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Manual 3.8 only Flashpaq question

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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 07:17 AM
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Default Manual 3.8 only Flashpaq question

Picking up my Flashpaq today! What was the best improvement you have seen?
Please tell me what your best likes are and biggest dislikes of it, and what ever .02 you want to give.

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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 07:21 AM
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Using the 91 tune i noticed some better bottom end power from a stop. Throttle seems less laggy and the fact my speedo is correct is nice. Its has more benefits with my auto but lots of options work with both.
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 07:27 AM
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Using 87 tune here because I can't bring myself to buy premo gas. Throttle mapping is much better, actually downshifts right away. I've tried to get some actual info from Superchips regarding what the differences are between 87 and tow tune for the 6 speed but no answer so far. I also use the idle speed feature while winching and for charging up a second battery for my boat when it needs a jump.

I've made too many other changes to be able to tell if mileage has gotten better or worse, such as adding a bumper and winch, etc.

I got mine second-hand for $200 otherwise I probably would not have bought one.

Yes, setting the correct tire diameter is a plus also.

I should probably set it back to stock once in a while to remind myself how big a difference it has made, because I've had it on for over 2 years now.
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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I've actually got a manual, 3.8, flashpaq and I run the tow tune. You feel more oomph in the low end and through the curve. The fuel tune mader my pedal feel extreme laggy.

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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 07:31 AM
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X2 on the tow tune, I have a manual 3.8l and by far the best out of all the tunes is the towing tune. It's a jeep and it's going to drive like a jeep, so the low end torque was nice, throttle response is nice too. Besides that, being able to set your tire size and gear ratio is great.
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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You guys using the tow tune are you running 87 gas?
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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Yep, regular ol run of the mill gas with the tow tune.

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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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when i had my 2010 i also ran the tow tune. liked it the best by far. i also had a manual
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 08:28 AM
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All using tow tune, is this the tune you went for right away or did you have to play with the Flashpqa then found that was the best for you?

Anybody get better gpm?

Did any of you install a snorkel or CAI and exhaust with a Flashpaq and see a difference?

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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Killfoot1775
All using tow tune, is this the tune you went for right away or did you have to play with the Flashpqa then found that was the best for you? Anybody get better gpm? Did any of you install a snorkel or CAI and exhaust with a Flashpaq and see a difference? Sent from my free Obama iPhone using JK-Forum
If your measuring (gallons per mile) I do beleive the super chip won't help you much. Lol yes mpg I did see an increase. I run 93 octane also, it's better for your engine and only costs a little more. (why buy cheap? Doesn't help in the long run) I tried all the tunes, tow tune worked the best.
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