redneck2thamax

i am looking to put a chip into my truck an i was wondering which ones i should towards getting? i don't have really any upgrades in my truck other than exhaust and cold air intake. i have looked at the edge juice but thats pretty pricey. i want one that has an economy, towing, and power mode that'll give me different amounts of hp at the three different stages and that'll give me sum smoke on the stages. What is one of the best ones i can get? thanks

redneck2thamax

does anybody have any advice?

lvmknsmoke..

edge ez. hypertech. or look at a used edge comp in the classifeied some are only askin 350 and thats a good one.. i like mine.. good power, and pretty good smoke on level 5x5

lvmknsmoke..

but they all say u need a lift pump for an aggressive one like the comp.. i dont have one but my vp44 is done for now so im gettin a fass.

rattlerbob5.9

Yes UPGRADE your tranny FIRST unless you like it toasted-

redneck2thamax

is there any way i that i wouldnt have to upgrade my tranny, i meant like w/ the edge juice w/ attitude? say if i run it on stage three and all that?

Kenworth

The edge juice/attitude combo does seem expensive at first but after pricing out EGT, Boost, Fuel Press. gauges and a chip that'll put out 120hp you'd be spending way more than the edge list price.

As for your tranny, I only drive on level 1 and turn it up to 4 to pass on the highway. That being said, however, I'm now looking at a valve body and torque converter because I'm going to get 110hp injectors and a bigger turbo. I'm aiming for 450hp @ the rear wheels. I'm now addicted to power and want more. Driving with that much restraint knowing that there is 120hp sitting there that your tranny can't handle is really, really hard! Good luck.

redneck2thamax

ya thats what im afraid of! but over all if i did stay on the lower levels i would need to upgrade my tranny right?

pquevill

I have the Quad XZT+ and works very well for my needs. I don't drag race, but it does have a mileage setting which I get 1-2 mpg more if I keep it at 65 mph. The extra 65 HP on the power side does help when towing 10,000lbs so I have no complaints.
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high bid

I'll agree a great programmer when used w/the commander. There's really kind of a preferred order in which to take when upgrading mainly to help protect from destruction.
1. gauges - egt, fuel pressure, boost, tranny
2. fuel pump upgrade of some kind - FASS, Glacier, etc
3. exhaust - 4" minimum, ATS manifold M59-24
4. intake - AFE, BHAF, etc
5. injectors - Mach 1.6, RV275, etc
6. electronics - Smarty, Edge, TST, etc
7. Tranny valve body upgrade
8. turbo and larger injectors
9. head work

just a general guideline and kind of the route I'm taking...some items can be combined ex. 1 & 6. Most of all build it the way you'll drive it and enjoy it the most.

redneck2thamax

ya sounds like i should probably wait on the electronics till i get sum other things put on first!