If you have an automatic transmission, DEFINITELY get custom tuning.
If you have a manual, it's really not THAT necessary.
For daily-driven, near stock rigs, the most that .......most.....of the customers are going to want is improved shifting and better response. ANY off-the shelf programmer, module, or chip will help a manual transmission truck gain response and power.
However, the magic comes with tuning an automatic transmission truck. A programmer or module (or generic chip) will not address shifting strategy or torque converter lockup scheduling. The programmer or chip may delay shifts slightly or make them more firm, but changing the entire strategy just won't happen. And for towing, having the RIGHT strategy is key. You have a 97, so it's possible (if you have an auto) that you already have TDE1, and if so, you MIGHT be happy with a programmer. A module (such as the Edge Juice or other ICP fooler) will do NOTHING for the transmission....and is possibly worse for it. I will get into why if you'd like.
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Tuning, PCM flashing, and burning chips for 7.3s since 2008. Repairing all aspects of 7.3L Powerstrokes for 25 years.
Eight 7.3L PSDs in the driveway including a 1994 Crown Vic and 1973 F100/2002 F350. Looking for the next victim.
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