2020’s List of Top-Rated Programmers for 2014 Ram 1500 Hemi!

By Kencoul

Hi all, we have a new guide for the best programmer for 2014 Ram Hemi. Yes, this is a specific programmer for a specific make, model and year. With programmers, you need to get specific and focused otherwise you end up getting scrambled eggs instead of a lean, mean driving machine.

  1. Superchips 3845 Flashpaq F5 Tuner - t he best programmer for 2014 Ram 1500 Hemi
  2. DiabloSport 8300 inTune i3 Performance Programmer
  3. DiabloSport 8345 inTune i3 Platinum Performance Programmer
  4. Edge Products 85450 CTS2 Gas Evolution Programmer
  5. Superchips 3060 Dashpaq In-Cab Monitor and Performance Tuner Programmer/Monitor

Top-Rated Programmer for 2014 Ram 1500 Hemi List in 2020:

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In this guide with the review we have picked out 8 of the best programmers, and you will not only not go wrong with any one of these devices, but you will also definitely improve your vehicle's performance and enjoy the wonders and thrills of an optimized high-powered engine.

Some of these programmers are designed for racing only, so make sure you buy the right device. If you are into street racing, then go for a racing device, if you are into improving your engine's performance than buy a standard device and use the presets.

Best Programmer for 2014 Ram 1500 Hemi Reviews in 2020:

Superchips 3845 Flashpaq F5 Tuner

The Superchips Flashpaq F5 Programmer gives you a great screen with Hi-Def display and provides you with a wide range of vehicle metrics in one quick view. This programmer comes with 4 preset tunes including economy, daily driving, towing and extreme towing. All you need to do is plug the device into your ODBII, and begin to optimize your engine's performance, squeezing it for every inch of horsepower, torque, and fuel efficiency.

So, what do you get from this tuner? Let's take a look inside:

  • High-definition, 2.8″ color screen
  • Redesigned graphics interface that provides an improved GUI
  • Increased memory with faster processing power and updating speed
  • Power, fuel economy & towing tunes delivering up to 20% optimization
  • Eliminates climbing hills downshifting
  • Run more accessories in real time due to an adjusted idle
  • Optimize for tire sizes including 22.5″ to "
  • Calibration works for aftermarket hard parts
  • Optimizes automatic transmission shift
  • Read and clear all DTC's
  • Internet updateable with software via USB

The DiabloSport 8300 inTune i3 Performance Programmer is designed for the horsepower freaks. The inTune i3 provides you with some impressive functions, and these include a new easy tune mode for quick installation, preset dyno proven tunes and super-fast read and write times. This device is Windows, Mac OSX and Linux compatible and provides excellent ODBII data logging with reading and clear all DTC's.

So, what do you get with this amazing device, let's take a closer look?

There are preset tunes, as well as customizable tunes.

Basic features provide 3 power levels:

  • Power level 1 (93 Octane Performance Tune): 15 HP, 20 TQ
  • Power level 2 (91 Octane Performance Tune): 13 HP, 18 TQ
  • Power level 3 (89 Octane Performance Tune): 10 HP, 15 TQ

The functions you receive include:

  • Touch Screen
  • Data Logging
  • Check Clear DTCs
  • 5 Volt Data Logging Inputs
  • Accepts Custom Tunes From CMR
  • Calibrate Speedometer for Gear Ratio and for Tire Size
  • Cooling Fan Control
  • Disable ESP
  • Throttle Booster
  • Fuel Rich Lean Adjustment
  • Spark Timing Advance Retard
  • Idle RPM
  • Top Speed Limiter
  • Rev Limiter
  • Shift Points
  • Shift Firmness
  • Torque Management Adjustment

The DiabloSport 8345 inTune i3 Performance Programmer is designed for more than the horsepower freaks. The inTune i3 provides you with extended functions, and these include more than the new easy tune mode for quick installation, preset dyno proven tunes and super-fast read and write times. This device is Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux compatible and provides excellent ODBII data logging with reading and clear all DTC's.

