Tuner / Chip

[Jmangermeier008]

I was wondering if I could get some answers about chips of tuners for 2012 ram 1500 it's got the 5.7 I've heard mixed things that they aren't available for them. An other things have mentioned that they are available so I was wondering. If someone could break it down for me please!!

 

[Etroze86]

Depends on the Tuner you would like. I believe you can get the Diablo Trinity and the Bully Dog Plus for a 2012. There are many other brands out there that just haven't been able to crack into the code on these newer trucks yet. There are a couple of venders on here that can help out also. My personal experience is with Matt from Moe's performance and he helped me pick the tuner that would best suite me. Good luck

 

[Jmangermeier008]

Thank you. You wouldn't happen to know his name on here would ya ? An what year is ur truck and what did u end up goin with ?

 

[Jerseymike]

I have the Bully Dog tuner and it works great. Better trans shifts and more power. Also has some cool features like turning off MDS mode and running fog lights with high beams, also was able to boost rev limiter and shift points to allow the motor to stay in its power band when shifting. The main 2 vendors on here are Matt @ Moes and Jeremiah @ Bullys Perf. Either tuner will make ur truck way more fun to drive.

 

[Etroze86]

Matt's screen name is Hemi450hp and is awesome to work with. I have a 2011 and I went with a Diablo Intune for that fact that I have an EVIC on my Express and didn't need the extra screen mounted up on my windshield. That in its self saved me a ton of cash. I am running an 87 tune right now and actually going to retune it for 91 tonight. I also want to add at least long tube headers down the road so I will need the custom tuning that Diablo lets you do with their products. Hope this helps.

 

[Jmangermeier008]

Yes it does help thank you. I was looking I saw the intune runs about 450 and the trinity was 600. Just random curiosity why do they have a 87 91 and 93 tune when most gas stations are 87 89 and 93 ? I run 89 in mine that's what factory recommended what do u think about that. ?

 

[09SMOKINHEMI]

over here we don't have 93.... only 87 89 91

 

[Jmangermeier008]

I'm in western pa. So would it mess up to the 87 tune with 89 octane if u didnt wanna go up to the higher?

 

[Etroze86]

It wouldn't mess up the tune as I ran 89 with my 87 tune up until recently I switched back up to 91 and I have a few tanks of 91 through now so I will be retune shortly. My best guess for there choices of tunes is because of ethonal that is added to fuel in most parts of the country and inconsistency of it being added. You can always put higher octane in than is what is recommended but you shouldn't ever put lower than the tune you are running. You will get a hellva ping.

 

[Hemi450hp]

Like the guys have mentioned, both Diablo and Bullydog have tuners available for your truck. The Diablo units are custom tunable and offer much more control. The Bullydog unit is more designed for the guys with the basic intake and exhaust upgrades. While both tuners will show considerable gains over stock, the ability to have a custom tune written with Diablo is what sets it apart from the rest.

As for the tunes and what octane fuel to run, you want to make sure that you always run the recommended octane or higher than what the tune calls for.

A catch can is also an important mod when it comes to adding a tuner. Without a catch can, I would always run 1 fuel grade higher than what the tune calls for. If you have a catch can, then you are OK running the same grade of fuel that the tune asks for. Running a lower octane fuel than the tune needs will cause spark knock...when the computer detects knock, it will pull timing and cause you to lose power.

 

[Jmangermeier008]

Oh ok thank you. That is very useful information. Now when it comes to installation for these things what time of labor are we ****** or would my best bet be having them installed ? And also how much to the catch cans run price wise ?

 

[Hemi450hp]

Installing the tuner only takes about 10 minutes. When you plug it into the truck, it will walk you through the install, and you simply have to click yes/no or arrow up/down. It is very self explanatory once you plug it into the OBD2 port under the steering wheel.

As for the catch can, these are $134.99, and are specifically designed for the Ram trucks. They are solid billet as well, so they look very nice under the hood.

Billet Technology Catch Can 2009-2013 Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500 5.7L Hemi