Would my truck benefit from a programmer?

[Sburn]

Originally Posted by Mister B

Sburn, since you have a similar configuration truck to mine, how do you like the tuner? Did it make much of a difference? Also are you using one of the "canned tunes" or did you ave a custom tune programmed?

Thanks.

Mister B,

I received my Gryphon with three canned tunes in mid-Feb and have driven it every workday since. So probably around 4K miles since then, 50/50 highway/city driving. Mostly in canned tune #2 with a few little tweaks.

I've got nothing but good to say about the Gryphon with canned tunes. I can feel the added horsepower. Nothing massive -- but it's there. Feels stronger in the 1500 to 2500 RPM range. Shifting is much more positive and the stock transmission "hunting" you describe in your first post was much improved



But all that changed......



Yesterday, I received the one custom tune I ordered: 87 Performance.


I've only got about 100 miles on that custom tune so far, so first impression only:


Bill is a genius!


Everything I said about the canned tune above goes double for his custom 87 performance tune. Shifting, power all get better, but it's all sewn together in a such a smooth package.

If I were to use one word: "drivability".