3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Whats the best programmer for a 2004 ram

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 12-12-2010 | 01:24 PM
70blackfish's Avatar
70blackfish
Thread Starter
|
Amateur
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: So Cal.
Question Whats the best programmer for a 2004 ram

I know people like the diablo sport and superchips, But I have a 2004 with hemi.
I would like a better shifting trans. and need to change axle ratio option or tire size. I installed a srt-10 dana 60 with 4.56 gears and my speedo is off 10 mph.
 

Last edited by 70blackfish; 12-12-2010 at 08:39 PM.
  #2  
Old 12-12-2010 | 02:12 PM
HammerZ71's Avatar
HammerZ71
Administrator
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,686
Likes: 21
From: South Georgia/East Florida
Default

Superchips, either the 3865 or the Cortex. I don't believe anybody else has tranny support for an '04.

I have a fairly laid back shift schedule programmed (still a good bit more aggressive than stock though) and have my torque management reduced 80%. Some pretty good aggressive shift schedules out there you can use though...
 
  #3  
Old 12-12-2010 | 02:19 PM
70blackfish's Avatar
70blackfish
Thread Starter
|
Amateur
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: So Cal.
Default

which one do you use Hammer?
and can you change axle ratio or tire size?
 
  #4  
Old 12-12-2010 | 04:44 PM
03MopaRamman's Avatar
03MopaRamman
Captain
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 574
Likes: 0
From: Southern, Alberta
Default

Nice rearend there. If your speedo is off then must have to do with the difference in tone ring size. With SC3865 you can enter different tire OD, so as a last resort if you cannot figure out an easy solution you can enter a bigger or smaller tire size to make up the 10 MPH (Just a thought) Good Luck..
 
  #5  
Old 12-12-2010 | 05:12 PM
HammerZ71's Avatar
HammerZ71
Administrator
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,686
Likes: 21
From: South Georgia/East Florida
Default

I have the 3865. The Cortex has the same tunes, but the added benefit of coming with a powertrain warranty (which is void IF you download the tranny recalibrations). So I personally see no benefit in spending the extra coin on the Cortex.

The speedo is read off the ring gear, so re-calibration is not necessary for a gear change. On vehicles that require this, the corresponding SC unit has axle ratio options. You only need to recalibrate the speedo for tire size diameter changes and yes, the SC has that option...
 
  #6  
Old 12-13-2010 | 01:04 PM
weedahoe's Avatar
weedahoe
Hall Of Fame
Hall of Fame Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,168
Likes: 21
From: South GA
Default

I understand the want for trans support but it also is going to depend on IF you ever plan on doing a big enough cam where you will NEED a tuner that can custom tune. However, it is easy enough to sell or trade a SC3865 and pick up a Diablo U7137
 
  #7  
Old 12-13-2010 | 02:13 PM
HammerZ71's Avatar
HammerZ71
Administrator
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,686
Likes: 21
From: South Georgia/East Florida
Default

It would be nice if SOMEBODY would offer BOTH tranny support and custom tunes for an '04, wouldn't it?

But selling off an SC, buying a Diablo for a larger cam and giving up tranny support doesn't have to happen though. A good many guys are now piggybacking a Superchips with an SCT.

Although I've heard talk of "Off-Road Only" tuners in the works at SC, so lets hope...
 
  #8  
Old 12-13-2010 | 02:50 PM
BadHab1t's Avatar
BadHab1t
Grand Champion
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,930
Likes: 1
From: TAMPA BAY
Default

the funny thing about that is sct knows it works good too i talked to them at the PRI show thursday and they know people are having luck with it....i dont understand why your speedo is off i put 456 in my truck and my speedo is fine...its gotta be something the tech did wrong or the rear being a d60...pop for the 3865 superchips it should help if not you may need something else done...
 
  #9  
Old 12-13-2010 | 04:48 PM
weedahoe's Avatar
weedahoe
Hall Of Fame
Hall of Fame Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,168
Likes: 21
From: South GA
Default

Originally Posted by HammerZ71
It would be nice if SOMEBODY would offer BOTH tranny support and custom tunes for an '04, wouldn't it?

But selling off an SC, buying a Diablo for a larger cam and giving up tranny support doesn't have to happen though. A good many guys are now piggybacking a Superchips with an SCT.

Although I've heard talk of "Off-Road Only" tuners in the works at SC, so lets hope...
Totally agree. Its amazing no company out there offers this setup. Each has their own specialty but neither have 100% to offer. So for us we have to choose the lesser of two evils.
 
  #10  
Old 12-13-2010 | 11:59 PM
70blackfish's Avatar
70blackfish
Thread Starter
|
Amateur
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: So Cal.
Thumbs up

Just ordered A Christmas present for my truck. SC 3865

Summit.com
 



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:28 PM.