what Programmer?

**ChevyFarmKid** · 10-26-2009, 08:59 AM

I am looking at buying a programmer, but i'm not sure what one is good. money isn't a issue, but i've heard not to buy a used one due to programing for VIN #. let me know what you have and what is good.

**RickM** · 10-26-2009, 10:04 AM

Either the HyperTech Max Energy or the Bully Dog Triple Dog Downloader will work great. Both cost around the same price. If you buy a used one, you run the risk of getting one that the original vehicle was not "returned to stock" before they sold you the programmer. If that is the case, then the used programmer you bought is totally useless!!!

If your truck is a diesel, then look at an Edge programmer also. Diesel's have more untapped energy than a gas engine. If you do have a diesel, then you will see a significant improvement. With the gas, not so much, but your gas milage will improve slightly. I like the programmers because you can change tire size, gear ratios, shift points, ect. A big plus is the ability to pull trouble codes yourself.

Hope this helps.

**heavy chevy** · 10-26-2009, 01:56 PM

wait4meperformance nothing else to be said

**vncj96** · 10-26-2009, 06:29 PM

$$$ no issue?!?! Then go custom tune, wheatly, blackbearperformance both of them are members on the site.

**mainec** · 10-26-2009, 07:56 PM

I think this is what I am going to ask for for christmas. I am thinking about a waitformeperformance one also.

**BLK-Z71** · 10-26-2009, 08:35 PM

what you guys dont like Westers???

**Chevyman224** · 10-26-2009, 08:42 PM

i have the bully dog programmer. Works great. calibrates tire size. Changes shift point. stock power setting, regular power settin, and performance power setting. Allows you to change gear ratios if u have puttin in different gears. I have no complaints. If not def. go with custom tune.