Towing: Tuners for Performance?

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DatacomGuy

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Truck does fine when it gets going, but going up grades is painful.

Has anyone gotten a tuner or programmer to help with a few extra ponies; AND, could i squeeze an extra MPG out or two? I already have exhaust and intake. My sights are on a 85mm TB as well.

Curious if its worth the money for the sake of towing in mind. I had one on my F150 and it was great, but i didnt tow. Had the Edge.
 

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I switch between wanting the DS Intune w/Hemifever tune and being too worried about blowing up the trans...
I spoke at length with Sean (Hemifever) and he is very confident about towing with an 89 tune and good quality fuel.
I know of a local guy I'm trying to meet up with who beats on his '09 and tows a 27' TT all summer with a canned DS 89 tune without issue. He uses prem fuel with the 89 tune when towing to ensure no detonation but claims the mpg increase offsets the cost.
Interest piqued again :popcorn:
 
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Interesting. Definitely want to hear more.

I posted a thread in Moe's sub forum. We'll see what they come up with too.
 

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I run a 93oct tune with the DS T1000

Bought it specifically for towing.

I can tell the difference between stock/tuned.
 

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Theres a definite increase in power from stock to T100 Tuner. Especially with the hemifever tune, which I have :D
 
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How is Bully Dog compared to DS w/ Hemifever?

I can get a Bully Dog (used) significantly less. Just curious how it compares.
 

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IIRC, one cannot adjust shift points on the BD?
 

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I bought a superchips for towing but I'm a little scared to use it for that. Normal driving I'm pleased tho...
 
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