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Chip worth it?

Old Dec 28, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Question Chip worth it?

Ok so i bought an 01 dodge cummins yesterday and it has a Van Aken chip and i was wondering if it would be wise to replace it with a more up too date one or what?

Also any good and bad stuff about this chip/programmer?

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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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An edge juice with attitude would be a good one.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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Auto or manual?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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Are you happy with it? I had that way back in the day on my 99. Solid chip no need to update based off of age.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Its an auto. Ive been looking at edge products and im liking them, especially since i have an Iphone that i can hook it up too. And since ive never owned a diesel before, im not sure what would happen if took it off or how much HP/TQ i would get if i added/or replaced it.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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First step is to build the tranny. ANY extra power over stock (even stock power) Will kill these weak "" Trannys
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Now when you say build, do you mean VB and TQ converter or a full on aftermarket rebuild?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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VB and TC at the very least.

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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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Since I hardly do any pulling... Would that be best? Or what I good all around?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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What are your plans for the truck?
 
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