Finding the best tuners and programmers for trucks suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
Best tuners and programmers for trucks
1. Bully Dog - 40420 - GT Platinum Diesel Diagnostic and Performance Tuner with 4-Preloaded Tunes
Feature
WIDE MAKE & MODEL FIT - Fitting a wide array of Ford, Dodge & GM Diesel Models 1999-2017. Enter your vehicle above to verify compatibility.FUEL ECONOMY - Enjoy fuel saving preloads for long-haul and around town driving. As well as other downloadable features.
HEADS UP DISPLAY - Monitor over 15 performance parameters at a glance with a dynamic LCD display mounted on a pillar, window, or dash.
PICK YOUR POWER - Utiliize multiple preloads and up to 10 custom tune files to match your vehicle and performance needs.
CODE CLEARING - Diagnose and clear trouble codes to ensure proper engine operation.
Description
The GT Platinum Diesel tuner is a vehicle engine tuner, monitor, gauge and diagnostic device all in a single unit. The GT dramatically improves the utility of several vehicle applications by providing an increase in horsepower and torque and by improving fuel economy through better engine tuning. The GT monitors and displays over fifteen different vehicle parameters (PIDs) and it includes our all new driving coach feature which teaches end users to maximize their vehicles fuel economy potential. The GT performs vehicle diagnostics by reading and erasing diagnostic trouble codes; this level of vehicle transparency isn't offered by any OEM or by any other aftermarket product. Also included is our performance testing feature designed to test a vehicles performance capability on the drag strip; couple this with our PC analysis software and users can also determine vehicle horsepower. The GT does it all and it works on most late model diesel pickups including Dodge, Ford and GM.2. BlendMount BHS-1000 Aluminum Mount for H&S Performance Mini Maxx/Bully Dog
Feature
Lightweight Black Anodized AluminumUtilizes Dead Space Above Rear View Mirror
SAFELY View And Operate Your Accessory
DOES NOT OBSTRUCT VIEW OF THE ROAD
Easy Installation - NO DRILLING required
Description
BlendMount BHS-1000 is compatible with rear view mirrors that have a cylindrical-shaped stem between the mirror and the windshield. BlendMount is not compatible with rear view mirrors that don't have these stems. H&S MiniMaxx NOT included.3. Superchips 3845 Flashpaq F5 Tuner
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Handheld programmer: Flashpaq F5 Dodge/Ram Diesel/Gas (Diesel 98.5-12 & Gas 98-14)Description
The all-new Flashpaq F5 is the industry leading handheld tuner. With this easy to use handheld tool, you can add horsepower in minutes without turning a wrench! The user interface has been redesigned with simplicity and functionality in mind. It is now easier than ever to select your power level and have instant horsepower gains, driveability improvements and prevent unneeded downshifting! Mileage gains are also achievable with our new optimized and efficient tuning. The Flashpaq F5 is packed full of tuning experience with over 30 years of tuning history. Tuning that you can trust is backed by an industry exclusive 2 year powertrain warranty to ensure peace of mind!4. SCT Performance - 40490 - BDX Performance Tuner and Monitor - Diagnostic Preloaded and Custom Tuning
Feature
WIDE MAKE & MODEL FIT - Works on Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Chevrolet, GM, Cadillac, & Toyota applications. Enter your vehicle above to verify compatibility. Please contact SCT support for assistance.CUSTOM TUNING - Arrives pre-loaded with Dyno proven performance tune files & holds up to 20 custom tuning files for Maximum tune flexibility.
CLOUD DELIVERY - Download updates and tunes from over Wi-Fi. Seamlessly matches your vehicle with available preloaded or custom tunes and settings that are available.
DATA OVERLOAD - Read and record real time stats & parameter effectiveness on a full color display.
HEADS UP DISPLAY - Monitor your performance at a glance with a dynamic color display mounted to the pillar, window, or dash.
ADJUSTABLE INTERFACE -Make it yours with user adjustable warnings, alerts, and vehicle parameters.
CODE CLEARING - Reads & clears PCM diagnostic trouble codes.
