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i would like to run my 99 on the tow/performance setting most of the time, b/c i dont pull a lot with it. i would just like to get better fuel milage. it is stock, besides the chip and filter. i have had a lot of people around me saying leave it on safe tow b/c the truck will last longer. i am also worried about what affects it might have on the tranny, it seems to shutter everyonce in awhile. just wanted some opintions on the matter, i dont know what size fuel tank that i have, i think it is the 29 gallon, but i am lucky to get 380 miles out of the tank. new air filter, fuel filter, and i use additive to it everytime i fuel up. thanks.
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Its not very hard and the gauges are not that expensive you can go to Diesel Performance at DieselManor, Inc. - Taking the Mystery out of Diesel Performance™ and they have all the gauges that you would need. Also with the chip you should look into getting a pyrometer to keep and eye on the EGT's
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The most reliable and reasonably priced set up for my money is the isspro 3 gauge set. Click here:
You definitely want to get an exhaust gas temp gauge along with the other 2 you mention. Diesel Manor has great customer service and their directions that come in the kit are fantastic.
You definitely want to get an exhaust gas temp gauge along with the other 2 you mention. Diesel Manor has great customer service and their directions that come in the kit are fantastic.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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I ran the Superchip for many years. I would leave it in Performance when not towing, if I was to tow under 6,000lbs I would put it in tow performance, if I towed more then 6,000lbs I would put it in tow safe. Never had a problem and never had gauges before I got the DP-TUNER.
These are the gauges I have now and they work great. click here I would get the Pyro, trans, and boost.
OK, Jason, you just beat me to the punch. lol
These are the gauges I have now and they work great. click here I would get the Pyro, trans, and boost.
OK, Jason, you just beat me to the punch. lol
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I ran the Superchip for many years. I would leave it in Performance when not towing, if I was to tow under 6,000lbs I would put it in tow performance, if I towed more then 6,000lbs I would put it in tow safe. Never had a problem and never had gauges before I got the DP-TUNER.
These are the gauges I have now and they work great. click here I would get the Pyro, trans, and boost.
OK, Jason, you just beat me to the punch. lol
These are the gauges I have now and they work great. click here I would get the Pyro, trans, and boost.
OK, Jason, you just beat me to the punch. lol
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You need to post what kind of air flow, exhaust etc you have done and what kind of programmer, chip you have, if air flow and exhaust has been improved you can get better mileage on highest setting's most of the time it's something you have to play around with. Get a EGT gauge a least before you play with different setting's
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It's not the cheapest, but it is by far the most complete and reliable set-up out there. There are some cheaper gauges that you can get from eBay called Glowshift, but they absolutely suck by every account I have read but one, and you tend to get what you pay for in this area. My advice is always to just save the money up and do it right the first time. You don't want to skimp on something as important as this in my opinion.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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Give Clay a call and see what he can do for you. Riffraff Diesel Performance Parts. His phone # is in the link. Great guy.
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Truthfully concurred. I am in the process of looking for gauges but I also don't want to pay an arm and a leg. Although I have decided that I better just go with what I want and enjoy it then worrying about the money and not be able to really see what my engine is doing (IE Cheap gauges like glowshift)