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From: Rialto, Ca.
Originally Posted by GaDawg
Pardon me for the hi jack:
What is the "no start" tune and what is it for? And what is the purpose of the high idle and how high does it set the idle?
What is the "no start" tune and what is it for? And what is the purpose of the high idle and how high does it set the idle?
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From: high bridge, nj
no start is a tune for when you leave your truck...unless the person knows how to change programs the engine won't turn over. i forgot i had mine on the other day and was sitting in a parking lot trying to start it. the high idle, i assume, is good for warming the truck up quicker in the winter/colder monthes. The higher idle is set prolly by an increase in gas flow to the engine while idling. high idle also has to be good for jumping other vehicles, the diesel tow trucks sound like they idle higher when the try jumping.
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From: Flagstaff, Arizona
I have the Superchip powerprogrammer and have always been happy with it! There ARE other chips out there besides the DP! I know they will probably give you the highest increase in hp....but Superchip will also adjust shift points in tranny. I can tell a major difference when I have it in tow/haul mode compared to high performance. My chip has 90hp gain, 60hp gain for towing, or will save the stock tune.
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From: Carlos, MN
The high idle tune is also good for letting your truck idle for long periods of time to prevent wet stacking. Some people like to let thier trucks idle for long periods of time in cold climates or if they are pulling long distance and want to stop and rest and not get cold in the truck. If you let the truck idle at the stock setting for long periods of time (i.e. several hours) the engine will wet stack and cause problems.
I personally would go with the DP, it's what I'm going to get when I get the money saved up. I would also do the 6637 mod. CCV mod, and the zoodad mod, when or before you get the chip. You will also want to get a bigger downpipe and exhaust, with a chip to allow better air flow. Also don't for get the gauges, unless you like cracking pistons. You will need a pyro guage for sure, many also get boost and tranny temp as well.
I personally would go with the DP, it's what I'm going to get when I get the money saved up. I would also do the 6637 mod. CCV mod, and the zoodad mod, when or before you get the chip. You will also want to get a bigger downpipe and exhaust, with a chip to allow better air flow. Also don't for get the gauges, unless you like cracking pistons. You will need a pyro guage for sure, many also get boost and tranny temp as well.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
Originally Posted by UP_There
I have the Superchip powerprogrammer and have always been happy with it! There ARE other chips out there besides the DP! I know they will probably give you the highest increase in hp....but Superchip will also adjust shift points in tranny. I can tell a major difference when I have it in tow/haul mode compared to high performance. My chip has 90hp gain, 60hp gain for towing, or will save the stock tune.
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I dont know what all my new truck has. The exhaust does not look stock to me. Can not find anything that looks like a normal muffler. Dont know what the intake looks like but if they modified the exhaust they probably did the intake also. The DP produst looked like it was $$569 and some change. What where you looking at that was a little over 300. The 300 is more in my price range right now. Also can you slowly upgrade these things or do you have to buy it all at once.
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From: altoona wi
Originally Posted by 03PwrStk
I dont know what all my new truck has. The exhaust does not look stock to me. Can not find anything that looks like a normal muffler. Dont know what the intake looks like but if they modified the exhaust they probably did the intake also. The DP produst looked like it was $$569 and some change. What where you looking at that was a little over 300. The 300 is more in my price range right now. Also can you slowly upgrade these things or do you have to buy it all at once.
Get the DP Tuner, I had a Bully Dog chipand now have the DP. Way better throttle response and holds power though out the RPM range. The $300 is for no start(theft deterent) stock and one additional power gain. If I were you get the 80 econ tune. The remote is an additional $40 but customer service is way way better. Jody called me at home after he had supper with the wife and kids and went over what I was looking for and what mods I had on my truck. He even gave me suggestions on what i should do next and when I should get reprogrammed when I did certain things.
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From: altoona wi
Originally Posted by 03PwrStk
Thanks, like I said the only price i could find was 569. Besides the eco tune, i would like the race tune. I like the thought of murdering these little punks in civics and other little punk mobiles.
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