I Tuned My L5P Duramax With A Pulsar! “MUST WATCH”

[@lizard2006]

My dad before he passed away was a big banks fan, his 20 l5p (we still have it) has a banks derringer and it definitely helps. He had one on his 18 to. I've got some videos of the 20 l5p vs a 20 powerstroke. Sadly he died at a truck stop in taco bell at 53 years old. He was a gm guy and I am a ford guy but we both loved diesels. He watched your videos a lot. I almost sent him this link... 😞

[@TruckMaster]

Really glad to hear you and your dad enjoyed these Diesels together. Thanks for sharing this with me, prayers to the family 🙏

[@tythomas1991]

It's nice to see tunes that make a difference on an emissions intact truck.

[@Icutmetal]

Why wouldn’t they??

[@JWMontoya]

Glad you like it! I told you the Pulsar is no joke! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Cesar777.]

LFG

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks a ton for the suggestions

[@gavinlapointe1946]

I got a 2017 l5p Denali 44k miles decided to delete it and tune it now I’m losing coolant any idea?

[@JWMontoya]

@@gavinlapointe1946 Most likely your heater core connection

[@XxBigDAWG22xX]

@@gavinlapointe1946 if you been ripping it hard you might blew a head gasket. check for coolant line pressure. check heater core lines, anything coolant runs through check it. Could be a running leak and hitting a hot component and burning off. Might be leaving through the exhaust and check your oil might want to have a oil sample test sent in

[@TheRedrider05]

I have a hard time not believing the results Mr. Banks reveals with other tuning devices. Granted, its a phenomenal sales pitch, but he is a legit diesel tuning god. Good luck with your Pulsar. Either way you’re guaranteed content with either a great experience or a L5P rebuild!

[@bruceshepard1136]

Iam with u I don’t know how you would buy another product after him doing side by side comparison and calling it as is Banks is the l5p guy

[@bankspower]

Dave, wail until you see what we have planned for Duramax owners. Wish we could say more... 😉

[@TheRedrider05]

@@bankspower can’t wait to see!

[@MikesGarageReviews]

@@bankspowerStill waiting

[@dankinney9257]

This is exactly what I’ve been thinking about doing. I’d love to do a full delete, but the $6,000+ price point keeps me from pulling the trigger. I’m curious to see how much your mpg improves, especially when pulling a trailer.

[@da_truckingp7421]

Easy on the fuel, I've seen 5.86 and climbing. It sux being a owner operator truck driver. Be safe and thank you for your service!!

[@Paul-gt9oo]

I looked at the pulsar also, but after viewing Gale Banks comparison video I decided against it. Watch your EGT limits! I too want longevity of my L5P. Satisfied with the more conservative Banks derringer, which respects Factory engine and transmission limits. With that said, have fun with the added performance. I really enjoy Your informative videos, keep up the good work. Cheers. Paul

[@jeremyguillory8304]

“EGT super high”… “so happen to be in REGEN (REGEN CITY!)….trans acting funny… All stuff Banks pointed out as issues with the Pulsar gear during his testing video. Edge claims Banks lies, but Edge doesn’t post testing to back up their claims and it’s been years since he slammed their product with actual data. I went with the Derringer and happy I did.

[@jwjr2197]

Edge products have some pretty hot tunes ..that said ive heard that those hot tunes load up the dpf with soot faster than it can regen to clean it . Thus causing dpf lights burnt up sensors and a permanently plugged $2/4000 dpf that will give you limp mode when you least expect it be careful

[@thatgreenguy2717]

Just to put this Info out there the stock L5p Has a high idle mode, if you have the truck in park set the parking brake and hit cruise control - it will idle up to about 1500rpm to cancel just hit cruise cancel and if you want the truck to idle up on its own when it's cold enough out go into the infotainment and search around until you find the "Elevated idle" setting switch it on and whenever you cold start on a really cold day after about 30 sec the truck will bump up the idle to about 1200rpm warms up the cab in about 5min these settings are a must up here in Northern Canada

[@charlesswearengin2404]

Josh, before you install a Ryan's Diesel turbo. Look into a VGT Lighting Bolt turbo solenoid it's $450.00. Suppose to increase boost by 5 to 12%, torque, mpg, a cleaner burn, less soot by your veins in the turbo. I'm thinking this might be my next expenditure, especially if it it's gains mpg.

