New PHP Chip
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Tuned
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From: Gunnison, Co.
New PHP Chip
Currently have the programming from my Super Chips programmer/code reader set to tow safe for my truck. I am considering getting a PHP 6 position chip for my truck. Looking for input on programming the chip. I live at 8000ft and work higher. Work construction and tow/haul equipment and materials. Not many paved roads in the county, lots of 4X4 off road double tracks and driving in snow up steep grades. Extremely cold climate. Already have an AIC on the truck to warm it up and produce heat on the job site. Considering the following programming:
1: 40 HP Heavy Tow
2: 80 HP Light Tow
3: 80 HP Daily Driver
4: 65 HP Performance
5: 80 HP Performance
6: 100 HP Performance
I know I won't get the 100 HP with stock injectors but it is there for future use I guess. Any comments or suggestions before I make the purchase? Thanks
1: 40 HP Heavy Tow
2: 80 HP Light Tow
3: 80 HP Daily Driver
4: 65 HP Performance
5: 80 HP Performance
6: 100 HP Performance
I know I won't get the 100 HP with stock injectors but it is there for future use I guess. Any comments or suggestions before I make the purchase? Thanks
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I have PHP and love it. Sounds good to me. The only complaint i have is that the wire that goes to the selector **** isnt long enough to mount on my dash....its just long enough to reach the plastic panel below the steering wheel. Im going to call next week and see what i can do about ordering a longer one. Im guessing its just a fluke since Ive never heard anyone else have this problem and other guys have their mounted up high on the dash. As far as the tunes go, i love em.
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From: Plankinton, SD
I have PHP and love it. Sounds good to me. The only complaint i have is that the wire that goes to the selector **** isnt long enough to mount on my dash....its just long enough to reach the plastic panel below the steering wheel. Im going to call next week and see what i can do about ordering a longer one. Im guessing its just a fluke since Ive never heard anyone else have this problem and other guys have their mounted up high on the dash. As far as the tunes go, i love em.
I like my php chip, works good for me towing heavy, in 140 tune all the time, although I'm not in that environment it shouldn't matter too much.
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I thought about it but arent all the wires really tiny like where they go into the connector that connects to the chip in the PCM?
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From: Ft Scott
If you're gonna get 80 light tow, 80 daily and 80 performance how often do you expect to use the 65 horse performance position? If you didn't already have an AIC I'd suggest that you had him burn a hi idle position. Having two of the same seems redundant unless you can sell the AIC you have. What about emissions? do you have to go thru that in Co? what type of test? When I was in Az they did a snap idle opacity test and I have an emissions setting that cuts way back on the fuel and has the rev limiter set real low.
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From: Gunnison, Co.
I already have an AIC that is more adjustable than one set position. No emissions testing where I live unlike the front range cities of Colorado. I could eliminate the 65 hp performance and replace it with a 65 hp medium tow setting or stock setting - I have never used stock on the truck since I installed the performance tow setting from my Superchips code reader. Thanks for the input - I am trying to finalize how best to program the chip.
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I would call them and tell them what you do with your truck and let them help you since they know the tunes better than anyone that way you don't waste money on some tunes.
When I had there tunes the 80 enco had more power then the 80 performance
When I had there tunes the 80 enco had more power then the 80 performance
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From: Plankinton, SD
They are tiny but you should be able to cut some of the black cover out of way and cut and solder away with wiring. Sorry Rob, I didn't put that real nice, I just mounted mine down low, but I'd sure think you could lengthen them.
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No worries man, i knew what you meant lol. I guess i could give it a shot. It'l either work or i have to geg another anyway.
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From: Gunnison, Co.
Sounding off ideas here- maybe this combination would work better for my environment:
1: 25 HP Extreme Heavy Tow - keep EGTs down on passes with heavy tow/5th wheel
2: 40 HP Heavy Tow - lower EGTs than light tow when pulling up heavy grade
3: 80 HP Light Tow - probably typical position in summer towing boats/equipment daily under 7,000 lbs/Hauling 3,000 lbs of gear + 6 people
4: 80 HP Daily Driver
5: 80 HP Performance
6: 100 HP Performance - probably used less than position 1.
I would guess that the tow settings would work best for heavy loads, climbing passes and keeping EGTs down. How do the tow settings apply to a manual transmission? 80HP DD and Performance give me an option for which ever produces best mileage and performance. 100 HP Performance setting for rare cases on Interstate or even rarer trips into city driving. Any experience with these program settings or comments?
1: 25 HP Extreme Heavy Tow - keep EGTs down on passes with heavy tow/5th wheel
2: 40 HP Heavy Tow - lower EGTs than light tow when pulling up heavy grade
3: 80 HP Light Tow - probably typical position in summer towing boats/equipment daily under 7,000 lbs/Hauling 3,000 lbs of gear + 6 people
4: 80 HP Daily Driver
5: 80 HP Performance
6: 100 HP Performance - probably used less than position 1.
I would guess that the tow settings would work best for heavy loads, climbing passes and keeping EGTs down. How do the tow settings apply to a manual transmission? 80HP DD and Performance give me an option for which ever produces best mileage and performance. 100 HP Performance setting for rare cases on Interstate or even rarer trips into city driving. Any experience with these program settings or comments?
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From: Gunnison, Co.
After more research and reading the PHP forum I have further narrowed it down. With a manual transmission I am not concerned with shift points so I am probably going to go:
1: Whisper Mode
2: 40HP Heavy Tow
3: 65HP Medium Tow
4: 80HP Daily Driver
5: 100HP Performance
6: 120HP Race
That should give me plenty of flexibility for fuel economy, power and torque for towing. 120HP Race will also give me smoke to play with. Most people it seems tow light loads with the 80HP DD setting so all said and done I think this should set up my truck for the most flexibility. I will ponder it for another day and talk with them tomorrow..
1: Whisper Mode
2: 40HP Heavy Tow
3: 65HP Medium Tow
4: 80HP Daily Driver
5: 100HP Performance
6: 120HP Race
That should give me plenty of flexibility for fuel economy, power and torque for towing. 120HP Race will also give me smoke to play with. Most people it seems tow light loads with the 80HP DD setting so all said and done I think this should set up my truck for the most flexibility. I will ponder it for another day and talk with them tomorrow..