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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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dp tuner

how easy is it to install the dp tuner is it a plug and play or will you have to splice and do all that crazyness.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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I think they mount in the pcm like a chip. Not that hard to do.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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yes they mount in the PCM

easy to do? yes, it is very easy. under half hour for your first time around, taking your time.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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It's pretty easy to install.....the hardest part is getting to the bolt that holds the wiring harness in under the hood. After that you just take the pcm apart clean the contacts well, and put it all back together. Maybe an hour and a half total if you take your time.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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here is a step by step video - http://www.dieselmovies.com/view_vid...163467c9dae521

You be the judge
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Easiest, biggest bang for the buck mod you'll ever do to your truck. BUT -- learn from my mistake and get the tranny mods done BEFORE you get the DP. It will make such a huge difference in your truck, you won't believe it. It sounds like I'm being over dramatic, but you have to see it to believe it...
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Good idea on bringing the installation video into the thread Joe #1


and good advice with the trans mods Joe #2




too many joe's in this thread
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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Agreed. Easy instalation 45 min give or take a few.
 
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It's a good idea to get gauges before adding any tuner.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Gauges and intake are a must. As Joe(Izzy) says, the tranny mods are highly recommended as is a bigger exhaust. Then get the DP. It's the easiest of all the Mods
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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I installed in this order.. 1) air intake, 2) guages (to get a pre reading on normal conditions) 3) exhaust, 4) overboost kit) 5)BTS Valve Body, 6) DPTuner. Get with BTS and tell him your DP tuner selections. Jody can tell you what VB to him him send you. i did mine in this order and everything worked out fine. The biggest problem i had was getting the contact good on the PCM to the DP tune. My next upgrade is going to be the 6.0 tranny cooler. hope this helps you out.
 
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