RScottH
10-03-2006, 22:46
My name is Scott. I was a GM tech for a while but only had minimal contact with Duramax diesels. After letting everyone know that I would never have one (back in the injector leaking VIN code 1 and Y, internal injector days) I am now thinking of purchasing a new or newer K2500HD. Luckily for me I did give some criteria under which I would concider purchasing one and I have met two. I drive a lot (6000 miles a month) and I am looking at fifth-wheels and boats. I
So, getting one is the easy part. I could buy a new one and get everything that I need and if I have to wait until the new body style comes out before I get back home I will buy new. The problem that I am having is that I want to make sure that I get the power from the engine that only a tuner/chip can provide. I use my truck everyday for work and I have a laptop in my vehicle at all times. I am looking for a tuner that is PC based and has the ability to custom map. I have looked at the EFILive system and one that was not PC based which is an Edge product (which looked good for being non-PC based and had other features) but I haven't been able to get enough information to make a decision. Fuel economy is fairly important but when towing I want to make sure that I have the power that I need (or want). Can anyone point me in the right direction or give me any suggestions? Also, will these have any affect on other modules, like setting U codes?
Thanks in advance,
Scott
So, getting one is the easy part. I could buy a new one and get everything that I need and if I have to wait until the new body style comes out before I get back home I will buy new. The problem that I am having is that I want to make sure that I get the power from the engine that only a tuner/chip can provide. I use my truck everyday for work and I have a laptop in my vehicle at all times. I am looking for a tuner that is PC based and has the ability to custom map. I have looked at the EFILive system and one that was not PC based which is an Edge product (which looked good for being non-PC based and had other features) but I haven't been able to get enough information to make a decision. Fuel economy is fairly important but when towing I want to make sure that I have the power that I need (or want). Can anyone point me in the right direction or give me any suggestions? Also, will these have any affect on other modules, like setting U codes?
Thanks in advance,
Scott