TestPilot57
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I'm planning on adding a Whipple SC to my Ram.
However, I'm at this point unclear as to exactly what needs to be done, tuning-wise.
The Whipple site says
On the HP Tuners site, it appears that I can get an MVPI2 device with the required 2 credits for a single vehicle license for $400. This includes unlocking the OEM PCM which I would need to send to them to have done. I will also need a "Smart Access Cable" at $90. So basically $500.
Firstly, have I got that right?
Secondly, from where, how and at what cost do I get the tune? Is that included with the Whipple kit? Obviously, it would have to be a conservative generic one based on all stock components. Or do I need to get the motor running, do some runs and send a log file to [someone] to get it tweaked? If so, who, how long does it take, what does that cost, etc.?
Really want to do this, but be prepared. I will be counting on my Summer Car (which I really prefer to drive only in good weather) while the Ram is down getting this done.
However, I'm at this point unclear as to exactly what needs to be done, tuning-wise.
The Whipple site says
- "Model years 2015 and up require unlocked PCM's from HP Tuner"
- "The system also includes ... HP Tuners flash bundle..."
- "...HP Tuner bundle that allows you to read and erase codes and multiple data log features"
On the HP Tuners site, it appears that I can get an MVPI2 device with the required 2 credits for a single vehicle license for $400. This includes unlocking the OEM PCM which I would need to send to them to have done. I will also need a "Smart Access Cable" at $90. So basically $500.
Firstly, have I got that right?
Secondly, from where, how and at what cost do I get the tune? Is that included with the Whipple kit? Obviously, it would have to be a conservative generic one based on all stock components. Or do I need to get the motor running, do some runs and send a log file to [someone] to get it tweaked? If so, who, how long does it take, what does that cost, etc.?
Really want to do this, but be prepared. I will be counting on my Summer Car (which I really prefer to drive only in good weather) while the Ram is down getting this done.