PowerMax turbo.
Fulltime INFIDEL!
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From: Down South
As far as I know, there are still only two options. You can either get a tune with Ford's latest induction heating strategy (if you have trouble with cold starts, or live somewhere really cold), or you can get a tune with PHP's 'hybrid' heating strategy. Either way, the FICM is getting tuned.
All of the other options listed on the website are for ECM tuning, which they can do in conjunction with FICM tuning. I'm already running custom SCT tunes though, so I'm just going with the FICM. Cost is $150. I'm on the waiting list for the remote tuner.
All of the other options listed on the website are for ECM tuning, which they can do in conjunction with FICM tuning. I'm already running custom SCT tunes though, so I'm just going with the FICM. Cost is $150. I'm on the waiting list for the remote tuner.
That may very well be. I may have misinterpreted what I was reading as far as HP ratings and those tunes being for the ECM. The FICM programming doesn't add any power, it just really smooths out the delivery. I think you'll be amazed with the difference. I still swear up and down it was the best $125 (even if it would have been $150) I've spent.
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From: Ft. Worth, TX
I'm really looking forward to finding out. I got the email yesterday that they have a tuner ready for me, so hopefully I'll be getting it delivered early next week and can test the difference firsthand!
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From: Ft. Worth, TX
Sorry to bring this post up again, but I realized that I forgot to ask a few questions back at the beginning...
Mainly, how is it that this turbo is cheaper than the stock turbo? Also, what is different about the powermax that keeps the veins from sticking in the long run? Will I notice any better performance over the stock turbo (running Gearhead SCT tunes), or just lower EGTs?
Mainly, how is it that this turbo is cheaper than the stock turbo? Also, what is different about the powermax that keeps the veins from sticking in the long run? Will I notice any better performance over the stock turbo (running Gearhead SCT tunes), or just lower EGTs?
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From: Down South
Sorry to bring this post up again, but I realized that I forgot to ask a few questions back at the beginning...
Mainly, how is it that this turbo is cheaper than the stock turbo? Also, what is different about the powermax that keeps the veins from sticking in the long run? Will I notice any better performance over the stock turbo (running Gearhead SCT tunes), or just lower EGTs?
Mainly, how is it that this turbo is cheaper than the stock turbo? Also, what is different about the powermax that keeps the veins from sticking in the long run? Will I notice any better performance over the stock turbo (running Gearhead SCT tunes), or just lower EGTs?
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From: CT
Sorry to bring this post up again, but I realized that I forgot to ask a few questions back at the beginning...
Mainly, how is it that this turbo is cheaper than the stock turbo? Also, what is different about the powermax that keeps the veins from sticking in the long run? Will I notice any better performance over the stock turbo (running Gearhead SCT tunes), or just lower EGTs?
Mainly, how is it that this turbo is cheaper than the stock turbo? Also, what is different about the powermax that keeps the veins from sticking in the long run? Will I notice any better performance over the stock turbo (running Gearhead SCT tunes), or just lower EGTs?
I ran my regular tunes for a few months and then got them updated for the powermax.
The new tunes helped quit a bit, so will need new updated tunes for the powermax.
I also got my FICM tuned by PHP and that helped and boosted my MPG about 1 1/2-2 mpg.
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From: Cedar Springs,MI
I don't know about the veins but the power is nice.
I ran my regular tunes for a few months and then got them updated for the powermax.
The new tunes helped quit a bit, so will need new updated tunes for the powermax.
I also got my FICM tuned by PHP and that helped and boosted my MPG about 1 1/2-2 mpg.
I ran my regular tunes for a few months and then got them updated for the powermax.
The new tunes helped quit a bit, so will need new updated tunes for the powermax.
I also got my FICM tuned by PHP and that helped and boosted my MPG about 1 1/2-2 mpg.
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From: Ethridge, TN
I have not seen it myself, but I have read that the center section was changed so that there is less contact surface between the center section and the unison ring. This should help to reduce sticking.
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
Sorry to bring this post up again, but I realized that I forgot to ask a few questions back at the beginning...
Mainly, how is it that this turbo is cheaper than the stock turbo? Also, what is different about the powermax that keeps the veins from sticking in the long run? Will I notice any better performance over the stock turbo (running Gearhead SCT tunes), or just lower EGTs?
Mainly, how is it that this turbo is cheaper than the stock turbo? Also, what is different about the powermax that keeps the veins from sticking in the long run? Will I notice any better performance over the stock turbo (running Gearhead SCT tunes), or just lower EGTs?
As far as the vanes go, I've not torn down a powermax to look but I bet that the newest stock turbo's and the powermax have the same modifications done to prevent vane stickage. Extra machining and some kind of proprietary coating on the CHRA from what I've read.
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From: Ohio
PHP = Power Hungry Performance. They specialize in FICM tuning for the 6.0. When I got my tune, it was $125. The best $125 I've spent yet. When I got mine, there were only 2 options, mild and something a lot more hard core. Now they have HP ratings assigned to a lot of different tunes. If you talk with them, they can make a good recommendation for your setup. Bill is the man to get a hold of. As far as damage goes, from what I understand having the FICM tuned can actually add some life to the unit itself, as some of issues are sorted out. I've not heard of anyone having any damage resulting from FICM tuning.
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
Innovative Diesel offers mild, moderate, and race versions. Mild is for stock injectors, moderate for modified injectors and race is obvious.