GDE is back and making EPA compliant tune!

[biodiesel]

I love my GDE EPA Complaint Tune. I'm looking forward to seeing how the next tune can improve the drivability/longevity on the 3rd gen engine.

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[bigjmain]

I love my GDE EPA Complaint Tune. I'm looking forward to seeing how the next tune can improve the drivability/longevity on the 3rd gen engine.

Any reason not to do the MrTu? vs the GDE

 

[biodiesel]

Any reason not to do the MrTu? vs the GDE

The main difference is that Mr Tuning is illegal and GDE would be legal. Otherwise, it becomes a tuning preference.

 

[bigjmain]

10-4 thanks!!

The main difference is that Mr Tuning is illegal and GDE would be legal. Otherwise, it becomes a tuning preference.

 

[tampahoosier]

Seriously, Seriously, Seriously considering trading in my fully loaded 2020 Gladiator Rubicon for a fully fully (diesel) loaded '21 Gladiator Rubicon. This GDE tune post I just found gives me some hope. I'm a bit hesitant because I worry about the longevity of this Gem 3 engine and I will keep this truck for 8+ years but reading up on this, it sounds like it would be something I'd want to do asap, is that a good assumption. Caveat.... Yes I know good and well that I may or may not void the warranty, depending on where I go for service.

 

[WXman]

Regarding CARB: When GDE announced tuning available for the GM trucks, they said it's 49 state legal. Somebody asked about Cali, and GDE replied that there are no plans to get CARB approval.

I don't blame them, California has gone completely mad with their regulation. No wonder there are UHaul trucks leaving that state weekly.

 

[Karnaj]

Regarding CARB: When GDE announced tuning available for the GM trucks, they said it's 49 state legal. Somebody asked about Cali, and GDE replied that there are no plans to get CARB approval.

I don't blame them, California has gone completely mad with their regulation. No wonder there are UHaul trucks leaving that state weekly.

Can't anyone post without attacks and vitriol. Some of us that live here still have pride in our home state, as I'm sure the rest of you do. May not be perfect, but there is good.

I did ask about a CARB compliant last week, and was told no plans at this time. They said CARB was just a little too difficult to deal with, and they didn't want to go through the process with them at this time. That is depressing.

 

[biodiesel]

I did ask about a CARB compliant last week, and was told no plans at this time. They said CARB was just a little too difficult to deal with, and they didn't want to go through the process with them at this time. That is depressing.

I was wondering what the holdup was. In the beginning, GDE acknowledged that CARB would be more difficult than the EPA, but he didn't have a reason to believe it would take more than a few months longer to get the certification. I wouldn't be surprised if CARB is making a money grab.

I know a guy in California that is having his brother-n-law buy the GDE EPA Compliant Tune for his Ram EcoDiesel. His brother-n-law lives in Arizona. When he goes in for the California inspection, he'll use the flash-tool to switch back to stock. It takes about 6 minutes to change between the GDE and stock tune and vice-versa.

 

[Karnaj]

I was wondering what the holdup was. In the beginning, GDE acknowledged that CARB would be more difficult than the EPA, but he didn't have a reason to believe it would take more than a few months longer to get the certification. I wouldn't be surprised if CARB is making a money grab.

I know a guy in California that is having his brother-n-law buy the GDE EPA Compliant Tune for his Ram EcoDiesel. His brother-n-law lives in Arizona. When he goes in for the California inspection, he'll use the flash-tool to switch back to stock. It takes about 6 minutes to change between the GDE and stock tune and vice-versa.

I was thinking of the same work around. I have family in arizona, and friends in texas. It's nice to hear is easy and feasible. Thank you.

 

[biodiesel]

I was thinking of the same work around. I have family in arizona, and friends in texas.

You've got options.

It's nice to hear is easy and feasible.

The flash-tool is easy to use. Plus, it will also scan and clear codes.

Thank you.

You're welcome. Gotta love the forums!

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[MF Comics]

I sent this thread to my friend so he'd consider a JLUD (budget)

If you're reading this, Hi Shaun! If not, hopefully this gets a new convert to the Jeep family

 

[WXman]

Can't anyone post without attacks and vitriol. Some of us that live here still have pride in our home state, as I'm sure the rest of you do. May not be perfect, but there is good.

I did ask about a CARB compliant last week, and was told no plans at this time. They said CARB was just a little too difficult to deal with, and they didn't want to go through the process with them at this time. That is depressing.

I held my tongue and was extremely kind and restrained in that post. No need to air my full thoughts about it here.

I was wondering what the holdup was. In the beginning, GDE acknowledged that CARB would be more difficult than the EPA, but he didn't have a reason to believe it would take more than a few months longer to get the certification. I wouldn't be surprised if CARB is making a money grab.

I know a guy in California that is having his brother-n-law buy the GDE EPA Compliant Tune for his Ram EcoDiesel. His brother-n-law lives in Arizona. When he goes in for the California inspection, he'll use the flash-tool to switch back to stock. It takes about 6 minutes to change between the GDE and stock tune and vice-versa.

That must be a Gen 2 engine. GDE has told me that at this time they have no flash tool plans for Gen 3, but they are *hoping* that might change before the tunes are released this fall.

If they don't come up with a way to do a flash tool, it will really complicate matters because then a guy would have to buy a separate ECU and have the dealership clone it before sending one of them off to GDE for tuning.

 

[biodiesel]

I need to make an update to this thread. GDE has now moved the release date back to the fall. At this time, there's no guarantee the tune will be available via flash tool. I will post updates as I learn more.

 

[biodiesel]

That must be a Gen 2 engine. GDE has told me that at this time they have no flash tool plans for Gen 3, but they are *hoping* that might change before the tunes are released this fall.

If they don't come up with a way to do a flash tool, it will really complicate matters because then a guy would have to buy a separate ECU and have the dealership clone it before sending one of them off to GDE for tuning.

We posted at the same time!

Yes, the 2014 - 2019 EcoDiesel GDE EPA Compliant Tune uses the flash tool. It's an awesome tune with impressive fuel economy numbers.

At I mentioned above, the flash tool might not be an option for the fall release, although it's still possible. GDE has a tendency to under promise and over deliver, so I'm somewhat optimistic.

 

[Tguerrero]

Any update on this?

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