I found a smoking deal on a downloader for my truck only problem cant afford the outlook with gauges yet i realize this is a very vague question but what setting do you think i can safely run til i get intake, exhuast, boost fooler, and gauges. dont pull over a 6k lb trailer but have 37s with stock gears

 

Not sure on the BDDL. I am sure others willl chime in, but I would say not past the first setting before you get atleast a EGT gauge.

 

I would not run it without gauges... it's too risky. IMHO
Buy it and don't put it on till you save up for gauges

My .02

 

Couldn't have put it any better.. Get guages!! Immediately. Especially running 37's..

Shane

 

yes make sure you get an egt gauge since you pull a trailer. It would help to know how hot your rig is getting. I have ran a triple dog and a power pup on stock trucks and have had no issues out of them

 

the tow setting would be good with tires as big as you have to. I would say performance setting not hooked to anything. I wouldnt go higher than that if you dont want stuff broke.

 

Yah, I think you did it backwards, get the gauges first cuz you just know you'll be tring the higher settings, just to see how what it's like and without a pyro gauge you risk damaging something.

 

I agree with all these guys...at least invest into a pyro gauge to monitor EGTs just to be on the safe side. But if you're going to put it on without getting gauges, I really wouldnt try any setting besides the 1st one which is Tow/Economy...

 

I did this same mod backwards as well. Almost 6months in fact b4 I got gages. Here's my 1st hand knowledge:



Extreme- Only rarely for playing around or doing a little racing *Be Very Carefull though and play at your own risk*

Performance- Good for everyday all day better performance unloaded (if you are sensible and don't dog it out!!!)

Tow- Hardley noticeble improvement over stock so I never used it but I'm sure it's ok for towing up to max GVRW

 

If you need a more economical source for gauges look at this:

http://www.quadzillapower.com/products/recon.html

I promise you will not find a better value for gauges. It also has a lot of features. Check out the DTR store and other Quadzilla vendors for pricing you will probably be shocked!

 

I think there's one of those in the classifieds too, lotsa good stuf there...

 

I couldn't have said it better quad. Just got mine last week from Larry!! Very good guy to deal with.. and hands down the best monitor out there.. I had the bullydog outlook and have a buddy with the attitude and none compare. very easily read and good features even with the fuel pressure which I will be ordering from larry next week...

Shane

 

I've got 2 pyro guages (one on the A-pilar and one with the Attitude) and I run the Edge Juice on level 5 nearly all the time and I've only seen it in the 1,300's once...maybe twice tops.

I personally think you'll be fine to run it for awhile w/o gauges if you drive sensible. I probably drive my truck like a granny compared to some of these guys, but I just like having a 7,000 lb. truck that accelerates as easily as a 2 liter turbo charged VW. I never thought it would be possible, but these trucks are amazing.