HPP3 for 8100

[avalonandl]

Hi guys (and gals),

I just got a new 2004 2500 and am wondering what experience is out there with the Hypertech or Other programmer for the 8100?

Did it imprive performance, gas mileage, etc.

I plan to do mostly towing and daily driving w. mine so i am not interested in pure performance.

Thanks

Avalon

 

[z]

The most visible change for me was recalibrating the speedo for my 285's. Those stock tires have got to go. Swapped them out within the first few weeks. 285's will fit on those stock rim with no problems and minimal if any rubbing.

I found absolutely no change in gas mileage.

It seems to help the power in the higher revs - virtually nothing in the low end. 10-20 extra horses are not that noticeable when you start out with 340-350 from the factory.

The 2500 was built for towing and it does a fine job straight from the factory. I don't think there is too much you can do to improve the factory performance. There was mention of replacing the fan with some electric aftermarket units but that caused overheating.

 

[avalonandl]

Z- Thanks for the reply.

I agree about the tires!!!

The factory Bridgestones SUCK, slippery on dry and wet etc.!!!

I plan on towing so I am interested in mileage, not performance. The factory does a good job with the programming now.

Avalon

 

[trevman11]

Hey Z, could you please post a pic of your 2500 with the 285s. I have been looking, but cannot find a single pic of a stock Ave with the 285s. Thanks!

Gunslinger

 

[gpfahler]

There should be photos of the 2500's with 285's on the board.I put photos of mine here a year ago. I have BFG T/A KO with the stock rims. There is some rubbing but not that bad. Sure makes the truck look better .

 

[z]

The rubbing can be eliminated with no cranking of the torsions. After 1 year, I finally got around to fixing the problem. It is caused by a plastic liner that fits over the fender well. It is a pain in the a$$ to trim that thing. I tried sanding, grinding, etc.

The solution... I took a hot soldering iron and sliced it off. Cuts like a knife through butter. Took out a triangular section of the plastic and no more rubbing.