Gas Truck Programmers & Tuners

Shop our extensive selection of performance accessories, including performance-adding programmers and tuners! We offer all the top brands and models, providing dyno-proven horsepower and torque gains through a simple plug-and-play installation! 

What Do Gas Programmers & Tuners Do?

Your pickup isn’t just a gas-burning engine; in reality, it’s just as computer-driven as it is mechanical! The primary computer, often called the PCM or ECM, optimizes several engine parameters, including the air/fuel ratio, ignition, timing, and fuel pressure; however, most manufacturers leave performance and efficiency on the table. 

Aftermarket tuners and programmers take advantage of this untapped potential, further optimizing parameters to ensure the most efficiency and, thus, the most power! Most tuners feature quick and easy installations, requiring nothing more than a quick plug into your vehicle’s OBD2 port beneath the dashboard and uploading the tune via easily navigable and intuitive software.

Which Tuner/Programmer is Right for Me?

Selecting the proper tuner/programmer depends on a few variables, including your budget, derived performance increase, additional functions, and legality. Let’s look closer at how one tuner may be superior to another. 

• Budget: Some tuners offer fewer features than others, which, in turn, lowers the price. If you’re looking for a budget-minded tuner, you’ll likely be stuck with a simple handheld device without monitoring capability. 

• Performance: What’s your desired performance level? Particular tuners may be geared more toward fuel economy, while others may offer superior horsepower/torque gains. However, most modern tuners feature multiple pre-loaded programs to select your ideal power/economy level. 

• Added Functions: While some tuners are simple, offering only simple handheld functionality, others feature full monitoring, data logging, and code reading! 

• Legality: Before ordering your tuner/programmer, ensure that it meets your local laws and regulations, especially if you live in California. Some tuners even come in California-legal variants, pre-loaded with de-tuned software to meet California’s strict emissions regulations.

Top Brands

At RealTruck, we offer tuners and programmers from all of the top brands, including: 

• Banks Power

• Diablosport

• Superchips

• Edge Performance

• SCT

And more! For more information on tuners and programmers, check out our related guide on RealSource: 

• What Do Tuners Do for a Truck?