Never used a programmer, soooooo.......
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I have a 2011 Wrangler, crappy 3.8ltr to start off. I have mods of course, roof rack, 35" Nittos, PSC bumpers front & back.....so I have more weight. I have a procal and used it for what I purchased it for, but I am looking at a programmer to help with power and fuel mileage. Would a programmer kill my 3.8ltr quicker by using it for what I need? I don't dog my Jeep per say, it's a 4 wheel drive so wheel'n can make you have to dog it if you will, but I am just wondering if I would be good purchasing a programmer. I hate to get rid of it due to the 4.88's I installed with lockers, but if that's my last resort to be happy, I guess I'm gonna have to lose my hard earned cash I put in it.
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And please, no replies to just trade it....I've heard that already. I need some good advice on this cause like I said, I hate to trade in alot of cash and work on this Jeep!
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What are your actual expectations from a tuner? If you are thinking instant supercharger or instant hemi, you're waaayyyy off base. They may claim 20 or more HP, but you're only talking like 8-10 HP down in the rpm range most of us use. Depending on the specific tune and your specific build, it will improve performance, and you will feel it seat-of-the-pants, but it is by no means a huge boost.
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I have a 08 I have used diff programmers on other vehicles. So I tried the superchips flashpaq
And love it. This might be just my rig but I get approx 4+ mpg on flat driving. I sure did wake up my 3.8. Plus I like the rock climbing setting. It really helps with towing. I tow a 20' camper (tongue -rear bumper). This is the best programmer that I have boughten. I do also have a cat exhaust system also. Some do not get as good results as I have, some say they have gotten better. Hope this helps
And love it. This might be just my rig but I get approx 4+ mpg on flat driving. I sure did wake up my 3.8. Plus I like the rock climbing setting. It really helps with towing. I tow a 20' camper (tongue -rear bumper). This is the best programmer that I have boughten. I do also have a cat exhaust system also. Some do not get as good results as I have, some say they have gotten better. Hope this helps
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I have a 2011 Wrangler, crappy 3.8ltr to start off. I have mods of course, roof rack, 35" Nittos, PSC bumpers front & back.....so I have more weight. I have a procal and used it for what I purchased it for, but I am looking at a programmer to help with power and fuel mileage. Would a programmer kill my 3.8ltr quicker by using it for what I need? I don't dog my Jeep per say, it's a 4 wheel drive so wheel'n can make you have to dog it if you will, but I am just wondering if I would be good purchasing a programmer. I hate to get rid of it due to the 4.88's I installed with lockers, but if that's my last resort to be happy, I guess I'm gonna have to lose my hard earned cash I put in it.
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It would be fun to do some real testing that would quantify any power or economy improvement, my bet would be next to zero.
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What are your actual expectations from a tuner? If you are thinking instant supercharger or instant hemi, you're waaayyyy off base. They may claim 20 or more HP, but you're only talking like 8-10 HP down in the rpm range most of us use. Depending on the specific tune and your specific build, it will improve performance, and you will feel it seat-of-the-pants, but it is by no means a huge boost.
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I use a superchips. It's night and day difference from stock. It's not gonna kill the engine any faster. Mine has worked well but I'll be a lot happier once I get a regear.
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