Just wondering if any one here does any custom programming or tuning? Is it as much a headache as I think it would be?

The reason I ask is I have a 2006 Ram 1500 here from a tranny shop that has had the penis enlargement package installed - 35" mudders, LEDs and dual exhaust. Now it's blown one tranny and is setting ratio errors on another, probably due to the oversized tires. Witech has no options for tire recalibration.

Thanks for any input.

mikeadema wrote on Dec 14^th, 2016 at 3:15pm:

Just wondering if any one here does any custom programming or tuning?

Yes


mikeadema wrote on Dec 14^th, 2016 at 3:15pm:

Is it as much a headache as I think it would be?

That depends...


mikeadema wrote on Dec 14^th, 2016 at 3:15pm:

The reason I ask is I have a 2006 Ram 1500 here from a tranny shop that has had the penis enlargement package installed - 35" mudders, LEDs and dual exhaust. Now it's blown one tranny and is setting ratio errors on another, probably due to the oversized tires.

It would need more then just the tire size adjusted for.


mikeadema wrote on Dec 14^th, 2016 at 3:15pm:

Witech has no options for tire recalibration.

They wont for what has been done to this. Your choice of word is correct... "recalibration" is a good way to think about what needs to happen. Tuning is making changes due to changes which is also what you have need for.


mikeadema wrote on Dec 14^th, 2016 at 3:15pm:

Thanks for any input.

You're welcome. Need more of an answer then that hit me up.   8-)

Thanks Spence.

What system(s) are you using; HP tuners?
What limitations do these have or can you change anything?
How user friendly are they to use?
What / where do you get training, or is it a lot of trial and error? Dyno required?

Probably a lot more questions but we'll start with these. Thanks.

mikeadema wrote on Dec 14^th, 2016 at 6:41pm:

Thanks Spence. What system(s) are you using; HP tuners?

HPTuners is the one I like and use the most. I also have EFILive and C.A.T.S. for O.E. I use Accel DFI and F.A.S.T for pre OBD I applications and older muscle, street rods, drag and road racing applications. It really depends. You want to look at your options and make the choice that best fits.


mikeadema wrote on Dec 14^th, 2016 at 6:41pm:

What limitations do these have or can you change anything?

There are a lot of factors involved to answer this question. To scratch the surface and quick answer is the vehicle you are working with and the system you are using to do it.


mikeadema wrote on Dec 14^th, 2016 at 6:41pm:

How user friendly are they to use?

It's best to get training! You can get in way to deep real fast.


mikeadema wrote on Dec 14^th, 2016 at 6:41pm:

What / where do you get training, or is it a lot of trial and error?

There are a couple I would recommend depending on the system involved. I have attended courses, bought training courses for home, training books and literature as well as networked with other guys.


mikeadema wrote on Dec 14^th, 2016 at 6:41pm:

Dyno required?

Highly recommended! It is one of the reasons I own two of them. 


mikeadema wrote on Dec 14^th, 2016 at 6:41pm:

Probably a lot more questions but we'll start with these. Thanks.

Hope that put a dent into some of them.   8-)