Performance Chips - Are they worth it, and which ones?

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MS Networking Dude - 07 Jul 2005 05:47 GMT

I see a whole bunch of them at www.autoanything.com. The specific list is
here (I shortened the URL):
http://tinyurl.com/7sjou

Not sure if they are worth it, or if they are, which one to get. Has anyone
had any experience with these chips?

Any other ways to get some more punch out of a 5.7 Hemi in a 2005 Dodge
Quad 1500 with a 3.92 rear?

Thanks,
Ace

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Jay - 07 Jul 2005 07:13 GMT

If you want your ram to scream click here http://www.kennebell.net/index.htm

>I see a whole bunch of them at www.autoanything.com. The specific list is
>here (I shortened the URL):
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>
> (x-posted to alt.autos.dodge.truck)

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MS Networking Dude - 07 Jul 2005 15:21 GMT

> If you want your ram to scream click here
> http://www.kennebell.net/index.htm

Most of the stuff there is Ford with some Chevy.

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.boB - 07 Jul 2005 15:29 GMT

> I see a whole bunch of them at www.autoanything.com. The specific list is
> here (I shortened the URL):
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>
> (x-posted to alt.autos.dodge.truck)

I used a Hypertech tuner on my truck. Best investment I ever made for this
truck. Huge improvement, slightly better gas mileage (about 2-3mpg), and better
transmission control. I should have done this as soon as I bought the truck.
Hypertech offers two levels of tune. I tried the max power tune. Didn't notice
any difference, fuel mileage went down, and it really pinged - bad on mid grade fuel,
slightly on premium fuel. So I use the mid grade tune.
Even with the mid grade tune I would get some pinging when I did moderate towing
(3500#), unless I had premium fuel. So I installed a 180* thermostat and some Water
Wetter. Now it runs even better. Last time I towed, I beat it hard on a moderately
hot day trying to make it ping on mid grade fuel. Didn't happen.
Go to the factory web site and see exactly what the tuner will do for your
truck. Ads in most catalogs and sellers web sites list what the tuner can. But some
of those features have an asterisk next to them, and the footnote says some features
are not available for all vehicles. On my truck, the Hypertech tuner does not allow
changing the shift points or adjusting the speedometer for non-stock tires.
In short, buy any one of them that meets your requirements. It's the quickest
and best improvement you can make.

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MS Networking Dude - 08 Jul 2005 05:42 GMT

> I used a Hypertech tuner on my truck. Best investment I ever
> made for this truck. Huge improvement, slightly better gas mileage
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> tires. In short, buy any one of them that meets your requirements. It's
> the quickest and best improvement you can make.

Thanks Bob! Sounds like a plan. I like the write up on the Hypertech. I saw
another one called the Edge Power Juice, but that is pretty expensive and
would have to get under the hood to remove it if I were to take it in for
warranty work. Sounds like the Hypertech III is the one.

Ace

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