Fine Tuned

By Ian kelly

DIESEL TECH’S

By Ian kelly

Fine Tuned

If you’re seeking peak performance from your diesel truck, there are a couple of things you should never overlook. The obvious would be an aftermarket air intake and exhaust to promote better air flow, but never underestimate the power of a good tuner. Tuners can adjust your vehicle for speed, fuel efficiency, and drivability by adjusting things like ignition timing, air-fuel ratios and engine chips. No different from a guitar tuner, helping you dial in the strings to the perfect note, a vehicle tuner helps you perfectly dial in your vehicle’s performance to your specifications.

NOTE: Tuning devices will not modify or delete vehicle emissions. All of the following products comply with the Clean Air Act. Tunes that are preloaded in the listed devices have gone through hours of testing to ensure the safety of the drivers and the environment overall. Custom tuners are required to follow the guidelines of the Clean Air Act as they develop their own tunes for these devices.

EDGE

Upgrade from bulky gauges with the EDGE Insight CTS3 Digital Gauge with a 5-inch touch screen data logger to track important vehicle parameters including EGT, regen cycles, trans temp, boost, RPM, and more. The Insight CTS3 Digital Gauge Monitor is compatible with most domestic 1996 and newer (OBDII) gas and diesel vehicles, and the full-color capacitive touchscreen provides crystal-clear readouts with auto-dimming for nighttime use. (888-360-3343 // www.edgeproducts.com)

Banks

The Banks Derringer Tuner is dyno-calibrated to use multiple data inputs such as throttle position, RPM, vehicle speed, AFP, knock, coolant temperature, and EGT, just like your engine’s ECM. It actively and safely optimizes calibrations in real time (thanks to its OBD-II connectivity) while providing huge performance gains, all while keeping your factory ECM happy, temperatures under control, and transmission safe. (800-601-8072 // www.bankspower.com)

SCT

The X4 Performance Programmer by SCT connects high-performance tunes to your vehicle for a boost in horsepower and torque. Awaken your engine to its real potential with preloaded and dyno-proven tune files through the easy-to-use functionality. Modify a variety of parameters at the touch of a button, all while monitoring gauges on a customizable display. (866-637-1672 // www.sctflash.com)

DiabloSport

If you are a horsepower junky and you need a fix, look no further. Whether you have a RAM, Ford, or GM vehicle in your driveway, DiabloSport’s inTune i3 Performance Programmer is an easy way to boost power and torque without even popping the hood. You get a performance tuning upgrade that makes your throttle more responsive, optimizes drivability, improves fuel economy potential, and increases horsepower and torque. The inTune i3 programmer is pre-loaded with dyno-tested performance programs designed specifically for your ride. Within minutes, you could add horsepower and torque with no other tools required. (866-404-6141 // www.diablosport.com)

SCT Livewire

Unlock your vehicle’s hidden performance with the Livewire TS+ by re-calibrating your vehicle’s computer for increased horsepower, torque, throttle response, firmer shifts, and even improved fuel mileage. The Livewire TS+ arrives preloaded with dyno-proven performance tune files and holds up to 10 custom tuning files for tune flexibility. Access it all on the customizable touchscreen, but be warned, as Livewire TS+ devices produced before July 2018 most likely will not work with the latest Ford vehicle coverage additions of 2017 and newer. (www.sctflash.com)

Bully Dog

The GT Gas and Diesel tuner by Bully Dog unlocks more horsepower and torque, and increases fuel economy to meet the unique demands you put on your vehicle. With 10 preloaded tunes, customizable gauges to track performance, and a wide variety of hauling features, you’ll have plenty of power to take on tough jobs or improve fuel economy for long highway hauls. (www.bullydog.com)

Monte

The Monte Tuning performance chip with built-in scanner is the best way to upgrade your ride. More customizable functions on this horsepower tuner monitor and improve your vehicle’s functioning. The software on their tuning tool and power programmer allows you to boost your vehicle’s horsepower or optimize fuel consumption by simply selecting the specific tuning for your vehicle. In addition to a performance upgrade, this tuning box will accurately measure your torque, speed, acceleration, and more and show them all on a heads-up display. The Monte tuning chip with the diagnostic scanner helps you choose your optimal drive mode. (307-223-9101 // www.montetuning.com)

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