Hi newbie here I am just getting my first diesel pickup a 1999 Dodge 2500 SLT 5 spd which I will mostly use for towing a fifth wheel and would like to up the HP .Towing will include steep hills 5-10% grades 3500-9500 ft . I was thinking about better intake air flow and 4" exhaust and a exhaust brake . I see Van Aaken , Quadzilla XZT , smarty and Edge EZ listed most for chips/programmers . Can I just and a programmer for the extra 30-50 hp or do I have to add a exhaust elbow too . I have a Bully Dog boost gauge already and a EGT gauge that is not hooked up yet and was thinking of adding a fuel pressure gauge also.

There is the option to plan ahead.  I finally got a triple pillar mount due to the additional specialized gauges on the Quadzilla and opted for the 100 psi fuel pressure gauge and 100 psi boost gauge, just in case of certain potential modifications.... But that's just me.

Edit: Not super applicable to the subject, but just in case the power bug finds you, it is an option...

Edited October 16, 20177 yr by trreed

7 hours ago, notlimah said:

I know @Mopar1973Man is doing just fine with his electric ev2's from isspro so get whatever suites you.

 

True... My ISSPro EV2 is working just fine. I've only replaced my pyrometer under warranty. Fuel pressure gauge wise I've got a 0 to 30 PSI gauge. Then using the programming cable and software I programmed the gauge to trip the warning light when the fuel pressure falls below 13 PSI. Then make sure to remote mount the pressure sensor do not install into the tap point. I'm sure that fuel pressure sensor failures will occur.

 

 

 

Ok I installed my XZT+ today I was not sure about the data link plug in the XZT would not plug in far enough for it to latch in place so I had to tape it , here is a pic of the plug I used . The XZT I ordered had the following tune.

File Name: XZT+_1008
Models: DXZ29802
Software Version: 20080128
Feature Code Enabled: XZT+1008

Features:
• Factory Tuning file that all XZT+ Modules are shipped with
• Adds Automatic 1200 RPM High Idle
• Hi Idle not for use with Factory High Idle
• Adds Cold Engine Protection set at 170 deg Coolant Temperature
• High Idle will engage any time the vehicles is in warm up after 2 minutes of continuous idle regardless of switch position
• High Idle will only engage in the OFF setting once engine has reached 170 deg Coolant Temperature
• Module will default to the OFF setting regardless of switch position when Cold Engine Protection is enabled
• 1 Minute wait period before High Idle engages
• High Idle may be disabled by touching the accelerator pedal or by changing switch positions
• 2002 Trucks May also kill high idle with the brake pedal
• High Idle will engage regardless of temperature

 

and the box was marked

stock

35HP

70HP

 

I took it for a test drive it does work , only a high idle in the 70HP setting , it had a slight HP increase in the second setting but had smoother acceleration and the 70HP setting was much better with nice acceration going up hills and my MPG guage showed no decrease but a .1 mpg increase over the test drive. I think it will help nicely pulling hills with our trailer.