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Just installed my DP Tuner... ANNNNNDDD...
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MY GAWD This thing is rediculous... I got (for your reference) No start, Stock, 60 Tow, 80 Econo, 120 Race.... On DP F5 w/ gauge switcher 60 Tow definitally seems like a tow program... it stays in gears longer and definetally has a lot of low end grunt. 80 Econo is the highest I've gone yet... I'm almost to afraid to go higher.... THIS THING JUST PULLS. I'll accelerate off the line like I usually do when the truck was stock... and then I look down and I'm doing 60mph! AH... need to watch them coppers! Now I am very happy with this thing, I just filled up my tank so we'll see how this has hurt my fuel economy as I re-learn how to drive my truck.. BUUUUT.... Couple of questions... How come "stock" mode isn't stock? It doesn't shift the same as it use to, throttle sensitivity/response is about the same little more sensitive, but my truck smokes more than it did stock with throttle input... and the tranny shifts much harder (like it use to at WOT). Makes me a little concerned... but not much Also with 80 econo.. I like when it shifts (mostly) but when it shifts it's kinda harsher than I expected. It's not neck snapping.. but when it shifts it seems to "skoot" the truck forward a bit and then the RPM's drop (completing the shift). This sound about right? So yeah over all WOW... |
Stock is modified stock for better shifting, but fueling should be the same. Shouldn't be any different in the smoke dept...
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mine does the same thing in 60 E. You can send it back and have it readjusted. I am still on the fence about sending mine back.
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yeah come to think of it, I believe that the smoke was just because of the cold start (been a blisteringly 46* here this morning in NC). It cleared up fairly quickly, bout a mile or so. So i'm not too worried about it.
But yeah.. It's amazing how the truck just keeps pulling...revs up to 2500 rpm and then just keeps pulling...shift gear... stays at 2500 and just goes! Really a blast to drive. Throttle pedal is a little touchy, but I knew that going in. I'm just glad its not as bad as I thought! I had fears that it was going to be as sensitive as the god-awful new cars with EXTREMELY touchy throttles... You know those ones... They tend to also have those brakes where you barely touch the brake pedal and the car slams your face into the steering wheel.... I hate cars |
I think your fine with those shift stratgies and fueling, touchy pedal, it does take getting used too no doubt. Owning a custom chip, you got one now, enjoy it, what a difference.
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post was changed for secrecy and to protect the inocent!
john |
Originally Posted by FTrucker
(Post 9501529)
Hey whats no start?
john Its a setting so no one steals your truck, because it wont start, if they don't know it or know you have a DP-Tuner with the No Start setting... |
If you set it to no start and remove the switcher the truck will turn over but will not start. Good if you leave it somewhere and want it to still be there when you get back. Or if you don't want your wife driving it.
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Congrats on the DP man! Glad you like it!
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Wow that real cool, Mine has 6 position's.
And really dont know much about the settings as I didnt meet the previous owner. What I do know is 1 seems to be for fuel economy and always stays there, 4 seems to be for speed and 2 makes the truck jump forward if I'm stopped w/ foot on the brake, and thats all I really know. john |
By pushing both buttons this should put it in the no start. Turn it over if it doesn't start it has no start. Also bye removing the switch it is in no start also. Good luck most all of us love DPtune. It makes me feel like I am driving a different truck, its great! Chet
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Originally Posted by FTrucker
(Post 9501828)
Wow that real cool, is it likely they all have a no start setting? Mine has 6 position's.
And really dont know much about the settings as I didnt meet the previous owner. What I do know is 1 seems to be for fuel economy and always stays there, 4 seems to be for speed and 2 makes the truck jump forward if I'm stopped w/ foot on the brake, and thats all I really know. OK, I just went out to the truck and also found out I can shut the tuner off by pressing both buttons, it goes to 0, then turns off. But I dont think it has a no start. Anyone? john |
Originally Posted by AmericanMade
(Post 9499168)
OH
MY GAWD This thing is rediculous... I got (for your reference) No start, Stock, 60 Tow, 80 Econo, 120 Race.... On DP F5 w/ gauge switcher 60 Tow definitally seems like a tow program... it stays in gears longer and definetally has a lot of low end grunt. 80 Econo is the highest I've gone yet... I'm almost to afraid to go higher.... THIS THING JUST PULLS. I'll accelerate off the line like I usually do when the truck was stock... and then I look down and I'm doing 60mph! AH... need to watch them coppers! Now I am very happy with this thing, I just filled up my tank so we'll see how this has hurt my fuel economy as I re-learn how to drive my truck.. BUUUUT.... Couple of questions... How come "stock" mode isn't stock? It doesn't shift the same as it use to, throttle sensitivity/response is about the same little more sensitive, but my truck smokes more than it did stock with throttle input... and the tranny shifts much harder (like it use to at WOT). Makes me a little concerned... but not much Also with 80 econo.. I like when it shifts (mostly) but when it shifts it's kinda harsher than I expected. It's not neck snapping.. but when it shifts it seems to "skoot" the truck forward a bit and then the RPM's drop (completing the shift). This sound about right? So yeah over all WOW... |
yeah I'm still very happy with my DP Tuner... 80e for the win... I'm still learning the nuances of these new tunes though because the shifting is sooo much different than the stock form.
I'm going to keep driving it to see if I get use to the shifting. It does well, but sometimes the 1-2 shift can be kinda hard.... The down shifting from 4-3 is awesome though... Now I rarely need to use my breaks unless I'm coming to a complete stop! |
Originally Posted by AmericanMade
(Post 9499168)
Also with 80 econo.. I like when it shifts (mostly) but when it shifts it's kinda harsher than I expected. It's not neck snapping.. but when it shifts it seems to "skoot" the truck forward a bit and then the RPM's drop (completing the shift). This sound about right? ... |
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