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What's this power wire I hear everybody talking about adding to their truck that supposedly gives better throttle response and mpg?

Can someone explain in detail what it does and how to do it?
 

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Its tricks the IAT sensor into thinking that the outside air is 20* cooler than it really is. This in turn gives it more fuel, so I dont understand the better mileage claims. I used to run one myself, but never saw the advertised gains form it. Its cheap enough that it is worth trying, but I wouldnt expect huge gains form it.
 
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Ahh ok thanks for the clarification. Doesn't sound like something I'm going to mess with. I'll stick with adding bolt ons for performance gains lol
 

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i had one for a short time on my 05. It give a little detectable difference in throttle response, since you have a 2009 a tuner would be a much better investment
 
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i had one for a short time on my 05. It give a little detectable difference in throttle response, since you have a 2009 a tuner would be a much better investment

Superchips tuner is on my list. From what I've read, top power setting gives you 60hp
 

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Superchips tuner is on my list. From what I've read, top power setting gives you 60hp

I took my first trip with my Superchips Flashpaq on the 93 Performance setting. I could definitely tell a difference but not sure if it was 60 hp worth. On the plus side, I did get better MPG though. +1 MPG on the 93 tune with 93 octane gas and +2 MPG with the Mileage tune and 87 octane gas. Very happy with my purchase.
 

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I run my power wire only to keep my engine from running too lean. I dont feel too much from it. But i could tell it worked better for the top end.
 
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I took my first trip with my Superchips Flashpaq on the 93 Performance setting. I could definitely tell a difference but not sure if it was 60 hp worth. On the plus side, I did get better MPG though. +1 MPG on the 93 tune with 93 octane gas and +2 MPG with the Mileage tune and 87 octane gas. Very happy with my purchase.

Do you have the hemi or 4.7?
 

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