Recent content by earlymopar

I drive the same as you. When the transmission shifts down, I often let off of the throttle slightly and let the truck up-shift to use the torque of the engine versus letting it run at higher RPM. Diesel's are all about low engine speed (& torque) and not higher RPM use.

I'm going to be pulling a trailer that is above the capacity of my truck so will have to give up the incredible economy of the ECO diesel to get there. Always trade-offs.

Yes, that is correct.

2016 BigHorn: 20k miles, No Issues, great truck. Will be selling before the end of the year.

You had an extra controller that you put on to take your truck in for the recall and then added the GDE afterward?

I did not so please let us know what you find.

Thank you. It appears the 1334979 kit for the mechanical change over also requires the 170201 for the software side of the change. Is this correct?

Can you elaborate on how this is accomplished? Thanks

Is the GDE "trans tune" an option on their re-programmed controller? Do you know what the "tune" is or does? When I purchased my controller from them I remember getting a transmission braking option but don't recall anything else being offered. - EM

I just received the AEM notice and did read the warranty. Anything extended and free is usually good. I just don't want to lose the performance and economy I have and invested in with the GDE controller. That's the only reason I'm on the fence. - EM

Wow. That's a lot of miles and a great track record for sure. I hope the rest of your ownership goes that well. - EM

I like this aftermarket warranty idea and the costs seem reasonable for someone that uses their truck as a daily driver, I do not. My truck sits a lot and just doesn't get used frequently enough to justify this. However, I still don't like the idea of "suffering" with performance and economy...

Thanks much Ramman. I'd really like to hear details and / or get a link from you on the aftermarket warranty you mentioned. - EM

Kind of a problem either way from what I understand. The AEM comes with poor performance and an extended warranty. Keeping your truck as is (and opting out of the AEM) forgoes the extended warranty. Is this correct? - EM

Sorry guys, I'm new to this site. I just received a letter yesterday on an Approved Emissions Modification (AEM) and Extended Warranty. Is this what is being referred to in this thread? An extended Warranty sounds great but I really don't want them messing with the setup I have (GDE...