Tom D
Good to see you get 312k out of that motor It makes me feel good about doing the same in mine. Not so sure about the transmission????
The Superchips Flashpaq is in the mail and I am currently trying to swap my 22" wheels\tires for some 17" wheels\tires (maybe somebody here will want to swap?). I checked my paperwork when I bought the truck about 8-9 months ago and I think I remember seeing that I have 3.93 gears in it? I will have to double check. If that's the case I think I'll leave the gears alone?

 

Trust me Granny pressure is the last thing I need. Haha...J/K

I did ground the TB. I used 14AWG wire to ground the TB to the negative battery terminal. I voted on the forum a minimal increase, but it was probably a 20% increase in throttle response. Much better than expected, especially for a free mod, as I had all the materials on hand.

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The Tuner is a different story............................................. ................ WOW - PLease see that again, WOW. I installed the 87 octane tune, changed the Spd Limiter, Rev limitier, Tire Size, WOT shift RPM's for both gear changes, and changed the torque management.

Holy Cows Utter, I have never felt the Ram so peppy, so willing to engage, and it listened to every % of throttle I asked of it. No moping, no whining, no crying, and definitely no delay throughout the complete driving experience. Thank God for bypassing mostly every inch of delay I dread everyday.

I started on 87 octane until I could legitamately change to performance 91. The difference between the 2 are impressive, but not life changing. Honestly the tuner is worth the 350 for the just the capability to monitor the engine parameters. Worth way more to create such an active and responsive transmission willing to bring the wrath as demanded, worth even more for the shear power that it created. Between seeing such gains as I have, I'd pay twice as much. Please find me these kind of gains for a gas engine with all the benefits for less than a 1000$. If you think you have, then it is only because I have left out something the tuner has given me. MPG has improved and with less care to the skinny pedal. I whipped a Tundra, a ram 2500, and a (2) F150's in less than an hour. My MPG was better than before all the while. From now on, no matter the forum question or whether I know the answer, I am going to anser with 3865.


As far as the Torque Management, My only option is superchips or stock. I do not have the ability to set a %.


I have documented every setting available in the 3865. I hope it will help any new purchasers of the Superchips products for the Dodge Ram, I will post here and on the Superchips forum.

 

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 - QC - Sb - Hemi

Edge Products Superchips Flashpaq 3865 - Dodge
Before Using - Go to www.Superchips.com - Bottom right of the page is the Flashpag updater - FOllow online instructions to update device
It took approx 20 minutes for the device to completely update.
Once updated - PLug device into OBD2 port with the ignition to the run position. Device will connect and will ask you to turn off the ignition.
Then it will prompt you to turn it back on. The device will begin to backup the stock configuration 1 and will take approx. 8 minutes. IT then
will backup stock configuration 2 which will last 1 minute.
Menu System and options - Here is every menu and selectable item I got.

Tuning
Quick Tune (Turn ignition on and press ok) Initializing... (Turn Ignition Off, Press Ok) (Turn Ignition on) (Follow the Warning)
87 Octane
Performance 91
Mileage XS
Tow
Stock
Advanced Tune (Turn ignition on and press ok) Initializing... (Turn Ignition Off, Press Ok) (Turn Ignition on) (Follow the Warning)
Power Levels
87 Octane
Performance 91
Mileage XS
Tow
Stock

Options
Rev Limiter - Adjustable with a slide bar - 5800 to 6500 RPM's
Speed Limiter - Adjustable with a slide bar - 106 - 140 MPH (Stock is 106)
1-2 WOT Shift RPM - Adjustable with a slide bar - 5200 to 6000 RPM's
2-3 WOT Shift RPM - Adjustable with a slide bar - 5200 to 5950 RPM'S
Shift Schedule
Select Shift Schedule
Up Shift
Superchips
Stock
Down Shift
Superchips
Stock
Shift 1 up
Shift 2 up
shift 2p up
shift 3 up
shift 4 up
shift 5 up
shift 4 Down
shift 3 down
shift 3p down
shift 2 down
Reset all
Save and Exit
Low Shift Schedule
Select Shift Schedule
Up Shift
Superchips
Stock
Save and Exit
Down Shift
Superchips
Stock
Save and Exit
Shift 1 up
Shift 2 up
shift 2p up
shift 3 up
shift 4 up
shift 5 up
shift 4 Down
shift 3 down
shift 3p down
shift 2 down
Reset all
Save and Exit
Overdrive Off Shift Schedule
Select Shift Schedule
Up Shift
Superchips
Stock
Save and Exit
Down Shift
Superchips
Stock
Save and Exit
Shift 1 up
Shift 2 up
shift 2p up
shift 3 up
shift 4 up
shift 5 up
shift 4 Down
shift 3 down
shift 3p down
shift 2 down
Reset all
Save and Exit
Torque Management
Select Torque Tables
WOT Torque
Superchips
Stock
Save and Exit
Part Torque
Superchips
Stock
Save and Exit
WOT Torque Management
Part 1 up
Part 2 up
Part 2p up
Part 3 & 4 up
Save and Exit
Tire Size (Slide bar adjustable 22.5" to 42")
Save and Exit
Save and Exit
*** Install the modified Tuning - YES or NO***
Unit will creat Build 1 and write to the PCM
Unit will creat build 2 and write to the PCM


