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The Hypertech Power Programmer III was installed in our 2006 Power Wagon - Long Term Test Vehicle. The quick and easy installation added an instantaneous and seamless improvement to our Power Wagon's already stellar performance. Our Power Wagon is a manual 6 speed and we noticed significant increases in pull in every gear, the pull is constant and linear all the way up through the original rpm cut-off. Power Wagon's come stock with 4:56 gears, add Hypertech's Power Programmer III and road performance is Viper Truck like (not quite that fast! We encountered what we understand to be a slight improvement in fuel mileage; this would exclude our hot accelerations during max speed tests. The caveat is that even though our truck is experiencing improved performance, it is always controlled and reasonable throttle usage that reveals slightly improved mileage while using the Hypertech Power Programmer III. Our off-road trials experienced significantly improved low-end torque and broader horsepower in the higher RPM range. Very useful on slow sharp turns to wide open runs at relatively steep hills. Our testing included high altitude (8,100 Ft. peaks) fire roads and steep cat track trails at a ski resort in Big Bear, California. And various tracks and trails at Gorman, California, just north of Los Angeles.

The salient point of this article was to provide our audience with a product that increased performance while simultaneously offering up improved fuel economy - all on REGULAR UNLEADED fuel. The Hypertech Power Programmer III is that rare product that is capable of providing just that. The Power Programmer III has the capability of offering both the REGULAR UNLEADED required mode or the PREMIUM UNLEADED required mode. This article is only focuses lowering your fuel bill while improving performance, so it makes sense that REGULAR UNLEADED is the only test conducted here. If you want to really get a kick in the pants, one that's more powerful than the REGULAR UNLEADED required test we conducted - option the SUPREME UNLEADED required program. Get ready to have an enormous smile and the fuel cost increase that goes along with it.

We've decided to post several questions from our viewers and readers, we're confidant they'll reflect many of your own.

How do you achieve accurate fuel economy?

During product development, Hypertech uses EPA driving schedules, during environmentally controlled conditions, to measure fuel economy differentials. However, rather than "estimate" mileage, we measure actual fuel flow during the EPA drive schedule, resulting in a more realistic comparison of fuel economy data.

What is a Power Programmer?

What we provide for all OBD-II vehicles (since '96), is a method of re-flashing the stock ECU with tuning (engine and powertrain) information that addresses overall vehicle efficiency; e.g., increased power for towing/hauling/driveability, reduced emissions and (where possible) increased fuel economy. Diesels respond more to mileage improvements, generally, than gasoline-fueled vehicles.

Our Power Wagon has a Mopar Cold Air Intake, this is a dealer installed option from Dodge. The rest of the truck is stock.

For emissions certification purposes, among other reasons, Hypertech tuning works best with stock or near-stock vehicles.

Please visit Hypertech.com for additional information and products for your truck or SUV.