programmer or chip?

[saluki56]

which programmer or chip is recommended or the best for an 06 powerstroke?

[Bigd2000]

SCT is the way to go from what I have read.

[dhanna6powerstroke]

Definately SCT with custom tuning. You won't regret it.

[USMC6253]

Originally Posted by dhanna6powerstroke

Definately SCT with custom tuning. You won't regret it.

with this being said all over every site i read (SCT best Programer). Should you worrie about blowing a HG with this programer. I have been told to get head bolts and HG before programing anything or doing anymore MOD's????

[Brody133]

Originally Posted by USMC6253

with this being said all over every site i read (SCT best Programer). Should you worrie about blowing a HG with this programer. I have been told to get head bolts and HG before programing anything or doing anymore MOD's????

If you have studded your truck and your HGs are good you don't really have to worry about blowin' your HGs. And yes, in some cases it's the best for your truck to be studded dependin' on HP, etc. You could get an SCT with custom tunes and whomever you get to tune it will tune it based on if you have a studded truck or not or whatever else mods you have or don't have.

[dhanna6powerstroke]

Originally Posted by USMC6253

with this being said all over every site i read (SCT best Programer). Should you worrie about blowing a HG with this programer. I have been told to get head bolts and HG before programing anything or doing anymore MOD's????

With the custom tuning, they write tunes based on what you have done. As long as you aren't running a huge race file you should be okay without studs, but if you are able it is a good idea to get the studs. I ran for a year with a Banks 6 Gun turned all the way up before I had any problems.