Additional Features
Diagnostics
Read DTC's (Check Engine Light Codes)
Clear DTC's
Data Logging
Log by Speed
0-40 Mph
0-50 Mph
0-60 Mph
0-70 Mph
Best Times
Last Run
Log By Distance
60'
330'
1/8th Mile
1000'
1/4 Mile
Best Times
Last Run
Advanced
Start Display
Clear Selected
Engine Misc
Engine Load (%)
Engine Temp (Degrees)
Intake Manifold Pressure (PSI)
RPM
Timing Advance (degrees)
Intake Air Temperature (Degrees)
Throttle Position (%)
Fuel Trim Pressure
Fuel System Statistics
SH Fuel Trim 1 (%)
LH Fuel Trim 1 (%)
SH Fuel Trim 2 (%)
LH Fuel Trim 2 (%)

Time and Distance
Vehicle Speed (MPH)
Distance - MIL on (Distance in Miles)
O2 Sensors
B1 S1 Voltage (V)
B1 S1 Trim (%)
B1 S2 Voltage (V)
B1 S2 Trim (%)
B2 S1 Voltage (V)
B2 S1 Trim (%)
B2 S2 Voltage (V)
B2 S2 Trim (%)
Misc. Non-Engine
OBDII Standards
Aux. Input Status
NGC3 Sensors
Transmission OIl Temp.(Degrees)
MAP Vacuum (kpa)
Total Base AF (g/s)
Engine Coolant Temp. (degrees)
Engine Speed (RPM)
Base Spark (Degrees)
Spark Advance (Degrees)
Knock Sensor 1 (V)
Knock Sensor 2 (V)
Knock Retard (Degrees)
Vehicle Speed (MPH)
Acceleration Pedal Position (%)
MAP Vacuum (kpa)
Total Base AF (g/s)
Throttle Sensor (%)
Engine Coolant Temp.(Celsius)
NGC4 Sensors
MAP VAccuum (kpa)
Toal Base AF (g/s)
Throttle Sensor
Engine Coolant Temp
Engine Speed
Base Spark
Spark Advance
Knock Sensor 1
Knock Sensor 2
Knock Retard
1/1 Long Adap (%)
2/1 Long Adap (%)
Vehicle Speed (MPH)
Accelerator Pedal Position (%)
Out Shaft Speed (---)
Act Line Pressure (---)
Des Line Pressure (---)
Current Gear
Current/Lst Shift (---)

Identify Vehicle
Vehicle ECU - NGC3
Diagnostic Communications - J1850
VIN:1231231231231231
ECM Engine P/N: 56028958AC

Advanced Functions (Turn Ignition on and press OK)
Quick Tire Size - Bar slider adjustable from 22.5" to 42"
Idle Set Point - Not Available on my model
Tire Pressure - Not Available on my model




Info and Settings
Tuner Info
FlashPaq 3865
V1.21.12 S/N 000000000313131
Diesel DB V104
Car Db V184
Gas Truck DB V549
5.9 Diesel Cal DB V006
6.7 Diesel Cal DB V006
Vehicle Info
Vehicle ID: 12345678AB
Last 9 VIN: 123456789
Vehicle Options (Lists currently installed tuning)
Power Level - Performance 91
Options (My personal settings)
Rev Limiter - 6200
Speed Limiter - 140
1-2 WOT RPM - 5900
2-3 WOT RPM - 5700
Tire Size - 33"
Display Settings
Set Contrast
Up and Down arrows
Set BackLight
Up and Down Arrows
Set Scroll Speed
Up and Down Arrows
Set Vehicle Tag

***Every connect after the initial programming will display
Programming is linked to Vehicle...
Tuning has been installed...
Tire size and/or Gear ratios have been installed...
Tuner Status: Locked Programmed OK

Vehicle ID

Vehicle VIN: Last 9

 

I had mine re-built @173,000. It started acting funny when first cranked in the mornings, so before it died, I went ahead and had it done.

I probably helped it's earlier than expected failure with a prolonged "idiot extraction", caused by a buddy and a muddy area he had no business being in with a F350 Super Duty.

As for what gears your truck has, there may be a sticker still under the hood that tells you, or a tag on the rear end.

Or you can give the vin to your local Dodge dealer's parts counter guy, and he can print out the build sheet for your truck.

I've also used this link http://www.dodge.com/wccsapp/univers...ull&category=U

Filled it out and put "build sheet request" in the "reason for contacting us" box and they emailed it to me.

 

Sorry Guys, I worked on the above for awhile, but I cant get it formatted in a manner that is understandable. I am going to try again, especially for the guys who dont have it. It has alot of features and option in addition to the extra power and performance

 

I have a dumb question. How do you ground the tb?

 

Thank you sir. Can I have another. I pushed the submit order button already. I got the cup holder NV290 suggested from Geno's garage also

 

Definitely considering getting one of these after hearing that the 5.9 was de-tuned at the factory...

 

Honestly, it seems all vehicles were de-tuned from the factory. The only reason I assume Chrysler would come second to an aftermarket tuner according to power and MPG at the same time, would be to not demand the customers use 91 octane fuel, all the time.

Why not say 91 is demanded and get to advertise the extra MPG and HP/Tq.

 

I believe there were some models and years (not sure about the Ram?) That did demand 91 octane. My brother had a Durango with the 5.9 and it said right on the gas filler door "91 octane ONLY"