What`s the best scanning tool to monitor the EGT`S and other various sensors on the 6.4 without having to go with a Spartan or Banks System that reprograms the computer or modifies the factory settings, I traded my 08 6.4 in and got a brand new 2010 6.4 with 24 miles on it.

Can I use Spartan`s Dash Daq to monitor these things by itself or do you have to have Spartan program it. The reason I asked about Spartan is because at some point I may want to upgrade and use there system, but not while the truck is being broke in.

I would also like comments on other scanning tools.

Thanks for your input,

 

I like the Edge Insight, especially the current design. My older one is good but the new one has a better screen.

It's probably not as nice as the DashDaq or the thing that Banks uses but I got it before those two became widely used.

 

I am going to try the new Edge Insight that just came out with the back up camera. I will let you know how it works if you like. Hopefully I will have it early next week.

Leon

 

Leon, I would like to know. I am thinking about getting an '11 6.7 truck and have learned that having an OBD II scanner is vital. My 6.4 threw a code yesterday and I could read it, look it up here, clear it (since it was not a big deal code). I did have my diesel tech clear the code though, but I could have done it too.

 

LeonandLisa
I would definatley like some feed back on the Edge insight after you get it installed.

ruschejj,
Thanks for the comments

I look forward to hearing from others with recomendations.

 

You can order the Dashdaq from Dashdaq.com. I believe if you order it from Spartan it will have some tunes on it, which will cost more money.

 

Well I was supposed to get the Insight this week but now they show it wont ship out until Friday, oh well. I will keep you guys posted but now it wont be until next week at best.

Leon

 

Is the Innovative Motorsports OT-2 iphone application any good?
Innovate Motorsports OT-2 - Transform your iPhone or iPod into a wireless gauge, data logger, dyno, efficiency meter and OBDII scan tool.

 

The Edge CTS finally came in, I am pretty happy with it, especially the back up camera option. I will try to take some pictures soon to post but I would have to say I am very happy, you can watch up to 8 things at the same time.

Leon

 

If you are going to go SPARTAN at some point, get the SPARTAN DASHDAQ. It will cost less in the long run. I just got the new insight CTS and It does not offer all the PIDs that I can get from others. Primarily Fuel pressure and fuel temp. Unless I am missing something It also does not allow you to datalog. I know the DashDaq allows both with the license. Also the strait DashDaq is about $800 after you purchase the license for your Ford.

 

I just looked on the Dashdaq site and the straight Dashdaq is 644.00 with the Ford license, but I agree that if some time in the near future a spartan purchase is likely, I would also go ahead and get the Spartan Dashdaq.

 

Your right, The origional MSRP was around $800, my bad.

 

No prob. Do you have a Spartan tuner on your truck?

 

No, but probably should have.

 

I have been thinking about doing this also. I know the Dashaq is made by a different company. If you want to get one from them can you get the DPF delete kit and tunes later, or is the non-Spartan Dashaq not compatible? Also I can't seem to find where you can buy the Spartan Dashaq without the tunes, anybody care to help me out with a link or something?