# Power programmer vs new ECU
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-programmer-vs-new-ecu/5222
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [December 2, 2005, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-programmer-vs-new-ecu/5222 "2005-12-02T19:39:52Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2005, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-programmer-vs-new-ecu/5222/1 "2005-12-02T19:39:52Z")
ok, i asked this question once before, but i posted it as a tanget in another thread and didnt get any response…so here it goes again:
I have a 1998 Dakota R/T and i want tog et either a Hypertech power programmer or my ECU reprogrammed. each is about the same in terms of cost, so id like to know the pros/cons of each.
mods done/going to be done to the truck:
full exhaust (headers, high flow cat, muffler, etc)
K&N FIPK intake
MSD wires/cap/rotor
52mm throttle body spacer
shift kit (porb. not untill mid-summer 06)
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### Author:  [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2005, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-programmer-vs-new-ecu/5222/2 "2005-12-02T19:44:01Z")
well from what i have seen about the hypertech its easier to set up a new program if u add a modification…so bascially it will allow u to program according to mods…and it will make all the apporopriate adjustments to maintain max performance and reliability…as with most ecu reprogramming its a set series of perameters…and if u add a mod its needs to be sent out again for reprgramming…so personally i would do hypertech especially if it has proven results…u should email Stacy from the show TRUCKS
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### Author:  [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2005, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-programmer-vs-new-ecu/5222/3 "2005-12-02T19:46:19Z")
> [@MaximaSE98](#):
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> well from what i have seen about the hypertech its easier to set up a new program if u add a modification…so bascially it will allow u to program according to mods…and it will make all the apporopriate adjustments to maintain max performance and reliability…as with most ecu reprogramming its a set series of perameters…and if u add a mod its needs to be sent out again for reprgramming…so personally i would do hypertech especially if it has proven results…u should email Stacy from the show TRUCKS
u kno thats actually a good idea cuz i think i remember them doin a lot of mods to a Dakota R/T once…thanks for the info!