[@jakes_lbz]

I would be careful with those hot tunes. I'd be concerned because as the dpf builds up particulate matter it's going to cause more back pressure in the exhaust. Could lead to some engine issues if you aren't careful. It would be really cool if a company came up with a 4 or 5 inch exhaust that has a better designed dpf system. That would do a world of good for the diesel truck community. Would probably be expensive as heck though

[@phillipthomas4489]

And you were right

[@jakes_lbz]

@@phillipthomas4489 I completely forgot I commented this

[@anthonymckenzie4234]

@@jakes_lbz exactly why I won’t get a plug in tuner I’ll either fully delete or leave it alone

[@kasenking1954]

Sweet man glad you went with the pulsar, I love mine! For the trans shifting kinda wonky, you can do a transmission “relearn” it tells you how in the pulsar manual, it helped my truck a ton. Another thing you can do is monitor your “soot grams” on the cts3, you probably knew that but I thought that was pretty neat! Awesome content keep it up!

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks a ton for that info I’m now going to relearn the trans 👍

[@229ihateyou]

I think the banks is better except.... it doesn't get rid of the speed limiter. As fast as these trucks are, it's dangerous when passing on two lanes and the speed limiter kicks in.

[@BillyDiesel76]

Diesel's $5.29 to $5.59 a gallon in the Pittsburgh area.

[@techs1smh13]

The banks kit put down 500 plus hp and 1 k ft lbs on tire. Smog legal in CA.👍

[@shanecarpenter2566]

This video is exactly what I needed to see to confirm my decisions on what brand tuner to install on my stock 19 L5P. + I already have the HSP Package. Great video, thanks 🤙

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks Shane

[@otisshaw5272]

If you’re not following Kory Willis on Facebook or any of the L5P pages on Facebook, give one a follow and you should see the write up he did on all the Banks products for the L5P. The Banks exhaust seems like a legit option for power and a little sound.

[@jondeller4763]

im running the same setup on my '18 for about 6 months now and love it!

[@davidhill7234]

I love that she backs you on everything you do, awesome couple!

[@robertewing3723]

Man I think that truck is pretty awesome. My lmm has the exact same lag between shifts especially when I turn my tuner on extreme. I was thinking maybe a fuel issue but maybe it's just a Allison 6 speed issue.

[@quintenhart8330]

They have a mount that goes where your trailer brakes, 4x4 knob for your CTS3. It replaces that cover piece and looks really good.

[@terrabnadia1793]

Where’s that at? I’d like to do something like that

[@AC-hq7ce]

Yeah I gotta agree BANKS is the WAY to go! Especially with the 10 speed! I got a FULL BANKS set up and couldn’t be HAPPIER! You know what they say…you get what you pay for! And if you think Diesel is high at 4 bucks! Try spending 6.50-7.00 bucks a gallon. And gas is even worse at 7-9 bucks a gallon. Filled up my wife’s Suburban with half a tank and $120 bucks later it’s full. LETS GO BRANDON!

[@bankspower]

Love hearing that kind of feedback! Thanks, AC! #letsgobrandon

[@quintenhart8330]

Glad you took mine and the others advice and went with the pulsar. I had it on my 17 L5P and it was great.

[@repairvehicle]

What happened to your 17?

[@quintenhart8330]

@@repairvehicle had to sell it. Too high of a payment when you don't have a job for 2 months.

