GDE FT eco tune, Sasquatch elbow kit, Sammies... installed yesterday, driven today.

after pulling the drivers side samco 2 times out to put the correct size hose clamp on the big end... it went together just as described in the install manuals. I totally forgot the cooler end was a little larger than the elbow end.

Hit the key this morning, ~22 F outside.
1. took about 2 more miles to reach operating temp.
2. as before, no OD until a certain temp is reached. Not sure if it's engine or trans proctored. No complaints, just explaining the maiden trip.
3. My half tank of fuel now reads 1/4
4. first long grade I climbed, shudder. Next hill, a few miles later, no shudder... but by now everything was probably a lot closer to operating temp. This is with the cruise set at 62. Rolling through the same hills @70 was effortless, and shudderless.
5. I was a little surprised (and happy) at the torque rise upon going up these hills... it's quite measureable by the seat of pants dyno. There is definitely 'something there' that wasn't before... Which of course is exactly why Chrysler detuned these in the first place. To save the TC.

So, for now, will take it easy on these kind of roads, and it's winter. Don't use cruise too much anyways.. ice and snow.
Next? Motor mounts. And next spring will be the tb and TC at the same time.
Whilst battery was out, I re routed the engine block heater cord so it was no longer UNDER the battery .. and now the plug is out front... the gap between the headlight and fender was a good spot. No more opening the hood to plug her in.

All in all, It's exactly what just about everyone else says I'd expect from these products.

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2006 KJ CRD, bought 9/11/14, 70,500 miles. Circulating Rotella T6 5w-40
11-3-14 oem stat installed
11-5-14 gen II FH installed.
Sasquatch elbow kit, samcos, GDE eco FT. 11-26-14
80,500 miles, engine is disassembled, awaiting parts 3/18
Budget?? Sure! 'Everything I have'.
New "Pet" name for My Jeep; 'Soul Sucker'

#2 no overdrive has nothing directly to do with GDE ECU tunes as far as I know it's directly related to tranny fluid temp. Indirectly GDE cuts off the viscous heater a bit earlier than stock which might very indirectly slow tranny coolant temp rise. Heck my overdrive won''t engage for the first little bit here in Tally when the temps in the 20sF but my viscous relay is pulled so it never works.

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Sold to LOST member my 05 Ltd, GDE Stg II turbo + TCM tune, SunCoast TC w. Transgo kit, Steiger window regulators, Samcos, Fumoto valve, 2nd gen filter head with Lub. Spec. bleeder, Hayden clutch & 11 blade fan, inverted spare, P-1 battery, BF Goodrich Long Trail TAs, Etecno1 glow plugs, timing belt at 50K miles/8 yrs

I included #2 just to add dramatic pause... I knew I had to 'wait' for everything to warm up before the ultimate test! (in OD)
I was also kinda surprised at how much the sammies grow.. but on the other hand, the oem's with the protective sheath may been doing the same, just couldn't see it with the covers.
And tomorrow.. the 'great windshield washer bottle grommet R+R'.

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2006 KJ CRD, bought 9/11/14, 70,500 miles. Circulating Rotella T6 5w-40
11-3-14 oem stat installed
11-5-14 gen II FH installed.
Sasquatch elbow kit, samcos, GDE eco FT. 11-26-14
80,500 miles, engine is disassembled, awaiting parts 3/18
Budget?? Sure! 'Everything I have'.
New "Pet" name for My Jeep; 'Soul Sucker'

For those in cold climates where jeep is parked outside, you may use some electric blankets or internal/external oil warmers. There are external warmers with magnets that work on 110v, that can be attached on demand on the transmission pan.

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2005 kj CRD, samco, suncoast tc, provent, Kennedy lift pump, GDE ECO full torque, 2nd gen filter head, 245/70/16 a/t tires, mopar light bar, fumoto oil valve, OEM Skid Plates, ARB Front bumper and HD OME, tru cool LPD47391 40k GVW tranny cooler (stock cooler delete), FF Dynamics e-fan and shroud, rocker arms replaced, HDS2 190F thermostat.

Fuel economy test #1 results!!!

Now running a blended winter fuel, and took Lib on her first voyage since the mods. Ran to Norfolk Ne, 150 mile round trip. Already had 30 miles on the trip odo, and 2 really cold morning starts/warm ups. Took 6.6 gallons to top off. 27.3 mpg. I drove 'normal'... had to 'show off' the power to the wife a couple times, plus ran 65 all the way.

Exactly 3 mpgs more than pre-mod, on SUMMER FUEL, same route too. I'd expect 1-1.5 more on straight #2.. even when the AC is running.

Since I run wally world 2 stroke in all my rams, both 12v and 24v, I have plenty of the stuff on hand... I threw in a strong pint and a half to get the mix to ~1 oz per gallon of fuel. within 5 miles, I noticed a quieter idle, very similar to the way the 12v responds as well. The 12v uses a mechanical IP pump, and idle timing is quite high compared to the 24v... and it's quite rattley The oil helps slow the flame down, and helps out with the lack of lubes in ulsd.
Can't hurt here (crd) either. especially with the #1 light fuel blended in. I was told it's 50/50% at this time.. (but that's a whole 'nother thread on my rant on fuel quality)
Very happy with the results of the GDE eco tune, the weeks' elbow. Recommend to a friend? YES.

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2006 KJ CRD, bought 9/11/14, 70,500 miles. Circulating Rotella T6 5w-40
11-3-14 oem stat installed
11-5-14 gen II FH installed.
Sasquatch elbow kit, samcos, GDE eco FT. 11-26-14
80,500 miles, engine is disassembled, awaiting parts 3/18
Budget?? Sure! 'Everything I have'.
New "Pet" name for My Jeep; 'Soul Sucker'