On Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:36:55 -0700, "JT" wrote:


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On Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:50:04 -0700, "JT"
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"Larry L" wrote in message
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In an effort to do our little bit to get the economy going we bought a
new
truck today.

The old one lasted 18++ years, 276,585 miles and is actually still going
strong although it's well past beat up and ugly

The new one is a Dodge 4 door short bed 4X4 with the Cummins diesel, it
has truly awesome power and I can't wait to hook up my trailer and head
over the pass.

However,

I feel very poor now :-(


Nice!

I'm guessing you got an amazing deal given the economic situation? They
have
some great offerings in the area, but I can't get my bride on board for a
new one although my '04 still purrs like a kitten.

As RD mentioned, the chips/programmers are really nice and will add major
hp
and additional fuel economy.

Not to be disagreeable, but no programmer that I'm aware of can add hp
_AND_
additional fuel economy - many can do either, but it's _OR_.

And FWIW, programming for even more HP in an '04, unless you're pulling a
D9 up
mountains or something, is wasting fuel and potential engine life (and
wearing
other drivetrain components unnecessarily, too). The "MORE HP!!!" craze
has hit
everything - that's why you still see older boats with low HP tuning on 6-
and
12-71's with about a bazillion hours still running strong and guys who
constantly bury the balls on their hopped-up 2000's having to have
rebuilds
after about 30 hours...OK, so not really just 30 hours, but...

TC,
R

TC,
R
With the programmers (like Bullydog) you can
really dial these motors. The only concern would be the potential of
voiding
the warranty.

Congrats,
JT


I don't personally have the Bullydog programmer (plan to soon), however have
two buddies that do. They are both getting a 1 to 2.5 mpg better depending
on what settings they are using. Hang a 12K lb. 5th wheel off the back with
two quads, gear, fuel, etc.. and you are well over 20K rolling down the
road. Some extra ponies make mountain passes much easier.

I have no interest in racing or having the fastest truck, I would only add
this option for pulling performance and fuel economy. Unfortunately my bride
drive the thing 99% of the time anyway. I drive a 35 mpg 4 banger due to my
100 mi. round trip commute!

Larry, a pretty good write up on the Bullydog PMT...
http://www.off-road.com/trucks4x4/ar....jsp?id=438382

I'd say that should tell anyone and everyone all they need to know about
BullyDog programmers...

TC,
R
....of course, the kind of folks that drive trucks like the one pictured will
take one thing from it, and adults...well, the exact opposite...

YMMV,
JT