New D-Box from Superchips?

[thenry]

Has anyone installed the new D-Box from Superchips. It installs under the hood. This is not a chip per say. They state it will give you 60 hp and 185 ft/lbs of torque. It is easly to install and remove, no wire cutting or soldering and does not hook up to the fuel pump.

 

[boonsur]

Welcome Aboard!!

I haven't heard too much about this paticular product, so I can't help there.



There are many "boxes" available for the Cummins. There are various degrees of how much power/risk you want.



A minor power upgrade is to increase the amount of turbo boost. This is usually done by modifying the wastegate (which opens to limit the pressure). Doing so will require a "boost module" to trick the computer (if it sees too much boost it will fault out).



The next step would be to vary the timing of the injectors. This is realitively harmless, but it can cause increased exhaust gas temperatures (EGTs). Especially if used without increased boost, to keep things burning efficiently. It will also cause some black smoke from the un-burnt fuel (usually goes away after the boost builds).



One of the most popular boxes here, is the EZ box, made by Edge Products. It changes the timing and also has a boost module. It simply plugs into a data port (to change the timing) and into the MAP sensor (to change the boost reading to the computer). Very easy to install/remove.



(It is important to get good gauges, especially one to monitor the EGTs)!!!



The most aggressive boxes change the fueling parameters. These are more dangerous though, because they stress out the pumps (more prone to failure). Something you will really have to monitor.



Before getting too crazy with power, you must also address the transmission. It is the weak link and will fail if you go too far.



You must also remember, that the stealership can (and probably will) void your warranty if there is evidence of modifications to the engine).



Use the search (above) and you will have a world of information to answer most questions you may have.



Good Luck!

 

[cold Diesel]

Anyone else have any input or try one. I was actually at the stealer today and he offered to put one of these on my truck and not void my warantee?!! He wanted $950 CDN (~582 US) to do so though. If not I may be the ginnea pig here.

 

[Sky]

Originally posted by cold Diesel

Anyone else have any input or try one. I was actually at the stealer today and he offered to put one of these on my truck and not void my warantee?!! He wanted $950 CDN (~852 US) to do so though. If not I may be the ginnea pig here.

You can get them for half that price here and I would be happy to point you in the right direction. As far as putting them on its a snap. You just plug it in and the directions are very clear and easy, I did it and I hardly know how to release my hood latch.



I say heck with the dealer he is just trying to make bank off of you. If you want more info let me know.



By the way I use to live in Medcine Hat and Lethridge.

 

[Lurch]

D-Box is just a rebadged EZ guys. They buy em from Edge.



Lurch

 

[1 ALC]

I got one. Its just like the Edge Box!



I got mine locally and cheaper than an edge,



Which ever you get, the D-box or Edge ... You won't regret it!