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Bully Dog GT T+ worth the buy????

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by AnonVet, Sep 6, 2016.

  1. May 22, 2020 at 6:33 AM
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    Johnders2586

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  2. May 22, 2020 at 8:17 AM
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    Tundyfundy

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    SUSPENSION: Bilstein 6112 coilover (1.9") w/ Powder Coated Springs and Spring Perch (TRD Red), JBA Upper Control Arms, Bilstein 5160's w/Billet Aluminium Reservoir Brackets, +2 Coachbuilder Shackles, Diff Drop Kit, Carrier Bearing Drop Kit, Brakeline Extensions, ABS Extension, Poly Bushings for Leafs, Coachbuilder Shims (2 Each Side), Coachbuilder Bumpstop Extensions, TRD Rear Sway Bar, TRD Front Sway Bar, Air Lift 5000 airbags w jounce bumpers, Daystar Airbag Cradles WHEELS AND TIRES: BF Goodrich KO2's 275/70/r18, BORA wheel spacers 1.25", TRD Wheel Caps,TRD Valve Stem Caps, Spare Tire Lock PERFORMANCE: Bullydog GT Tuner(Performance Tune), TRD Intake, TRD Dual Exhaust (with Modified Exhaust Hangers for Levelling Tail Pipe),TRD Brake Pads, TRD Oil Cap (US), TRD Radiator Cap, TRD Oil Filter, Optima Yellow Top Battery,GP Battery Distribution Blocks, StopTech Slotted Cryo Treated Rotors, Goodridge G-Stop Steel Braided Brake Line Kit PROTECTION: PNP Engineering Type 4 Rock Sliders (With Full Dimple Plate) ,ADD Stealth Fighter Rear Bumper w Red/Blk Shackles and Custom Stomp Pad, TRD Skid Plate with ReadyLift Spacer Kit, Victory 4x4 LCA Skid Plates, JOMAX ABS Sensor Armor, Rear Diff Breather Mod, ARK splash guards INTERIOR: Husky Liners X-Act (Front and Full Coverage Rear and Front Weather Beater Trans Hump), Interior LED Bulbs, WheelSkins Genuine Leather Steering Wheel Cover(EuroPerf), Clazzio Genuine Leather Seat Covers(BLK/DRK GRYwith custom stitching and embroidered headrests), Clazzio Seat Heaters (Front and Rear), Entune Startup Screen MOD, Entune Off Screen Mod, Tinted Windows with Windshield Visor, AJT Key Fobs,Eagle Claws Floor Mat Clips, Bodyglove Visor Organizer,Custom Door Cup Inserts, Glass Break Sensor,AJT Radio Knobs, Custom Dior Cup Inserts EXTERIOR: Full Debadge, LED Brake Light Bulbs, LED Rear Turns, LED Reverse, LED Plate Lights, LED Cargo Lights, LED Third Brake Lights, LED Front Marker Lights, LED Fog Light Bulbs, Lamin-X Fog Light Covers (Amber),2018 OEM LED Headlights, iHacker harness, VLED Universal Puddle Lights, VLED Interior Footwell Lighting (Front and Rear),VLED Extreme Amber Fornt Turns, NSV Knight Rider Light bar, Baja Designs Sport Squadron Pods in Rear Bumper (Driving/wide), Painted Red Tow-hooks, Bed Rail System, Blind Spot Mirrors, Hitch-safe, Tail-gate lock, EAG Raptor Grille, Custom Grille Badge,Full Vinyl Wrap (Matte Black/Matte Pine Green Mettalic), Charvonia Designs Tie Bed Tie-Downs, Bull Ring Bed Rail Anchors, Line-X, Tundra Bed Mat, Bakflip F1 Bed Cover SOUND: Noico 80Mil Sound Deadening and Noico 170 Mil Thermal Insulation (All 4 Doors, Roof, Floors, Rear Panel, Dash). Hertz Uno K170's Component Speakers (Front Doors with Upgraded Sail Panels), Hertz Uno K170 Coaxial Speakers (Rear Doors), JBL C1-075ct Tweeters (Total 4) in Side Dash and Center Speaker, JBL Stadium 5 Amp w/Remote Bass Adjustment Knob and Amp Rack, 12" Infinity Reference Subwoofer in Custom Enclosure w/ “TUNDRA” Logo, Fast Rings Foam Speaker Rings System(4 Doors), Fix 86 DSP
    Yeah the dyno doesn’t lie! I saw another dyno showing premium tune got better with certain upgrades like exhaust and intake but I couldn’t find it.
     
  3. May 22, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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    Tundra_power

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    Trust me run 93 tune. You can run the regular tune on 87 and than jump to premium tune with 93 it made a difference but i do have trd intake/sabm and exhaust so that helps too..
     
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  4. May 22, 2020 at 1:49 PM
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    Tundyfundy

    Tundyfundy Petunia The Tundra, and her sidekick Colbie

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    Yeah I read with exhaust and intake it’s like 24 HP gained. I believe it. I could def feel the extra boost when I installed it!
     
    Last edited: May 22, 2020
  5. May 22, 2020 at 9:19 PM
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    TX210Tundra

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    I will give my 1st hand experience here since I literally installed mine this past Friday. BD customer service is overwhelmed right now so use live chat it's faster. Mine was throwing a code out the box and needed a new file download by customer service by ways of remote access into my PC.

    Once that was rectified I followed the instructions and hooked up a battery charger to download my tune. Straight fwd and went full monty with performance tune, performance trans, unlimited Top speed (like that will ever happen) on 93 octane.

    My mechanical mods are - AFE Super Stock Intake with TRD Accelerator, T/B spacer, 2.5 H pipe into 3in Aero Turbine mufflers and dual 2.5 exhaust out the rear. The BD added some oomph I can tell. I'd say equivalent to my H pipe and exhaust combined which was definitely felt. The trans shift points are higher than I'd like at normal cruising but it is a "performance" tune so what do you expect.

    All and all I can feel a difference in power/driving characteristics that feels quicker in it's feet when I ask of it so did what I expected. No snake oil here :thumbsup:

    Of course I don't have dyno numbers to back anything up just some mark measurements on the road
    :burnrubber:
     
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  6. May 28, 2020 at 1:26 PM
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    So is it a waste for me to get this for my stock 16?I'd love to gain some power back and mpg...and want to find a way to not have to turn traction control off every time I start ot too....
     
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  7. May 28, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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    Tundyfundy

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    You’ll either gain power OR mpg. Not both. The premium tune will save you gas just like driving slower will save you gas. The fact is, we love the power response and put our foot down. Especially with added HP. You will for sure feel the power upgrade. There is an economy tune but like I said, most guys want the HP. The tuner is awesome for other things as well such as turning off seat belt chimes and removing speed limiter. It also acts like a scan tool to read and clear codes. You can monitor certain parameters in real time as well and set alarms if things go outside if that temp such as trans temp when towing. I thought it was worth it but I didn’t see any gain in mpg with the performance tune. It’s fun as hell though!
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2020 at 2:55 PM
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    @ Keith. Just purchased a Bully Dog Platinum GT from you and was also going to purchase a Stillen Trupower CAI for better air flow. Sounds like you might recommend against that. Is that right?
     
  9. Oct 21, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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    Can you still use the tow / haul mode on the truck with this tuner?
     
  10. Oct 21, 2021 at 2:36 PM
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    Yes that's correct
     

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