03 with a 5.7, which handheld tuner?
#21
As I'm looking around, I'm finding the prices for used Diablo's almost the same as a new 3815($275.00, shipped?).
Used 3815's are around $175-ish? Do you guys feel it's worth the extra $$$ for the little I plan to do with my truck? I hate to buy things twice, it's probably one of my biggest pet peeves.
Used 3815's are around $175-ish? Do you guys feel it's worth the extra $$$ for the little I plan to do with my truck? I hate to buy things twice, it's probably one of my biggest pet peeves.
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Ok, I'm going to pitch in my 2 cents. I started with the SC3865 and it allows you to adjust the rpm limit and the speed restriction can be moved. All my 03 saw was engine tuning and don't think it really made any trans changes except to move up a little when the rpm was adjusted. I wanted a custom tune and changed to a DSP. The DSP immediately caused a ABS problem which the Diablo techs couldn't do anything about and I had to take the truck to the dealer. Since I was there I reflashed the PCM with an update and reset the ABS light. I have re-installed the DSP canned tunes and have not had anymore ABS issues. What I really miss is the higher rpm shift points with the SC. Never really bumped the speed limit. So the basic's is if you wnat canned tunes go with SC3865. If you want custom tune I say go with DSP. DSP does allow you to tweek the canned tunes. Your choice....
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First off, 3865 is a waste of money for the 03. Save $100 and get the 3815. Same useable features as the 3865.
Secondly, RT_VA you cant prove the DSP is what caused your ABS malfunction. It could have honestly been coincidence.
I'm not trying to pick sides here, just trying to play fair and give the OP good unbiased reviews. So far FrostKing doesnt like DSP because 2 of his buddies had tranny failures. RT_VA doesnt like DSP cause he had an ABS light come on after putting it on. Neither of them can prove it was definiteily DSP. just sayin...
Secondly, RT_VA you cant prove the DSP is what caused your ABS malfunction. It could have honestly been coincidence.
I'm not trying to pick sides here, just trying to play fair and give the OP good unbiased reviews. So far FrostKing doesnt like DSP because 2 of his buddies had tranny failures. RT_VA doesnt like DSP cause he had an ABS light come on after putting it on. Neither of them can prove it was definiteily DSP. just sayin...
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First off, 3865 is a waste of money for the 03. Save $100 and get the 3815. Same useable features as the 3865.
Secondly, RT_VA you cant prove the DSP is what caused your ABS malfunction. It could have honestly been coincidence.
I'm not trying to pick sides here, just trying to play fair and give the OP good unbiased reviews. So far FrostKing doesnt like DSP because 2 of his buddies had tranny failures. RT_VA doesnt like DSP cause he had an ABS light come on after putting it on. Neither of them can prove it was definiteily DSP. just sayin...
Secondly, RT_VA you cant prove the DSP is what caused your ABS malfunction. It could have honestly been coincidence.
I'm not trying to pick sides here, just trying to play fair and give the OP good unbiased reviews. So far FrostKing doesnt like DSP because 2 of his buddies had tranny failures. RT_VA doesnt like DSP cause he had an ABS light come on after putting it on. Neither of them can prove it was definiteily DSP. just sayin...
#27
I disagree entirely guys. coming from a SC 3815, I can say the DSP is much better for the 03 in any situation.
There is literally nothing the SC can do that the DSP cant for the 03. The DSP also allows you to tweak the tunes if you'd like, or supports custom tuning if you choose to do that down the road. For guys with the 03, DSP is the only logical choice...it just simply does more stuff.
There is literally nothing the SC can do that the DSP cant for the 03. The DSP also allows you to tweak the tunes if you'd like, or supports custom tuning if you choose to do that down the road. For guys with the 03, DSP is the only logical choice...it just simply does more stuff.
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#29
I know, I saw your post in the DSP forum. I was seriously looking into getting one right up until that point. Now I am hearing an SCT won't work on an 03 either?
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