Tuners (Gadgets)??????

[Delaine and Lindy]

Well for what its worth, I have never owned a Gadget to get more HP. I only drive GM trucks and the last 5 have been Duramax/Allison 2500HD's,3500HD's and 4500HD's all have had great HP and Torq. I just don't trust them, a $15,000 dollar engine being run by a $500.00 dollar tuner??? I guess with some of the older model Trucks (Gas) types you might have a need for the tuner. But with the Duramax I just don't see the need?? I can't speak for the Fords and Dodges. I do know about the Cummings in the Class 8 type Trucks and it always had plenty of Torq and HP. Good Luck with your decision. GBY...

[richfaa]

My 6.4L has all the power and torque we need to tow the 3400 not to mention the warranty issue.

[SlickWillie]

quote:Originally posted by Delaine and Lindy

Well for what its worth, I have never owned a Gadget to get more HP. I only drive GM trucks and the last 5 have been Duramax/Allison 2500HD's,3500HD's and 4500HD's all have had great HP and Torq. I just don't trust them, a $15,000 dollar engine being run by a $500.00 dollar tuner??? I guess with some of the older model Trucks (Gas) types you might have a need for the tuner. But with the Duramax I just don't see the need?? I can't speak for the Fords and Dodges. I do know about the Cummings in the Class 8 type Trucks and it always had plenty of Torq and HP. Good Luck with your decision. GBY...

I feel sure my age is one of the variables in me not having a programmer on the Duramax. Add that to some of the input I have had from some people I know that worked for dealers; they see more engine problems when running the tuners. And this was a dealer that really didn't seem to care if you ran a tuner. Like you said, I find it has plenty of power to do what I need.

[Joe-n-Doe]

On my old gasser, I had an EXCAL that gave me 4 options; 1)Stock, 2) 89 Octane, 3) 89 Octane and towing, and 4) 93 Octane. Got better performance and mileage with options 2 and 3. I aksed the owner of the local specialty truck detail shop about tuners. He swears by them and told me Dodges diesels will get a min of 7 MPH with one. He recommended Diablo. I don't have one and have put other mods (Tire pressure monitoring system, back-up camera, etc) much higher on my priority list.