Just picked up a Bully Dog Ecoboost Tuner!
11-10-2011, 06:59 PM
#1
Just picked up a Bully Dog Ecoboost Tuner!
I found one in stock at a local performance shop and decided to be the guinea pig. I'm installing it as I type.
So far, so good. It's easy to operate, and is tuning fairly quickly. It'll probably be 10 minutes start to finish.
I'm installing the performance tune (91 octane) first. Will update in as soon as I'm down.
So far, so good. It's easy to operate, and is tuning fairly quickly. It'll probably be 10 minutes start to finish.
I'm installing the performance tune (91 octane) first. Will update in as soon as I'm down.
Take some video too if possible.
11-10-2011, 07:17 PM
#6
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I tried a bullydog triple dog programmer.... I had problems it was triggering the TPMS light to go on and off.. It did very little for me as far as perfomance. I ended up on the phone to tech support 4 times before I returned it for a refund.... I am looking forward to see if you have any issues... Good luck...
11-10-2011, 07:29 PM
#7
Back from my first test drive. There is a very noticeable increase in horespower and torque. And I'm not talking about the normal "well maybe it feels a little faster" kind of power you get with an intake or exhaust.
I noticed the difference as soon as I pulled out the driveway driving like normal. The throttle response is much better, and the truck just feels stronger. When I got on the gas out of the hole, it spun the tires easily and pulled hard. The Bully Dog GT has gauge capabilities, so I watched boost while doing WOT runs. Boost held at 12-13 psi. The max psi reading showed 16.
The truck idles like stock and shifts smooth (although maybe slightly stiffer than stock, but that's expected). I didn't do any fuel economy testing, but I'll get some numbers on my 100 mile round trip city/highway driving commute tomorrow.
To sum it up, my first impression is a very good one. Definitely not having buyer's remorse. Also, before I tuned the truck, I called Bully Dog's tech line with a quick question regarding tuning. There was no wait time, I talked to a real person, and he gave me a quick answer. Another plus in my book.
I'll update you guys tomorrow. I'm going to have a drink (and no, I'm not driving).
I noticed the difference as soon as I pulled out the driveway driving like normal. The throttle response is much better, and the truck just feels stronger. When I got on the gas out of the hole, it spun the tires easily and pulled hard. The Bully Dog GT has gauge capabilities, so I watched boost while doing WOT runs. Boost held at 12-13 psi. The max psi reading showed 16.
The truck idles like stock and shifts smooth (although maybe slightly stiffer than stock, but that's expected). I didn't do any fuel economy testing, but I'll get some numbers on my 100 mile round trip city/highway driving commute tomorrow.
To sum it up, my first impression is a very good one. Definitely not having buyer's remorse. Also, before I tuned the truck, I called Bully Dog's tech line with a quick question regarding tuning. There was no wait time, I talked to a real person, and he gave me a quick answer. Another plus in my book.
I'll update you guys tomorrow. I'm going to have a drink (and no, I'm not driving).
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Originally Posted by Esquire
Back from my first test drive. There is a very noticeable increase in horespower and torque. And I'm not talking about the normal "well maybe it feels a little faster" kind of power you get with an intake or exhaust.
I noticed the difference as soon as I pulled out the driveway driving like normal. The throttle response is much better, and the truck just feels stronger. When I got on the gas out of the hole, it spun the tires easily and pulled hard. The Bully Dog GT has gauge capabilities, so I watched boost while doing WOT runs. Boost held at 12-13 psi. The max psi reading showed 16.
The truck idles like stock and shifts smooth (although maybe slightly stiffer than stock, but that's expected). I didn't do any fuel economy testing, but I'll get some numbers on my 100 mile round trip city/highway driving commute tomorrow.
To sum it up, my first impression is a very good one. Definitely not having buyer's remorse. Also, before I tuned the truck, I called Bully Dog's tech line with a quick question regarding tuning. There was no wait time, I talked to a real person, and he gave me a quick answer. Another plus in my book.
I'll update you guys tomorrow. I'm going to have a drink (and no, I'm not driving).
I noticed the difference as soon as I pulled out the driveway driving like normal. The throttle response is much better, and the truck just feels stronger. When I got on the gas out of the hole, it spun the tires easily and pulled hard. The Bully Dog GT has gauge capabilities, so I watched boost while doing WOT runs. Boost held at 12-13 psi. The max psi reading showed 16.
The truck idles like stock and shifts smooth (although maybe slightly stiffer than stock, but that's expected). I didn't do any fuel economy testing, but I'll get some numbers on my 100 mile round trip city/highway driving commute tomorrow.
To sum it up, my first impression is a very good one. Definitely not having buyer's remorse. Also, before I tuned the truck, I called Bully Dog's tech line with a quick question regarding tuning. There was no wait time, I talked to a real person, and he gave me a quick answer. Another plus in my book.
I'll update you guys tomorrow. I'm going to have a drink (and no, I'm not driving).
11-10-2011, 07:39 PM
#10
Quick tip for when you get yours- the manual gives you some instructions on permanently installing the tuner in your truck by hooking up a power wire to your fuse panel, windshield mount, etc. Bully Dog tech informed me that the power wire does not need to be installed. I just plugged the tuner in to the OBDII port, tuned the truck, then unplugged it. When I first saw the permanent install instructions, I was aggravated because I thought I wasn't going to be able to tune the truck tonight! Not the case.