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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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programers? any good?

i picked up my tranny and t-case and rearend today and after talking to the guy for a bit he`s telling me about his programmer and his biddy has one in the 2001. their getting 50 to 80 hp..what? does it make that much differance? i`ve only seen that air intake mod crap for chips but have seen so adds. anybody got one and how do they work what kind how much.. all that
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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No you don't get that much hp with a NA gas engine and a programmer, it is more like 30hp at the crank tops.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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i just purchased the new edge evolution and i can notice the difference.in all modes i have mostly used the towing mode and the gas milage and power it has now compared to when i did not have it is a big difference. the performance mode is great i have used it a couple of time and when it is on you can feel the power instantly. i got mine from truckcustomizers.com. that is where i found the best price. well i hope you make out well
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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did you do the install? was it easy? what kinda cost was it?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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yes i installed it it took me about 20 minutes. you just plug it into the OBDII port. it comes with a custom pod that mounts to the dash. the is no drilling involved. it costed me 365.00 with express shipping. i had it in 2 days.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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cool thank. thats what i`m looking for is for towing
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by galaxie641
No you don't get that much hp with a NA gas engine and a programmer, it is more like 30hp at the crank tops.
i agree....and that IS at the crank...not the wheels....
any claims more than that is pure BS.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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i know when i was towing i was only getting like 10 miles to the gallon now when i tow i get like anywheres between 14 and 17 miles to the gallon and the is going up a lot of mountains on highway it was around 20 miles
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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i know when i was towing i was only getting like 10 miles to the gallon now when i tow i get like anywheres between 14 and 17 miles to the gallon and the is going up a lot of mountains on highway it was around 20 miles
if it burns more gas it`s gotta have more power..lol
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Most tuners will give you 15 rwhp.Don't believe a claim of 50 with a N/A motor
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Those high numbers are about right for a diesel.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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If you are looking for a programmer the SCT Xcal2 and their new Limewire can't be beat, but you will pay to play.
 
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I just ordered a SCT for my truck. I hope it works good.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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where do i get the scoop on the SCT? and who carrys it?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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I got mine from Troyer Performance. Motorhaven has them too.
 
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