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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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im pretty sure when you install a chip they are locked to your vin number unless you unlock it so people cant steal it or something
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by steve_T
im pretty sure when you install a chip they are locked to your vin number unless you unlock it so people cant steal it or something
This. They get VIN locked.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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anyone else have any input
 
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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I drive a 97 1500 ext cab 5.9 with about 145xxx on it iv got 32 11.5 15 i bought a cold air intake i get about a mile per gallon better bought a hypertech tuner didnt change im getting 8 mpg i would really be happy with 13 i would love to get that im looking at a electric fan and that should help 2 -3 mpg but if your worried about gas money the 2nd generation is not for you i would look for a hemi if your into dodge
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dodgeramit_10
I drive a 97 1500 ext cab 5.9 with about 145xxx on it iv got 32 11.5 15 i bought a cold air intake i get about a mile per gallon better bought a hypertech tuner didnt change im getting 8 mpg i would really be happy with 13 i would love to get that im looking at a electric fan and that should help 2 -3 mpg but if your worried about gas money the 2nd generation is not for you i would look for a hemi if your into dodge
The hemis aren't that incredible on gas either. If you want more MPGs, get a moped or at least a small 5 speed car.

Our 04 durango gets about 12, or 14 if my moms driving. lol
 
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