Description
The BDX Performance Programmer delivers street-tested, dyno-proven tune files developed by SCTs expert calibrators to unlock each vehicles true potential. Its sleek design, full-color display and customizable gauges help track, data log, and adjust powertrain performance to deliver more horsepower and torque when its needed most. Select from multiple SCT tuning levels or load up to 20 custom tune files from one of our thousands of custom tuning dealers worldwide. Direct-to device updates and custom tune delivery over WiFi means cables and computers are a thing of the past. A variety of customizable vehicle functions from timing and rev limiter adjustments, to wheel and tire size calibration enable the BDX to custom tailor your vehicle to your unique standards.5. MADS Smarty Touch Programmer S2G - Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel Trucks - 1998.5-2012 5.9L 6.7L
Feature
4.3" Touch Display. Resolution 480 x 272 - 16.3 million colors.Fastest PID refresh speed in the industry
Fully Internet updateable. Updates are always FREE!
1998.5-2002 Dodge 5.9L Cummins - 2003-2007 Dodge 5.9L Cummins - 2007.5-2012 Dodge 6.7L Cummins
CaTCHER software inside with ten power levels.
Description
The MADS Smarty Touch Programmer for your 1998.5-2012 Dodge 5.9L/6.7L Cummins is a 4.3" touch-screen gauge display and a performance programmer for your truck. Now you can program your truck with the legendary Smarty tuning and monitor your parameters with an in-cab touch screen gauge system. Included are two devices: Smarty Touch Display and Smarty Touch Controller. Each with its own CPU. Its twin CPU design allows the Smarty Touch to be the fastest display and tuner on the market! With just a four second start-up and ECM update in 1.5-6 minutes (depending on model), the Smarty Touch is up to three times faster than the competition! The built-in gauge feature allows you to choose from four different dashboards, each configurable with five different gauge layouts and a customizable display background. With user configurable audible or visual alarms you can rest easy knowing that Smarty Touch will alert you when your selected parameters reach too high or too low of a value.6. Innovative Performance Chip/Power Programmer for Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel - Better Towing, Gain MPG, Increase Horsepower & Torque with this Cutting-Edge Engine Tuner
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Boost your Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500's horsepower, torque, throttle response and fuel economy with the advanced Innovative Performance Chip! Safely gain up to +50 HP and up to +5 MPG in fuel mileage in your Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500 by safely optimizing your air/fuel ratio and timing curve for increased efficiency!Easily installs in less than 15 minutes, with absolutely no mechanical experience required! All Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500 performance chips come with an installation kit, including detailed installation instructions with easy to follow step-by-step pictures! Our award-winning 5 star technical staff is here to guide you and help with any questions that you may have.
Makes NO permanent changes to your Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500's computer! It will not void your Dodge factory warranty, and it's completely emissions safe. The performance chip is fully compatible with all trims, including (but not limited to) Big Horn, Laramie, Laramie Limited, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, Outdoorsman, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport and Tradesman models with 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel engines.
We strived to create the most high quality product in every aspect, delivering you the most affordable product without sacrificing quality. All Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500 performance chips feature a high-end aluminum enclosure with an extremely durable, high quality anodized finish. It's a thousand tiny details that add up to something big.
All Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500 performance chips are proudly backed by our unmatched 100% Money-Back Guarantee & Lifetime Warranty! A properly maintained vehicle is required for the performance chip to function as intended and advertised. Results may vary.
Description
Gain up to +50 HP and +5 MPG in your Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500!Our inexpensive performance chips are an innovative new way of unlocking up to +50 horsepower and +5 MPG in fuel mileage in your Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500 by safely optimizing your air/fuel ratio and timing curve for increased efficiency! Our innovative Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500 performance chip is the answer to today's high fuel prices and all of us looking to squeeze that hidden power and fuel economy out of your Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500!
With over 75,000 performance chips sold to customers on every continent, our advanced performance chips are truly one of the most time-tested and proven products available on the market!
Easy installation. NO mechanical experience required.
