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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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I'm interested in getting a chip for my 3.9l v6 dak sport. There is so many choices I just wanted to know what you guys found to be the best. Just wanna know how much it cost and how much hp increase you got.

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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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chips get overrided by the pcm overtime and are a waste of money.

you need a flash or a new pcm.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Then why do so many people get them....? =\
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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because they lack knowledge on how it works...

if your talking about a handheld programmer then yes those work, but swapping a pcm or getting one flashed is your best bet.

If you dont want to trust me and waste 200-300$ then go for it.. just trying to help.

Also dont buy a Throttle body spacer or a Intake Tornado.... if you planned on it.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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Yeah thats what I was talking about, the kind you plug in and program it that way. Should have mentioned that. But yeah whats the best?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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Default RE: What is a good chip for a v6 dak?

Hypertech and Superchips both make handheld programers for our trucks. Superchips seems to be more popular with dodges then Hypertech. So whatever...

but a Custom Flash or PCM Swap would work best, depening on other mods you have on the truck. I have a Mopar Performance PCM in mine, over the stock 5.9 pcm. It was a noticable diffrence in **** points and mid range power, and little better gas milage also.. well worth the 200 i spent on it.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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I would get a superchips. I like mine. and then you can sell it when your done with it too.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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Default RE: What is a good chip for a v6 dak?

user, what are the new **** points, and what were the origionals, i want to know if my truck has the **** points in the correct place
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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lol dammit. i was beatin to the punch.

Hehe **** points
Dont mind me im easily amussed.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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ORIGINAL: shrpshtr325

user, what are the new **** points, and what were the origionals, i want to know if my truck has the **** points in the correct place
4800 - 5200rpm

or 4500- 5800rpm..

i forgot.. I dont let mine shift in Drive.. i manually do it... so i redline it at like 6k with the 4bbl it pulls all the way up to 6k.. i need bigger heads though.
 
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