Just as it says. I have a 6.0 2003 Chevy 3500 (single wheel 2wd) Express cutaway van with a Spartan utility box. It's a base model with tow/haul as the only option. I purchased it last year for my business. Needless to say, it likes to use fuel-especially towing my trencher or compressor around. I was actually impressed with the power, so that's not really the issue (of course more is better). I installed a K&N filter (couldn't find a cold air intake) and it helped a little. I was just wondering if the programmers offered help at all with fuel consumption and which ones you guys would recommend. I'd like something in the $200 range if possible.

Lastly, none of the models I see offer one for a 3500 van. I would think that they are the same as the trucks, but I'm not sure. Thanks in advance!

Vendors welcome!!!

I would get a performance tune. Nelson's, Wait 4 Me, Wester's..They're all good.

But....You will have to run premium for the most gains.

Personally, I wouldn't get my hopes up too high if your used to driving around a chipped diesel...

Thanks for the input. I understand the comparison btw my D-max and what to expect from the 6.0. I just figured every little bit helps. What about basic downloaders like Superchips, Hypertech, etc?? Would it even be worth the $$$ or should I just leave it alone?

I have had two gasser vans and done Hypertech programmers for both...it helped me get the extra power for towing, but nothing for mileage gains.

As a real negative with gasser programmers...you need to run the $$$ expensive higher octance fuel when you run programmer tunes...kind of defeats the reason, unless your just want more power at any cost !!

K&N was good to do...to make a cold air system I modified my stock air box (opened up the sides and bottom) I also added a Granatelli Performance mass air meter, plenium spacer, smaller pulleys, colder t-stat.

The best mileage and power gains in my vans came from installing a larger performance exhaust, just need to be carefull about the muffler style..or you will find it is to loud when towing

Hope this info helps....Quick 6

If your not going to do a custom tune look into predator them seem to have more options than anybody else plus they can be custom tuned to an extent. I think I might go that direction.

I have always been a big fan in hypertech that what i have in my goat as far as horsepower i can tell a major differnce but miliage i get about 1 or 2 mpg with 93 octane but i would say get u a torando for it that will give u some more milage custom mise your intake and put exhaust on it with all that u should look at about 5+ mpg better then what u get now

I LOVE my Predator Programmer. Its the best money i ever spent on that truck.

If you are going to spend the money, spend it on a custom tuned pcm. I started with superchips on my old 6.0. It made a difference. I then got a custom tune from wester's and it was night and day. I think part of it is the tuning on the transmission shifting and firmness. All of the custom tuners get good reviews.

good luck

If you are set on getting a programmer, get a PPE or a Bullydog. They have excellent features and noticeable power and milaeage gains. If you want to spend the same amount and get a better deal, get a Nelson, Wester's, or Wait4me tuned pcm.. They do free upgrades and can tune for several more variables than any hand held can do.

Is that wait for me tune just for chevy or do they have anything for a goat ( dodge )

We do not offer a product for the Vans.
Ron

I would do a wheatley custom tune if I were you. He is small right now so his prices are good, and I have heard many good things about it.

anyone have links if these are websites yall are talking about

Yeppers, need some websites, as I need to get a custom tune on my 8.1L Allison. With the price of gas today, I am ready to start riding the bike 365.

"Doc"

Dont waste your money on a Tornado. I bought one for my X wife's 04 ZR2 Blazer and currently have one installed in my 2000 Ford Crown Vic. It did exactly nothing.

Just loaded a tune from Jesse @ wait4meperformance in my co-workers '03 2500HD 6.0L. He getting about 40-50 miles more per tank. That's on a mild performance/mileage tune. Jesse tunes are excellent and a super deal.

The predator is a very good programmer. I really liked mine on my 03 6.0. It is a good system for a beginner and if you like You can adjust you shift RPM and firmness as well.

if your looking for a decent "programmer" find someone with efi live....had a friend with a 6.0 get his ecm reprogrammed ...he gained 3 mpg and can now keep up with my 8.1....around here "wisconsin" you can get someone with efi live to program for around 100-200 dollars

Call Brian at www.pcmforless.com (http://www.pcmforless.com) .