Tuner - I think

[Beauxdru]

Thanks for all the other input on the exhaust folks. I did find the gauges on sale. Three pillar column thingy.. with three gauges... with the pre-wired kit for @ $300. That should be Ok.. I hope.

So now I have been doing my reading on my chips/tuners and everything else. I can honestly say, having no mechanical background, I am more confused than ever.

From what I understand.. chips and tuners are like hunting dogs.. everyone is pretty loyal to their brand / type. So this could end up being an open ended thread. I was originally going with the Diablo Sport, but then the more I read from other users, while it has a great price, its not all that it is cracked up to be. Sooo.. I am looking at the DP Tuner? The shop where I was looking is closed for relocation or something, but from what other users have posted, they really seem to know what they are doing. I must ask though, has anyone had any real issues with the DP Tuner?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Scarlet_Nape]

Beauxdru,

You are right about everyone having their own personal choice. Being new to the diesel world, I too am reading and learning. I plan on meeting some of the local guys this weekend and will "grill" them for all the information I can.
I currently plan on buying a DP Tuner, just based on his customer feedback. But, I am going to wait about a month as Jody and Diane have a new chip coming out.

DP's New Product

If you can hold on a few weeks, you may be even happier with the results.

John

 

[spankustang]

SCT from DiscountPowerParts.com
Larry is easy to work with and the product is top-notch!!

http://www.discountpowerparts.com/

 

[oi8228oi]

Definetly go 6 position on the fly chip.... ive heard good about TS, ATS, and the Custom burned...
i got a bully dog power pup.... and im defiently not loyal.... when i buy a chip its going up for sale....
when i get a chip i wanna get it burned for my truck application not just univerals

 

[CSIPSD]

I am not really "brand" loyal... I have run Superchips tuner, Hypertech tuner, TS chip, DI chip and ATS chip... All tuned by differant people, all having good and bad points. DP tuner has made a name for themselfs in the last few years, I will try there stuff to soon.

I recomend in order

1. ATS with Tadds PMT programs
2. DI's with Daivds PMT3 programs
3. Superchips programmer
4. TS chip with NVK programs (side note- the Ts would rank better but it was older fuel 7 programs)

 

[TexasExcursion]

Thanks for all the other input on the exhaust folks. I did find the gauges on sale. Three pillar column thingy.. with three gauges... with the pre-wired kit for @ $300. That should be Ok.. I hope.

So now I have been doing my reading on my chips/tuners and everything else. I can honestly say, having no mechanical background, I am more confused than ever.

From what I understand.. chips and tuners are like hunting dogs.. everyone is pretty loyal to their brand / type. So this could end up being an open ended thread. I was originally going with the Diablo Sport, but then the more I read from other users, while it has a great price, its not all that it is cracked up to be. Sooo.. I am looking at the DP Tuner? The shop where I was looking is closed for relocation or something, but from what other users have posted, they really seem to know what they are doing. I must ask though, has anyone had any real issues with the DP Tuner?

Thanks in advance.

Stay away from SCMT (different than SCT).

 

[CSIPSD]

Why stay away from SCMT??? They are ok. I ran one for years in my 97, no issues... Are you talking about for a 6.slow? LOL

 

[TexasExcursion]

Why stay away from SCMT??? They are ok. I ran one for years in my 97, no issues... Are you talking about for a 6.slow? LOL

1. The SCMT is made for a truck without any other engine modifications (this is taken directly out of the instructions).

2. Within 5,000 miles of installing the SCMT, I started having turbo problems. Maybe related, maybe not.

3. For the price of the SCMT, I could've bought an SCT or another better tuner.

4. Each time the PCM is flashed, the SCMT has to go back to Superchips for updating. The last one took 8 weeks.

As for the 6.slow.....my buddies 7.3 X on Hypertech's highest setting can't keep up with my 6.0 X on stock.....

 

[CSIPSD]

Relax.... the 6.slow coment was in fun , I know your faster...(most of the time ...)

But your still talking about a 6.0, the 1705 for the 7.3 is a fair programer... good for the beginner ...

 

[TexasExcursion]

Relax.... the 6.slow coment was in fun , I know your faster...(most of the time ...)

But your still talking about a 6.0, the 1705 for the 7.3 is a fair programer... good for the beginner ...

Yeah, I knew the 6.slow was in good fun. My buddie's had great luck with his programmer on the 7.3, but he got a hypertech. In hindsight, I wish I would've gotten a better (ie: custom burn capable) programmer for the same money I paid for the SCMT. Another lesson learned...