Crack the ECU?

[American_Enigma]

Ram is in the perfect position for this opportunity. They don’t have to crack anything. Just write the software for the transmission and engine control modules. They already know it will hold more. Easy money for them.

I would love to see this...however I feel like it's wishful thinking. Ford had to do something with the Ecoboost Raptor because their engine is an outdated platform (in the manner for which they delivered it). Then comes the RHO and when comparing stock for stock...well there isn't really any comparison. I've owned both and the RHO is faster and significantly more fun to drive. Plus the interior is much nicer.

 

[RamFan]

I am personally hoping that Tim at pick up truck SUVs big reveal on August 25 will not only be exhaust but a factory tune.

Or @Ctech-Review

Chris

 

[D&Sadventure]

I would love to see this...however I feel like it's wishful thinking. Ford had to do something with the Ecoboost Raptor because their engine is an outdated platform (in the manner for which they delivered it). Then comes the RHO and when comparing stock for stock...well there isn't really any comparison. I've owned both and the RHO is faster and significantly more fun to drive. Plus the interior is much nicer.

Oh I agree with both statements, but it would be easy money for them. Shoot for power gain levels of DS or JB with trans tune to hold. Would sell easy at twice the price if it kept factory warranty.

 

[Schumacher]

We just need people to continue reaching out to groups like HP tuners so they understand the demand is there. Better yet, any of you with a software engineering program, this is your golden opportunity to get in on the ground level. I just want someone to do it!

They don't want to be annoyed. They know there is demand.

 

[American_Enigma]

They don't want to be annoyed. They know there is demand.

Unless you actually work for them or have an inside source, you have absolutely no way of knowing this. I had a similar situation with one of my street bikes. I waited the better part of 2 years and there still wasn't a tune out. Finally I reached out to a tuner I had used for several other bikes and he told me they hadn't invested any time into the platform as they hadn't received any interest. Interestingly enough they dyno tuned my bike (I left it with them for 6 months, as I have multiple bikes and they worked closely with Woolich Racing to crack the ECU) and posted it to a social media platform. Before they knew it their inbox was blowing up with tuning requests.

They sell a service; if customers reaching out with a simple email inquiring about tuning their truck annoys them, find a different job.

 

[Schumacher]

Unless you actually work for them or have an inside source, you have absolutely no way of knowing this. I had a similar situation with one of my street bikes. I waited the better part of 2 years and there still wasn't a tune out. Finally I reached out to a tuner I had used for several other bikes and he told me they hadn't invested any time into the platform as they hadn't received any interest. Interestingly enough they dyno tuned my bike (I left it with them for 6 months, as I have multiple bikes and they worked closely with Woolich Racing to crack the ECU) and posted it to a social media platform. Before they knew it their inbox was blowing up with tuning requests.

They sell a service; if customers reaching out with a simple email inquiring about tuning their truck annoys them, find a different job.

There is actually a video of Z Automotive saying please stop asking when the 2025 will be broken. I can imagine it would be similar for most companies.

 

[Wrinkled_Donut]

Oh I agree with both statements, but it would be easy money for them. Shoot for power gain levels of DS or JB with trans tune to hold. Would sell easy at twice the price if it kept factory warranty.

I know, I'd legit pay like $2,500 for a 60hp tune that kept warranty lol. It irritates the shit out of me that Ram didn't just make these 600hp and call it a day.

 

[D&Sadventure]

Oh, I’m not pissed. I think the 540 hp was a serious and legit challenge for the competition. They could’ve easily just put an even 500 on it and been ahead of the raptor. The only reason I didn’t buy a TRX believe it or not was I just don’t need 700 hp and more importantly I don’t need to support my local gas station. I was hoping they would put the 6.4 L 470 horse hemi in the truck I would’ve been a buyer. I love the hurricane motor. I’m glad they went this route. It was a very good strategic move. And leave’s room on the table to turn around and get more $$$ from everybody if they released an exhaust and/or tune kit to punch it past 600.

 

[Scottie2Hottie]

Meanwhile Ford taking in the money on their Factory Performance tune. The Ranger Raptor guys praise the difference. Perhaps with SRT coming back, there will be a focus on performance.

 

[D&Sadventure]

Agreed I almost commented on the return of SRT perhaps doing that

 

[Mikey Swift]

Meanwhile Ford taking in the money on their Factory Performance tune. The Ranger Raptor guys praise the difference. Perhaps with SRT coming back, there will be a focus on performance.

Procal Tune on the Ranger Raptor is bananas...so good in fact, I tuned the Braptor with the same one the other day.

 

[eltaco]

There is actually a video of Z Automotive saying please stop asking when the 2025 will be broken. I can imagine it would be similar for most companies.

If Z Automotive put 10% of its social media efforts into engineering, we’d have a Tazer for 2025 Rams by now…

 

[Mikey Swift]

If Z Automotive put 10% of its social media efforts into engineering, we’d have a Tazer for 2025 Rams by now…

I break that guy's balls weekly...they are still working on it. I will keep asking though.

 

[MattH89]

I break that guy's balls weekly...they are still working on it. I will keep asking though.

That guy (or the guy who does their YT account) is a dick. I won't give them a red cent even if they enable happy endings on the massage chairs.

 

[Mikey Swift]

That guy (or the guy who does their YT account) is a dick. I won't give them a red cent even if they enable happy endings on the massage chairs.

The guy you see all over the Instagram account is actually cool, his humor is very dry.

 

[Irongoats]

You guys keep asking for the ECU crack hell I'm just trying to get my Autel scanner authorized to adjust tire size. haha

 

[American_Enigma]

I’m reviving this thread to see if there have been any updates from anyone working on cracking the ECU? I’m coming up on a year of ownership, and considering these started arriving at dealers around September/October 2024, I’m a bit surprised there hasn’t been more progress in this area.

I have a JB4, but I recently removed it since the truck had to go to the dealer for a warranty repair. It’s kind of a PITA to deal with that every time—especially if something unexpected happens and you end up stranded on the side of the road. It would also be great to have more customization options, along with a transmission tune.

 

[Bananarocket]

I have nothing to add other than that I agree. An ecu tune would be sexy.

 

[Nebustream]

Man, I'd we willing to dedicate my engineering team to this cause. If anyone knows who I can get in contact with let me know.

 

[Bananarocket]

Man, I'd we willing to dedicate my engineering team to this cause. If anyone knows who I can get in contact with let me know.

I dunno who you are but I love you.

edit: I'm not sure who would be working on these right now. I'm not super in the loop. But would Satera Tuning be someone to reach out to since they work on a lot of dodge/ram/srt stuff?