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2003 and 2005 PCM.. are they the same?

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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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So I bought a diablo sports predator and it only has tuning for 2005 and up for the 1500 HEMI. I have a 2003 truck. So I just chose the option that I had an 05 and I tuned with it. The truck took the tune, but I didn't notice any difference in power. I was wondering if the 2003 PCM's are the same as the 2005 and if it was OK to do that tune? or should I return it and get one that supports my year.



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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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I would return it and get one that supports the year. There are differences. but since you have a 2003, there really is not much a piggyback tuner will do for you. The best thing you can do as in quick tuning is look up the TM Delete Mod. It makes more of a difference than ANY tuner you can find out their. I got a tuner, but I leave it at stock setting and just use it for the digital readouts that the dash gauges don't give you like Trans Temp. and Throttle Input.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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diablo does support an '03. The 7137 will do '03+ Make sure it's got the latest CROM level.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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I agree with sabin, 03s dont see nearly the gains as later years. I dont believe the pcm is exactly the same. For example the tm delete mod sabin refers to is only for the 03, not the 05.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Ok thanks guy, I just did the TM delete and yeah... it was pretty nice. Hemifever.. I got the Trinity T1000 model.. and was only 05 and up, so I am returning it and going to get the intune model.. it supports 03.
 

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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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oh ok gotcha. I do sell the Intunes and have a price with my enhanced tuning option if ur interested in that model. Shoot me a pm
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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I have the Trinity and and 04. I am custom tuned and it makes a big difference. However, I have the mods to make my tune make a difference also.

HemiFever can do a helluva job on tuning.
 
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