[@ronthompson2366]

Another great video. Have fun.. but unless you stay out of the skinny pedal... your mpg's won't improve lol... Amazing how much a little black box can do.... very cool 😎 👌 👍

[@The1m16]

I'd be interested to see after 10-15k miles what the EGR looks like with the pulsar. Just after watching the Bankspower videos, I'm a bit skeptical still on the Pulsar. Also Pulsar v3 vs Derringer or Pulsar vs DuramaxTuner or PPEI tuning. Just for the longevity of the truck.

[@JWMontoya]

This is the V3 which is completely redesigned compared to the older Pulsar Banks used to test. This product is solid.

[@TruckMaster]

👍

[@The1m16]

@@JWMontoya Yes, but I would still like to see external testing. Or really just someone that uses it for a while and then shows that hey, we actually fixed the issues pointed out in the earlier versions.

[@joeb.8625]

Sheep scared to step out of the box I feel banks fans are

[@The1m16]

@@joeb.8625 I’m not scared by any means. I just want to see results and data. Banks showed just that, and I believe them given the fact of who they are, the reputation they have, and the rigorous amounts of testing they do. While I’m sure Edge has fixed the issues the early ones have had. I would still be interested to see after product revisions. Are they better? Will the truck take it for long years of abuse? Or will it last 10-15-50k miles before you have significant issues? Comments section is probably the wrong place to ask these questions but it’s a start. Plus we know @Truckmaster cares about his truck and will tell us if he has issues with it. Just questions I have.

[@mckayswainston2879]

Have you ever thought of trying the duramax tuner emissions on tunes. I think it’s pretty cool you can change tunes through the steering wheel controls.

[@west2718]

Now get trans tuning and it will help a lot with defueling during shifts and make your stock trans last a lot longer

[@ryank2365]

If I remember correctly, this is what clogged that dpf and caused you to sit on a park bench? Correct me if I am wrong. I have this on now and yea, it has more pull, but it’s really not needed even if you are pulling everyday. The monitor is a must in my opinion.

[@marines0001]

Can you do a follow-up? Banks advised this tune damages the L5P

[@1badC6]

Derringer is still the best tuner on the market that I’ve seen. I have it on my 2018 GMC Denali L5P

[@codymerrill6447]

Definitely a video that makes me want to keep my 02 LB7, it'll put you back in your seat with the edge juice attitude

[@gregoryrosenbalm5919]

this ought to be crazy easy on an l5d model them models are wide open under the hood i checked one out i opened the hood the ecm is fully widely exposed they are easier to work on than 1 ton and smaller models

[@jamesherald5050]

Got excited I thought you were going to be working on big red. You trick me. You have some nice trucks josh

[@lensmith8242]

Don’t complain about $4.79 it’s $ 5.40 here in Florida it goes up about 20 to 30 cents a day here in Florida it’s nuts !! FJB

[@TruckMaster]

Yikes

[@joeb.8625]

Waiting on your review to see which way to go either Pulsar or molested ECM! Lol please tow with it some long trips, I tow a 40ft Rv and just want a little more power

[@repairvehicle]

Nice power, but it comes with side effects. Soot build up issues inside dpf and egr cooler is horrendous.

[@ForrestMarble]

Have you watched the banks comparison of the l5p tuners? According to their tests, The pulsar wasn't able to sustain the performance gains because the computer fail safes kick in (as I understood it). Of course they advertised that the darringer was able to sustain performance. Aren't they on a 2nd or 3rd revision of the pulsar? Wonder if they've addressed those issues

[@TruckMaster]

I’m sure they have since the V3 is the latest and greatest but it’s a really biased video coming from banks. It would be cool if someone outside of both companies can make a video on both tuners using real data

[@ForrestMarble]

@@TruckMaster 100% agree

[@TheRedrider05]

@@TruckMaster sounds like a job for you! And video content!

[@robbydmax3736]

@@TruckMaster josh if you Actually follow and listen and watch what Gail Banks does he does more research and testing than any other company out there. Not saying I dislike Egde as I still have there old programmer on my LLY. But his stuff is pretty awesome.

