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First yes you need a pyro (pre-turbo!!!) for any programmers or chip even the ones that say you don't. The programmers and chips deliver more fuel in simplest terms but many tweak many other parameters as well as tranny shift points and line pressure.
"safe" is a relative term. Safe is also sunject to your right foot and your left eye (watching your pyro).