Superchip handheld

[larryh1]

Hello everyone. I hope someone can help me with this. I'm still a "newbe" to the forum and the DMax. I love my truck!!! My question....07 2500HD, 4WD w/3000 miles. Is it safe to install the Superchip #2805 Flashpaq in my truck with milage this low? I feel the truck is still being broke in. I'll be using the tow mode, pulling a 29' toy hauler, about 9000 loaded.

thanks everyone.

[Mark Rinker]

Personally, I'd get many more miles on the truck, through the break-in fluid changes, and establish a baseline of stock fuel consumption and towing characteristics before modifying anything.

You have a pretty stout truck compared to previous years. I don't know how much extra HP you can add and still tow without transmission slippage, but again a baseline of stock towing and unloaded driving experience would be helpful before deciding to add MORE POWER.

You might decide to do exhaust first, or suspension/hitch mods. Just my .02 worth!

[larryh1]

okay. Thanks. Thats what I thougt too, just wanted to check with the experts. I haven't towed on a long haul yet. I want to do some short one's first to break in the rear end and trans. Then change the oil and see what it will really do pulling.

thank you
Larry

[Mark Rinker]

No 'expert' here, but hey lots of opinions...

Make sure to get the rear end lube changed after the break-in miles, or the first few good pulls.

Good luck I am envious of your new LBZ Duramax!!!

[jsmiracle]

I would also recommend getting some miles on your truck, although I installed the Superchips handheld before my exhaust change and I just ordered some heavy-duty Bilstein shocks. I keep it on "Tow-Perf" setting unless towing our TT, then I place it on "Tow Safe" mode. I like it alot especially since it has helped identify and clear DTC's when doing other mods. I would also recommend pyro and turbo boost gauges soon after, if not before, installing the tuner.

BTW, I believe I have the tuner model just prior to the FlashPak.

Good luck,
Jim M.

[larryh1]

thanks everyone. The advise is appreciated and will be used.

Larry