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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Okay i drive a 2009 Dodge Ram Larmie crew cab 4wd and i find it is way quiker then my 2008 Hemi but i still would like to know what to put in my new hemi the only performance upgrade that i have is a bully dog triple dog gas downloader i dont find it makes a world of a difference. My question is is there anything besides this programer or mods or tunes that can be done to my truck?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Programmers are still a bit iffy right now for the 09. While a couple of members on the board have tested the new stuff, I plan on waiting till the product is a little more mature. To hear some of their pains, just take a look through some of the programmer threads to see what I'm talking about.

As for other performance, you can always modify the exhaust, add a cold air intake, and change out your rear diff gears to get a little more umph out of the truck.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Ion2good101
the only performance upgrade that i have is a bully dog triple dog gas downloader i dont find it makes a world of a difference.
You running the 91-93 octane tune ? I just saw this and was wondering if it is worth it since feedback on the hypertech and their reported gains and changes to torq mgmt basically suck :

http://www.bullydog.com/product/inde...uct_detail/149
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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All the programers are going to suck, they are basic tunes for people all across the world. if you want something alot better its going to be a custom dyno tune
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Ya save your money I know. The Pro Comp (hypertech) is JUNK. With the top level setting makes my truck act like its going to die at 3,000-4,000 RPMs. TRX4 Package 5.7L 3.92 LS.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Im a noob to this truck scene, came from a 350ztt. Is there any breakdown of exactly what I can do for performance. I have a qc hemi sport with the 392 rear end. Truck says it weighs 5017. Is that even true? Any help will be appreciated
 
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by drap660
Im a noob to this truck scene, came from a 350ztt. Is there any breakdown of exactly what I can do for performance. I have a qc hemi sport with the 392 rear end. Truck says it weighs 5017. Is that even true? Any help will be appreciated
Well as of right now you could do a replacement muffler or a custom cat back system. then you could change the intake but thats not looking so hot right now for some people. and the gears are always an option
 
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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so the bully dog is no good? And what gears, dont i already have the better gears?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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well you already know about tunes if you come from the tuner scene. those programers are for people that live in florida and alaska and all in between. a custom dyno tune is going to be your best bet from where you live and your elevation everything is takin into consideration.

and yes you do have the better gears from the factory, but if you want something more (in the future) you could always get 4.56 gears
 
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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cool, but how would you tune the truck on a dyno without a standalone or atleast piggy back? Also would you happen to know how to bypass the dvd player so it can play while its in gear? thanks for your help
 
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