Will MAD ECM Do much for Me?
10-29-2005, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by HOHN
The more I recall the response of the catcher, the more I miss it.
I'm probably the only guy in history to test a Catcher and not buy one right away.
They're playing the odds that no human could resist it TWICE
Watch soon for a post from me on how I survived the wifely wrath for buying a Catcher with money I didn't have
X2, but I'm going to wait until spring to buy one.
10-31-2005, 09:38 AM
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I must of lucked out. I have no "linear" response issues. Never did. My next door neighbor that's been driving my truck on/off for the last 2 mos never has either.
NOW. The guy that test drove my truck for a front end vibration issue DID. He couldn't stop bucking getting it going. I just laughed. Obviously a power deliverly he wasn't used to.
I was leary at first about the "responsiveness" of the Catcher from what I had been reading. I just kind of laughed when I first drove it. It was GREAT. I couldn't figure out what people were complaining about. Driving styles I guess.
My towing update after my boost leaks were fixed came from my neighbor, he was the one filling me in. This weekend I towed with it. Nite and day difference from before. Both smoke,egt, and power wise. I was ALL grins.
For towing with a stick this thing rocks. Around here the only road 65mph is a major east west road, everything else is 55 or 60mph. Can't tow in 6th that slow, just not enough r's to be effective. Most of it is in 5th.
The Catcher flat out shines there, head and shoulders above the EZ. The truck pulls HARD to 70mph in 5th gear. The EZ NEVER did that. It would peter out the higher you went in the rpm range. I can pass people now loaded down with NO issues.
Just my experiences.
NOW. The guy that test drove my truck for a front end vibration issue DID. He couldn't stop bucking getting it going. I just laughed. Obviously a power deliverly he wasn't used to.
I was leary at first about the "responsiveness" of the Catcher from what I had been reading. I just kind of laughed when I first drove it. It was GREAT. I couldn't figure out what people were complaining about. Driving styles I guess.
My towing update after my boost leaks were fixed came from my neighbor, he was the one filling me in. This weekend I towed with it. Nite and day difference from before. Both smoke,egt, and power wise. I was ALL grins.
For towing with a stick this thing rocks. Around here the only road 65mph is a major east west road, everything else is 55 or 60mph. Can't tow in 6th that slow, just not enough r's to be effective. Most of it is in 5th.
The Catcher flat out shines there, head and shoulders above the EZ. The truck pulls HARD to 70mph in 5th gear. The EZ NEVER did that. It would peter out the higher you went in the rpm range. I can pass people now loaded down with NO issues.
Just my experiences.
10-31-2005, 02:20 PM
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I couldn't figure out what people were complaining about. Driving styles I guess.
Flooring the throttle & CaTCHER is a no no.
Gentleman,
I received the fuelling box today.
It's too soon to give you full details now I've not had enough time for some serious testing.Anyway, I've done a power brake/burnout in the highest setting ( 9 ). Smoke like I've never seen before but my lil spinny thing did light. No real problem other than way too much smoke.
I'm a little confused.
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10-31-2005, 09:24 PM
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I was wondering, after reading all this and other CaTCHER threads, would it be worth my time to ditch my Comp and get the CaTCHER? I am aware of the SPECIAL CaTCHER. But would it be worth it to swap, and maybe run another box, something less aggressive to help compliment the CaTCHER?
10-31-2005, 11:59 PM
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Marco, you have me as one of your most satisfied customer. I have done lots of postings about the CATCHER, and how much I thoroughly enjoy driving it. As usual you only hear the bad things about it from a few people(definately not the majority).
Even with my somewhat medium power setup, I have a constant
every time I drive it, and am still amazed at the extra responsiveness the CATCHER gives even towing. When into it hard it just keeps rapidly gaining speed, till you suddenly realize you're at 100mph bang like that. 
On paper the CATCHER doesn't LOOK any different than EZ or VanAaken, but it sure is in everyday driving, which is the majority of time for most people. The CATCHERS biggest strong point is it's driveability. Yes it has a few minor learning curves to properly manage the power, but once you have(it doesn't take long) it's all smiles.
It may not be for everyone(haven't heard too many people saying they don't like it), but it will have it's supporters just like EZ, VanAaken, Comp etc.
Even with my somewhat medium power setup, I have a constant
every time I drive it, and am still amazed at the extra responsiveness the CATCHER gives even towing. When into it hard it just keeps rapidly gaining speed, till you suddenly realize you're at 100mph bang like that. On paper the CATCHER doesn't LOOK any different than EZ or VanAaken, but it sure is in everyday driving, which is the majority of time for most people. The CATCHERS biggest strong point is it's driveability. Yes it has a few minor learning curves to properly manage the power, but once you have(it doesn't take long) it's all smiles.
It may not be for everyone(haven't heard too many people saying they don't like it), but it will have it's supporters just like EZ, VanAaken, Comp etc.
11-01-2005, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Marco
Gentleman,
I received the fuelling box today.
It's too soon to give you full details now I've not had enough time for some serious testing.Anyway, I've done a power brake/burnout in the highest setting ( 9 ).
Marco
I received the fuelling box today.
It's too soon to give you full details now I've not had enough time for some serious testing.Anyway, I've done a power brake/burnout in the highest setting ( 9 ).
Marco
Is this to work in conjunction with the ecm, to complement the ecm, or a ez/VA type of box? This is the first I've heard mention of it.
11-01-2005, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Phatboy
Such a tease Is this to work in conjunction with the ecm, to complement the ecm, or a ez/VA type of box? This is the first I've heard mention of it.
Is this to work in conjunction with the ecm, to complement the ecm, or a ez/VA type of box? This is the first I've heard mention of it.and there are two versions the standard and special(to use with fueling boxes)
11-01-2005, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by NOSPIN4ME
Is it my understanding that there is more than one version of the Catcher? Can someone explain the differences?
In addition there are several different programs to match Dodges software variations...HO's, SO's, Calif Trucks, etc. But they are just required variation to match your truck.....not options for you to consider when buying.
All are designed to end up at the same place....MAD ECM performance.
PHATBOY - Sounds to me like Marco is talking about trying to duplicate the over fueling scenario some of us expirienced with TST/EDGE boxes.
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11-01-2005, 08:20 AM
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Sounds to me like Marco is talking about trying to duplicate the over fueling scenario some of us expirienced with TST/EDGE boxes.
Today we got strong rain here, no testing, too dangerous.
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11-01-2005, 08:45 AM
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Okay guys...my interest is peaked. Quick question though, the CaTCHER replaces the original ECM. What happens if you take you truck in to the dealer for whatever (warranty work, oil change, etc.) and the service tech decides that while it's in, he'll go ahead and reflash the ecm because of some version upgrade or what not. Anyone happen to know if it will overwrite the CaTCHER?
11-01-2005, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bamalam
Okay guys...my interest is peaked. Quick question though, the CaTCHER replaces the original ECM. What happens if you take you truck in to the dealer for whatever (warranty work, oil change, etc.) and the service tech decides that while it's in, he'll go ahead and reflash the ecm because of some version upgrade or what not. Anyone happen to know if it will overwrite the CaTCHER?
11-01-2005, 11:49 AM
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He also made sure that someone can't COPY the flash in one ECM to another.
Can you imagine the piracy nightmare? Sheesh!
Marco-- care to comment more on your Mach 6 testing?? hehe.
Can you imagine the piracy nightmare? Sheesh!
Marco-- care to comment more on your Mach 6 testing?? hehe.