. Let me know if you have any specific questions and I’ll try my best to give you my impression.
Mountain Pass
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Great looking truck and nice mods so far. I have a 20 Lariat sport magnetic and curious what Carli set up you are going with. I am getting ready to do the same and would like to hear which set up and why. Here is a pic of mine when I received in March.
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5th Wheeling
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Nice truck! After talking with the guys at CJC Offroad, we settled on the commuter kit with the add-a-pack option. I don’t plan to seriously offroad the truck and light to moderate towing is all I do. It’s pretty much a pavement queen 90% of the time. They said the pin top would be overkill for my needs and they personally said that they prefer the ride of the commuter over the backcountry.
Mountain Pass
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Nice truck! After talking with the guys at CJC Offroad, we settled on the commuter kit with the add-a-pack option. I don’t plan to seriously offroad the truck and light to moderate towing is all I do. It’s pretty much a pavement queen 90% of the time. They said the pin top would be overkill for my needs and they personally said that they prefer the ride of the commuter over the backcountry.
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5th Wheeling
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More Turbo
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From: Texas Hill Country
Really sweet truck man! I'm also interested in how you like the Morimotos. I've heard mixed reviews, but they're on my mod list at this point. I set up TorquePro on acheap Amazon Fire 8 tablet for my son's 6.0. Your tablet mount is Really cool. Thanks for bringing us along!
5th Wheeling
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Hinds County, MS
@DarkSmoke Where did you buy this truck? I almost pulled the trigger on a truck setup exactly like this. I ended up talking myself into the white platinum version.
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5th Wheeling
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Really sweet truck man! I'm also interested in how you like the Morimotos. I've heard mixed reviews, but they're on my mod list at this point. I set up TorquePro on acheap Amazon Fire 8 tablet for my son's 6.0. Your tablet mount is Really cool. Thanks for bringing us along!
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5th Wheeling
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@DarkSmoke Where did you buy this truck? I almost pulled the trigger on a truck setup exactly like this. I ended up talking myself into the white platinum version.
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5th Wheeling
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I sold the stock black headlights. These are a complete replacement headlight sold by Morimoto.