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hey all-newbie here
was wondering about the handheld programmers to increase shift points on tranny.....
just bought a 99 f250 powerstroke w/ 6" lift and 35's and was wondering a way to get more performance.
thx,
jeff
was wondering about the handheld programmers to increase shift points on tranny.....
just bought a 99 f250 powerstroke w/ 6" lift and 35's and was wondering a way to get more performance.
thx,
jeff
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Welcome to FTE 
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Both the SCMT & Diablo Predator seem to be the way to go. From what I have read the Diablo has more features.
I wouldn't go with the Hypertech.........heard of high EGTs and lower power than with the other two.
Check out This Thread that talks out the Diablo vs. SCMT.
Hope this helps.
.Both the SCMT & Diablo Predator seem to be the way to go. From what I have read the Diablo has more features.
I wouldn't go with the Hypertech.........heard of high EGTs and lower power than with the other two.
Check out This Thread that talks out the Diablo vs. SCMT.
Hope this helps.
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If you are asking if Ford will be able to tell it was there, I don't think so. The way I understand is that you return the vehicle back to the stock programming and disconnect the batteries it shouldn't leave a sign that it was there. However, I have not heard any gaurentees of that.
One of the benefits of a programmer vs. a chip is that you don't have to clean the contacts on the pcm/ecu (whatever you want to call the computer.)
Is that what you mean by "burn"
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One of the benefits of a programmer vs. a chip is that you don't have to clean the contacts on the pcm/ecu (whatever you want to call the computer.)
Is that what you mean by "burn"
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Was the speedo ever recalibrated for the bigger tires...either by the dealer or with a Superlift Truspeed???
I think I read that the Diablo will be able to recalibrate the speedo and shift points but that those features aren't yet available (don't hold me to that though). It currently can adjust the firmness of the shifts if I remember correctly.
I think I read that the Diablo will be able to recalibrate the speedo and shift points but that those features aren't yet available (don't hold me to that though). It currently can adjust the firmness of the shifts if I remember correctly.
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im pretty sure it hasn't. i bought it off a lot that specializes in lifting fords from stock......
you think the diablo would work better for me than a superchip?
jeff
you think the diablo would work better for me than a superchip?
jeff
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They both work great.
The Diablo Predator has quite a few more features over the SCMT, but the SCMT is currently like $100 cheaper in the online store.
Seems to me that if you can afford it that the Predator is the way to go. If not the SCMT is a pretty good deal.
FWIW, I have talked to people who have run both and they like the Predator a lot over the SCMT.
The guy who really knows about these is the "webmaster" (Ken).
Edit: I almost forgot, make sure that you have some gauges installed (pyro, boost, trans) if you don't already.
The Diablo Predator has quite a few more features over the SCMT, but the SCMT is currently like $100 cheaper in the online store.
Seems to me that if you can afford it that the Predator is the way to go. If not the SCMT is a pretty good deal.
FWIW, I have talked to people who have run both and they like the Predator a lot over the SCMT.
The guy who really knows about these is the "webmaster" (Ken).
Edit: I almost forgot, make sure that you have some gauges installed (pyro, boost, trans) if you don't already.
Last edited by DCSpecial; Apr 4, 2003 at 06:58 AM.
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Here's the order that I'd recommend:
1-gauges
2-intake
3-exhaust
4-chip or programmer
I did 1, 2, & 3 all at once and still deciding on #4.
Gauges allow you to monitor what your engine is doing, and tell you what affect the upgrades have.
Most popular gauges are Autometer, Western Diesel, Isspro, and Di-Procal (sp??) mounted in an A-pillar mount. Or, a lot of people like the X-monitor since it is a 3 in 1 gauge, takes up less space, can have alarms set, and I think it has a bit of a memory to it (not sure since I don't have one.)
Hope this helps.
1-gauges
2-intake
3-exhaust
4-chip or programmer
I did 1, 2, & 3 all at once and still deciding on #4.
Gauges allow you to monitor what your engine is doing, and tell you what affect the upgrades have.
Most popular gauges are Autometer, Western Diesel, Isspro, and Di-Procal (sp??) mounted in an A-pillar mount. Or, a lot of people like the X-monitor since it is a 3 in 1 gauge, takes up less space, can have alarms set, and I think it has a bit of a memory to it (not sure since I don't have one.)
Hope this helps.
