GlOcKnRaM
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- Joined
- Aug 2, 2012
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- Mebane, NC
- Ram Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 5.7L V8 Hemi
So I recently picked up a used Bully Dog GT tuner. I only paid $280 for it (just make sure it's unlocked!). I know I could have gotten a Trinity, but I found this and couldn't pass it up! I would have paid around $500 for a new Trinity! Install was pretty simple, just follow the steps! Was a little nerve racking seeing all the check lights/ dash lights come on, but it's part of it so it can read them all I guess. Once installed all lights go off (unless you disable traction control).
So with that being said, my favorite feature is being able to turn off traction control. You'll need that in sticky situations (aka mud!)
![20150221_090726_zps25mlbmv8.jpg 20150221_090726_zps25mlbmv8.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/325/325093-a46be42441557973734d3ec2e23b8bdf.jpg)
You can also set a fuel economy goal and it will tell you when you're driving 100% to achieve that goal.
![20150221_090557_zpsbjxorqf4.jpg 20150221_090557_zpsbjxorqf4.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/325/325094-1096624df99eb42c79c1a615c48d2e1b.jpg)
![20150221_090613_zpsyiiiasdp.jpg 20150221_090613_zpsyiiiasdp.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/325/325095-f49b60040cf48dd4781ca598db0810bb.jpg)
You can also do performance testing and get your 0-60 times!!
![20150221_090636_zpsqufyyell.jpg 20150221_090636_zpsqufyyell.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/325/325096-35130450582f28b6e72ef88ed50902c2.jpg)
So on a recent trip down the highway for about 10 minutes I was seeing up to 17.5 mpg, about 1.5 mpg more than before with no tuner! I'm also averaging 15.5 mpg, where before it was only 12!
Other features I love are being able to account for my bigger tires, running fogs with high beams and setting a time for how long accessory lights stay on.
All in all I'm very pleased with my purchase. However if I was buying new I'd get a Trinity. More options and the ability to do custom tunes! But for what I paid for the Bully Dog and what I can do I have no complaints. Looking forward to finding an empty stretch of road to see my 0-60 times. To add, I only have an exhaust. I'm sure with more performance upgrades you'd see more gains!
So with that being said, my favorite feature is being able to turn off traction control. You'll need that in sticky situations (aka mud!)
![20150221_090726_zps25mlbmv8.jpg 20150221_090726_zps25mlbmv8.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/325/325093-a46be42441557973734d3ec2e23b8bdf.jpg)
You can also set a fuel economy goal and it will tell you when you're driving 100% to achieve that goal.
![20150221_090557_zpsbjxorqf4.jpg 20150221_090557_zpsbjxorqf4.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/325/325094-1096624df99eb42c79c1a615c48d2e1b.jpg)
![20150221_090613_zpsyiiiasdp.jpg 20150221_090613_zpsyiiiasdp.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/325/325095-f49b60040cf48dd4781ca598db0810bb.jpg)
You can also do performance testing and get your 0-60 times!!
![20150221_090636_zpsqufyyell.jpg 20150221_090636_zpsqufyyell.jpg](https://www.ramforum.com/data/attachments/325/325096-35130450582f28b6e72ef88ed50902c2.jpg)
So on a recent trip down the highway for about 10 minutes I was seeing up to 17.5 mpg, about 1.5 mpg more than before with no tuner! I'm also averaging 15.5 mpg, where before it was only 12!
Other features I love are being able to account for my bigger tires, running fogs with high beams and setting a time for how long accessory lights stay on.
All in all I'm very pleased with my purchase. However if I was buying new I'd get a Trinity. More options and the ability to do custom tunes! But for what I paid for the Bully Dog and what I can do I have no complaints. Looking forward to finding an empty stretch of road to see my 0-60 times. To add, I only have an exhaust. I'm sure with more performance upgrades you'd see more gains!