[@bankspower]

@@TruckMaster Josh, we agree. It would nice to see someone do a direct comparison of both Banks Derringer and Edge Pulsar. The problem is that very very few shops have micro-soot meters to measure how much soon is being captured by the DPF. This is the data that the EPA and CARB use for certification. Other than us, we're only aware of SEMA and a few universities that have the necessary equipment for a full, unbiased, data-driven evaluation. Thank you for the videos!

[@perrypatone2643]

Diesel here in good ole Delaware , on my way home an hour ago , 5.19 a gallon !!!!! Reflippindiculous !!!!!!!!!

[@DIRTYMAXX_MATT]

I’d kill for your garage man. I have a bone stock 2016 lml. I love the truck but would love to do some of the upgrades you do.

[@FateLobby]

Loving the consistent uploads. By far my favorite KZbinr!

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks Cody!

[@Frankstgeorge88]

Diesel is $5.15 up here in Sault Ste Marie in the U.P.

[@dustinrichards8401]

What all things are done to your truck? Just got a l5p with a cold air intake and like everyone else i like to hear the turbo and better sound without deleting it

[@thatdave86]

A comparison would have been to have the truck in it's Stock form ,no alterations,and the Edge fitted . Do the comparison of cost for the upgrades and the edge ,and see what gains you get ,what MPG are etc . I'm thinking that the average owner would just like a simple upgrade to tow with and gain mpg ,without spending on the other stuff IMO , interesting stuff ?

[@bat__bat]

16:10 I was wondering about the new Allison 10 speed. It's really a GM built transmission under Allison specs... I'm not too sure you can do that and magically transfer what makes Allison legendary. They could have renamed it...

[@ronniebray6143]

Josh we should race our stock trucks. I have a 2010 f250 6.4l powerstroke. In lansing/diamondale, mi

[@emilythegermanshepherd7425]

Talk about gas prices killing you 4.79 for diesel ! here in Northern Illinois and paying 4.64 for a gallon of gas and my truck seems to only get 6 miles to a gallon even when it's on the back of a roll off LOL

[@t.l.robinson2162]

That Pulsar is the reason you have trouble with your def. Gale Banks has what you need.

[@14axleman]

Great video again but wow I learned the funky shifting reasons. Thanks

[@perrypatone2643]

I turned my 16 LML into a garage queen about a month ago because it was killin me to watch it get destroyed at work with tons of concrete dust on it every day, when I scratched my drivers side window goin down ! I had enough so I cleaned it up and parked it , got some beater to run around in , old ugly cop car lookin thing lol , it runs pretty good too , fun to beat the hell out of it lol , but now with gas the way it is, I'm tryin to stay out of it as much as possible , anyhow , maybe you could help me get a tune for mine without deleting it , if you can , no biggie , okay well have fun thrashin your truck , Be safe out there ....

[@LeTigre22]

Would like to see the Banks Derringer in there to compare. If you listen to Banks at all he is insanely thorough and he tests the competition to see how they make power. A lot of tuners are just dumping fuel to get power. I would compare the boost pressure on both tuners to see which one is adding more air and if your not adding air and only more fuel…..it’s just not good way to make power for the long haul.

[@rickyringel1562]

The 2020s are not an Allison transmission they’ve only been inspected and approved by the name of Allison but they’re not built by them some combined system between General Motors and Ford building a 10 speed transmission together:)

[@Icutmetal]

What’s in a name anyway?

[@heberclementiii6788]

Awesome Josh, what about Duramaxtuner? More expensive but the real deal .

[@DirtyMaxDan]

I'm surprised that Earl didn't break the L5P lol 😆 😂

[@aricbartlett7127]

Thank you for doing this video and please let us know what happens with the mileage and towing, I've been on the fence about purchasing. Thanks!

[@joeb.8625]

Only thing stopping me getting this is areal video no bs! I tow from job site to site all over the nation. I’m a RN I go to hospital to hospital needing help and I want something reliable and truly gives me a little more power reliable with out going into limp mode. I tow 16k on the regular from FL to OR. Please give us true depiction of this product!!

