best programmer for a $400-$500 budget?
 

I've had my 99 cummins 24v for almost 6 months now, and ever since i got it i've been wanting to light up the 5.9 :tu: I've been looking for the past couple weeks now at different programmer and chips, and there's alot of options out there. i'm wanting to max out at $500 dollars. i've really been looking at the hypertech max performance, superchip hyperpac, and the edge juice. anybody have any suggestions?

yeah avoid the edge juice, ran it for 2 years, had to replace the thing 3 times. also befor you start adding power, let me ask you this, have you done the basics like upgraded lift pump, exhaust and air intake? i reccomend looking at those first before buying any power adder other wise, you will kill you injection pump and be out several hundred to several thousand dollars.

Once you have the basics down, i reccomend TST powermax 3, ive ran most of the aftermarket programers and boxes out there, TST has out performed all of them.

man is it good to hear from somone that's actually had one of the products. But yeah i have a 4'' MBRP turbo back, and an air raid cold air intake. I haven't done the lift pump yet, but i was hopeing i could avoid that with a programmer that wasn't too big. Have you heard anything on Superchip, or Hypertech? i'm not looking for anything huge, just a little more under the pedal, preferably better mileage, and hopefully the ability to blow more coal:tu:

Re: best programmer for a $400-$500 budget?
 

Id do an Edge Comp. But you need gauges first and a lift pump.

Luke

Your driving down a risky road if your looking to add power before a lift pump. Many, many injection pumps have been failed due to poor fuel supply.
Everyone has their opinions, and I don't think there is anything wrong with the Edge Juice with Attitude. Some just have bad luck with products. I co-worker laid down 643HP and 1268Ft. Lbs using a Juice with Attitude, so clearly they do the job well. The Comp box fuels harder, but doesn't have the display, alerts, and other features the EJWA does.
Personally, I wouldn't go for a HyperMax, or Superchips. If you looking for good reliable power, eventually you are going to pull one of those out, and put in something like we are talking about. No need to spend the money twice, eh?

it doesn't matter if you don't have a programmer your factory lift pump will leave you needed an injection pump and a lift pump. So save yourself and get a lift pump now, and then a programmer. I didn't see anything in your post about gauges so I would suggest a juice with attitude as it will give you all the gauges you need. I had great luck with my juice bought it back in 07 and it's still going strong in my dads truck. 4 years 0 issues. Or maybe even a quadzilla adrenaline with pulse you can find them used for under 500 but I didn't like the way it worked for me.

Love my Quadzilla Adrenaline W/PCM. It works excellent for my needs. You may try doing a price quote request on the quote thread for a package deal of a tuner and fuel pump. You may get lucky and get a combo for around a thousand bucks.

thanks alot guys, i just signed up for diesel bombers last night, and since then i've already learned more than i have about programmers in the last 6 months..... definately alot to take into consideration. I just found out the lift pump on my truck got replaced a month before i got it, so i'ts been about 7 months. I'm not opposed to getting a used programmer, i just haven't had much luck finding anything. anyone have some suggestions?

I loooove my Quadzilla Adrenaline with Pulse!! Its SICK!! Go to the FOR SALE section QUICK someone posted one up there IN YOUR BUDGET!

I has a Edge Juice with Attitude that I am going to sell. It is the old school monitor, but still has all the power. Send me a private message if you would like to know more.