Tuner for a standard?
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Tuner for a standard?
Hey everyone..
I was wondering if anyone out there with a manual tranny has used a tuner on their hemi. If so which one... I've been tempted to get one for my 6 speed but i've always thought they pretty much just changed your shiftpoints and mostly things to help out the tranny (seeing as though thats where you loose a lot of power). Will i (or have you) been able to notice any performance results worth looking into purchasing one? or would I just be wasting my money?
Let me know what you all think!
Kinda going back and forth on the idea.
I was wondering if anyone out there with a manual tranny has used a tuner on their hemi. If so which one... I've been tempted to get one for my 6 speed but i've always thought they pretty much just changed your shiftpoints and mostly things to help out the tranny (seeing as though thats where you loose a lot of power). Will i (or have you) been able to notice any performance results worth looking into purchasing one? or would I just be wasting my money?
Let me know what you all think!
Kinda going back and forth on the idea.
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From: Stroud, OK
Im in the same boat as you, just in a 4.7 1/2 ton. Im looking at the superchips programmer for mine. This is direct from there web forum:
1. Rev limiter= extending the rpm range to maximize the power band so that the vehicle pulls better and does not fall on its face after the shift.
2. Speed limiter=extending the top speed governor to be able to travel above 100MPH* limited to vehicles with Z rating tires (high speed range tires)
3. Shift points= These are WOT (wide open throttle) up shift extensions, so that you can get the most MPH out of each gear.
4. Shift firmness= The force of the shift (like a old school shift kit) * this is not harmful to the transmissions. Firmer shifts get the gear changed with minimal slippage and less amount of heat= longer life of the trans.
5. Tire height correction= If you have changed the tire height smaller or larger than stock.* measuring from the ground to the top of the tire within 1/4" increments.
6. HP (high performance tune)= No towing over 1000lbs *usually the best for fuel economy.
7. Tow perf= Towing program designed for towing. **Safest for towing**
8. 87 octane= NO tow, to take care of the options of the tuning without running the high octane fuel.
9. DAQ 1= 1/4mile times, 0-60 times **freebie download**
10. DAQ2= (advanced)=PID (Parameter Identifications) monitoring =monitor a select number of sensors to view for diagnostics.
11. DTC reader= (diagnostic trouble codes) check engine light comes on and you can use this feature to read and clear the check engine light.
Of course you can't do the shift points or firmness, but I think one of them would still be worth it for us manual guys.
1. Rev limiter= extending the rpm range to maximize the power band so that the vehicle pulls better and does not fall on its face after the shift.
2. Speed limiter=extending the top speed governor to be able to travel above 100MPH* limited to vehicles with Z rating tires (high speed range tires)
3. Shift points= These are WOT (wide open throttle) up shift extensions, so that you can get the most MPH out of each gear.
4. Shift firmness= The force of the shift (like a old school shift kit) * this is not harmful to the transmissions. Firmer shifts get the gear changed with minimal slippage and less amount of heat= longer life of the trans.
5. Tire height correction= If you have changed the tire height smaller or larger than stock.* measuring from the ground to the top of the tire within 1/4" increments.
6. HP (high performance tune)= No towing over 1000lbs *usually the best for fuel economy.
7. Tow perf= Towing program designed for towing. **Safest for towing**
8. 87 octane= NO tow, to take care of the options of the tuning without running the high octane fuel.
9. DAQ 1= 1/4mile times, 0-60 times **freebie download**
10. DAQ2= (advanced)=PID (Parameter Identifications) monitoring =monitor a select number of sensors to view for diagnostics.
11. DTC reader= (diagnostic trouble codes) check engine light comes on and you can use this feature to read and clear the check engine light.
Of course you can't do the shift points or firmness, but I think one of them would still be worth it for us manual guys.