This model is more powerful than the 8300, and apart from the preset tunes, as well as customizable tunes you get an impressive array of features.

Basic features provide 5 power levels:

  • Power level 1 (93 Octane Performance Tune): 25 HP, 25 TQ
  • Power level 2 (91 Octane Performance Tune): 23 HP, 23 TQ
  • Power level 3 (93 Octane Cold Air Intake Tune): 31 HP, 34 TQ
  • Power level 4 (91 Octane Cold Air Intake Tune): 29 HP, 32 TQ
  • Power level 5 (Mileage Booster Tune): 2 MPG

The functions you receive include:

  • Touch Screen
  • Data Logging
  • Check Clear DTCs
  • 5 Volt Data Logging Inputs
  • Accepts Custom Tunes From CMR
  • Calibrate Speedometer for Gear Ratio and for Tire Size
  • Cooling Fan Control
  • Disable ESP
  • Throttle Booster
  • Fuel Rich Lean Adjustment
  • Spark Timing Advance Retard
  • Idle RPM
  • Top Speed Limiter
  • Rev Limiter
  • Torque Management Adjustment
  • Disable Active Fuel Management

Edge 85450 Edge Evolution CTS2

This is the Edge 85450 model and is an impressive programmer that provides a load of features that will turn any basic RAM 1500 Hemi into a raging beast of power. This device connects to the ODBII port and starts to read immediately. It reads and clears all DTC's and comes with a load of preset tunes for every occasion.

The features of This device are many and include the following:

  • 5" full-color, high-resolution, swipe screen
  • Custom color mixer for gauge arcs and needles
  • Multiple gauge screen layouts and fully customizable background
  • HDMI style plug for power with linking to EAS accessories
  • One-touch menu navigation
  • It adds an extra 180HP and 440 ft-lb torque in diesel engines
  • It adds an extra 50HP and 50 ft-lb torque on Gas engines
  • Tuning for shift points, shift firmness, TQ management, fuel pressure
  • Adjusting the speed and rev limiters
  • Corrects the speedometer for tire and axle upgrades
  • Performance tuning for mileage, towing, daily driving, and performance
  • Improves low-end response
  • Internet Updateable

Apart from a plethora of gauges too many to list here, you get a 0-60 MPH Performance Test as well as a ¼ mile test and a fast restore to default button. You can also add some nifty accessories including an optional Expandable Accessory System (EAS), and a camera to connect to the built-in video port.

You update this device with the USB port and cable directly to the internet.

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The Dashpaq for Dodge Ram gas trucks dating 1998-2014. And comes with the Superchips® software that takes you all the way up to power 3, giving you an additional 48.0 HP and 62.0 lb-ft torque.

This device reads and displays all PID's; it comes with a full-color Hi-Def screen with an easy and fast GUI. The software includes preset tunes for Performance, Tow, and Economy. It will read all DTC's and clear them, provide ample performance tests and records and alerts you on the fly.

The 3060 gives you a lot, and this includes:

  • Screen Auto-Dim
  • Compatible with Expandable Accessory System (EAS)
  • Performance tests
  • Display True Speed on Monitor
  • Speedometer Correction for tire Size - 22.5-42" and for Axle Gear Ratio
  • Shift Points
  • Shift Firmness - SC Optimized
  • Speed Limiter
  • Rev Limiter
  • Advanced Transmission Tuning
  • Data Acquisition
  • Internet Updateable

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The Banks 66412 AutoMind 2 Programmer is all about delivering optimized power from a few fingers tipped changes. So, what is so special about this device? Well to start off with it comes with preset tunes designed to coax every ounce of energy and performance form your engines. Banks is a proven leader in delivering the best tunes for every occasion.

