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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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ok, i need to upgrade my computer and am debating going to a 3815 or a mopar perf PCM. i know in the long run the PCM would be better because it will still work when i get that nitrous up and running, BUT in the short term, the 3815 is easier and more cost effective b/c ill keep it in 'econ' most of the time. what do you think the power numbers are for a perf. PCM? i know the 3815 is making some HUGE power number claims. thanks in advance guys.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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where do you get this mopar performance PCM that you speak of? I've never heard of that before...
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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http://www.krcperformance.com/krc/in...mart&Itemid=26

http://www.southeastrt.net/catalog.html

also, i THINK user has one so wait for him to chime in.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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you cannot run a performance pcm on the bottle. you will need a programer to retard the timing. or you may very well have to use the stock pcm when wanting to use the nitrous. i already went through this with my dakota. the factory pcm will give you the correct amount of timing retard, unless you get a timing box, like they make for the hemis. if you want a real pcm get intouch with www.bionicdodge.com
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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really? thats not what i have been told. if that is indeed the case then i will go with the 3815 for the time being. and then just have a custom tune done when it comes to go on the bottle. anyone have any supporting or contradicting evidence to help me out?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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ive heard you cant use the performance pcm with nitrous too. You may be better off just getting an SCT tune.
 
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