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I was talk'n shop tonight with a buddy and one of his friends. His friend noted something about a "6-pack" computer for my truck. Apparently some guy in town programs the computer, and installs a bar in your truck with 6 buttons. Each button reprograms the computer quickly & easily for your given application (1/4 mile, towing, top end, etc).

 

They had to run before I could get the name & number to the shop that installed these devices. Afterwards I was left feeling dazed and confused, as I've never heard of such a creature. :lol:

 

Just curious if anyone else has, and if so, are they any good? I tried to do a search on Google, but given the search content I get alot of "invalid" results.

 

Thanks!

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Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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I had one on an 89 a looooong time ago.

 

But I won't be of much help, as I cannot remember the brand name.

 

But I know (at least) that they used to exist.

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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I had a tranny switch that I winstalled on my '97 F250. It had three selections on it that basically went from stock/firm/hard. All it did was regulate line pressure for the tranny. The kit was from B&M and it worked great!!! They stated that the "hard" position was for speed runs etc... and not to run it in that position all the time.

 

Maybe the item your buddy was talking about is similar...

 

A true engine tuner/PCM that had 6 available options at the flick of a switch would be very expensive!!! It would be a seperate computer that would have to transfer info to your trucks PCM and then store the previous option.

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A true engine tuner/PCM that had 6 available options at the flick of a switch would be very expensive!!!  It would be a seperate computer that would have to transfer info to your trucks PCM and then store the previous option.

Yeah, it sounded like an expensive toy to me too, but he claims they are only $300. That is cheaper than a regular ole programmer. The more I think about it, and after reading Wingnut's comment, I do wonder if this isn't only available on older trucks. I don't think he owns a vehicle newer than mid 80's....hehe. :rolleyes:

 

Either way, I'll see if I can get a hold of him this weekend and get the name of the shop and call and do some researching. Heck, that tranny shifter kit sounded pretty cool too, although I have to admit I've been a little skeered to mess with my tranny too much. Had a regular ole shift kit in my Vette that used to slip on me every once in awhile.

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Actually it could be fairly inexpensive. All it would take is 6 different six different programs loaded and depending on which switch was selected determined the program used. I think on the older trucks you could have 6 different EEPROMs on a board and just switch between them, as for the newer ones I would think you would have to give it a little time to download into the computer...

 

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LogixRat Enthusiast

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Go to summit's web site and jet makes a six pack setup for pickup trucks. has six different modes. i am also thinkin about gettin this for my truck.  :devil:  :devil:

Indeed....this sounds identical to what my buddy was talking about. The only problem I see is that as someone else noted, it only appears to be available for the older trucks. At least Summit's site only lists compatability up to a 94. Still sounds interesting to me though. My buddy is out of town for Turkey Day, but once he gets back I plan on getting more info. It'd be kinda cool to have such a feature for the 99+ models.

 

Oh yeah, and here is a direct link to anyone that might be interested....

 

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