looking for a programmer and need help

[bigdodge2500]

I have a 2004 dodge ram 2500 with a 5.7 hemi and im looking for a programmer that will give me the best gas mileage. Its lifted 3 or 4 inches and has intake and dual exhaust and 20 inch rims with 35s.. Let me no what yall think. Thanks

 

[The Assassin]

Welcome! You should get a Superchips programmer. Also, a set of 4.56 gears. But, keep in mind, it's a Hemi...so gas mileage will never be ideal.

 

[ramhunter9]

SC will be your best bet .

Welcome to RF

 

[HemiBabe]

But, keep in mind, it's a Hemi...so gas mileage will never be ideal.

+1

Welcome by the way....

 

[bigdodge2500]

thanks everyone. i was looking at a superchips mileage xs economy programmer. is that something i should get... because right now its shows me getting 9.6 mpg

 

[The Assassin]

This here is what you need.
Superchips - Products

Check out our intro section. Tell us about yourself, and PIX of the truck!

 

[bigdodge2500]

heres 2 pics of the truck

 

[ramhunter9]

When was the last time you did a full tune up ? Plugs , wires , oil ect ... Clean the TB ?

Sounds like you need a tune up first with that mileage .

 

[bigdodge2500]

i just got the truck on saturday. so i havent done a tune up. the truck has 103000 miles. would a tune up make a big diffence in gas mileage

 

[The Assassin]

Nice rig! and +1 on the tune up! Do you have service records on it?

 

[bigdodge2500]

yea i got a carfax and it showed a oil and filter change and a transmission flush at 83,644 miles on 6/25/2009

 

[ramhunter9]

Yes with that millage I would do ... plugs all 16 , new wires , clean your TB , fresh oil in the engine and diffs add some sea foam to your gas system and get a good air cleaner .

 

[bigdodge2500]

how hard is it to put the 3865 superchip in and where does it hookup too

 

[ramhunter9]

And FYI on a hemi plugs re recommended ever 30k miles . With that mileage and gas mileage I would say plugs are a must . You should be getting 13-15 out of that truck .

 

[ramhunter9]

how hard is it to put the 3865 superchip in and where does it hookup too

This will not help you till you service your rig .

 

[ramhunter9]

Here you can read all about the SC

Super Chips - DODGE RAM FORUM - Dodge Truck Forums

 

[bigdodge2500]

damn theres 16 plugs

 

[ramhunter9]

Yes and you want good ol champion copper plugs ... no titanium

 

[bigdodge2500]

ok thanks alot

 

[The Assassin]

yea i got a carfax and it showed a oil and filter change and a transmission flush at 83,644 miles on 6/25/2009

Man, service should have been done way before what you have on the clock!

Yes with that millage I would do ... plugs all 16 , new wires , clean your TB , fresh oil in the engine and diffs add some sea foam to your gas system and get a good air cleaner .

I think Dave hit it all

how hard is it to put the 3865 superchip in and where does it hookup too

It hooks into the OBD2 port. It's on the driver side under the dash. It's sorta square shape. Plug it in, follow the instructions

And FYI on a hemi plugs re recommended ever 30k miles . With that mileage and gas mileage I would say plugs are a must . You should be getting 13-15 out of that truck .

^^^this!!!

This will not help you till you service your rig .

Agreed