:Charger:I'm considering the addition of a tuner module to my 02 2500HD. I've been looking at the Banks Six Gun with Speed Loader. I already have an AFE cold air intake and 5" exhaust. Have also looked at the Edge Juice. Need some educated input so I can make a decision. Any feedback would be appreciated.
LB7: Tuner Questions
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Personally I wouldn't bother with Banks or the Edge Juice. Edge isn't bad stuff, but there have been gobs of issues with the juice versions from what I've read. Instead, Edge Evo, PPE, or if you want the ultimate: Custom tuning via EFI Live or HP Tuners.
and welcome!
and welcome!
I had a problem with my Edge Juice, but that doesn't mean everyone will. Personally if I had to do it again I would go EFI if I knew what I knew now. But everyone starts somewhere.
The beauty about harness boxes is they are easy to install and use, and require no computer skills. Both Banks and Edge make good products. Last I heard, neither of them will remove the speed limiter though, or adjust your speedo. Max power output is perhaps 425rwhp for LB7 models.
The next step up the food chain is handheld tuners. I love the PPE handhelds, and the Hot +2 versions have wicked amounts of power. Again, easy to install and use and require no computer skills. These will adjust speedo/odo, remove speed limiter, and can produce 500rwhp (Hot +2) on LB7's.
The Max Effort level is owned by EFILive. This is tuning and datalogging tool that works with a Windows notebook computer. It allows total customization include shift point changes. Most dealers will write a custom tune for you for free with purchase.
If you go EFILive, you will never have to buy another tuning product, it's the top rung.
But I've run all three kinds tuning on Dmaxes, and all of them are pretty good. I recommend different paths for different folks depending on their needs. But on MY trucks? It's EFILive.
Note: if you are not comfortable with learning about tuning, or using a computer to flash your truck, or scare easy, EFILive is not really your best bet.
And welcome! :thumb:
The next step up the food chain is handheld tuners. I love the PPE handhelds, and the Hot +2 versions have wicked amounts of power. Again, easy to install and use and require no computer skills. These will adjust speedo/odo, remove speed limiter, and can produce 500rwhp (Hot +2) on LB7's.
The Max Effort level is owned by EFILive. This is tuning and datalogging tool that works with a Windows notebook computer. It allows total customization include shift point changes. Most dealers will write a custom tune for you for free with purchase.
If you go EFILive, you will never have to buy another tuning product, it's the top rung.
But I've run all three kinds tuning on Dmaxes, and all of them are pretty good. I recommend different paths for different folks depending on their needs. But on MY trucks? It's EFILive.
Note: if you are not comfortable with learning about tuning, or using a computer to flash your truck, or scare easy, EFILive is not really your best bet.
And welcome! :thumb:
If you have no plans on building the trans i always liked my Diablo Predator. They are cheap and have decent tunes.
Edge attitude seems to be pretty safe for stock tranny. Mine had shut off issues after running it for quite a few years and I bought it used. I thought it did pretty good for what it was. No comparison to Efi though but my tranny did not like the constant upgrading of power though:roflmao:
I would put a quadzilla in it if I where you. Look at the garage sale I think someone is selling one, and I know he would give ya a good deal!! hehe!
The Predator handheld tuner is a good value, and even on Kill won't hurt a trans. Good drivibility and mileage. It was my favorite before I went insane.
IIRC, it's 375rwhp on an LB7 on the max setting.
IIRC, it's 375rwhp on an LB7 on the max setting.
i would stay from edge im another person who had a problem with it shuttin down my truck on me while drivin
I started with a diablo and loved it! nothing compared to custom tuning but as far as boxed tuners i would go with that or ppe