Thank you for the input on your experiences. I kind of figured that the
programmer would be designed to work with a single vehicle but did not
know that settings could be reverted back to stock and then the programmer
could be used on another vehicle.
I could probably spend less money for something that could read codes and
be ok except for the speedo reclibration that I need right now.
The performance functions would probably be more for the Durango to see
if better mileage could be had as its the one driven more, I've been
working from home for the last year and put mabe 25 miles a week anymore
on my truck.
I wonder if the same would work for speedometer recalibration, meaning
that if I used to make changes for my larger tires that it would 'lock'
so I could not make performance changes on my wife's vehicle.
I guess I'll make some inquiries to Superchips to see and see how they
respond.
On Sat, 25 Mar 2006, Ray Block wrote:
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Miles D. Oliver
>>
>> I have 2 4.7 motored trucks in the stable, both with the 45RFE
>> transmission.
>>
>> 2002 Dakota Quad cab
>> 2003 Durango
>>
>> The only difference in the drivetrain is the transfer case. The Dakota
>> has the NV241 and I belive the Durango has the NV233 (AWD)
>>
>> As the vehicles are getting older I want to be able to diagnose
>> troublecodes and possibly optimize for efficiency. I like the idea of
>> being able to possibly change settings for towing.
>>
>> I've also changed tire size on my Dakota from the 265/70 to 265/75 tires
>> and the speedo is now off and I'd like to recalibrate it.
>>
>> Can somebody who has any of these programmers help shed some light on
>> which are better, and offer more options and which would be the best bang
>> for the buck.
>>
>> I guess another question would be, since I have 2 vechicles that are
>> essentially the same, would I have to buy 2 of them or could I use the
>> same unit for both vehicles. I wonder if the programmers read vehicle
>> specific info when used and have settings that 'lock' to that vehicle
>>
>> Help school an idiot on any of these programmers.
>>
>> Thanks. Miles D. Oliver
>
> Can't say if one brand is better than another but I recently got a
> Superchips for my 2000 Grand Cherokee and it installed with no problems.
>
> They do "lock" to a specific vehicle but if you return one to stock you can
> then program another. Just not more than one at a time.
>
> Your best bet is to check the web site for info on your models. Superchips
> has been real good with answering specific questions via email.
> www.superchips.com Check www.autoanything.com for good pricing.
>
> Ray
>
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