Attention: TDR Forum Junkies I am new to the forum, and have read some of the earlier posts re: Dr. Performance, along with the negative experiences reported. I can sympathize with those involved, I would have been pretty hot myself. 
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Over the past two years I had a 93, 97, and 2000 done by DP. I couldn't be happier with the result. The 93 went from 96 HP on the dyno to 198 HP. It took them two days to get it that way, but they stayed on it until it was right. (Turns out the stock turbo was sick too) Pulls great, no smoke, low egt.
The 97 was a Phase III, and turned 325 HP on the dyno - a real screamer. Again, no smoke, no problems, a blast to drive.
The 2000 was a Phase II, which has since gone over the edge to somewhere near a Phase IV with further upgrades, and will go on the dyno this week to see what it is turning.#ad
Well, as they often do, things have changed. Dealerships have opened, with more to come. So far, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, Oregon, Helena Montana, Minneapolis, and Florida are open, in addition to Kellogg, ID. I was so impressed with the products, I decided to open a dealership myself. Also, many DC dealerships in these cities are on board and promoting Dr. Performance. The main reason: warranty. The other reasons: improved fuel economy, no boxes or mods to wiring, transparent installation, no need to get extra cooling via turbo, exhaust pipe mods, etc.
On the new trucks, DP gives a 4 yr/100,000 mile warranty that runs concurrent with the factory warranty. On the older trucks, it is 2 yr/100,000 miles. So no matter where you end up when trouble strikes, you are covered - first by DP, then by the factory. In addition, the dealers offer a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee. Further, they state that the DP upgrade will outperform the competition on less fuel, or they will buy the competition package for you.
Also, most dealers have a dyno, so you know exactly what you have when they are done. No guesswork, or worry about melted pistons.
Each dealer is covered by a $10 million product liability policy.
I think the thing here is to separate the personality from the product, if you can. (And I accept that some won't be able too - understood) Read the Winter Issue TDR article which proved that the DP upgrade on the Second Timer produced essentially the same horsepower as the competition, while using 30% LESS FUEL, and no trouble with EGTs.
Dr. Sadler (who for the record has two medical degrees, Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Chiropractic) told me the other day that if he had an employee like himself, he would fire him. He is not a great businessman, but his products are the best available anywhere. This is especially true for the 12 valvers. His combination of injector design, pressures, timing, and other factors(which obviously remain his secret), result in improved efficiency, which equates to good mileage, extra power, great throttle response, and EGTs you can live with. And - a warranty.
There is more to come from the Dr. in the future. His current vehicle (24 valve Cummins equipped) has turned 136 mph in the quarter mile, and he is predicting will do 150 mph this summer. Does he know something about diesels that we don't know?#ad
Now, at last, a dealer network to support these fantastic upgrades.#ad
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Sorry this got to sounding like a crass commercial message, but I thought people would want to know what is happening.#ad
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DanB
#adOver the past two years I had a 93, 97, and 2000 done by DP. I couldn't be happier with the result. The 93 went from 96 HP on the dyno to 198 HP. It took them two days to get it that way, but they stayed on it until it was right. (Turns out the stock turbo was sick too) Pulls great, no smoke, low egt.
The 97 was a Phase III, and turned 325 HP on the dyno - a real screamer. Again, no smoke, no problems, a blast to drive.
The 2000 was a Phase II, which has since gone over the edge to somewhere near a Phase IV with further upgrades, and will go on the dyno this week to see what it is turning.
#adWell, as they often do, things have changed. Dealerships have opened, with more to come. So far, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, Oregon, Helena Montana, Minneapolis, and Florida are open, in addition to Kellogg, ID. I was so impressed with the products, I decided to open a dealership myself. Also, many DC dealerships in these cities are on board and promoting Dr. Performance. The main reason: warranty. The other reasons: improved fuel economy, no boxes or mods to wiring, transparent installation, no need to get extra cooling via turbo, exhaust pipe mods, etc.
On the new trucks, DP gives a 4 yr/100,000 mile warranty that runs concurrent with the factory warranty. On the older trucks, it is 2 yr/100,000 miles. So no matter where you end up when trouble strikes, you are covered - first by DP, then by the factory. In addition, the dealers offer a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee. Further, they state that the DP upgrade will outperform the competition on less fuel, or they will buy the competition package for you.
Also, most dealers have a dyno, so you know exactly what you have when they are done. No guesswork, or worry about melted pistons.
Each dealer is covered by a $10 million product liability policy.
I think the thing here is to separate the personality from the product, if you can. (And I accept that some won't be able too - understood) Read the Winter Issue TDR article which proved that the DP upgrade on the Second Timer produced essentially the same horsepower as the competition, while using 30% LESS FUEL, and no trouble with EGTs.
Dr. Sadler (who for the record has two medical degrees, Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Chiropractic) told me the other day that if he had an employee like himself, he would fire him. He is not a great businessman, but his products are the best available anywhere. This is especially true for the 12 valvers. His combination of injector design, pressures, timing, and other factors(which obviously remain his secret), result in improved efficiency, which equates to good mileage, extra power, great throttle response, and EGTs you can live with. And - a warranty.
There is more to come from the Dr. in the future. His current vehicle (24 valve Cummins equipped) has turned 136 mph in the quarter mile, and he is predicting will do 150 mph this summer. Does he know something about diesels that we don't know?
#adNow, at last, a dealer network to support these fantastic upgrades.
#ad#ad#adSorry this got to sounding like a crass commercial message, but I thought people would want to know what is happening.
#ad------------------
DanB
