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2012 3.6L Tuner Released FINALLY!

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#1 ·
DiabloSport just announced the release of the tuning for the 3.6L on their Trinity unit!!! YEA!!! Just ordered mine after speaking to them today!! Can't wait to try it out. 3-7 days to the door!!
 
#3 ·
What does it do for performance and does it require a human to tune it? Are there off the shelf maps?
It comes preloaded with multiple tune options (note doing this will void your engine warranty if caught with the tune in and an engine problem).

Diablo is claiming 20hp and 15 trq...based on my personal experiences with my Challenger my gains there were real close to their claims so I would expect the same here. Just as important is the improvemnet to shift points, throttle booster mapping (makes it respond better), improved MPH..etc....

fun isn't cheap...$600 bucks.
 
#4 ·
with the cylinder head problem on 2012 and perhaps on 2013's I would wait.
 
#8 ·
DiabloSport just announced the release of the tuning for the 3.6L on their Trinity unit!!! YEA!!! Just ordered mine after speaking to them today!! Can't wait to try it out. 3-7 days to the door!!
I picked this up last week, only have played with the gauges for the most part, but the unit is nice.

Still questioning when I'll tune it because of this overlying head issue. Mine sounds great, but it's only 6k miles so far.
 
#9 ·
I want the feature that allows you to operate the lockers in 4W high up to about 30 mph in a Rubicon. DiabloSport isn't the only tuner manufacturer that lets you acomplish this feat, but I like the look fo their tuner the best. Thanks for the post Elarson! please post any updates about perfomance or drawbacks.
 
#15 ·
Please update if you can program shift points or if you have only pre-programmed options to chose from. Bully Dog is releasing theirs next month and they confirmed you can custom program the shift points. Superchips plans to do the same but they can't crack one of the codes at this time. Waiting for theirs because I used one on my Ranger and was satisfied. But if they can't get it done....
 
#16 ·
I wouldn't bother using it to get the extra 20hp and 15 ft lbs at the cost of the warranty. Barely a 7% gain; i'd doubt you'd feel it. Changing the shift points for the auto guys is interesting though.
 
#18 ·
I have run the tuner for a month now with the sprintex supercharger on my 11 rubicon. Tuner works great but it will void your warranty! It stops the rolling code, so Chrysler can find out quick if you're using a tuner. The other question on here is if the rubicon features work and they do not, have been waiting for the lockers feature to be updated to be used on 11+ rubicons. Also there is no swaybar disconnect modification feature which other tuners do. Both hypertech and bullydog will have theirs out real soon. Good luck with your choices!
 
#19 ·
I have run the tuner for a month now with the sprintex supercharger on my 11 rubicon. Tuner works great but it will void your warranty! It stops the rolling code, so Chrysler can find out quick if you're using a tuner. The other question on here is if the rubicon features work and they do not, have been waiting for the lockers feature to be updated to be used on 11+ rubicons. Also there is no swaybar disconnect modification feature which other tuners do. Both hypertech and bullydog will have theirs out real soon. Good luck with your choices!
I received a somewhat different answer from Diablo...someone else send an e-mail and see their response....
 
#22 ·
Does anybody know of anyone who had their warranty voided because of having a tune that was found out after flashing it back to stock. I have read countless threads via mustang and charger forums and have yet to find one. My father has had a diablo on his charger for 5 years and loves it. I heard of one guy who forgot to flash it back to stock though and the dealer flagged his car.
 
#26 ·
I understand but please don't take a break until AFTER you've tinkered with the Trinity and let us know how it went. Warranty or not- the "save every scintilla of gas to increase MPG by 1.25 percent" Auto shift points on the 3.21s are driving me crazy. :banghead:
 
#29 ·
I was just griping about my shift points - I enjoyed everything until I got over 1000 miles, then it changed. The pedal is looser, the response different, shift points are off. The dealer tells me its fine, and it's programmed to do that on break in. I hope this is the answer to the shift point issue I have.
 
#32 ·
Elarson said:
Sorry man..I think I need a forum break. Sometimes it just feels like you post the simplest thing and it turns into a debate on the pros or the cons or gets deep into what if's and hypotheticals instead of just sharing info and having fun...long day. Didn't mean to point. :wavey:
There is a fine line between sharing info/discussing AND seemingly attacking the OP or other comments. I've yet to find that line, whether posting or replying (its highly subjective due to text not conveying tone and human interpretation and some other variables! LOL
 
#40 ·
gregaf3 said:
Has anybody tried the hypertech interceptor ? Interceptor - Hypertech

From the looks of it the unit can be removed before dealer visits and leaves not footprint for the dealers to find. Granted you would not get all of the cool locker, sway bar, and shift point stuff.
Here is an email I got from the company.


James

We have not yet released the Interceptor for the Jeep, we will
soon but no exact release date at this time. We will not have the dyno
chart details available until released. I've entered your contact
information so you'll be notified once ready. Thanks

Jim
 
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