Installed a Tuner
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Installed a Tuner
Been off this board for awhile, bought a bike and it has been my main hobby. Well, now it is cold.
I borrowed a friends Evolution chip yesterday, he let me borrow it to try. Set it up at 80hp. Turned my truck into a beast! Plus I am getting close to 25mpg city, is this ussual?
And now the biggest question? Which is the best tuner. I run the AIS, have gauges, still stock exhaust. If the mileage is correct it would pay for it in a couple of fill ups. Plus FEEL THE POWER!
I borrowed a friends Evolution chip yesterday, he let me borrow it to try. Set it up at 80hp. Turned my truck into a beast! Plus I am getting close to 25mpg city, is this ussual?
And now the biggest question? Which is the best tuner. I run the AIS, have gauges, still stock exhaust. If the mileage is correct it would pay for it in a couple of fill ups. Plus FEEL THE POWER!
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25mpg
What year, model, do you drive, I would love to get those numbers on my 97. jeff
Originally Posted by TN Hillbilly
Been off this board for awhile, bought a bike and it has been my main hobby. Well, now it is cold.
I borrowed a friends Evolution chip yesterday, he let me borrow it to try. Set it up at 80hp. Turned my truck into a beast! Plus I am getting close to 25mpg city, is this ussual?
And now the biggest question? Which is the best tuner. I run the AIS, have gauges, still stock exhaust. If the mileage is correct it would pay for it in a couple of fill ups. Plus FEEL THE POWER!
I borrowed a friends Evolution chip yesterday, he let me borrow it to try. Set it up at 80hp. Turned my truck into a beast! Plus I am getting close to 25mpg city, is this ussual?
And now the biggest question? Which is the best tuner. I run the AIS, have gauges, still stock exhaust. If the mileage is correct it would pay for it in a couple of fill ups. Plus FEEL THE POWER!
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Since you just installed it yesterday you must be getting your mileage info from the trip meter in the overhead console. It lies. Drive the truck a while and do the hard calculations based on actual fuel and miles and see what you get. I would guess that you'll see an improvement but not quite to the tune of 25 mpg. And as you said....Feel the power! Mileage might lose some but dang.......Feel the power!
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From one TN hillbilly to another the Evolution is a very good programmer. The MPG info the others posted is correct, do the long hand method to figure your real MPG. Get an Evo, you'll like it we sell a lot of them and the Juice/Attitude, but you already have gauges so the Evo is a better deal for you. Call us if you have any questions, or come on by if you 're near Nashville.
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You need to hand calculate to you mpg once you install a programmer, chip or even any module that tricks any of the sensors. I have used the Edge, and now have switched to the new SCT XCAL2, much better form a feature and power band.
We are running a special on gauges and SCT package deal. Let us know if we can be of any help.
We are running a special on gauges and SCT package deal. Let us know if we can be of any help.
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TN Hillbilly,
You mentioned you still have your stock exhaust. I would suggest installing a 4" turbo-back/cat back exhaust system and a cold air intake if you are planning any more mods, to help ensure you get the most benifit out of your performance upgrades. More airflow = more power, and cooler egts to keep your turbo from burning up.
Mike
www.powertown.com
You mentioned you still have your stock exhaust. I would suggest installing a 4" turbo-back/cat back exhaust system and a cold air intake if you are planning any more mods, to help ensure you get the most benifit out of your performance upgrades. More airflow = more power, and cooler egts to keep your turbo from burning up.
Mike
www.powertown.com
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Yeah, I know the computer may lie a little. Without the tuner it was very close though. I have the odometer ready to do the math once I fill up again.
With the added power I will get one. Already have the gauges, have the AIS air intake, although next time I have to change that $60 filter I will probably go Tymar. EGT's are not that bad at 80hp setting, although I think it would be a worthy investment.
The truck is an 02 Lariet XLT, extended cab, reg bed 4x4, auto tranny.
With the added power I will get one. Already have the gauges, have the AIS air intake, although next time I have to change that $60 filter I will probably go Tymar. EGT's are not that bad at 80hp setting, although I think it would be a worthy investment.
The truck is an 02 Lariet XLT, extended cab, reg bed 4x4, auto tranny.
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