Humm..... another tuner question....
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Humm..... another tuner question....
Alright guys, i'm finally looking to get a tuner (can't afford a custom chip right now, will get one in the future plus like the ability to scan for codes)
It looks like i have a choise between Superchips and Edge.
I usually don't drive my truck to hard, and will most likely have it on the middle setting most of the time. I would like to see an increase in MPG (if I stay out of the throttle...) and hopefully chance the feel of the GO-pedal.
What do you recomend? also, where is a place I can find one online at a reasonable price?
Thanks
Robb
It looks like i have a choise between Superchips and Edge.
I usually don't drive my truck to hard, and will most likely have it on the middle setting most of the time. I would like to see an increase in MPG (if I stay out of the throttle...) and hopefully chance the feel of the GO-pedal.
What do you recomend? also, where is a place I can find one online at a reasonable price?
Thanks
Robb
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Why can't you afford a chip? You don't have to get a 6+ position chip with loads of custom programs. You can one with only one or two programs for less than a tuner costs.
There is something to be said for the handhelds though....I've thought of getting a used one just for the diagnostics. I like the 80 HP tune on the SCMT, it a very good "all around" program that I think fits the expectations you listed. Never had an edge, but I hear they are also quite good.
There is something to be said for the handhelds though....I've thought of getting a used one just for the diagnostics. I like the 80 HP tune on the SCMT, it a very good "all around" program that I think fits the expectations you listed. Never had an edge, but I hear they are also quite good.
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yeah Rob, save your butt the kickin it will recieve later on.. get a custom 2,3,or 4 position chip. I have the superchips 1705 and Its ok but not is not really all its cracked up to be. the diagnostic tool helps, but for performance im wanting an adjustable deal. I hope this helps, good luck 
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I had the superchips 1700 programmer. Now I have the TS 6 pos. chip. Hands down the chip wins over the programmer. I didn't have the code reader on my programmer so I aint missing much there. Dont get me wrong I'd love to have one for diagnostics. I got my chip off of ebay for only $265 which is the same price or lowwer than most programmers, just wish I went with the chip first! Now I want a custom burned chip to go with the injectors. Hope that helps.
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Originally Posted by Stroker 94 1/2
I had the superchips 1700 programmer. Now I have the TS 6 pos. chip. Hands down the chip wins over the programmer. I didn't have the code reader on my programmer so I aint missing much there. Dont get me wrong I'd love to have one for diagnostics. I got my chip off of ebay for only $265 which is the same price or lowwer than most programmers, just wish I went with the chip first! Now I want a custom burned chip to go with the injectors. Hope that helps.
EDIT: Never mind about the 140/ fuel-7 thing. I guess they are 2 totally different programs. So I'm thinking (Stock, High-Idle, 50, 75, 100, 140)
Thanks!
Robb
Last edited by Robbgt; Dec 1, 2006 at 07:51 AM.
