Lift kit is installed. 35's getting installed on Friday. Auto w/ 3.73 gears. Not planning to regear for the time being.

I am looking for info on programmers. It appears that there are a few options so I am looking for advice and info the what to consider, gotchas, etc....

Are these one time use? Can then be purchased 2nd hand?

Models I know of:

• Superchips Flashpaq
• Hypertech
• AEV ProCal

 

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Been there, done that... I frequently use search before posting such threads. At times threads are either dated or inconclusive. Thanks though...

 

The dealership flashing for tire sizes up to 32" is a one time use. All of these can be used as often as you want, and for some functions you can leave it plugged in.


They are all VIN locked to one vehicle, so they need to be completely set back to stock to be used in another. VERIFY that the previous owner has uninstalled all functions.


If you want a programmer, the ProCal is it.
If you want a tuner, your best bet is to just do a quick search for the numerous threads. There is a lot of info about the various tunes, both positive and negative, so look for reviews from people with your specific setup and in your specific location.

I have both the ProCal and the Flashpaq. For my auto here at altitude, the flashpaq 87 tune is no different than the calibration from the procal. The 91 tune is a bit worse. The Tow tune with 91octane is very good, with much improved shift points.

 

Good to know.

Are the tuners able to push custom written maps / tunes?

 

There's one that several folks, myself included, installed and have been enjoying. It's the Bully Dog.
The great thing about it is that it is also a real time display that you can mount to your dashboard. It can display many parameters, four at a time and you can choose which and how to display. There's at least one thread going on about it.
Price is about the same as SC.

 

Cool. I had always associated Bully Dog with diesel tuning and turbos.

 

The Diablo tuner is included with both the Ripp and Avenger superchargers for the custom tuning. I do not know if any others have the ability.

 

a guy I know says w/ the aev you just pop it on & it calibrates everything instantly. my experience w/ the SC is you have to wait a few minutes for it to install the new program, but again the aev is only recalibrating for wheel size & whatever else it does whereas the SC is a full computer tune. I like the SC so far, have def. seen better gas mileage. I've got friend that say the throttle response is much better w/ their automatics running the SC (I have the 6spd)

 

Thanks for all of the input. I am going to try out both the Superchips and the Hypertech in the next couple of weeks.

I will report back on my findings.