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Computer Tune - 5/11/2008 1:39:27 PM    hydrashocker Posts: 1635 Joined: 6/12/2005 Status: offline Anyone know of a PCM tune that does not affect the trans? I think I'm going to be looking into a custom flash. _____________________________ 1998 Durango, 5.9L Built Motor Bored 20 Over P&P Heads, K&N Ram Air CAI MSD Ignition, 52MM Fastman TB, Built T-Case Custom Built Trans, Air Bags Magna Flow 3" Cat Back Exhaust Too Much To List! Post #: 1

RE: Computer Tune - 5/11/2008 5:58:02 PM    IndyDurango Posts: 744 Joined: 6/24/2006 Status: offline The SuperChips tuner does nothing to the trans that I am aware of. IndyD _____________________________ - Truck of the Month: 07/07 Dakota-Durango.com; 12/06 DodgeForum.com; 1/06 DurangoClub.com - Durangoer of the Year: 2006 DurangoClub.com - Three Time TotM Nominee: DTW.com (in reply to hydrashocker) Post #: 2

RE: Computer Tune - 5/12/2008 5:47:03 AM    hydrashocker Posts: 1635 Joined: 6/12/2005 Status: offline I went to their site and it looks like there is nothing. I have to give em a call. I found that Hypertech has the new Max Performance is availible!!!!! http://www.hypertech.com/media/dynocharts/aa/52000%201998%20dodge%2059l.pdf Part # 52000 _____________________________ 1998 Durango, 5.9L Built Motor Bored 20 Over P&P Heads, K&N Ram Air CAI MSD Ignition, 52MM Fastman TB, Built T-Case Custom Built Trans, Air Bags Magna Flow 3" Cat Back Exhaust Too Much To List! (in reply to IndyDurango) Post #: 3

RE: Computer Tune - 5/12/2008 9:38:25 PM    IndyDurango Posts: 744 Joined: 6/24/2006 Status: offline I run the SC with no problems. I like it. Make sure that Hypertech is for your D and not just the RAM. Good luck! IndyD _____________________________ - Truck of the Month: 07/07 Dakota-Durango.com; 12/06 DodgeForum.com; 1/06 DurangoClub.com - Durangoer of the Year: 2006 DurangoClub.com - Three Time TotM Nominee: DTW.com (in reply to hydrashocker) Post #: 4

RE: Computer Tune - 5/13/2008 5:33:50 AM    hydrashocker Posts: 1635 Joined: 6/12/2005 Status: offline Some of these are just for a Ram?????? Do you know what is the difference???? _____________________________ 1998 Durango, 5.9L Built Motor Bored 20 Over P&P Heads, K&N Ram Air CAI MSD Ignition, 52MM Fastman TB, Built T-Case Custom Built Trans, Air Bags Magna Flow 3" Cat Back Exhaust Too Much To List! (in reply to IndyDurango) Post #: 5

RE: Computer Tune - 5/14/2008 3:05:39 PM    Duranged408 Posts: 258 Joined: 1/6/2008 Status: offline quote: IndyDurango Date 5/12/2008 9:38:25 PM   I run the SC with no problems. I like it. Make sure that Hypertech is for your D and not just the RAM. Good luck! IndyD x2 Superchips baby! What you are looking for is the SC Max Micro Tuner # 3715, they have been saving some $$ lately by including other vehicle tunes but just check because there are some newer/older models that are vehical specific out there still , some sites also suggest the Cortex and Flashpaq and they are not for us older guys, so do alittle checking  if purchasing used. Im sure you already know but make sure its not vinlocked as well if used. < Message edited by Duranged408 -- 5/14/2008 3:13:44 PM > (in reply to hydrashocker) Post #: 6

