DP Tuner Decisions
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Cargo Master
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From: Washington
sweet. thanks again for all of the info guys. Well seeing that I need egt, trans temp, and want boost, does anybody have a 3 gauge pillar mount that they want to trade for a 2 gauge pillar mount ? haha. its perfectly painted for the e99's! If not then I will just get the trans and egt and wait on the boost. If I had to buy one first to run with the dp tuner should I get egt or trans temp? Im sure Im due for a tranny flush
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From: Vacaville, CA
sweet. thanks again for all of the info guys. Well seeing that I need egt, trans temp, and want boost, does anybody have a 3 gauge pillar mount that they want to trade for a 2 gauge pillar mount ? haha. its perfectly painted for the e99's! If not then I will just get the trans and egt and wait on the boost. If I had to buy one first to run with the dp tuner should I get egt or trans temp? Im sure Im due for a tranny flush
or swap what you got for a setup like this. I hate to be the guy that spends other peoples money, but just giving you some ideas.
Lead Driver
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From: Hartford, WI
who needs tow tunes
My tunes from Cale never leave the highest I have, i think he calls it the 100hp
Brian from BTS said his truck never leaves high either. As long as your EGT's are in check let her eat.
That being said, I tow a 7x14 enclosed trailer every day and a 14k lb 5ver on the weekends. Never leaves 100hp tune. Unless EGTS are getting out of control.
My tunes from Cale never leave the highest I have, i think he calls it the 100hp
Brian from BTS said his truck never leaves high either. As long as your EGT's are in check let her eat.
That being said, I tow a 7x14 enclosed trailer every day and a 14k lb 5ver on the weekends. Never leaves 100hp tune. Unless EGTS are getting out of control.
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From: East Peoria, IL
The things I love about Cales tunes is shift strategy, driveablity, and the throttle response. It is the same "sensitivity" if you will of the factory stuff. Not to mention it doesnt ramp up the engine noise as much as the DP either.
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Cargo Master
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From: Washington
Get both.... egt and trans. The boost can wait. Keep your 2 gauge pillar, put egt and trans in it, then just grab one of these.Riffraff Diesel: Riffraff Custom Auto Dash Kit You are gonna need a switch for your DP tuner anyway, so that is a total of 4 gauge spots, unless you go with the ex switch Riffraff Diesel: EX LED Switcher, but personally, i think this looks way cleaner in a gauge pod hole Riffraff Diesel: Gauge LED Switcher
or swap what you got for a setup like this. I hate to be the guy that spends other peoples money, but just giving you some ideas.
or swap what you got for a setup like this. I hate to be the guy that spends other peoples money, but just giving you some ideas.
Cargo Master
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From: OKC, OK
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Cargo Master
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anybody know if the autometer cobalts have the option of black bezels? I dont think they do but i was hoping. Anybody have gauges that are super blue backlit like the cobalts and have a black bezel?
Cargo Master
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From: Montana
I would agree with you back in the days when I had the over sensitive throttle pedal on dp's tunes. Sounding like one was revving their truck in the 140a on a bumpy road.
The things I love about Cales tunes is shift strategy, driveablity, and the throttle response. It is the same "sensitivity" if you will of the factory stuff. Not to mention it doesnt ramp up the engine noise as much as the DP either.
The things I love about Cales tunes is shift strategy, driveablity, and the throttle response. It is the same "sensitivity" if you will of the factory stuff. Not to mention it doesnt ramp up the engine noise as much as the DP either.
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Cargo Master
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From: Washington
hey can you guys help me out real quick? I want to hit purchase on this autometer cobalt pyro gauge from riffraff. Is this all that I will need? Here is my shopping cart:
pyrometer 0-1600 F
Pyro probe drill and tap set
Potentiometer Lighting Wire Harness (for light dimming)
pyrometer 0-1600 F
Pyro probe drill and tap set
Potentiometer Lighting Wire Harness (for light dimming)
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From: Hartford, WI
hey can you guys help me out real quick? I want to hit purchase on this autometer cobalt pyro gauge from riffraff. Is this all that I will need? Here is my shopping cart:
pyrometer 0-1600 F
Pyro probe drill and tap set
Potentiometer Lighting Wire Harness (for light dimming)
pyrometer 0-1600 F
Pyro probe drill and tap set
Potentiometer Lighting Wire Harness (for light dimming)
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Cargo Master
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From: Washington
what i meant is - Is this all that i will need for the pyro gauge install. I know i need trans temp too but itll have to wait at least for a short period of time. boost comes after trans. And I found the answer to the question. thanks. I should have my gauge by wednesday and the dp tuner is in transit as well! pumped!
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From: Iowa
The tow tunes affect shift points as well. My F6 has:
stock
1200 high idle
20 tow
40 tow
60 econo
80 econo
It depends what you tow and where, altitude matters. I like the shift points better on the tow tunes when towing heavy, towing light it does not seem to matter. tranny is bone stock with 144k miles. Keep an eye on the pyro, don't overheat the tranny, and I recomend a real voltmeter.... its saved me from being stranded a couple of times by early warning of alternator failure. between both my 7.3's.
stock
1200 high idle
20 tow
40 tow
60 econo
80 econo
It depends what you tow and where, altitude matters. I like the shift points better on the tow tunes when towing heavy, towing light it does not seem to matter. tranny is bone stock with 144k miles. Keep an eye on the pyro, don't overheat the tranny, and I recomend a real voltmeter.... its saved me from being stranded a couple of times by early warning of alternator failure. between both my 7.3's.
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Cargo Master
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From: Washington
My girl gets off work on the west side of the mountains at 6:00 PM then she is on her way here with my DP Tuner! So she should be here at about 7:30. I want to do the install tonight but I know it will be too dark before I get it done. I might just wait until tomorrow. Anybody have suggestions for the install? I am re-reading the install instructions but would like to know any tricks or suggestions people may have.
Also, for those of you who have installed one. how long did it take you?
Also, for those of you who have installed one. how long did it take you?
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From: Hartford, WI
When I install it, I cut the holes in the plastic around the PCM to make the wires come out easier. To prevent the chip from coming out, I tape it down with duct tape. I don't want the sticky stuff to touch the chip so I put a piece of sponge in between