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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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so this is probably one of the most common posts, so im sorry but i currently an using an sct tuner. when i first got it i was pleased i felt like my truck woke up, it towed my boat with more authority too! but, as i keep reading about the dp it just sounds so much better, i hear the stories of people turning tires and getting sideways, and i dont get much of that. i think i can only afford the f5, but how is the install, is it difficult? thank you
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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The install is fairly easy. It took Huck(fellow member) and i about 45 minutes to install mine. Well actually it took him about 45 minutes and i watched!!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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Here's the video of how it's done: Diesel Movies - I install a DPTuner F5 chip in my buddies truck. Positions were Stock hi idle 60tow 80econo 120 race 140smoke.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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The install is fairly easy. I installed mine at the same time as gauges, used the mounting bracket that goes around the gauge in the pod. As far as turning tires and getting sideways, I tried a couple of times and I just don't get it to happen. You can see in my sig the tunes. Might need more than 80E to make it happen, I don't know.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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I used to have a superchips tuner as well and thought it was good at the time. I have an F5 on my truck now and it blows away the sct. I still have my sct for a code scanner and paperweight but I will never go back. Its DP Tuner all the way. Again I have to thank Clay for stopping by when he was in town and helping me install it.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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If you are planning on getting an F5, spend the extra and get the F6, it gives u the ability to have Jody send his tunes to u and you can upload them onto your chip if u have a laptop. Well worth it rather than removig your chip and sending it back if there are issues with a certain tune. He can fix them thru email with F6
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by PwerStroke99
If you are planning on getting an F5, spend the extra and get the F6, it gives u the ability to have Jody send his tunes to u and you can upload them onto your chip if u have a laptop. Well worth it rather than removig your chip and sending it back if there are issues with a certain tune. He can fix them thru email with F6
And now is the best time of the year to buy since they are running there awesome holiday sale.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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And now is the best time of the year to buy since they are running there awesome holiday sale.
yup! I have already used my F6, and It is nice to just load that tune and drive away!!!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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I got all excited about the sale, went to their website and didnt see anything about it.
I have been holding off on getting the chip because of cost, but if there would happen to be a sale on them.......
Id like to get the F6 with the 80e for now, I cant afford anything extra if I go with the F6, OBA and the selector thingy. Price adds up quick.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by UNTAMND
I got all excited about the sale, went to their website and didnt see anything about it.
I have been holding off on getting the chip because of cost, but if there would happen to be a sale on them.......
Id like to get the F6 with the 80e for now, I cant afford anything extra if I go with the F6, OBA and the selector thingy. Price adds up quick.
I thought we talked about the sale man, sorry about that. Give me a call and we can get you set up.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by UNTAMND
I got all excited about the sale, went to their website and didnt see anything about it.
I have been holding off on getting the chip because of cost, but if there would happen to be a sale on them.......
Id like to get the F6 with the 80e for now, I cant afford anything extra if I go with the F6, OBA and the selector thingy. Price adds up quick.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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I learned something new yesterday, every DP Tuner comes delivered with a snow/slick road setting! I found it hard to drive in the snow in 80e... even being light on the throttle the tires want to spin. I pushed a few buttons and changed the display to read "1" and now the throttle response isn't as touchy, I can drive a lot easier on slick roads, but power seems down
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 00Dave
The install is fairly easy. I installed mine at the same time as gauges, used the mounting bracket that goes around the gauge in the pod. As far as turning tires and getting sideways, I tried a couple of times and I just don't get it to happen. You can see in my sig the tunes. Might need more than 80E to make it happen, I don't know.

Try holding the brakes for a second to let the turbo spool up then let it rip.

Just don't hold the brakes too long it kind of hard on the torque convertor.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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My brothers truck on 80e has laid down a bit of rubber with me behind the wheel...right in the middle of philly at that. Little bit of brake, little bit of spool, green light and let er' fly.
I cant wait for the F6 in my truck, Im thinking the 120 or 140 tune for fun, but i dont know if i want race or agressive, I gotta talk with DP and find out what the difference is for sure first.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by superduty4x4
I learned something new yesterday, every DP Tuner comes delivered with a snow/slick road setting! I found it hard to drive in the snow in 80e... even being light on the throttle the tires want to spin. I pushed a few buttons and changed the display to read "1" and now the throttle response isn't as touchy, I can drive a lot easier on slick roads, but power seems down
uuhh...you mean the stock setting? lmao

I like the way you make it sound.
 
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