What you get with the Banks 66412 is an internet updateable device, that provides immediate power on demand from preset tunes. It displays, reads and clears all DTC's and comes with a user-friendly GUI via a hi-res, high definition 2.8" screen. This model is compatible with Windows 7 (or newer) and Mac OS systems.

Its main features include:

  • Adjust or remove engine rev
  • Calibrate your top speed limiter
  • Speedometer optimization based on tire size and gear ratio
  • Tuned for torque management with shift points and firmness
  • Monitor performance and fuel economy
  • Control cylinder deactivation features

The Scan Gauge II is a programmable 3-in-1 system with 15 gauges and 4 trip computers working together to give you the best and most comprehensive optimization solution around.

This device works with all post-1996 vehicles and simply connects to your ODBII. You install this monitor under your dash, and it starts to work. It sits in place, like its part of your dash, and connects to your vehicles power source, so it doesn't require any outside source of power and works all the time your engine is on.

This device uses ADP (Automatic Protocol Determination) to determine which protocol your car engine is using, and it comes with a 6' cable so you can place it anywhere in your vehicle. The package comes with 5 buttons for easy and fast navigation and provides a simple backlit display.

You can toggle between English or Metric, and it gives you 18 gauges to toggle between, you get to decide which 4 gauges you want to see at any given moment, and the gauges include:

  1. CLSD LP/OPEN LP: Fuel System Loop Status
  2. MAP: Manifold Absolute Pressure
  3. BST : Boost
  4. MPG/KPG/MPL/LHK/KPL: Distance per Fuel Consumption
  5. MPH/KPH: Speed
  6. GPH/LPH: Fuel Consumption per Time Unit
  7. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute
  8. TPS : Throttle Position Sensor
  9. FWT/CWT: Water Temperature
  10. AVG: Average Fuel Economy
  11. TFC : Trip Fuel Cost
  12. CPM: Cost Per Mile
  13. VLT: Battery Voltage
  14. FIA/CIA: Intake Air Temperature
  15. FPR : Fuel Pressure
  16. IGN: Ignition Timing
  17. LOD: Engine Loading
  18. HPR: Horsepower

The 5 automatic trip computers will track your all your data including the basic fuel costs and distance traveled. It will monitor different aspects of your vehicle's performance including tracking your ¼ mile time and speed on the track, determining the vehicles 0-60 time and measure your braking performance.

Obviously, it will read all DTC's, clear them and close that check engine light too.

When talking about versatility, the only device that can out beat all the others might be the DiabloSport 9345 Trinity T2 EX. Certainly, the Scan Gauge II Ultra Compact 3-in-1 Automotive Computer is perhaps the most comprehensive reader there is, but the T2 EX is hands down a direct handheld competitor to that dash fixed model.

What you get with the Trinity T2 EX is a hi-res, full color 5" high definition touch screen with exceptionally fast read and write times provided by the upgraded CPU core. This device will squeeze out an extra 100 HP & 250 TQ from Diesel engines, 90 HP & 90 TQ from Gas engines.

The screen gives you a one-touch easy to navigate the menu and is updated using the integrated WIFI adapter, so you don't need USB cables and can update in any WFI environment.

This device provides you with AFM/MDS active fuel management options and read, displays and clears all DTC'. Obviously, it will optimize your speedometer and provide a plethora of other tweaks.

It provides power level 2 (91 Octane Performance Tune): 13 HP, 15 torque, and features:

  • Touch Screen
  • Data Logging
  • Check Clear DTCs
  • 5 Volt Data Logging Inputs
  • Accepts Custom Tunes From CMR
  • Calibrate Speedometer for Gear Ratio and for Tire Size
  • Cooling Fan Control
  • Disable ESP
  • Throttle Booster
  • Fuel Rich Lean Adjustment
  • Spark Timing Advance Retard
  • Idle RPM
  • Top Speed Limiter
  • Rev Limiter
  • Torque Management Adjustment
  • Disable Active Fuel Management
  • Reset TCM Adaptation