Author Topic: Programmers, best bang for the buck? (Read 4789 times)

Hyena · « **on:** Mar 01, 2007, 05:18:46 PM »

I found these on Summit for my 99 F-250.

Superchips Max microtuner for $340. not really interested in that.
Superchips Flashpaq Tuners for $400.
Hypertech Power Programmer 3 for about $360.
DiabloSport Predator Flash Programmers for about $400.

The Diablo Sport looks the most appealing to me. but i have no idea which one would work the best.

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?SearchType=Make&N=700+4294908331+4294907918+4294924667+4294839902+4294880677+1006+4294891971+4294907043+115+4294906186

854RUN · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 06, 2007, 06:42:18 AM »

I got a Edge Products Evolution Programmer w/ BD-Power Technology for $286.60 at Xtremediesel.com http://www.xtremediesel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=173
the Bully Dog Power pup is only $367.99 and its good for 120hp

and DP is sweet that will be my next programmer http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=102&rn=521&action=show_detail

phi564 · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 06, 2007, 07:48:09 AM »

check them out
http://tsperformance.com/light-duty.html
http://tsperformance.com/chip-faq.html

they are located in the town i am in and have a good reputation and some bad ass trucks
a six pos chip costs $427

Hyena · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 06, 2007, 08:15:01 PM »

I am also looking at the Edge Juise with Attitude. but it doesn't look like it measures Tranny temp.

Ramrod · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 07, 2007, 12:02:24 PM »

ive heard that dp tuner is the

. My buddy that gave you that filter got his custom made by some place over here and it put out 140 extra horsepower on the dyno as is adjustable with a couple different levels

locktup · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 07, 2007, 09:12:08 PM »

Let me know what you come up with Brad. I want MO POWER

phi564 · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 08, 2007, 07:13:22 AM »

Quote from: TEAM RAMROD on Mar 07, 2007, 12:02:24 PM

ive heard that dp tuner is the . My buddy that gave you that filter got his custom made by some place over here and it put out 140 extra horsepower on the dyno as is adjustable with a couple different levels

DP Tuner is junk, they came out with their own chip and are having lots of problems with them. Like when you turn your turn signals, use your horn, etc. your truck dies. i would avoid them unless you like problems

854RUN · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 08, 2007, 07:58:42 AM »

Quote from: phi564 on Mar 08, 2007, 07:13:22 AM

DP Tuner is junk, they came out with their own chip and are having lots of problems with them. Like when you turn your turn signals, use your horn, etc. your truck dies. i would avoid them unless you like problems

Thats not good i will think twice about getting the DP. I think i will just do an 18k mod next it cheep.
Hay Hyena check out http://www.powerstroke.org/ I joined that forum when i got my PSD and it was well worth it. Its an awesome forum for PSD.

Hyena · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 08, 2007, 06:52:12 PM »

found this site from powerstroke.com

http://www.autoanything.com/performance-chips/61A1940A0A0A1908019.aspx

seems to have great prices

the Edge Juice with attitude is $150 cheaper then anywhere else i have seen. i am thinking about getting that one and selling the gauge pod i just bought. i would then need to get a tranny temp gauge since the edge doesn't have one.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 08, 2007, 06:59:50 PM »

what about going with a banks system?

Hyena · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 08, 2007, 07:12:08 PM »

i don't have that kind of money lol

toyotaexo · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 08, 2007, 07:21:56 PM »

have you looked into the hypertech programmer?

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 08, 2007, 07:31:51 PM »

I have a TS 6 position chip with 140hp extreme and it is wicked in my powerstroke. DP tuner has the best reputation hands down. Everybody online and locally praises DP tuner. There is nothing better that a custom tuned chip, and that is what Jody at DP Tuner does. I bought my TS chip off of ebay for 250$ last August and it works great. Install was a breeze in about an hour. TS has a great reputation and is pretty cheap on ebay compared to the much more expensive DP tuner chips. In 140hp I can roast my 35s from a stoplight with just throttle with a F-350 4 door longbox. I am considering getting a custom DP chip with the smoke setting to replace my TS chip.

With a chip, a bigger homemade air intake, and exhaust is a must as well as a Wicked Wheel or an ATS turbo housing.

Banks is a waste of money and doesn't give you as much power.

Hyena · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 09, 2007, 08:14:15 PM »

i did look at the hypertech, but i want something that i can program on the fly and has gauge readings too. that is why i am considering the edge juice with attitude. for just under $600, it aint a bad deal.

toyotaexo · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 10, 2007, 10:05:00 AM »

i got a 06 6.0L and i want to chip it but i'm more worried about my warranty.. what's the best tunner i should use which i can still be under warr..?
cant wait to see the programmer installed

Hyena · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 10, 2007, 02:19:45 PM »

so far over there they have just been directing me to the DP Tuner. I believe that is becasue DP sponcers that board. they are telling me with that chip i can program all this crap, tune some of this other stuff, send in my computer and have it programmed. i don't want to do any of that stuff, i just want a simple programmer that has all the important readings i need to see when towing. damn, they haven't said anything at all about the edge and that is waht i told them i was thinking of getting lol. "You should check out the DP-Tuner before you buy anything else" i did and it doesn't seem like the one for me.

toyotaexo · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 11, 2007, 09:40:03 PM »

i think that it'll be better to just have something that is dependable and that has good power gains!

Hyena · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 11, 2007, 11:44:42 PM »

i just ordered the Edge Juice with Attitude monitor for right at $550.00 shipped. we will see if it has a trans temp in it or not. one dude says his does. sold my gauges too.

http://www.xtremediesel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=340

gotxqss · « **Reply #18 on:** May 24, 2007, 02:06:08 AM »

I think youll be happy with the edge... buddy has one and loves it.. cant remember about the trans temp..

Hyena · « **Reply #19 on:** May 24, 2007, 11:22:15 PM »

it comes with the edge juice with platinum monitor, not the attitude monitor. i ended up gettting a separate temp gague. so far i am really happy with it. towed the 13,000 pounds pretty easily down to LA and back. EGT's got into the 1100's on the grade, i kept them under 1200 though.

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