I've been wondering which would be better in the long run, that wouldnt cause problems. Ive heard that a programmer is better, so give me feedback let me know what you guys think. and also add some programmers/chips that are good for the price, nothing extremely to high but not like 100. -

it all depends on what you want to accomplish, you can make more power and have more variety with a chip. if your looking to do future mods later such as bigger injectors or turbo go with the chip, if you just want to add a little more pulling power go with a programmer. if you do go with a chip be sure and put in gages first, you need to keep an eye on boost and egt's.

as far as chips go you will hear the same thing over and over, DP tuner or Tony Wildman
I don't know much about the different programmers, I run an Edge in my truck and it works just fine for what I wanted -

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A chip just gives you too many options not to get one. 6+ settings you can switch on the fly, tuned to your specific PCM code and mods.

With a programer or chip you need to get gauges first, Pyro, Tranny and Boost atleast. -

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wouldnt u need all those gauges at first? and does anyone know a shop that would be able to install those here in dallas?? -

I agree. I had the Edge New Evolution, and I tried the SCT Livewire before listening to everybody and going with a DP Tuner chip. The only reason I would consider a programmer now, is for the cool gauge displays they have like the Edge New Evolution. Small, OEM looking and accurate.

The DP chip, with custom shift points in there from Jody works awesome. I am told when I upgrade the turbo, the current pgms in it will accommodate the added boost too!

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I used to live in Dallas. You can't swing a dead liberal without hitting a custom car or truck shop. Look around Irving or Lewisville especially along I35 or LBJ. Check the phone book for Corvette or other muscle car specialists. Gauges are pretty easy to put in. One of these places would do a good job for you because they have to for their other customers.

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DP Tuner Chip, Crankcase Evac, High P Oil Balance Line, S&B CAI, Magnaflow Turbo Back Exhaust (4")...

You can install the gauges yourself, its easy and takes all of an afternoon with basic hand tools. Most shops will charge 250-300 to install a set of gauges... -