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Performance chip for the 3.6L?

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Old Mar 7, 2019 | 02:58 PM
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Default Performance chip for the 3.6L?

Is there a performance chip for the 3.6L in the Durango. There are plenty of ad for the 3.6L chip for the Challenger and Charger but none for the Durango. It's the same engine, but . . . ?
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Old Mar 7, 2019 | 03:47 PM
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Your better off with a tuner. Chips are generally snake oil.
 
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There are 22K miles on the truck. Would a tune negate the remain warranty?
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A tune would only have an impact on a warranty claim if the dealership could demonstrate the the failure mode may have been caused by the tune. Of course this can be a rather broad statement as a major engine issue, transmission issue, and drivetrain issue warranty claims could often be easily challenged if the dealership was able to determine the vehicle had been tuned.

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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Orin500XL
There are 22K miles on the truck. Would a tune negate the remain warranty?
Friend is old school, venturing into new territory.
No more than a “chip” would.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 09:37 PM
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I had a 2012 with a V6. I looked into performance options and then finally just traded it for a 2015 RT with the V8. The v6 is a fine motor, but I came to grips with the fact that i should've bought what I wanted the first time around.
 
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Originally Posted by wi-steve
I had a 2012 with a V6. I looked into performance options and then finally just traded it for a 2015 RT with the V8. The v6 is a fine motor, but I came to grips with the fact that i should've bought what I wanted the first time around.
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