Reg_Cab_Slammer Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Sup guys? I have a 2001 dodge ram that I'm trying to get some horses in. I was looking at a bullydog gt programmer. Any other ideas are greatly appreciated! I would like one that calibrates my speed since I have bigger tires! Thanks. 2001 Dodge Ram Kenwood Deck Pioneer speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WICK3DxGATA Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 hand help programmers are a waste of money. find someone in your area that can either do a street tune or dyno tune. you will be alot happier with your gains and they can recalibrate for tire size also. 99 Gmc sierra extended cab front speakers: DB drive 6.5 back speakers: DB drive 6.5 amp: none right not subs: none right now Future waiting to get my 2 skar vvw 8s installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg_Cab_Slammer Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Street tune and dyno tune? What are those lol 2001 Dodge Ram Kenwood Deck Pioneer speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Although dyno tuning is way better, hand held tunes are still an improvement over factory. From what i've heard, Bullydog is the way to go for trucks. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg_Cab_Slammer Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Ya I was looking at a bulldog gt programmer it's a touchscreen. It's around $400, how much is dump tuning? And what exactly is that? 2001 Dodge Ram Kenwood Deck Pioneer speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Dyno tuning, your vehicle is put on the dyno and engine parameters are recorded and adjusted. Good tuners can find a ton of power for you this way. Usually pretty pricey. Street tuning, data is collected via the OBD II plug while driving around town, caled data logging. WIth this data, the tuner can change certain parameters for better daily driveability. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg_Cab_Slammer Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Ok thanks, so on a 15 year old work budget a programmer is my best bet? Haha Im not looking for outrages power just a lil. I've already done exhaust and I wanna do headers and cam 2001 Dodge Ram Kenwood Deck Pioneer speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 You're going to need to re-tune it when youdo headers and cams. Go ahead and get the programmer and use the generic tune for now. The dyno shop will need that device to make changes to parameters anyway. My car is getting a cam swap next week (hopefully). The job will take a day. Then, the entire next day will be for tuning. Its not a simple task, you may want to research the shops in your area and take it to the most reputable, even if it costs more. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg_Cab_Slammer Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Ok, once I get cam and headers, can I still use my programmer after? 2001 Dodge Ram Kenwood Deck Pioneer speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 It will need to be dyno tuned. The computer needs to be told that it needs different timing, spark advance, a/f ratio, etc. But they will use the programmer to transfer the new tuning from their computer to your truck. You can't just swap cams and drive away. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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