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What is the best programmer for my truck?

Old May 23, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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What is the best programmer for my truck?

I have a 2003 3500 drw and I was trying to get some opinions on the best programmer for my truck?
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Old May 23, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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I have found the diablo predator/puck to have the most/smoothest power delivery on mine, (04, 305/555).
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Old May 23, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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WELCOME TO DTR!!!!

I have a smarty, and so do a bunch on here. MOST love it, there have been some that havent(every product will have a few problems) the customer support is great, and i have had no trouble with mine.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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the fastest 3rd gens are using these (3) diablosport, bullydog and PPE!
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Old May 23, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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That PPE looks like it unlocks some LETHAL HP/TQ numbers...
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Old May 23, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Another vote for smarty
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Old May 23, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Bully dog.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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For the 03-04 555 trucks, the best numbers are coming from the diablosport, and the PPE. The beta smarty will be up there when it is released. Bullydog is a good selections as well, but the diablosport and PPE are both stronger units.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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will the smarty, or the predator do all of the accessory delay, hi idle, tire size etc. type programming?
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Old May 24, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by neverenough
I have found the diablo predator/puck to have the most/smoothest power delivery on mine, (04, 305/555).
That's the combo I want...which ones have you tried before?
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Old May 24, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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I would say smarty or diablosport. every bully dog I have installed on an 03/04 trk runs like poop. the triple dog is just not effective on anything under 04.5.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Bully dog.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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for your '03 the Diablo does not do speedo recalibrating for tire sizes or high idel (that I am aware of). I think Smarty does both, not entirely certain.

Personally, I am very pleased with my Diablo thus far, especially considering the cost. Diablo is also saying that future updates for the Predator will be able to do tire size, as well as other stuff, but not in the near future.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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should have some new 03 dyno numbers today. and yes the smarty adjusts the tire size and it a great code reader/clearer too
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Old May 24, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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should have some new 03 dyno numbers today. and yes the smarty adjusts the tire size and it a great code reader/clearer too
Lord have mercy!

Can't wait-- we poor 03-04 guys have been

Then how long do we have to wait to download?
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