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New Ram Yesterday! (preformance chip question)

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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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Okay well i just picked up my new 1500. I want to get a chip for it, but need one that wont void the warranty. Any Ideas....I heard Superchip is a good brand. I have the 5.7L Hemi
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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i dont think there are any out right now except for the hypertech one
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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I know you're chopping at the bit to get performance mods started, but honestly I'd let the market mature a little more before chipping and reprogramming the truck. Seems like there isn't a whole lot out there right now, and what is out there seems to be a real pain in the **** to get working.

There's nothing holding you back from redoing the exhaust, intake, and rear diff gears though.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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and the programer isnt really going to make that much of a difference anyways.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Check out the BullyDog GT Gas Tuner that just came out.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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all tuners void warranty, only superchips and hypertech have been undetectable so far.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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thats why they store the stock tune in them so when you have to go back to the dealership for something you can just program it back to stock and be good to go
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Still, can't they detect that its been messed with?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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On diesels the download turners are easily detectable.Changes the key count and other info that is obvious. Plug in boxes do not.They interrupt the signal AFTER it leaves the brain box.It is now being reported on the diesels that if a AFTERMARKET down load is done it will put the truck into a NO START! Been reading where this technology is coming down the pipeline from the manufactures.ALL performance enhancers will put your warranty in jeopardy.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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I've always been a little leary of the chips and tuners on warrantied vehicles. It was bad enough in the past, but today's technology is making it damn near impossible to do without busting your warranty.
 
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