bowtiepower00
1/2 ton status
The 02 simulators plug in place of your rear 02's, and feed a "perfect" signal to the computer at all times. Then you can run w/o cats, etc.
Torque management is why when you floor it from a stop your truck bogs and the computer reduces the amount of power the engine can produce- I think through timing retard mostly, possibly from fuel too. I'm not sure what programmers allow you to adjust it. I would suggest NOT turning it all the way off, the Diablo (not sure about others) allows you to adjust it from stock to totally off, and in-between. When I bought my truck the dealer told me point blank, if you turn it off you WILL destroy the rear end. From my previous 10B experience, I believe them. I've also read that turning it completely off can cause harsh shifting and possible tranny damage. Also, my truck (2wd) would be borderline undrivable in poor road conditions with it off, IMO.
On dry pavement, if I bury the go pedal from a stop, my motor sounds strong, but as soon as the tires begin to spin it bogs until I get moving. If I floor it at speed, it just goes. If I get the tires wet (pulling out of the carwash, for example) or get really sideways I can spin them until I let off, easy.
That, and the crappy shift/ downshift points on the 4L60e really limit the amount of available power under certain conditions. The programmer fixes those issues, and gives you about 20HP on low octane and 30+ on premium.
I'm not sure what programmers offer what, but from my research the Diablo seems to provide the most features, including the ability to custom program the fuel and spark tables +/- 20% or so. Many of the aftermarket companies I looked at use it and can do custom programming using the unit if you add a blower, cam, dyno tune, etc.
The second best reason for a programmer is the 1-3MPG improvement most people claim to see after they install one.
As far as headers go, the Y-pipe is restrictive, so I'd want that changed too. I think Dynatech is the company I saw that had full length's available for our trucks, w/ cats, but they are pricey. I think they claim 40+ HP though. There may be others out there too.
Exhaust wise, I've been really happy with Flowmaster on my older trucks, I ran an American Thunder dual outlet cat back on my 93 and it sounded great. They aren't stainless, though, if that matters to you.
Torque management is why when you floor it from a stop your truck bogs and the computer reduces the amount of power the engine can produce- I think through timing retard mostly, possibly from fuel too. I'm not sure what programmers allow you to adjust it. I would suggest NOT turning it all the way off, the Diablo (not sure about others) allows you to adjust it from stock to totally off, and in-between. When I bought my truck the dealer told me point blank, if you turn it off you WILL destroy the rear end. From my previous 10B experience, I believe them. I've also read that turning it completely off can cause harsh shifting and possible tranny damage. Also, my truck (2wd) would be borderline undrivable in poor road conditions with it off, IMO.
On dry pavement, if I bury the go pedal from a stop, my motor sounds strong, but as soon as the tires begin to spin it bogs until I get moving. If I floor it at speed, it just goes. If I get the tires wet (pulling out of the carwash, for example) or get really sideways I can spin them until I let off, easy.
That, and the crappy shift/ downshift points on the 4L60e really limit the amount of available power under certain conditions. The programmer fixes those issues, and gives you about 20HP on low octane and 30+ on premium.
I'm not sure what programmers offer what, but from my research the Diablo seems to provide the most features, including the ability to custom program the fuel and spark tables +/- 20% or so. Many of the aftermarket companies I looked at use it and can do custom programming using the unit if you add a blower, cam, dyno tune, etc.
The second best reason for a programmer is the 1-3MPG improvement most people claim to see after they install one.
As far as headers go, the Y-pipe is restrictive, so I'd want that changed too. I think Dynatech is the company I saw that had full length's available for our trucks, w/ cats, but they are pricey. I think they claim 40+ HP though. There may be others out there too.
Exhaust wise, I've been really happy with Flowmaster on my older trucks, I ran an American Thunder dual outlet cat back on my 93 and it sounded great. They aren't stainless, though, if that matters to you.
Due to that, not sure if they'll still be available.
This is stock, 5.3/4L60e/3.23's. I did pick up one MPG by switching to Mobil 1- which still looks like new after 7K.
