which chip or programmer for a 99?
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Tuned
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which chip or programmer for a 99?
hey guys, i was wondering what yall thought was the lateset and greatest thing out as far as chips or programmers for a 99 f3504x4 dually. 6spd. i had a ts performance chip in it but it crashed and about took the truck with it. luckily once removed all the codes cleared and it straightened back out. anyways i need another one now. mileage stinks, no power, and with the increased load the 5 inch straight pipe is unbearable.
so which chip or programmer would yall recommend?
thanks
so which chip or programmer would yall recommend?
thanks
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What engine do you have. If it's a 7.3 diesel I would recommend powerhungry performance or Dp Tuner. I think they both have gas engine chips/programmers as well.
edit: also list the mods you have (gauges, intake, exhaust). You don't want to throw a chip on a stock truck.
edit: also list the mods you have (gauges, intake, exhaust). You don't want to throw a chip on a stock truck.
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What engine do you have. If it's a 7.3 diesel I would recommend powerhungry performance or Dp Tuner. I think they both have gas engine chips/programmers as well.
edit: also list the mods you have (gauges, intake, exhaust). You don't want to throw a chip on a stock truck.
edit: also list the mods you have (gauges, intake, exhaust). You don't want to throw a chip on a stock truck.
seems ive heard of that dp tuner before it seems pretty popular.
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Sounds like your are good to go. Php and dp tuner are very popular. I'm in the process of getting a php chip myself. Also check out the 7.3 section under diesels and there is a chip/programmer forum as well. Computer Chips & Tuners - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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with the last chip , if it was turned up, i couldnt stay in the pedal for long at all b4 the exhauast temp would hit 1100. a very brief time in fact. is that normal? or could that have been a chip issue as well?
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It depends what setting you were in. 1200 degrees should be considered red line. You can go a little higher for short bursts. Boost leaks and leaky up pipes can also cause higher egts.
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i just replaced the up pipes but i think they are already leaking a little bit. sucky system on these trucks.
even without the chip yesterday i was going 75 uphill in od on the interstate and it got a little etter than 900 deg. does that sound normal? i got the gauges after i got the original chip so i dont know what it was b4.
and on the highest setting for the chip(140 i think) you had about 2-3 seconds b4 it got too hot when you got in it. i figured that kinda made it useless so thats why i thought something might be wrong.
even without the chip yesterday i was going 75 uphill in od on the interstate and it got a little etter than 900 deg. does that sound normal? i got the gauges after i got the original chip so i dont know what it was b4.
and on the highest setting for the chip(140 i think) you had about 2-3 seconds b4 it got too hot when you got in it. i figured that kinda made it useless so thats why i thought something might be wrong.
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That sounds about right. Here are some numbers someone gave me when I was having issues with my egt gauge:
Cold idle 200* (cold start, idle less than 2 mins)
warm idle 375-400* (truck completely warmed up)
light throttle 0-30mph 400*
normal throttle 0-60 600*
Full throttle 40-80mph 800*
70mph highway stock setting 600*
70mph highway 80e setting 600*
Full throttle 60-80mph 80e 1100*
75 mph 120 race setting 650*
Full throttle 70-80mph in 120 race 1200*
Normal accel 0-50mph 80e 800*
Light accel 0-50mph 80e 700*
Cold idle 200* (cold start, idle less than 2 mins)
warm idle 375-400* (truck completely warmed up)
light throttle 0-30mph 400*
normal throttle 0-60 600*
Full throttle 40-80mph 800*
70mph highway stock setting 600*
70mph highway 80e setting 600*
Full throttle 60-80mph 80e 1100*
75 mph 120 race setting 650*
Full throttle 70-80mph in 120 race 1200*
Normal accel 0-50mph 80e 800*
Light accel 0-50mph 80e 700*
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