2003 Cummins programmers
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04/20/17 04:24 PM
04/20/17 04:24 PM
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johnnycuda
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Hey guys, just picked up a low mileage 2003 Cummins 2wd truck, bone stock, thinking of adding a programmer to increase mileage some, haven't towed with it yet, but I do have a 24ft enclosed car trailer I would haul to the track etc. What is everybody using?, I'm in California, so can't nor do I want to roll coal, race it, its a daily driver, just looking for a bit more mileage. Thanks in advance,
1970 'Cuda,Lime Light,499 Indy S/R's 10.70's @125,street driven ALOT! 1966 Barracuda 360,now a 5spd,Hemi Orange,Hot Rod Air, New daily driver-2003 Ram 2500 Cummins 5.9 '69 Valiant 2-dr, sleeper! New project---1938 Dodge truck, plan is a 360 with a A500, AC, Calvert rear susp., rack and pinion front with coils.
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Re: 2003 Cummins programmers
[Re: johnnycuda]
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04/24/17 11:14 AM
04/24/17 11:14 AM
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I also have an '01, but I've always heard the Smarty programmers are great for the '03-up commonrail trucks.
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Re: 2003 Cummins programmers
[Re: johnnycuda]
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04/24/17 12:22 PM
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Yes I really liked the smarty I had on my 04 ctd
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Re: 2003 Cummins programmers
[Re: johnnycuda]
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04/27/17 08:34 PM
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johnnycuda
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Thanks guys, I don't have any gauges in it, abd didn't really want to drill into the dash or pillar to install any if I didn't have to, I will look into both of these. I bought this so I could tow the Cuda to the track easier, my 1500 has roughly 200k on it, and the suspension doesn't hold up well to my 24ft enclosed, even with air bags. ( I didn't own the trailer when I bought the 1500).
1970 'Cuda,Lime Light,499 Indy S/R's 10.70's @125,street driven ALOT! 1966 Barracuda 360,now a 5spd,Hemi Orange,Hot Rod Air, New daily driver-2003 Ram 2500 Cummins 5.9 '69 Valiant 2-dr, sleeper! New project---1938 Dodge truck, plan is a 360 with a A500, AC, Calvert rear susp., rack and pinion front with coils.
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Re: 2003 Cummins programmers
[Re: johnnycuda]
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06/04/17 02:28 AM
06/04/17 02:28 AM
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A good combo would be an edge insight for gauges and a smarty for the power. You can control the smarty with edge for power levels. You can pick up a smarty used for pretty cheap.
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Re: 2003 Cummins programmers
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06/04/17 10:02 AM
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I like the smarty. I have one on my 06, but I plan to sell it and go with EFI live, which is not an option for trucks older than 06 for some reason.
I also just dropped 6k last fall on a new trans. even the 48re needs work to be reliable. I upgraded too though, so don't let the price scare you. I just wanted something that would hold up to slight power upgrades and be reliable. it's got a billet input shaft, billet triple disc converter, valve body, upgraded clutches, etc.
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