RE: Computer Tune - 5/15/2008 6:48:11 AM    Kensai   Posts: 1589 Joined: 12/30/2003 From: United States Status: offline I wonder what the differences are between the Hypertech III and their Max tuners?  I did a initial comparsion between them before I bought the HTIII and did not see any differences in features as far as for our 5.9 engines.  Just saw a big price difference between them.  I must assume their Max and Econ tuners are just modern replacements for the HTIII.  I don't think the newer models can squeeze anymore power or fuel savings vs the HTIII for our 5.9's. Here is the direct link for all Hypertech products available for the 1st Durangos with a 5.2/5.9 engine. http://www.hypertech.com/Products/ I was hoping that the tuner can reprogram the shift points on our tranny but it is not avail.  I guess our 46fe tranny's are not programmable.  The only thing it can do is recalibrate the speedo to compensate for custom size tires. _____________________________ Black 2000 Durango 5.9 R/T Fastman 52mm ThrottleBody Fastman custom built Tranny Castrol Full Syntec OEM K&N Air filter Monroe Reflexes BFG Comp T/A's Champion IR Truck Plugs 180 Stat Hypertech III (87 oct) Custom Made Ram Air Intake (in reply to hydrashocker) Post #: 7

RE: Computer Tune - 5/15/2008 9:09:49 AM    hydrashocker Posts: 1635 Joined: 6/12/2005 Status: offline I sent Hypertech a E-mail asking them the questions I have for the Max tuner on the 12th. So far I have not gottin anything back from them on it. I might have to call them? Also I asked them if they were able to update them on the computer. I see that this option is avalible on other equiptment. I would be sweet if you could install upgrades that you do to your truck to get a better tune or a specific tune. Does anyone have an upgradeable tuner out there that can shead some light? _____________________________ 1998 Durango, 5.9L Built Motor Bored 20 Over P&P Heads, K&N Ram Air CAI MSD Ignition, 52MM Fastman TB, Built T-Case Custom Built Trans, Air Bags Magna Flow 3" Cat Back Exhaust Too Much To List! (in reply to Kensai) Post #: 8

RE: Computer Tune - 5/15/2008 9:09:43 PM    Kensai   Posts: 1589 Joined: 12/30/2003 From: United States Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: hydrashocker I went to their site and it looks like there is nothing. I have to give em a call. I found that Hypertech has the new Max Performance is availible!!!!! http://www.hypertech.com/media/dynocharts/aa/52000%201998%20dodge%2059l.pdf Part # 52000 That PDF looks nearly exactly as the same illustration they had for the RAM with the hypertech III tuner.  I'll see if I still have the PDF of it to compare.  I wonder if they still have the HTIII pdf of that?  I am almost sure it is the same, just they changed the tuner from HTIII to Max. _____________________________ Black 2000 Durango 5.9 R/T Fastman 52mm ThrottleBody Fastman custom built Tranny Castrol Full Syntec OEM K&N Air filter Monroe Reflexes BFG Comp T/A's Champion IR Truck Plugs 180 Stat Hypertech III (87 oct) Custom Made Ram Air Intake (in reply to hydrashocker) Post #: 9

RE: Computer Tune - 5/16/2008 6:18:39 AM    hydrashocker Posts: 1635 Joined: 6/12/2005 Status: offline I just found a page that said the Max Tuner is internet updateable. I think I'm joing to get the Max Tuner. I really would like to get a custom tune at a shop here in town but I've looked and there is nothing. One of the best things about joing this way is I'll have a OB-ll reader because of the 1998 year. That will be nice! The Superchips Max tuner delivers Performance Tune: 21HP and 19 ft/lbs torque and Hypertech Max tuner looks a lot better plus it is internet updateable. I wonder if you can access the core and play with the settings via computer? I think I'm going to get the Hyper for the Hydra. It just sounds good! < Message edited by hydrashocker -- 5/16/2008 6:31:06 AM > _____________________________ 1998 Durango, 5.9L Built Motor Bored 20 Over P&P Heads, K&N Ram Air CAI MSD Ignition, 52MM Fastman TB, Built T-Case Custom Built Trans, Air Bags Magna Flow 3" Cat Back Exhaust Too Much To List! (in reply to Kensai) Post #: 10

RE: Computer Tune - 5/16/2008 8:17:37 AM    Kensai   Posts: 1589 Joined: 12/30/2003 From: United States Status: offline I am curious what is updatable on our 1st gen machines?  Only thing I can think of is possible bug updates? haha, uploading a bug to your D is not a good thing I suppose? So far, I am happy with my hypertech III set on regular 87 octane. _____________________________ Black 2000 Durango 5.9 R/T Fastman 52mm ThrottleBody Fastman custom built Tranny Castrol Full Syntec OEM K&N Air filter Monroe Reflexes BFG Comp T/A's Champion IR Truck Plugs 180 Stat Hypertech III (87 oct) Custom Made Ram Air Intake (in reply to hydrashocker) Post #: 11

