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Old 09-30-2013, 05:35 PM
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So my 2.5 inch lift is going on my 2010 JKU this week. Along with that are the 315/70R17 Trail Grapplers on stock wheels with spacers. I currently have a K&N intake and superchips. Have stock 3.73 right now. Regearing soon. I have an automatic.

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For those of you guys running something similar, what mode do you have the superchips on? Does tow mode help in this case?
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Best thing to do is play with.Our settings may work for us but not for someone else
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Im happier with my performance 91. 87 didnt do anything other than smooth out throttle response down low. 91 actually gave me a bump in bottom end and the jeep idles better too. Gears will give you the best results without going forced induction.
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I originally ran 91 tune, and it seemed to run a bit stronger. Then i searched online and read many guys run the tow tune for the better shifts and lower RPM torque. I basically never hit over 4500 RPMs in my JKU, so the extra 2 HP from the 91 tune wouldn't benefit me.

So I'm running tow now for a few weeks. Feels as strong as the 91, and my last wheeling trip, my computer said I got 20.4 mpg over 127 miles. Hard to believe, but maybe.
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Ok so I think I will try tow tune until I get new 5.13. That and the intake should help. I hope lol
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Tow tune is probably best tune for Jeeps that are in need of a regear. Also, keeping the OD off helps with the constant shifting.
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I ran Towtune with 35" and 3:73 for a few months and was not too happy with the shift patterns. I run 91 octane performance tune and find that the shift pattern is much better. As well as the extra torque it provides.
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Originally Posted by jtphoto JK
I ran Towtune with 35" and 3:73 for a few months and was not too happy with the shift patterns. I run 91 octane performance tune and find that the shift pattern is much better. As well as the extra torque it provides.
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