If you want more power and efficiency from your diesel, you don’t even have to make any alterations to the engine itself. A diesel power tuning box is an Electronic Control Unit that attaches to your truck’s ECU (Engine Control Unit). The ECU monitors fuel injection and lets your engine know exactly how much fuel to put in at each speed and setting. Once the box is hooked up, it re-maps the communication between the ECU and the engine, unlocking that hidden power and performance.
Another option to installing a power tuning box is to reconfigure your vehicle’s ECU to make permanent changes to the system. However, compared to reconfiguring the ECU, it is more cost-effective to install a power tuning box. The software included on the box can be adjusted to fit your engine specifically. Essentially, it adjusts to the specifics of your engine without the need to change the unit itself.
A diesel power tuning box is not difficult to install. Almost immediately, you will notice less lag time, better speed, and improved torque. It’s equally as easy to uninstall as it is to put in. Restoring the vehicle to stock is as simple as removing the device from the vehicle. This is why many choose this option over re-configuring the ECU, which is permanent.
There can be dangers to these modifications, however. Your vehicle becomes vulnerable to whatever device or tune you decide to use. There are plenty of “scam” chips on the market, so choosing a genuine performance chip is imperative. It is important to carefully select which device you connect to the vehicle. Here at Wicked Diesel, our experts will work with you to make sure you are getting the best possible setup for you vehicle. Stop by or give us a call at 540-587-3796 with any questions about performance tuning for your vehicle.