RE: Computer Tune - 5/16/2008 8:26:02 AM    hydrashocker Posts: 1635 Joined: 6/12/2005 Status: offline Not quite sure on the features than are updateable. But it sure would be fun if you could enter the programing. It comes with a USB to computer. I'm hopeing for a program now or later that will run with them. This would be sweet! Ya, a bug would suck but I think personal info on the D would be safe.....LOL _____________________________ 1998 Durango, 5.9L Built Motor Bored 20 Over P&P Heads, K&N Ram Air CAI MSD Ignition, 52MM Fastman TB, Built T-Case Custom Built Trans, Air Bags Magna Flow 3" Cat Back Exhaust Too Much To List! (in reply to Kensai) Post #: 12

RE: Computer Tune - 5/16/2008 8:47:15 AM    Kensai   Posts: 1589 Joined: 12/30/2003 From: United States Status: offline I went to Truckaddons.com where I bought my HTIII.  It is still going for $288 vs their new Max tuner for $379 (not the e-con model) . Wished I can get the max tuner model strictly to see if that unit can be hacked via PC!  I am sure one will be coming soon so you can save your PCM settings on the PC and then re-use the max tuner to retune it again from scratch on another D.  but for the most part, I like to find a program for the PC that can interpret and tweak the PCM settings.  Kinda like your own personal custom tuner.  If anyone knows if such a software exist, let me know.  I want to capture the PCM settings on a 5.9 SLT+ from a co-worker of mine that is getting this miracalously high fuel mpg at 18-21 mpg and apply those settings to my own D. _____________________________ Black 2000 Durango 5.9 R/T Fastman 52mm ThrottleBody Fastman custom built Tranny Castrol Full Syntec OEM K&N Air filter Monroe Reflexes BFG Comp T/A's Champion IR Truck Plugs 180 Stat Hypertech III (87 oct) Custom Made Ram Air Intake (in reply to hydrashocker) Post #: 13

RE: Computer Tune - 5/16/2008 9:16:59 AM    hydrashocker Posts: 1635 Joined: 6/12/2005 Status: offline 18-21 on the same setup. Holy Crap Batman!!!! I could only wish we could crack em with the PC. I'm going to post a link to this thread in the PCM board and see if anyone can help out. < Message edited by hydrashocker -- 5/16/2008 9:33:15 AM > _____________________________ 1998 Durango, 5.9L Built Motor Bored 20 Over P&P Heads, K&N Ram Air CAI MSD Ignition, 52MM Fastman TB, Built T-Case Custom Built Trans, Air Bags Magna Flow 3" Cat Back Exhaust Too Much To List! (in reply to Kensai) Post #: 14

RE: Computer Tune - 5/16/2008 9:43:57 AM    Kensai   Posts: 1589 Joined: 12/30/2003 From: United States Status: offline yeah, his rig is basically the same as my R/T except for the cosmetics and a regular PCM vs my tweaked R/T version.  I rode with him in his alot and even notice his mpg overhead is showing 16-18 driving in town so up to 21 is definitely possible from his claims.   If I can get my D to get that kinda fuel mileage, I'll gladly give up my wife's jetta that I am driving now and get back into my D for daily driving. I am sure there must be some setting in the PCM that is different from the rest of the D community with lousy gas mileage.  Once we find that answer, I think we may see alot of happy D owners driving their D again.   This solve can possibly apply to RAM's and dakotas with similar hardware as the Durangos. _____________________________ Black 2000 Durango 5.9 R/T Fastman 52mm ThrottleBody Fastman custom built Tranny Castrol Full Syntec OEM K&N Air filter Monroe Reflexes BFG Comp T/A's Champion IR Truck Plugs 180 Stat Hypertech III (87 oct) Custom Made Ram Air Intake (in reply to hydrashocker) Post #: 15

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