Diesel Tuner's Blog

If you're considering custom tuning for your diesel truck for the first time, you've probably run into the question of which flash tool to go with. With so many options on the market, and so much buzz around certain tools it can be difficult to decide which one will provide the best tuning experience and features. In this article, we'll break down some of the most popular custom tuning flash tools on the market today—HP Tuners, EZ Lynk, EFI Live (SPADE), MM3, Edge CTS3 and Black Box Devices—to help you make an informed decision for your diesel truck.

What Is a Flash Tool?

Before we dive into the specifics, let’s quickly dive into what a flash tool is. A flash tool, or programmer, is at its core a diagnostic device/tool that will allow you to upload custom tunes to your truck’s ECU (Engine Control Unit) through the OBDII port of your vehicle. These tunes will go on to adjust various engine parameters like fuel delivery, timing, boost pressure, and transmission settings to optimize your truck’s power and performance. The right flash tool will allow you to easily tune and monitor your diesel's performance, giving you the advantages of diagnostic insights at your finger tips and comprehensive control over your vehicle.

Let’s take a closer look at each of these popular flash tools and what they have to offer.

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THE WRONG PARTS!

Your 6.7L Powerstroke is one of the most powerful diesel pickup engines ever produced. But that doesn't mean you're satisfied with the performance.  You know the truck can do more. That being said, you're not going to be building a race truck. You don't want to hack up your almost brand-new truck. This list is for the guys wanting a quiet, clean, safe level of performance. Enough to get the job done, but not so much you'll break parts every time you drive it. 

50 State Legal Custom Diesel Tuning!

True custom tuning means you get the most out of your truck without sacrificing reliability. It's about dialing the truck in so the power comes on effortlessly and you can tow with ease. If you use your truck like an actual truck, you need a better throttle response and more power for getting the job done! 

Calibrated Power is proud to offer a wide range of 50 State Legal Custom Diesel Tuning. That means you can drive anywhere in the US and have total confidence that your truck is still legal.

Do you need DuramaxTuner.com 50 State Legal Tuning?

• Total flexibility to select the power level you need 
• Designed to be safe for your engine and emissions equipment
• Fully customized tuning with more than 100+ calibration changes from stock
• No hacking wires into control units or fuel pump and turbo sensors
• More power and less soot than box programmers
• World Class Customer Service Phone Support!

Tuning your 2010-2015 Cummins can dramatically improve your driving experience!

The Dodge/Ram/Cummins manufacturers have improved many factors that impact your driving experience throughout the years. From cup holders and radios and interior cab lights to heated seats, larger mirrors and automated turbine braking; Cummins trucks are getting better every year. Horsepower and Torque have not been missed in these constantly ongoing improvements. Back in in 1989 the first 12v had just a 160 RWHP rating from the factory, now the 6.7L as off 2010 is 350 - 370 Horsepower depending on transmission and trim package. With that being stated, there is still a lot of room for aftermarket tuning to improve your truck. 

Below are 7 things you shoud know, before you decide which tuning is right for you . .  . .