Looking to get New programmer
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Looking to get New programmer
I need help on deciding on what programmer I want to get for my truck. I have a 5.7 and would like to get a programmer that has a economy tune and a towing tune because I have a camper. Im just looking for the best one out there that will still let me adjust my tire size!! Please Help
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Superchips 3865. Has all of those plus optional transmission tuning for custom shift schedules. But I will say if you want a tuner for an "Economy tune" save your money and stay where you're at because that's not what a tuner is made for even though they all come with those tunes now. You will see better gains all around (power and MPG) with the performance tune
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If you look at the Programmer poll in the DIY/FAQ section, you'll see that Superchips has 4x the votes of the 2nd place brand (Diablo). That's one of the major reasons I have an SC Cortex on the way. Cortex and Flashpaq both have all the features you're looking for. Cortex has a warranty, but Flashpaq is about $30 cheaper.
Cheapest place I've found (for a new one) is www.tunepartspro.com. $300.74 + $12 S&H for Cortex, $272.69 + $12 S&H for Flashpaq. That's where I ordered mine from.
Cheapest place I've found (for a new one) is www.tunepartspro.com. $300.74 + $12 S&H for Cortex, $272.69 + $12 S&H for Flashpaq. That's where I ordered mine from.
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The Flashpaq is also the one that has the optional tranny tuning. Both can be found in the classifieds on here and similar forums for way cheaper. I paid about 200 for mine you just have to make sure the previous owner resets their truck to stock before you buy it
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Ive been looking into the INTUNE I1000 from Diablo not only is it the newest programmer out its universal and you can create a custom tune or used their pre loaded tunes.
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Even if it is the newest, you wont be able to create a custom tune yourself though unless you purchase CMR.
OP having a 05 is nice since that year PCM is meant to be the most friendly.
OP having a 05 is nice since that year PCM is meant to be the most friendly.
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For just towing and no major performance upgrades, I would just get the SC3865.
Diablo is nice and even better for custom tunes but it doesnt sound like you wanna throw another 400+ for custom tuning plus the tuner.
Diablo is nice and even better for custom tunes but it doesnt sound like you wanna throw another 400+ for custom tuning plus the tuner.