Installing our performance chip in your Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500 is simple, and we guarantee that anyone with no previous mechanical experience will be able to easily install our product! Installation time varies per vehicle, but most people with little to no mechanical experience can expect to install the performance chip within 10-15 minutes. Our performance chip easily installs into your engine compartment, and all Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500 performance chips come with an installation kit that includes everything you'll need to install your new performance chip in your Dodge Ram, including detailed installation instructions with easy to follow step-by-step pictures! You won't need anything to install it, except a simple pair of pliers found in nearly every household. With our award-winning 5 star technical staff available to you, you can be rest assured that we're here to guide you and help with any questions that you may have.
100% Money-Back Guarantee & Lifetime Warranty. No catches!
All Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 & 5500 performance chips are proudly backed by our unmatched 100% Money-Back Guarantee & Lifetime Warranty!
7. Bully Dog 40417 GT Platinum Tuner for Gas Applications
Feature
WIDE MAKE & MODEL FIT - Fitting a wide array of Ford, Dodge, Nissan & GM Gas Models. Enter your vehicle above to verify compatibility. Please contact Bully Dog support for assistance.FUEL ECONOMY - Enjoy fuel saving preloads for long-haul and around town driving. As well as other downloadable features.
HEADS UP DISPLAY - Monitor over 15 performance parameters at a glance with a dynamic LCD display mounted on a pillar, window, or dash.
PICK YOUR POWER - Utiliize multiple preloads and up to 10 custom tune files to match your vehicle and performance needs.
CODE CLEARING - Diagnose and clear trouble codes to ensure proper engine operation.
MULTIPLE PRELOADED TUNES - Access four preloaded tune files with the touch of a few buttons to maximize performance in any situation.
DYNO PROVEN PERFORMANCE - The GT Gas delivers DYNO proven tune files that increase Horsepower and Torque
Description
The GT Platinum is four products in one remarkable unit: a vehicle engine tuner, monitor, gauge, and diagnostic device all in a single unit. The remarkable GT transforms the utility of your vehicle by increasing horsepower, improving fuel economy, and providing a comprehensive set of monitoring features and diagnostic functions. Other tuning products don't hold a candle to the Triple Dog GT - it has the largest feature set and the widest range of vehicle applications from a single product.8. 7202 DiabloSport Predator 2
Feature
DiabloSport 7202 Predator P2 Performance Tuner; 2nd Generation Predator; Full Color Screen/Improved User Interface/Lightning Fast Internet Update Software;Authorized Dealer - 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
DiabloSport
7202
Warranty: Yes
Description
Get ready for the ultimate performance upgrade for your GM Truck. Whether you have a Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Yukon, Denali, Suburban, or another of the huge GM truck line up, the Predator is going to ramp up your performance in a big way! The Predator comes pre-loaded with programs for 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 8.1L GM Trucks and SUVs from 1999-2017! Running the Predator's performance tunes, you can get power gains up to 25 Horsepower and 25 Ft/Lbs of torque without even popping the hood. Not only does it increase your truck's performance, but you also got adjustable options like re-programming your tire size, gear ratio, and even removing the top speed limiter. The Predator's simple plug and play installation make it the longest running legend in performance tuners!9. Superchips 3571 Flashcal F5 Tuner
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Handheld programmer: 2007-2016 Jeep JK Flashcal F5Description
The Flashcal is the most advanced, & yet the most easy to use, tool on the market for recalibrating the speedometer for JK Wrangler customers who have upgraded tires, gears or axles on their rigs. Flashcal provides a quick calibration solution to ensure the Jeep is dialed in properly. Now Flashcal owners can upgrade their unit to a Flashpaq online. A simple internet update can add award winning tuning straight to their device. ** This product has not been tested or validated on right hand drive Jeep(R) applications or imported (non-American VIN based)Jeep(R) applications. They are not supported by this product.10. DiabloSport 8245 inTune i3 Platinum Performance Programmer 3rd Generation inTune inTune i3 Platinum Performance Programmer
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DiabloSport 8245This product will not work on Hybrid or E-Assist vehicles.
8245 Platinum is for GM allow custom tunes