[@repairvehicle]

Your dpf filter will be clogged up constantly and will fail very shortly. Your, egr cooler will be clogged up with soot beyond your imagination and engine failure will be around the corner. More power equals More fuel, more fuel More soot. Factory set up is perfect solution, tested and proven.

[@joeb.8625]

@@repairvehicle don’t the regens solve that problem? So this would be the same for the banks product?

[@repairvehicle]

@Joe B. , when truck regens every 3 hours vs 10 hours, engine problems unavoidable. Same thing with banks. I like banks products but not all.

[@repairvehicle]

@Joe B. , here is a good comparison, why v8 diesel regens more than straight 6 diesel engine in same size. Because v8 burns more fuel and generates more soot.

[@Luke28_01]

You should get rid of the pulsar banks made a great video on that device and how it can potentially ruin your engine. Also clog your dpf which if I’m not mistaken you had problems with. Anyways get rid of that pulsar and watch the banks video. Love the channel though keep it up !

[@TruckMaster]

Hey thanks! I got rid of it already I went a different route

[@collinwheeler4295]

Gotta see how it pulls to be 💯 convinced on it. That L5P was gettin on down the road for sure Though! Great video bro! Looking forward to seeing it tow!

[@joeb.8625]

This is why I would buy it for towing

[@rj8372]

Can you still add a banks product for the real-time info, and sensors

[@eddyhayte8524]

Any information on the MPG with this upgrade?

[@ellobo8181]

love seen my work on the beginning of the video hey truck master cant wait to meet u idk how i miss u there but hope i get to meet u

[@Hardknuckle_LBZ23]

I have an 05 LLY with 500000 miles on it And have been thinking about getting a tuner But not sure what to get for it Any suggestions

[@BeeBombard]

I own a 2019 dodge ram 2500 6.7l Cummins. I usually do all my own work on these rigs like you. I have my too 5 things I usually replace on these rigs. Just curious what first thi gs you would do first for better fuel mileage and horse power? Maybe for looks too. Thanks brother love the channel.

[@colecarey6529]

diesel is 1.79 a litre here in Alberta. translates to 5.29 a gallon in US prices

[@SAVAGECUMMINS]

Is that with the exchange rate? Lol and it's $1.96 in Ontario

[@aaronnoll3010]

Any updates on the pulsar. I’m thinking of putting one on my 2020 l5p. I pull 7x16 work trailer.

[@TruckMaster]

Watch my newest video

[@aaronnoll3010]

Yah I watch it after I sent the message. That dually is bad ass.

[@johnnybueckert476]

Always a great way to end the day after work, great video, thanks.

[@TruckMaster]

Awesome thanks 🙏

[@chance67]

Do you notice more turbo sound with the intake horn and HSP piping and now tune?

[@TruckMaster]

Yes definitely

[@beardedguardian71]

That look on the wifey's face was priceless.

[@joshualong5304]

I didn’t think you were going to do the L5P!? They are nasty when tuned!

[@dusdroadadventures7978]

Do they make the manifolds, up pipe and down Pipes for the 22 L5P yet?

[@OperatingM00SE]

So I read on forums that the Allison transmission is a subject of issue due to it only being rated to handle up to 600 HP. Should I be worried about having to upgrade that before I do all these mods on my 2019 L5P?

[@Tonycallanta1]

Diesel is almost 7$ where I live in CA☹️

[@HubersRanch]

Your MPG will only increase if you stop lead footing it :D

[@ramiroramirez3519]

I had the pulsar in my trail boss mpg didn’t improve the pulsar is more of a throttle response and governor delete

[@victorlontero2551]

If you buy this can you also delete the DEF and straight pipe it

[@johnnybond7773]

Will purchase and install on my 2019 Duramax

[@twistedpain183]

ok so this is for a non deleted l5p right? im new to the duramax community i haul a camper, drive it daily looking to improve on my build.

