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- Vehicle Year
- 2001
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- Automatic
I am interested in purchasing a tuner but am completely new to the idea and do not know what separates good from bad. I am currently debating between the following...
Superchips 1865 or Cortex
Edge products EVO HT
SCT (through Rouge Performance)
I own a 2001 Ford Ranger Edge, 4.0l, 4x4, auto trans, ext cab, 90000 miles. STOCK- not an upgrade has been done to the truck (long term maybe- exhaust, intake)
I am looking to get better gas mileage overall, as I am a college student and have a 250 mile one way trip to school; which I do many times over the course of the school year. Being that money in college is tight added mileage for the money would be very worth while.
I am also a snowmobiler and tend to haul a 2 place steel trailer with 2 sleds on it all over the state of Wisconsin in the winter, in search of snow. I understand that there is a possible "tow" tune that might get my truck better gas mileage and travel down the road better with a load.
I understand there is a "performance tune," as well but Im shooting for better mileage towing or not.
Questions...
What MPG gains might I see with a tuner?
What does a "tow" tune actually benefit?
Do I need to go to a dyno to have tunes done?
Does the tuner come pre-programmed with any tunes or do I need to purchase tunes, after purchasing the tuner itself?
What is "S.W.A.G."?
Sorry if there are "dumb" questions. Thanks to any who help!
Tom.
Superchips 1865 or Cortex
Edge products EVO HT
SCT (through Rouge Performance)
I own a 2001 Ford Ranger Edge, 4.0l, 4x4, auto trans, ext cab, 90000 miles. STOCK- not an upgrade has been done to the truck (long term maybe- exhaust, intake)
I am looking to get better gas mileage overall, as I am a college student and have a 250 mile one way trip to school; which I do many times over the course of the school year. Being that money in college is tight added mileage for the money would be very worth while.
I am also a snowmobiler and tend to haul a 2 place steel trailer with 2 sleds on it all over the state of Wisconsin in the winter, in search of snow. I understand that there is a possible "tow" tune that might get my truck better gas mileage and travel down the road better with a load.
I understand there is a "performance tune," as well but Im shooting for better mileage towing or not.
Questions...
What MPG gains might I see with a tuner?
What does a "tow" tune actually benefit?
Do I need to go to a dyno to have tunes done?
Does the tuner come pre-programmed with any tunes or do I need to purchase tunes, after purchasing the tuner itself?
What is "S.W.A.G."?
Sorry if there are "dumb" questions. Thanks to any who help!
Tom.
