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  1. 01-19-2007, 06:51 #1
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    Hello everyone. I hope someone can help me with this. I'm still a "newbe" to the forum and the DMax. I love my truck!!! My question....07 2500HD, 4WD w/3000 miles. Is it safe to install the Superchip #2805 Flashpaq in my truck with milage this low? I feel the truck is still being broke in. I'll be using the tow mode, pulling a 29' toy hauler, about 9000 loaded.

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  2. 01-19-2007, 08:23 #2
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    Personally, I'd get many more miles on the truck, through the break-in fluid changes, and establish a baseline of stock fuel consumption and towing characteristics before modifying anything.

    You have a pretty stout truck compared to previous years. I don't know how much extra HP you can add and still tow without transmission slippage, but again a baseline of stock towing and unloaded driving experience would be helpful before deciding to add MORE POWER.

    You might decide to do exhaust first, or suspension/hitch mods. Just my .02 worth!
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  3. 01-19-2007, 10:15 #3
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    okay. Thanks. Thats what I thougt too, just wanted to check with the experts. I haven't towed on a long haul yet. I want to do some short one's first to break in the rear end and trans. Then change the oil and see what it will really do pulling.

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  4. 01-19-2007, 17:56 #4
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    No 'expert' here, but hey lots of opinions...

    Make sure to get the rear end lube changed after the break-in miles, or the first few good pulls.

    Good luck I am envious of your new LBZ Duramax!!!
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  5. 01-19-2007, 19:54 #5
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    I would also recommend getting some miles on your truck, although I installed the Superchips handheld before my exhaust change and I just ordered some heavy-duty Bilstein shocks. I keep it on "Tow-Perf" setting unless towing our TT, then I place it on "Tow Safe" mode. I like it alot especially since it has helped identify and clear DTC's when doing other mods. I would also recommend pyro and turbo boost gauges soon after, if not before, installing the tuner.

    BTW, I believe I have the tuner model just prior to the FlashPak.

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  6. 01-21-2007, 11:57 #6
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    thanks everyone. The advise is appreciated and will be used.

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