[@mfstr]

What do you think about the MAP sensor getting clogged with soot? Is the MAP spacer worth putting on?

[@scottjorgenson2892]

How does it help you when the def message comes on and you only have 100 miles before you are stranded

[@cameroncross7479]

My 2021 6.7 already have enough power at 1,050 torque. What else do I need? Guess that’s what Gm people think since they are behind the 8 ball making less that 1k compared to Cummins and Powerstrokes. Nice Edge is making it seem like the pulsar is more then what it is. It over fuels for few seconds then limps out. Which just makes it a throttle booster. Pulsar is just overhyped. Cts 3 works great though!

[@TruckMaster]

You are correct! Only problem is that the dodge is less reliable than GM at the moment. Also they might have power but from the factory they are dogs

[@cameroncross7479]

@@TruckMaster I like my 21’ powerstroke. Cts3 is only thing I got so I can monitors the parameters.

[@jeraldhogan]

Loading 505 horsepower and 1085 ft/lbs TQ duramax

[@rogerm6069]

Josh any suggestions on 19 Cummins tunes keeping it emissions compliant

[@TruckMaster]

Ask my buddy @dirtydiamonddiesel this question maybe comment this in his recent video. But I’m not to sure with the 6.7L’s

[@donslick8464]

You gatta watch the video Gale Banks made on the pulsar..

[@davidhancock1788]

Truck master, can you tell me if the increase in HP hurts the Exhaust filter or does it help as long as you do not floor it all the time? Listening to Banks a lot of Turners will add fuel to help in HP which increases the soot and isn’t good for the filter. Does the pulsar adjust the fuel to air mix like the banks? Let me know your thoughts.

[@trevorlagarce7691]

So your truck hasn't been deleted. And just threw the pulsar on ? I'm new to all this stuff

[@FromTheRuff]

I like that the throttle control is built into it. Think I'll get this over the banks. What up and downpipe are you running and do you have any exhaust work done? Really nice truck man. I have the 17 so I'll have to check for another video on what you were saying. Also now this has been up a bit do you still enjoy the truck

[@rodneyjones9982]

I have a 21 duramax 3500 single wheel My question is what can I purchase for my truck to preform a manual regen and monitor boost thanks for your time

[@TheErms12345]

My 2016 high country would blow up if I tried to do this. I would never buy another duramax again after this truck.

[@christiannewcomb1835]

Hey I was wondering if you can run pulsar on a deleted truck

[@freedommachine6857]

Strange to see a Denali without a full center consol

[@treyplummer4041]

Any updates? How are MPG,s… any issues? How did it tow?

[@TheMrjackson40]

😭 I want pulsar ... edge when are yall getting more !!

[@jessedorais4133]

Have the same exact truck but I'm 100% stock. Tow almost everyday and I'm curious how this improves with towing?

[@mikestrucks]

Wow she’s definitely awake now 😬💪🏻

[@Christafa-ss3lu]

What kind of MPG be gained by installing a tuner?

[@brianshaffer5090]

I'm sure you can experience increase miles per gallon if you can keep your foot out of it but how are you going to do that?

[@alexdreychan566]

My Denali has high idle from the factory

[@bradleycomo5200]

Hey Ryan I have a 2017 lp5 and I want to do everything to my truck that you did to yours and I was wondering all in how much total do you have in your upgrades?

[@TheMrjackson40]

Finally got my pulsar v3 ordered! How are you liking it so far?? Any issues?

[@taylorbachelor9750]

Did you get trans running for it yet to go along with your pulsar I heard it helps the shifts a lot.

[@allamericanconex]

I'm looking for the least expensive way to regen my 2017 Duramax. I tried blowing it out, didn't work. Please and thank you.

[@loganyommer7064]

I have a 17 l5p and was torn between the banks and pulsar prob gonna go pulsar now…did the pulsar get rid of the speed limiter? I know the banks did not