bc22

my dad lets me use his 2500 Ram diesel truck to tow my 28' boat.
although we are happy with the trucks performance, i gotta wonder if more can be had.

i've heard lots about adding chips to get more HP and torque and may even increase a truck's efficiency (chips like Banks units).
the chips definitely do work, but i don't like the idea of over fueling an engine and having to keep an eye on the pyrometer to be sure not to melt the engine.

i found www.drperformance.com website which advertises similar gains and efficiency with their chips that doesn't over fuel the engine to achieve results.
i'm not a diesel tech nor mechanic, but on their website they explain how they achieve the results and it sound feasible.

anyone tried and can a test to the results and that it doesn't in anyway prematurely wear the engine?

if it works as advertised and is that "simple", why doesn't the big 3 from factory make their trucks with similar technology since they perennially seem to be doing the HP race?

(yeah, i'm a bit chicken and need to know someone else did it with good results before i invest myself )

energinerbuzzy

Stay away from DR !!
Go with Edge or the Smarty. I have a non-commercial website devoted to Dodge owners and the Dodge Cummins. But not sure if I can post it here.
Maybe an admin can chime in and tell me if I can.

I have the 5.9 Cummins and use the Smarty programmer. I don't care what you hear about Bully Dog or DrPerformance, stay away from them. There has been many a warranty voided because of them.
It has been by experience that Smarty, Edge and Banks are the top three and in that order. Depends on what your flavor is and what you are using your truck for.

I'm not saying that BD doesn't work well, I have seen impressive dyno numbers from BD but have also heard numerous stories of replacing ECM's and other issues. As far as Dr goes, I just haven't seen quality performance from them compared to the top three for comparable cost of ownership.

MacCTD

Same here, I have not heard anything good about Dr Performance, I have a Quadzilla on my truck, intake, exhaust and gauges. Wakes it up a little and handles the hills better when towing.

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john3976

Nothing wrong with Bully Dog programmers, I had a Bully Dog Triple Dog on my Dodge Ram 3500 Dually with the 5.9 liter Cummins, the Bully dog really woke up the Cummins and I never had any problems with the Bully Dog.

I recommend Bully Dog products and in fact I have the Bully Dog Triple Dog gas version on my 2008 Dodge Ram Hemi. Woke that engine up as well and no problems to date. I wish Edge would get off their rear ends and up date their Dodge programmer for the 2008 Hemi.

I like both Bully Dog and Edge.