Diesel truck chip programmer

[reefgirl189]

I'm thinking about getting the bf a programming chip for his duramax. He's been mentioning for just about the whole time he's owned his truck about how much he'd like one. So far the 'bullydog' chip seems like the best bang for the money. Can any of you truck guys recommend a model? They are quite expensive. For the price, is it really worth it?

[FishyFishy!]

It is one of the most beneficial things you can do for a diesel truck.

You should call Big Dog performance. They specialize in everything deisel truck related.

http://www.bigdogtrux.com


I'll add that they absolutely love their Dodges, but will service ford and chevy deisels as well.

[cuz]

still under warranty?

[mseepman]

If it's still under warranty...anything that goes wrong will probably be blamed on the chip and refused under warranty.

[cuz]

If it's still under warranty...anything that goes wrong will probably be blamed on the chip and refused under warranty.

that all depends, if its under warranty your best bet is to talk to your dealership. most times if you get it done through them they will work with you warranty wise. There are chips that claim to be "hidden" but most dealers can tell when your guilty..

[reefgirl189]

Yes, the truck comes with a 5yr 160,000km power train warranty (GMC) and it's a 2009. 2 years to go. That's why I was looking at the bulldog chip, it's supposed to be hidden and claims that it doesn't require a sensor to be drilled into the exhaust.

[steve fedyk]

check out banks diesels for chips and programmers.

[Dr_Hicks]

Yes, the truck comes with a 5yr 160,000km power train warranty (GMC) and it's a 2009. 2 years to go. That's why I was looking at the bulldog chip, it's supposed to be hidden and claims that it doesn't require a sensor to be drilled into the exhaust.

GM will chip the truck out for you as well; however it will cost more than aftermarket... but still retain the warranty.

[reefgirl189]

GM will chip the truck out for you as well; however it will cost more than aftermarket... but still retain the warranty.

That's the thing... our dealership here quoted something like $2250, the bulldog chip was like $650 at a local auto equipment shop. It's a hard price to swallow when I could essentially take out the better priced chip before bringing the truck into the dealership (should an issue arise). Could they really tell?

[Dr_Hicks]

That's the thing... our dealership here quoted something like $2250, the bulldog chip was like $650 at a local auto equipment shop. It's a hard price to swallow when I could essentially take out the better priced chip before bringing the truck into the dealership (should an issue arise). Could they really tell?

That is sucky....

[cuz]

is the dealer price for only the chip?? That usually around the dealer cost for a chip with intake upgrade and exhaust?

and yes they can tell if its been chipped, they actually put out cheat sheets to the service writers and mechanics for tell tale signs of chips.

[Skimmerking]

I have the bully dog its amazing. Pm coming your way

[reefgirl189]

Nope, that was the price for their recommended chip and installation costs. I think that they detail the vehicle at the same time as part of some package deal thing, I can't remember exactly. I am a girl so I know they exaggerated the installation steps and necessary components to me, I just don't really want to drop that kind of money right now when I could spend significantly less and be as happy.

[rynoe]

I have had a lot of experience with several chips on my ford. Sct seems to come out miles ahead of anything I have tried. The truck can be set back to stock in five minutes if going for warranty work. SCT tuners tune the engine and trans which is a huge plus.